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Relentless heatwave sweeps Europe, firefighters tackle wildfires: An incessant heatwave has engulfed Europe. The governments in several countries have warned ...
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'Firefighters face punishing 24-hour shifts to tackle wildfires - we're prepared for mayhem'
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What and where is the 'exceptional' fire risk - and does climate change cause wildfires?
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New information challenges military’s account of deadly Wainwright fire: Weather records, satellite observations and expert analysis suggest the deadly CFB ...
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Their homes burned in the Camp Fire. Then again in the Park Fire.: Four people in California describe what it was like to lose their homes to wildfires twice in ...
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Key FactsCrozier Fire in Northern California: Firefighting and Evacuations - Map
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- A wildfire in El Dorado County, Northern California, triggered evacuation orders in surrounding areas.
- By Thursday morning, the Crozier Fire had spread to over 1,000 acres and was at 5% containment.
- The cause of the Crozier Fire was still under investigation by Cal Fire on Thursday.
- Evacuation orders were issued for areas like Garden Valley, Georgetown, Volcanoville, and Swansboro.

Greek wildfires begin to die down after burning for nearly 2 weeks: The blazes, fanned by rising temperatures and strong winds, have killed five people ...
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Wildfires in Greece raze forests, spur evacuations; allies send aid: Fires raged across Greece on Wednesday, destroying forests on Rhodes and gutting homes close ...
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Wildfires Force Residents to Flee Greek Seaside Villages: Thousands of acres have burned, leaving residents and firefighters scrambling.
nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/europe/greece-fires-residents.html

Authorities order evacuations as wildfires rage near Athens: Gusts of wind up to 70km/h (45mph) push flames through scrub and forest parched by extreme heat.
aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/17/authorities-order-evacuations-as-wildfires-rage-near-athens

Heat injuries are a growing threat to wildland firefighters: Extreme dryness, soaring temperatures and frequent wildfires are increasing the risk for fire crews ...
latimes.com/california/story/2022-09-02/heat-injuries-are-a-growing-threat-to-wildfire-crews

The biggest Essex fires this month amid firefighter warning: FIREFIGHTERS are calling on people to be careful following a chaotic start of the month for fire ...
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Wildfires burn, farmers struggle as another heatwave bakes western Europe: European nations sent firefighting teams to help France tackle a "monster" wildfire on ...
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The Orkney town where the weather is just right: People in Orkney are escaping the heatwave and enjoying a sunny but bearable summer's day.
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France battles huge wildfires, Britain bakes in record heatwave: Firefighters in southwestern France battled on Tuesday to contain massive forest wildfires and ...
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Key FactsBritain bakes in record heat, while France battles massive wildfires
Apr 27, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- "Research conducted here at the Met Office has demonstrated that it is virtually impossible for the UK to experience 40C in an undisturbed climate," he said. "However, climate change caused by greenhouse gases has made these extreme temperatures possible."
- "Extreme Heat: All services stopped."
- Climate scientists predicted that the previously inconceivable temperature in London would become more common in the coming years.
- According to a February 2022 United Nations research, with human-caused climate change causing droughts, the number of intense wildfires is anticipated to rise by 30 percent over the following 28 years.

How climate change is driving heatwaves in Europe: Europe is in the grip of a record-breaking heatwave and wildfires are raging across the Mediterranean ...
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UK weather: 'It's no longer denial... it's here' - Why climate change will make this heatwave more dangerous
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Key FactsSheffield trains: What services will run during the heatwave as Northern issues a "do not travel" advisory?
Apr 27, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- The severe heat is anticipated to produce congestion on Britain's trains, prompting a "do not travel" caution to train passengers in Sheffield.
- Due to the high heat expected, rail passengers are recommended not to travel unless absolutely necessary on Monday, July 18 and Tuesday, July 19.
- Its suggestion for Tuesday is "do not travel."
- LNER advises customers to travel only if absolutely required on Monday.

Holiday Regions in Southern Europe: Fighting Heat and Forest Fires: Drought, heat and forest fires continue to cause problems for several countries in southern ...
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Explainer: How climate change drives heatwaves and wildfires in Europe: Europe is in the grip of a record-breaking heatwave and wildfires are raging across the ...
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The risks of hot weather explained as Europe swelters under a record-breaking heatwave
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Londoners urged not to travel as heat wave engulfs Europe: Commuters in London have been advised not to use the city's transport network unless for ...
cnn.com/2022/07/16/weather/london-travel-warning-europe-heat-wave-intl/

France on Alert as Forest Fires Rage in Scorching Southwest Europe : Raging in parts of southwest Europe showed no sign of abating.
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Paid articlePaywall Climate change: Hot days are increasing ? and the region is threatened by even more heat waves | Augsburger Allgemeine
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Key FactsEurope swelters as a blistering heatwave ignites wildfires across the continent
Apr 27, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- A blistering heatwave has hit Europe, bringing droughts and forest fires along with temperatures expected to reach the high 40s in some parts.
- A forest fire threatens a house in the central Portuguese community of Bemposta, near Ansiao.
- Portugal has long been plagued by deadly forest fires.
- The fires started on Tuesday near the towns of Landiras and La Teste-de-Buch and had not been put out by Wednesday morning.

Gritters on stand by in Somerset amid fears roads could melt: Sand could be spread on roads across if they start to melt in heat
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/gritters-stand-somerset-amid-fears-7337910
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