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Greek opposition slams government for failing to tackle wildfires, climate change Greek opposition slams government for failing to tackle wildfires, climate change Government, Prime Minister Mitsotakis responsible for leaving country unprotected in face of wildfires, says main opposition SYRIZA party
Largest forest fire in EU history strikes Greece Largest forest fire in EU history strikes Greece The European Commission's spokesperson addressed the devastating forest fire that has engulfed Greece, stating that it marks the most extensive forest fire ever documented within the EU.
Tenerife firefighters successfully control enormous wildfire after nine-day battles Tenerife firefighters successfully control enormous wildfire after nine-day battles Tenerife's firefighters have effectively stabilized a massive wildfire that had raged for 10 days, causing extensive destruction across thousands of acres of woodland on the largest of the Canary Islands, authorities confirmed on Thursday evening.
Wildfire in Greece's Evros Region Declared the Largest in 20 Years Wildfire in Greece's Evros Region Declared the Largest in 20 Years A massive wildfire that ignited last Saturday in Greece's northeastern Evros region has been declared the country's most extensive blaze in the past two decades, according to a statement by the National Observatory of Athens on Thursday.
Wildfire near Athens rages, Greece sees risk of more blazes Wildfire near Athens rages, Greece sees risk of more blazes For the second consecutive day, Greek firefighters, aided by aircraft, valiantly battled a relentless wildfire near Athens on Wednesday. As officials expressed concerns that the combination of intense heat and strong winds could instigate additional fires, the nation grappled with the grim reality of already having lost 20 lives to this year's blaze outbreaks.
Latest Updates on the Forest Fire in Çanakkale (Dardanelles) Latest Updates on the Forest Fire in Çanakkale (Dardanelles) The forest fire that ignited yesterday in Çanakkale has continued for over 20 hours. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed, "72 citizens have been evacuated and relocated to Terzioğlu KYK Dormitory. Sea transportation has stopped across the Dardanelles." Health Minister Fahrettin Koca revealed that the fire impacted total 83 individuals. Minister Yumaklı also provided fresh updates on the current status, stating, "The advancement of the fire has under control."
Tenerife residents returning home Tenerife residents returning home Authorities announced on Wednesday that over 8,000 evacuees, who were displaced due to a wildfire wreaking havoc on the Spanish island of Tenerife for more than a week, have been permitted to return to their homes, following successful containment efforts.
Six villages in Turkey's Canakkale evacuated as wildfire rages Six villages in Turkey's Canakkale evacuated as wildfire rages 4 people receiving treatment after being affected by smoke, says emergency agency AFAD
Wildfires in Greece approach Athens, force evacuations Wildfires in Greece approach Athens, force evacuations Nearly 162,000 hectares of forests burned down in the last three days
Deadly heatwave in Europe: 18 found burned in Greek fires Deadly heatwave in Europe: 18 found burned in Greek fires Eighteen charred bodies were found in a remote village in northern Greece on Tuesday where wildfires have been raging for days, the fire brigade said, as a heatwave that has seen red alerts issued across southern Europe turned deadly.
Wildfire in southern France extinguished after weeklong battle Wildfire in southern France extinguished after weeklong battle Blazes spread through tourist spots of Pyrenees-Orientales in Mediterranean and affected towns of Sorede, Saint-Andre, and Argeles-sur-Mer
Escalating wildfire in Northeastern Greece forces evacuations Escalating wildfire in Northeastern Greece forces evacuations Wildfire rages for third day in Greece, prompting evacuations and destruction
Tenerife Wildfire: Conditions improve, thousands still evacuated Tenerife Wildfire: Conditions improve, thousands still evacuated Canary Islands President Praises Luck in Avoiding Home Destruction as Wildfire Continues to Rage on Tenerife
Canada fires: Yellowknife city evacuated Canada fires: Yellowknife city evacuated Canada's western province of British Columbia declared a state of emergency on Friday as firefighters battled wildfires raging in the hills and mountains above the town of West Kelowna, forcing thousands of evacuations.
Spanish firefighters battle to contain forest fire threatening Tenerife Spanish firefighters battle to contain forest fire threatening Tenerife Firefighters are engaged in a fierce struggle to control the most severe forest fire witnessed in decades on the Canary Island of Tenerife, as stated by Spanish authorities.
Maui's emergency management chief resigns Maui's emergency management chief resigns Maui County Emergency Management administrator Herman Andaya, criticized by local residents and media over the island's response to the deadly wildfires that killed at least 111 people, resigned on Thursday, officials said.
20,000 Yellowknife residents evacuated due to wildfire in Canada 20,000 Yellowknife residents evacuated due to wildfire in Canada Canadian fire crews on Thursday battled to prevent wildfires from reaching the northern city of Yellowknife, where all 20,000 residents are leaving by car and plane after an evacuation order was declared.
Hawaii wildfires: Death toll approaches 100 Hawaii wildfires: Death toll approaches 100 75% of hardest-hit areas have not been searched yet, says police chief
Major Wildfire Ravages Southern France, Forcing Evacuations Major Wildfire Ravages Southern France, Forcing Evacuations A significant wildfire continues to ravage the southern region of France, necessitating the evacuation of over 6,000 individuals. Already consuming more than 500 hectares, the fire poses a critical threat to the area.