Ecological succession
Over 500 hectares burnt as forest fire rages for second day in Turkey's İzmir
A forest fire that broke out on July 1 in the Menderes district of the Aegean province of İzmir has raged for a second day, with authorities struggling to get the flames under control amid shifting winds. Over 500 hectares of forest land have been damaged, according to the head of the forestry general directorate İsmail Üzmez.
Hundreds evacuated from Spain holiday hotspot hotels as wildfires rage (VIDEO)
More than 700 people have fled hotels, campsites and homes as a huge forest fire rips through southern Spain, emergency services said this morning.Huelva, on the Andalucian coast, has been on high alert for fires due to the heatwave in the area.
Forest fire in Portugal kills at least 57 people
At least 57 people have been killed by huge forest fires in central Portugal, with many dying in their cars as they tried to flee the flames, the government said on Sunday.
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Huge Portugal forest fires kill 62, injure scores
Raging forest fires in central Portugal have killed at least 62 people, most of whom burnt to death in their cars, and injured scores of others, the government said on June 18.
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Huge Portugal forest fires kill 57, injure scores
Raging forest fires in central Portugal have killed at least 57 people, most of whom burnt to death in their cars, and injured scores of others, the government said on June 18.
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Death toll rises to 62 as forest fires rage across Portugal (Upd)
At least 62 people have been killed in a number of forest fires in central Portugal, as temperatures pass 40C.
The Portuguese government said many of the victims died in their cars as flames swept over a road.
Greek planes help contain Israel fire
Greek firefighting planes collect water from the Mediterranean sea in Acre as they help with fighting wildfire over northern Israel, Friday. [Baz Ratner/Reuters]
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Fire in Karystos not threatening homes, authorities assure
A forest fire that broke out on Tuesday morning on the outskirts of the seaside town of Karystos in southern Evia is posing no threat to residences in the area, authorities have assured.
Fire service 'ill-prepared,' association warns
With the wildfire season looming, the Hellenic Association of Fire Service Officers Thursday warned that the service lacks adequate equipment and vehicles.
Many of the fleet's vehicles are more than 40 years old and in dire need of replacement or repair, according to the association, which noted that firefighter uniforms are also in short supply.
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Forest fire in Lasithi, Crete
A large forest fire broke out in the area of Selekanos, in the region of Lasithi, on the eastern part of Crete, Friday. The fire department has dispatched 15 vehicles and 38 men on the spot to contain the blaze. Sources say the fire started a little after 1pm.
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