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Europe's Brutal Wildfire Season Ignites Early

Southern Europe is on high alert as an early and aggressive wildfire season ignites, with Greece and Turkey battling fierce blazes exacerbated by extreme heat and strong winds, raising fears of a catastrophic summer.

Photographing the UK's vanishing garage culture

Photographer Philip Butler captures the poignant beauty and social history of Britain's humble garage blocks, a fading icon of 20th-century urban planning, in a stunning new visual archive.

Europe's Summer Wildfires Break All-Time Record

Europe is battling an unprecedented wildfire crisis this summer, with a record-breaking land area already scorched. Experts warn this is a dire consequence of the climate emergency, with the UK and popular tourist destinations facing severe threats.

Spain's Record Heatwave Fuels Catastrophic Wildfires

Spain is battling its most severe heatwave ever recorded, with temperatures soaring past 47°C and triggering catastrophic wildfires. The historic event has prompted a national emergency declaration and widespread evacuations as scientists link the intensi

Spain's 'Climate Hell': Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warns of a 'climate crisis' as unprecedented wildfires, fuelled by extreme heat and drought, force mass evacuations across Tenerife and mainland Spain, signalling a new era of environmental emergencies for Europe.

UK cities face devastating 'firewave' threat

A shocking new report reveals that major UK cities could face devastating 'firewave' events due to rising temperatures and climate change. Experts urge immediate action to prevent catastrophe.

UK faces worst wildfire season in history

Britain faces an unprecedented wildfire crisis in 2025, with firefighters warning this year could surpass all previous records for destruction. Experts point to climate change and extreme weather as key factors driving the alarming trend.

Colorado wildfires force mass evacuations as blazes spread

Colorado battles devastating wildfires as the Lee Ranch and Elk Creek fires rage uncontrollably, forcing evacuations and threatening communities. Authorities warn of worsening conditions amid extreme heat and dry winds.

Deadly heatwave grips Europe as wildfires rage

A brutal heatwave sweeps across Europe, triggering deadly wildfires, closing iconic landmarks, and disrupting daily life. Greece reports a fatality, Italy's Vesuvius is off-limits, and French vineyards face devastation.

California wildfire triggers evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire in Southern California has prompted evacuation orders as firefighters battle to contain the blaze amid challenging conditions.

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