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Heat waves fuel wildfires across southern Europe
Heat waves fuel wildfires across southern Europe
Wildfires fueled by extreme heat are sweeping across Spain, France and Italy, forcing evacuations and threatening lives.Catastrophe07/23/2026July 23, 202601:49 min
Forest fires are keeping Europe on edge
Forest fires are keeping Europe on edge
Extreme heat is fueling wildfires, with emergency responders battling the flames across Europe.Nature and Environment07/20/2026July 20, 20266 images
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs as wildfire smoke spreads
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs as wildfire smoke spreads
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has worsened air quality in major US cities, sparking a political row with Washington.Climate07/18/2026July 18, 202602:26 min
How AI and satellites help fight wildfires
How AI and satellites help fight wildfires
To successfully fight wildfires, speed is essential. A German startup uses satellite data and AI to spot fires early.Business07/17/2026July 17, 2026
More than 800 wildfires burning across Canada
More than 800 wildfires burning across Canada
The blazes have caused smoggy skies across much of the country’s east and into the United States.Catastrophe07/16/2026July 16, 202601:58 min
Wildfire near Paris tears through Fontainebleau forest
Wildfire near Paris tears through Fontainebleau forest
More than 400 firefighters are battling flames in France’s Île-de-France region, 70 kilometers south of Paris.Nature and Environment07/14/2026July 14, 20266 imagesSkip next section In the spotlight
In the spotlight
The Australian tree supercharging global wildfires
As Europe braces for another summer of heat and wildfire warnings, one tree from Australia is coming under scrutiny. Nature and Environment07/08/2026July 8, 2026
Hotter 2026 and El Nino could trigger extreme fires
With a high chance of a supercharged El Nino, wildfires in the second half of the year could be even worse.Nature and Environment05/12/2026May 12, 2026
Australians are changing their response to wildfires
As Australia suffers more catastrophic wildfires, DW’s Stuart Braun says locals are getting out while they can.Climate01/13/2026January 13, 2026
Greek fire victims still waiting for government aid
On the Greek island of Chios, victims of last summer’s fires wait for government support.Politics10/21/2025October 21, 202505:03 min
Environmental damage threatens prosperity in Europe
Researchers say environmental damage threatens competitiveness and quality of life on the continent.Nature and Environment09/29/2025September 29, 2025
Fireproofing forests on a hotter planet
France is battling one of the biggest wildfires in years. How can we reduce forest fire risk?Nature and Environment08/07/2025August 7, 2025All content (813) on this topic
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