Le Porge, France, July 23, 2026 (AFP) - Deadly wildfires in Europe force thousands to flee

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2026-07-23

Wildfires sweeping through parts of Italy, France and Spain on Thursday forced thousands of people to flee blazes fanned by scorching temperatures and strong winds. Three firefighters have been killed as southern Europe endures another spell of severe heat, with temperatures topping 40C in some areas. The total area of land burnt this year in European Union countries is the second largest on record, according to satellite data from the European......

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