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Europe Battles Widespread Wildfires Fueled by Intense Winds and Heat

At least six fatalities and dozens of injuries have been reported amid raging wildfires across Spain, Greece, Turkey, Montenegro, and Albania, as emergency teams struggle to contain the blazes driven by severe heat and strong winds.

By Isabelle Moreau • August 13, 2025 3 MIN READ

Thousands of firefighters are engaged in battling widespread blazes as Europe endures dangerously high temperatures.

Firefighters combat a wildfire on the outskirts of Patras, Greece, on Wednesday.

Southern Europe Faces Escalating Wildfire Crisis Amid Extreme Heat

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A wildfire blaze in Squamish, British Columbia, last month.

U.S. Republicans Demand Canadian Action on Smoke from Wildfires Impacting American Communities

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A wildfire that blazed last month in Squamish, British Columbia.

U.S. Republicans Urge Canada to Address Wildfire Smoke Affecting American Communities

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Firefighters combat flames on Thursday in Ierapetra, a key tourist area on Crete, Greece.

Wildfires on Crete Raise Concerns for Greece's Tourism-Dependent Communities

Over 1,500 tourists were evacuated as wildfires swept across southeastern Crete, fueling fears about the impact of climate-driven fires on Greece’s vital tourism sector.

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A misting station set up to provide relief from the heat in Bucharest, Romania, on Thursday.

Soaring Temperatures Ignite Protests, Environmental Damage, and Energy Strains Across Eastern Europe

An intense heat wave sweeping through Eastern Europe has triggered environmental crises, public unrest, and energy challenges, with communities struggling to cope amid rising temperatures.

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Jordan Thomas recounts his experiences fighting fires with the elite Los Padres Hotshots in his book ‘When It All Burns.’

A Firefighter's Journey: Embracing the Complex Reality of Wildfires

In ‘When It All Burns,’ Jordan Thomas offers a compelling first-hand narrative revealing the intricate relationship between humans and fire amid the growing threat of megafires.

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In Franziska Gänsler’s 'Eternal Summer,' the catastrophic impact of climate change has left a German spa town ravaged by wildfires and nearly uninhabitable.

A Fiery Backdrop Sets the Stage for an Unlikely Bond in 'Eternal Summer'

Franziska Gänsler’s debut novel, 'Eternal Summer,' explores a fragile connection between two women stranded amid the devastation of relentless wildfires in a once-idyllic German spa town.

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Los Angeles Residents Undergo Lead Exposure Testing Following Devastating Wildfires

Residents affected by recent wildfires in Los Angeles County are being tested for lead exposure amid concerns over toxic ash contamination.

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Water dropped from a helicopter to combat a forest fire in Latrun, central Israel, on Thursday.

Israel Gains Control Over Forest Fires Near Jerusalem

Authorities have reopened the main highway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and allowed evacuees to return home after firefighters contained the wildfires.

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A helicopter combats a wildfire near Latrun, Israel, with water drops on Wednesday.

Severe Wildfires Near Jerusalem Trigger Evacuations and Disrupt Memorial Events

Intense wildfires near Jerusalem have forced evacuations and road closures, disrupting Israel’s memorial day ceremonies and prompting calls for global aid amid challenging weather conditions.

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Europe Battles Widespread Wildfires Fueled by Intense Winds and Heat

Southern Europe Faces Escalating Wildfire Crisis Amid Extreme Heat

U.S. Republicans Demand Canadian Action on Smoke from Wildfires Impacting American Communities

U.S. Republicans Urge Canada to Address Wildfire Smoke Affecting American Communities

Wildfires on Crete Raise Concerns for Greece's Tourism-Dependent Communities

Soaring Temperatures Ignite Protests, Environmental Damage, and Energy Strains Across Eastern Europe

A Firefighter's Journey: Embracing the Complex Reality of Wildfires

A Fiery Backdrop Sets the Stage for an Unlikely Bond in 'Eternal Summer'

Los Angeles Residents Undergo Lead Exposure Testing Following Devastating Wildfires

Israel Gains Control Over Forest Fires Near Jerusalem

Severe Wildfires Near Jerusalem Trigger Evacuations and Disrupt Memorial Events

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Europe Battles Widespread Wildfires Fueled by Intense Winds and Heat

Southern Europe Faces Escalating Wildfire Crisis Amid Extreme Heat

U.S. Republicans Demand Canadian Action on Smoke from Wildfires Impacting American Communities

U.S. Republicans Urge Canada to Address Wildfire Smoke Affecting American Communities

Wildfires on Crete Raise Concerns for Greece's Tourism-Dependent Communities