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Shock and solidarity after wildfires ravage Fontainebleau

France 24's Claire Paccalin reports from Fontainebleau near Paris, where wildfires that have devastated large parts of the region's forest have been contained, but not yet extinguished. She says locals there have been left shocked by the blazes in a part of France not usually hit

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Expert warns 'European temperatures are warming the fastest'

In this edition, a climatologist talks to FRANCE 24 about our changing weather patterns and their effects on wildfires currently raging across Europe. Dr. Alan Kennedy-Asser, Senior researcher at the University of Bristol, sheds light on the issue against a backdrop of hundreds o

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France grapples with 'very worrying' drought after successive heatwaves

Large parts of France are facing water restrictions as the country grapples with a drought described as "exceptionally" early and intense. France has been experiencing its third heatwave in as many months, accompanied by fierce wildfires further fuelled by dry conditions.

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Gaps in wildfire smoke education highlight need to better protect vulnerable populations

Wildfire smoke can trigger breathing problems and flare-ups for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), yet many people are not receiving the trusted health information they need to stay safe, according to a new study published in the May 2026 issue of Chronic O

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Wildfires pose risk for premature births and low birth weight

Temperatures climb to new record highs every summer. In many parts of Europe, this marks the start of the most dangerous time of year for wildfires. What begins as a natural disaster has far-reaching consequences for the health of people in affected areas.

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After heat wave: Wildfires ravage southern France

Firefighters battle several wildfires in southern France that were fueled by strong winds. Nearly 3,000 tourists and locals were evacuated.

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Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece, France and Spain

Six countries in southern Europe have been hit by wildfires. One of the blazes, in southwestern France, could affect Monday's third stage of the Tour de France, authorities warn.

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The Australian tree reshaping the world's wildfires

As Europe experiences another summer of extreme heat and wildfire warnings, one tree imported from Australia is coming under renewed scrutiny across the world: eucalyptus.

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Spain battles deadly wildfire amid heat wave

Spain has mobilized military emergency units to work with regional firefighters to control the blaze. The Spanish royal family and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed their deep sorrow over the loss of life.

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Spain: Wildfire kills several amid heat wave

The victims include British and other foreign nationals, authorities have said. The Spanish royal family and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed their deep sorrow over the loss of life.

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Spain wildfire: Firefighters begin to contain deadly blaze

Firefighters have started to rein in the wildfire in Spain's southern Andalusia region that killed 12 people. The affected region is home to one of the largest expat communities.

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Majority of datacenters are vulnerable to climate threats like floods and fires, study fin

Study warns AI datacenters are vulnerable to the climate hazards that their global greenhouse gas emissions bolsterAmid rising concern that the artificial intelligence boom is fueling the climate crisis, a new report has found that nearly 80% of datacenters are also exposed to ex

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