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Firefighters tackle blaze in Ohio after industrial explosion
Firefighters battle flames after an explosion on 18 August at an industrial recycling facility in Toledo, Ohio.
August 18, 2026Two dead and hundreds evacuated as twin fires break out on Greek island
Nearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires apart on Salamina, Greek media report.
August 16, 2026Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve
The fire burning through the major park was described as the country's worst in recent years.
August 15, 2026Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire
Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history.
August 14, 2026Scale of devastation shocks US city's fire-seasoned residents
One Spokane resident tells the BBC she realised the immense danger when she heard the fire had jumped over the river.
August 8, 2026Team of former inmates on frontline of Spokane wildfires
The Arcadia 20 team worked on preventing the spread of the Autumn Lane fire that continues to threaten areas of Spokane, Washington.
August 6, 2026Peat burning underground sparks heathland flare-up
The small fire on Tuesday comes nearly two weeks after the heathland fire that burned for five days.
August 5, 2026Arson suspect arrested as wildfires rage around Spokane, Washington - Reuters
Arson suspect arrested as wildfires rage around Spokane, Washington Reuters
August 4, 2026Wildfires rage in Greece as firefighters continue battle in France and Spain - Reuters
Wildfires rage in Greece as firefighters continue battle in France and Spain Reuters
August 1, 2026Thousands evacuated in Crete but Spanish PM ends wildfire emergency
Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.
July 30, 2026Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe - Reuters
Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe Reuters
July 29, 2026Firefighters battle to keep blazes away from France's Bordeaux - Reuters
Firefighters battle to keep blazes away from France's Bordeaux Reuters
July 27, 2026French firefighters battle to keep blazes from Bordeaux - Reuters
French firefighters battle to keep blazes from Bordeaux Reuters
July 26, 2026France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west
Most of those evacuated were tourists from campsites around Arcachon Bay in France's Gironde region.
July 23, 2026More than 10,000 evacuated in southwestern France as wildfire spreads - Reuters
More than 10,000 evacuated in southwestern France as wildfire spreads Reuters
July 23, 2026Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airport
The blaze close to the parking lots at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is said to have originated from a brush fire.
July 21, 2026Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires
Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday.
July 15, 2026Watch: Horses evacuated as fire approaches riding centre near Paris
The Fontainebleau forest blaze, described by officials as of 'exceptional scale', continues to rage for the second day.
July 13, 2026Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires, reports say
The unnamed pair were found semi-conscious with 40% burns after being trapped by the blazes raging through Almeria province, according to local media
July 12, 2026'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives'
Hundreds of firefighters in Spain have been battling a deadly wildfire in the south of the country.
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Firefighters tackle blaze in Ohio after industrial explosion
An explosion and fire broke out at an industrial recycling facility in southern Toledo, Ohio, early morning on 18 August. At least two employees remain unaccounted for according to the BBC's US news p
Two dead and hundreds evacuated after twin fires break out on Greek island
The fires broke out within minutes of each other on Sunday afternoon Two people died and and hundreds were evacuated after two fires broke out "almost simultaneously" on a Greek island near Athens on
Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve
Smoke could be seen rising above the nature reserve on Friday Firefighters battled a wildfire tearing through Belgium's largest nature reserve on Saturday, with the blaze described as the country's w
Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire
At least one person has died and around 40 others have been injured after a severe wildfire tore through cities on Croatia's coastline on Thursday night and Friday morning. The blaze broke out near t
Scale of devastation shocks US city's fire-seasoned residents
‘Wiped out’ - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires Last year, Chris Matthews was forced to flee with his family of five after a brushfire threatened their home in Spokane, Washi
Team of former prison inmates on frontline of Spokane wildfires
As wildfires tear through the Spokane, Washington area, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate, formerly incarcerated people fight to control the flames. When they join the elite group, pa
Peat burning underground sparks heathland flare-up
The fire at Headon Warren on the West Wight coast destroyed about nine hectares (22.2 acres) of heathland Firefighters have tackled a small blaze at the site of a coastal wildfire that burned for fiv
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Thousands evacuated in Crete as Europe battles wildfires
Residents and tourists have been evacuated from several villages in Crete Thousands of people have been evacuated on the Greek island of Crete as wildfires fanned by strong winds menace tourist resor
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France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west
About 12,000 people have been evacuated from the south-west of France and authorities are moving 8,800 others as wildfires spread in the Gironde region. The fire brigade says about 3,100 hectares (7,
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Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airport
A huge plume of smoke has been seen rising near Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport Two firefighters have died while battling a huge blaze near Bordeaux's airport in south-west France, officials have said. Re
Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires
Firefighters worked for days to contain the fires that spread through the region Seven Britons were among those killed in the deadly wildfires in southern Spain, authorities have confirmed. Twelve o
Watch: Horses evacuated as fire approaches riding centre near Paris
Horses have been evacuated from an equestrian centre near Paris as the Fontainebleau wildfire continues to rage. Firefighters have been battling to bring the blaze under control over the last two day
Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires, reports say
With 12 people killed, the wildfires are already among the deadliest in Spanish history A British couple have been found down a ravine, badly burned and semi-conscious, after being caught up in the d
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