Rome, July 23, 2026 (AFP) - Deadly wildfires force thousands from homes in parts of Europe

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2026-07-23

Wildfires swept across parts of Italy, France and Spain on Wednesday, killing three firefighters and forcing thousands to flee as scorching temperatures and strong winds fuelled the blazes. The fires come as southern Europe endures another spell of severe heat, with temperatures topping 40C in some areas. Scientists agree that climate change caused by humans burning fossil fuels is making extreme weather events such as fires and heatwaves more li......

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