Greece deploys water-dropping planes to Athens blaze after fatal helicopter crash amid Europe’s record wildfires

AP News • 03 Aug 15:22

Greek fire crews deployed aircraft to combat a large blaze west of Athens following a fatal helicopter collision, while France and the Netherlands also battled major wildfires amid a historic heat wave across Europe.

Euronews.com • 02 Aug 21:16

Two crew members were killed when their helicopters collided while fighting a blaze near Athens, underscoring the severe conditions facing Greece's wildfire response as France and Spain report mixed progress.

politico.eu • 02 Aug 20:38

Two firefighters died when two firefighting helicopters collided over a blaze west of Athens, while dozens of residents were evacuated as strong winds fanned several fires across western Attica and other regions.

PBS • 02 Aug 15:49

Two crew members died and two were rescued after a mid-air collision of Bell helicopters fighting a wind-driven blaze west of Athens, as Europe grapples with a severe wildfire season.

AP News • 02 Aug 10:25

Strong winds have driven a wildfire deeper into western Attica, prompting evacuations near Athens, while France and Spain continue to battle large blazes that have displaced hundreds of thousands.

AP News • 29 Jul 16:18

France, Spain and Greece are fighting massive wildfires amid a fourth heatwave, while Belgium deploys military resources to assist French fire crews.

AP News • 29 Jul 14:49

A blaze covering an area four times the size of Paris forced over 200,000 people to flee in France, while two firefighters died fighting a separate fire on Crete, as heat, drought and strong winds drive a regional wildfire crisis.

BBC • 29 Jul 11:42

Thousands of people displaced by wildfires in central Spain have been allowed to go back to their homes, while Spain and France prepare for another heatwave and ongoing fires.

CNN • 29 Jul 08:06

France and Spain are battling their largest recorded wildfires amid an extreme heat wave, with more than 300,000 people evacuated and authorities deploying aerial firefighting assets.

NPR • 29 Jul 07:22

French officials expanded evacuations along the Atlantic coast as a large blaze near Bordeaux forced thousands to flee, while similar fires displaced about 330,000 people across France and Spain.

The Conversation • 29 Jul 04:28

Extreme heat and drought have driven unprecedented wildfires in France and Spain, burning an area 40% larger than previous records and prompting mass evacuations.

NPR • 28 Jul 15:24

Around 330,000 people have been displaced as intense wildfires burn across southwestern France and Spain, with scientists warning that climate-driven heat is creating fire-generated weather patterns.

BBC • 28 Jul 15:07

Wildfires across central Spain have forced tens of thousands to evacuate, while a heatwave expected to bring temperatures near 40 °C threatens to worsen the situation.

The Guardian • 28 Jul 12:42

Around 375,000 people have been evacuated from France and Spain as wildfires rage, with tourists describing sudden ash falls and disrupted travel while authorities work to contain the blazes.

CNN • 28 Jul 09:49

French health authorities are distributing millions of FFP2 masks in regions hit by wildfires, as Spain's central regions evacuate more than 63,000 people amid record-size fires and extreme heat.

UnHerd • 28 Jul 09:39

Wildfires across Spain and France have prompted governments to declare emergencies and request EU assistance, while right-wing parties argue that stricter environmental regulations hinder traditional forest-management practices.

NPR • 28 Jul 06:25

Nearly 4,000 people were evacuated from tourist sites on France's Atlantic coast as a heat wave threatens a large blaze near Bordeaux, while Spain battles its biggest recorded wildfire and a fourth heat wave.

BBC • 27 Jul 19:59

More than 300,000 people have been evacuated as wildfires spread across France, Spain and the UK, prompting Prince William to warn that the fires underscore the challenges of a warming climate.

The New York Times • 27 Jul 15:31

Extreme heat and strong winds have driven massive wildfires in southwestern France and central Spain, prompting evacuations of over 300,000 people and prompting emergency meetings by national leaders.

Euronews.com • 27 Jul 13:17

More than 320,000 people have been forced from their homes in France and Spain as large wildfires continue to burn, while authorities work to contain the blazes and provide shelter.

CNN • 27 Jul 12:30

Firefighters are battling extensive wildfires in southwestern France and Spain's Madrid region, with temperatures expected to rise sharply midweek and no rain forecast.

NPR • 27 Jul 10:50

France's Gironde wildfire continues to burn while Spain reports progress in containing several large fires ahead of an expected heat wave.

AP News • 27 Jul 09:54

French President Emmanuel Macron held a crisis meeting to coordinate response to massive wildfires that have forced over 250,000 people to evacuate, while authorities report the fire’s spread may be slowing.

CNBC • 27 Jul 07:20

A massive blaze in France's Gironde region and spreading fires in Spain have burned tens of thousands of hectares, prompting large-scale evacuations and a government crisis response.

CBS News • 26 Jul 13:53

More than 300,000 residents have been forced to leave their homes as massive wildfires burn across France's Gironde region and central Spain, prompting large-scale evacuations and international firefighting assistance.

CNN • 26 Jul 12:41

More than 300,000 people have been displaced by wildfires in southwestern France and central Spain, with temperatures expected to climb to record levels later this week.

The New York Times • 26 Jul 11:12

More than 320,000 people have been evacuated in France and Spain as extreme heat, strong winds and dry conditions fuel large wildfires, prompting military assistance and EU aid requests.

The New York Times • 26 Jul 09:34

Hundreds of thousands of residents and tourists in France and Spain have been displaced or told to stay indoors as wildfires spread, prompting national emergency declarations and EU aid requests.

NPR • 26 Jul 01:05

More than 200,000 residents have been displaced as massive fires sweep southwestern France and parts of Spain, killing at least one person.

CBS News • 25 Jul 21:57

More than a quarter-million residents were evacuated as massive wildfires burned hundreds of thousands of hectares in France and Spain, prompting national emergencies and international firefighting assistance.

CNN • 25 Jul 19:09

More than 250,000 people have been evacuated across France and Spain amid rapidly spreading wildfires, prompting the deployment of EU aircraft, French military planes, and additional international assistance.

The New York Times • 24 Jul 16:12

More than 60,000 residents fled their homes as massive wildfires swept across southwestern France and the Madrid region, prompting evacuations and a request for EU assistance.

AP News • 24 Jul 11:02

Large forest fires in southwestern France and central Spain forced more than 80,000 residents to evacuate, with EU assistance dispatched to both countries.

DW.com • 24 Jul 01:36

Severe forest fires across Spain, France and Italy have prompted evacuations of up to 12,000 people, with Spain declaring a national emergency and France activating EU civil protection assistance.