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Deadly Wildfires Cause Chaos Across Europe as Thousands Evacuated

Wildfires have devastated southern Europe, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes this week, with significant events reported in Spain, Italy, France, and Greece.
Approximately 1,700 square miles of land have been affected by fire across Europe this year, according to the EU Science Hub's Joint Research Centre.
In Spain, a volunteer firefighter died due to severe burns after being trapped near Nogarejas.
Authorities in Italy report a wildfire on Mount Vesuvius, which has shut down tourist trails and destroyed wildlife.

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Three firefighters die as wildfires rage across southern Europe, forcing thousands to flee

Some fires believed to have been set by arsonists and stoked by an extended heatwave gripping the region

1 day ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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India Today

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Massive wildfires sweep across Europe, forcing thousands to flee homes

Wildfires rage across parts of Europe, forcing thousands to flee as aircraft battle the flames and residents join in with buckets and branches.

1 day ago·India

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Africa News

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Wildfires destroy thousands of hectares in Spain

More than 9,000 hectares have been burned in wildfires across Spain’s Ourense province in Galicia, where residents have been evacuated as flames approach homes.

1 day ago·Pointe-Noire, Congo

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Daily Express

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Wildfire chaos sweeps across Europe as Spain, Italy, France and Greece in flames

People have been evacuated while others have tragically lost their lives.

2 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

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Deadly wildfires cause chaos across Europe as thousands evacuated

Summer lightning storms have been named as one the reasons behind the fires

2 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Euronews

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At Least Four Deaths in Forest Fires in Europe: Thousands Evacuated

Forest fires in Greece, Albania, Spain, Portugal and Italy have caused great damage. At least four people died last and thousands have to be evacuated.

2 days ago·France

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