Spain's Record Heatwave Fuels Wildfires and Evacuations
Spain is in the grip of an unprecedented early heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record-breaking highs, triggering devastating wildfires and urgent health warnings across the nation.
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Scorching Heatwave Fuels Raging Wildfires Across Southern Europe
Southern Europe battles a fierce heatwave and devastating wildfires, with extreme temperatures and strong winds fuelling blazes across Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus, forcing mass evacuations.
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.
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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
Europe Burns: Spain & Portugal's Catastrophic Wildfire Crisis
Deadly infernos are tearing across the Iberian Peninsula as Spain and Portugal endure their most severe wildfire season in recorded history, with experts warning the catastrophic blazes could continue.
UK Bank Holiday Heatwave Sparks Critical Wildfire Alert
The UK's late May bank holiday brings a severe heatwave, pushing temperatures to 30°C and triggering critical 'very high' fire danger alerts. As Europe's wildfire season ignites early, experts warn of tinderbox conditions from Greece to Portugal.
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Freak Tornado Ravages Spanish Town in Heatwave Chaos
Breathtaking footage captures the moment a rare tornado tears through a Spanish town, hurling furniture and causing panic during an unprecedented heatwave that has also triggered devastating wildfires across the region.
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.
Spain battles wildfires amid Europe heatwave
Fierce wildfires fueled by extreme heat have erupted across Spain, forcing evacuations and threatening homes. The blazes come as a brutal heatwave grips southern Europe, with France and Portugal also on high alert.
Wildfires rage in Spain and Portugal amid extreme heat
Spain and Portugal face devastating wildfires amid record-breaking temperatures, with emergency services struggling to contain the blazes.
Spain battles wildfires amid scorching European heatwave
Fierce wildfires spread across Spain, France, and Portugal as a brutal heatwave grips southern Europe, forcing evacuations and threatening homes.
Europe wildfires spread as UK faces extreme heat
Wildfires sweep across Europe amid extreme heat, while the UK prepares for soaring temperatures and potential disruptions.
UK heatwave alert as Europe battles wildfires
The Met Office warns of soaring temperatures in the UK, while Europe battles devastating wildfires. Find out how the heatwave could impact you.
Spain wildfires: Heatwave claims lives across Europe
Spain faces devastating wildfires amid a record-breaking heatwave, with soaring temperatures causing fatalities and widespread destruction across Europe.
Deadly wildfires rage in Spain amid heatwave
Fierce wildfires fueled by extreme heat have claimed lives and forced evacuations across Spain, as southern Europe endures a brutal heatwave with record-breaking temperatures.
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