Wildfires Sweep Southern Europe

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How it changed

1. 30 Jul

   In Spain, more than 116,000 people have had to leave their communities as fires continue to burn there, too.

   2 outlets · CBC
2. 31 Jul

   - Firefighters are battling major wildfires across Europe, including the U.K., Spain, France, Greece and Turkey.

   2 outlets · CBC

Coverage 12 articles

• 5 Aug How tech is helping in the battle against wildfiresA technology reporter for a news outlet discusses how artificial intelligence and camera systems are being used in France to detect and fight wildfires. The FireTracking system, which uses AI-assisted cameras to monitor forests from up to 20km away, has detected seven fires 15 minutes before they were reported by human firefighters, potentially saving lives and property. According to the company's CEO, FireTracking…BBC
• 4 Aug France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in villageWildfires in the village of Le Porge in southern France have uncovered a cache of 400 historic shells and munitions from World War Two, including German and French mortar and anti-tank shells. The discovery was made after over 100 explosions were heard during the fires, which destroyed more than 180 houses in the area. Demining operations are ongoing, with certain areas still off-limits to residents due to remaining…BBC
• 4 Aug 2 killed after helicopters battling Greece wildfires collideTwo Greek firefighters died when their helicopters collided while battling wildfires west of Athens on Sunday. The collision occurred as strong winds drove flames deeper into the region, forcing evacuations and preventing firefighting aircraft from collecting water from the sea. Two crew members were killed in the crash, with one Greek and one Danish national among the dead. Nearly 500 firefighters and 23 aircraft…CBC
• 4 Aug Greece battles massive wildfire as hot, dry summer maintains its grip on EuropeA prolonged heat wave and drought are affecting Europe, with Greece battling a massive wildfire that was complicated by strong winds over the weekend. A mid-air collision between two helicopters killed two crew members in Greece, while firefighters in France are struggling to stabilize a blaze in Provence. The dry spell has led to record low water levels on the Danube River, pushing some eastern European countries…CBC
• 31 Jul Thousands evacuated in Crete as wildfires threaten tourist resortsThousands of people have been evacuated on the Greek island of Crete due to wildfires threatening tourist resorts and villages. Two firefighters died on Wednesday while fighting a fire near Krya Vrysi in the Rethymno region, with around 8,000 people initially evacuated from their homes overnight. The fire has destroyed homes and agricultural land, with gusts reaching up to 125km/h (77mph) fanning the flames…BBC
• 31 Jul France, Spain and Greece battle wildfires that have forced hundreds of thousands to fleeWildfires are raging across Europe, with hundreds of thousands forced to flee their homes in France, Spain, Greece, and the UK. The fires have killed three firefighters in Greece and destroyed 180 homes in a French village, Le Porge. In Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez downgraded the emergency level of a massive fire near Madrid, but warned that the danger is not over. The article highlights the ongoing struggles…CBC
• 31 Jul 'It was hell': French communities are on the front lines of Europe's new wildfiresResidents of Le Porge, a small community in southwestern France, describe being left to fend for themselves as a devastating wildfire swept through their town. The fire, one of several burning in Europe, destroyed 183 homes and left residents in shock. Stéphanie Dhont, whose family's home was one of those that burned, says she felt abandoned by authorities with no phone alerts or text messages to warn them of the…CBC
• 30 Jul 'It's our home, it's our forest': BBC speaks to locals fighting France wildfireThe article reports on the ongoing wildfire in France's south-western Gironde region, where thousands of residents and tourists have been forced to flee due to temperatures reaching 40C. Firefighters are using water-bombing aircraft and helicopters with fire retardant to combat the blaze, which has already destroyed over 50,000 hectares of land. Local residents, including Pierre Alexandre and Hugo, who is a…BBC
• 30 Jul Three Greek firefighters die as wildfires threaten parts of southern EuropeThree Greek firefighters died while battling wildfires in Crete and the Peloponnese, with two becoming trapped when a blaze swept through Rethymno region. In Spain, a wildfire near Madrid has burned over 43,000 hectares of land, making it the largest recorded wildfire in Spanish history. The fire is considered "decisive" in its final stages, according to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, but authorities are concerned it…BBC
• 30 Jul 'Ash raining down': Canadian describes situation in Bordeaux amid France wildfiresA Canadian resident of Bordeaux, Emily Simmons, describes her experience with wildfires in southwest France as "ash raining down" during the recent heatwave, which caused her to temporarily leave the city due to heavy smoke from nearby fires. The situation worsened on Wednesday when high temperatures and wind threatened to intensify the blazes. No specific numbers or details about the extent of the damage are…CBC

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