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Ross Fire Expands to Over 80,000 Acres, Forces Evacuations and School Closures in North Texas
A wildfire near Ross in Palo Pinto County has grown to over 80,000 acres, forcing evacuations and school closures in North Texas.
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'Scared to death': Over 40,000 people evacuated as Nevada's Hawk fire spreads
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'Scared to death': Over 40,000 people evacuated as Nevada's Hawk fire spreads
Over 40,000 people have been evacuated and an additional 45,000 placed under warning in Nevada due to the fast-moving Hawk fire, which threatens the city of Reno.
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Hawk fire: 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada
Nearly 90,000 people have been ordered or urged to evacuate their homes near Reno, Nevada, as the human-caused Hawk Fire rapidly approaches the city's outskirts, fueled by windy conditions.
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Out-of-control wildfire forces evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire has exploded outside Reno, Nevada, scorching over 15-thousand acres and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate.
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Fast-growing Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada forces thousands to evacuate
A fast-growing wildfire spread from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno early Sunday, forcing nearly 14,000 homes to be evacuated. The fire grew to more than 10,500 acres and was 0% contained.
Belgium turns to European air support as wildfire rages near German border
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Belgium turns to European air support as wildfire rages near German border
Belgium has requested European aerial support to combat its largest wildfire in over a century, which is rapidly spreading through the High Fens nature reserve near the German border.
Huesca wildfire evacuates 16 municipalities and threatens San Juan de la Peña: 'If it burns, the symbol of Aragon's origin would be lost'
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Huesca wildfire evacuates 16 municipalities and threatens San Juan de la Peña: 'If it burns, the symbol of Aragon's origin would be lost'
A wildfire in Huesca has forced the evacuation of 16 municipalities and over 830 people. The blaze critically threatened the historic San Juan de la Peña monastery, a symbol of Aragon's origins, prompting the emergency removal of historical artifacts.
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Forest Fires: 'Somehow Save the Homeland' - Fight Against the Wall of Fire
A massive forest fire in Germany's Hürtgenwald, complicated by unexploded WWII ordnance and strong winds, forced the evacuation of 2,300 residents from the village of Gey. Firefighters, supported by local volunteers and even military tanks, are battling the blaze amidst c…
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Heat in Europe: Firefighters Injured in Battle Against Saarland Wildfire
A wildfire in the Saarland region of Germany has injured four firefighters. The fire has been brought under control, but the area remains closed to the public. The heatwave in Europe has led to severe drought conditions, affecting agriculture and water levels.
Wildfire rages in southern France, forcing evacuations
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Wildfire rages in southern France, forcing evacuations
A wildfire in southern France forced the evacuation of two hamlets on Sunday as more than 200 firefighters battled flames that had scorched around 90 hectares in the Lozere region.
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Spokane arson suspect had planned devastating wildfire for weeks, police say
A man charged with starting a wildfire in Spokane, Washington, confessed to the crime, describing how he planned it for weeks and created a device to ignite a blaze that destroyed hundreds of buildings.
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California's Eaton Fire in Altadena sparked by SoCal Edison electric tower, Los Angeles County report finds
A report by the Los Angeles County Fire Department has concluded that the Eaton Fire in Altadena was caused by electrical arcing on an out-of-service transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison. The fire destroyed or damaged over 9,000 homes and took the lives …
France: Major wildfire contained but uncontrolled
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France: Major wildfire contained but uncontrolled
A major wildfire in France's Gironde region has been contained, but the area remains uncontrolled. The fire has burned over 42,000 hectares in the past nine days.
Madrid Wildfire Remains Contained Overnight, Madrid and Avila Residents Return Home
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Madrid Wildfire Remains Contained Overnight, Madrid and Avila Residents Return Home
The Madrid wildfire has remained contained overnight, with firefighters working to consolidate the fire's perimeter and ensure its favorable evolution. Residents in Madrid and Avila have begun returning home after being evacuated.
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France firestorm phenomenon: monster clouds that spawn lightning and new blazes
A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new fires beyond the original blaze.
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Wildfires Spread to Near City of Bordeaux, France
A large wildfire has spread to near the city of Bordeaux, France, forcing the evacuation of 17,000 people. The fire has burned over 103,000 acres of land and destroyed 240 homes.
France’s interior minister says monster wildfire has stopped growing
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France’s interior minister says monster wildfire has stopped growing
France's interior minister said a monster wildfire has stopped growing after forcing 220,000 people out of their homes in the country's southwest. He cautioned that the fire isn't yet beaten.
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Incendi in Molise: evacuati campeggi e una Rsa, chiuse strade e ferrovia
A large wildfire is ravaging the coast of Campomarino Lido in Molise, Italy, forcing the evacuation of campsites, beach resorts, and a nursing home. The fire has closed the state highway 16 and the Adriatic railway line between Bari and Pescara, with traffic congestion al…
Wildfire in Southwest France Advances Towards Bordeaux, Forces New Evacuations
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Wildfire in Southwest France Advances Towards Bordeaux, Forces New Evacuations
A wildfire in southwest France has advanced towards Bordeaux, forcing new evacuations. The fire has already burned 32,700 hectares and destroyed 140 homes, with 167,000 people evacuated. The situation remains critical, with the fire still out of control and the prefecture…
Castellón Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 8,000 Residents in Eight Municipalities
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Castellón Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 8,000 Residents in Eight Municipalities
A wildfire in La Vall d'Uixó, Castellón, has forced the evacuation of 8,000 residents in eight municipalities due to the spread of the fire, which has been fueled by strong winds, low humidity, and high temperatures.
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4th firefighter dies from burn injuries battling Colorado's Knowles wildfire
A fourth firefighter, Nathan Matthews, died from burn injuries while battling Colorado's Knowles wildfire. Five firefighters were involved in a burnover during initial attack operations.
Some 40,000 people evacuated due to wildfire in southwest France: minister
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Some 40,000 people evacuated due to wildfire in southwest France: minister
A wildfire in southwest France has forced the evacuation of some 40,000 people, with hundreds of firefighters battling the flames. The blaze has already ravaged over 10,000 hectares of land, with 80 homes destroyed.
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France orders total evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfire spreads
France has ordered the total evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula on the Atlantic coast due to an intense and highly unpredictable wildfire. The fire has burned over 10,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of over 40,000 people.
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Climate adaptation isn’t surrender. It’s survival.
This year's hot, smoky summer shows why cutting emissions won't be enough to protect us from the warming already here. Climate adaptation is survival.
Firefighters Battle Major Wildfire as Thousands of Hectares Burn in Central Spain
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Firefighters Battle Major Wildfire as Thousands of Hectares Burn in Central Spain
Firefighters in Spain's Guadalajara province are battling a major wildfire that has burned thousands of hectares and forced over 1,200 people to flee their homes.
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Good News in the Fight Against the Large Madrid Wildfire: 29,000 Hectares Destroyed
A large wildfire near Madrid has destroyed 29,000 hectares of land after five days of fighting. The fire has been largely contained, and over 1,000 people have been evacuated from their homes.
Guadalajara Wildfire Has Devastated 26,000 Hectares and Displaced 1,200 People
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Guadalajara Wildfire Has Devastated 26,000 Hectares and Displaced 1,200 People
A wildfire in the Sierra Norte of Guadalajara has ravaged 26,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of 1,200 people. The fire has been described as the largest in Castilla-La Mancha's history, with a cost of nearly 50 million euros.
The Aragonese Municipality of Orés Devastated by 14,000 Hectares of Fire, Threatening Uncastillo
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The Aragonese Municipality of Orés Devastated by 14,000 Hectares of Fire, Threatening Uncastillo
A massive wildfire in the Aragonese municipality of Orés has ravaged 14,000 hectares, threatening the nearby town of Uncastillo. The fire, which started on Wednesday, has been fueled by strong winds and difficult terrain, forcing the evacuation of over 1,000 residents fro…
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Will the Canadian wildfire smoke affect Spain vs Argentina World Cup final?
The World Cup final in New Jersey-New York hangs under a cloud of uncertainty as dense wildfire smoke billowing down from Canada has triggered unhealthy air quality alerts across the United States.
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13 Dead in Spain Wildfire, Including 93-Year-Old British Woman
A 93-year-old British woman has died in a hospital from injuries sustained in a devastating wildfire in southern Spain. The death toll has risen to 13, with six of the 12 victims identified as a Spaniard, a Belgian, a Briton, a Frenchwoman, and a US woman.