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Greece wildfires: how climate change is involved, and what we can do about it

Fanned by strong winds and record temperatures, wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes recently spread from the hilly interior to the densely populated coastline with astonishing speed, leaving authorities with the daunting task of evacuating thousands of residents and holidaymakers from harm’s way.

The Conversation

Jerusalem Firefighters Rescue Puppies From Forest Blaze

Brave firefighters save nine tiny puppies from a ring of fire threatening hospital in Jerusalem.

Zenger

Wildfires in Portugal: Is it safe to travel to Lisbon and Cascais right now?

Wildfires have broken out near holiday spot Cascais

The Independent UK

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A fire is still burning on board a car-carrying cargo ship near a sensitive Dutch bird habitat

A cargo ship packed with nearly 3,000 cars is still ablaze close to a world-renowned bird habitat off the Dutch coast

The Independent UK

Winds fuel fire flare-ups in Rhodes as state of emergency declared across island

Residents lament daily ‘pattern’ of fire flare-ups: ‘By the afternoon, the sky’s gone dark ... there’s smoke everywhere, and you can see it for miles’

The Independent UK

Greece wildfires: What is the Fire Weather Index and which areas could face wildfires in the future?

The heatwave sweeping Europe has led to devastating wildfires in Greece, Portugal and Croatia

The Independent UK

Mediterranean wildfires: At least 40 killed as blazes continue to spread in Portugal and Spain

Firefighters have been battling flames across the Mediterranean as villages and holiday resorts are evacuated

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‘Like a blowtorch’: Mediterranean on fire as blazes spread across nine countries

‘There is no magical defence mechanism,’ says Greek prime minister as fires burn in northern Africa and southern Europe

The Guardian - AU

Satellites watch as wildfires rage across Greece (photos)

Wildfires have been burning across several Greek islands since July 17, causing catastrophic damage and a mass evacuation. New satellite images capture the impact of the fires from space.

Space

Firefighters killed in Greece plane crash as yet more record temperatures are forecast

Dozens of holidaymakers are desperate to escape fire-ravaged Rhodes, but Andy Gregory finds others flying to the island undeterred

The Independent UK

As new wildfires rage in Greece, a survivor and a firefighter share their stories

The fires that have ravaged Greece and its idyllic islands for over a week are dredging up painful memories of previous catastrophes, like the Mati fire in 2018 that killed more than 100 people. Drawing from first-hand experience, a survivor and a veteran firefighter share advice on what to do…

France 24

Arizona firefighter, 18, accused of starting blazes due to boredom

Karson Nutter has been linked to eight fires in Yavapai and Coconino counties

The Independent UK

Rhodes wildfires are climate wake-up call, says UK minister

Patrick Courtown sounds warning as evacuation flights head to Greek island to rescue stranded Britons

The Guardian - UK

Crete at ‘extreme risk’ from wildfires as blazes burn around Mediterranean

The latest evacuation orders were issued on the islands of Corfu and Evia

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Tuesday briefing: The latest from Greece, as wildfires rage and thousands are evacuated

In today’s newsletter: At least 10 hospitalised, and almost 20,000 relocated from Rhodes – how the country is tackling its climate crisis

The Independent UK

Satellite images show how wildfires spread to engulf large parts of Greek islands

PM declares ‘we are at war’ as wildfire rips through popular Greek island during tourist season

The Guardian - UK

How bad are the wildfires in Greece – and what caused them? A visual guide

Fatal heatwave in southern Europe and dry conditions have fuelled spread of fires

The Independent UK

US Forest Service burn started wildfire that nearly reached Los Alamos, New Mexico, agency says

The U.S. Forest Service says its own prescribed burn started a 2022 wildfire that nearly reached Los Alamos, New Mexico

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The Guardian - UK

‘A near-death experience’: UK tourists describe escape from Rhodes wildfires

Travellers say they faced ‘absolute chaos’ as they were forced to flee with luggage still at hotels

Evening Standard

Is it safe to travel to Greece? The latest advice as wildfires rage

The UK and Greek governments, as well as hotels and travel operators, can advise you about whether or not you should postpone your holiday

The National (Scotland)

What rights do holidaymakers have as wildfires rage in Greece?

WILDFIRES on the Greek islands of Rhodes and Corfu are causing chaos for thousands of holidaymakers with the Greek government saying it has…

The Guardian - UK

Rhodes wildfires: up to 10,000 Britons stranded on Greek island

No 10 says travel advice for the island may change, as Greece undertakes largest-ever evacuation effort

Zenger

Israeli Firefighting Mission In Greece Concludes Amid Extreme Heat

Emergency response teams successfully suppress fires and assist Greece in challenging conditions.

Radio France Internationale

Greek authorities evacuate thousands as fires scorch island of Rhodes

High winds forecast for Sunday are expected to hamper firefighters' battle to contain a blaze burning out of control on the Greek island of Rhodes, where some 30,000 people have been forced to evacuate.

The Independent UK

Greek authorities evacuate some 19,000 people as wildfire blazes on the Greek island of Rhodes

Some 19,000 people have been evacuated from the Greek island of Rhodes as wildfires continued burning for a sixth day on three fronts, Greek authorities said on Sunday

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