The historic worst wildfire that rampaged through the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve in Belgium has been brought under control, thanks to a thunderstorm that hit the area, which helped reduce soil dryness and the risk of the fire spreading. (translated)
According to Pekka Pouta, the extensive wildfires that spread across Europe this summer have burned nearly 600,000 hectares, which is less than last year, and rainier weather is expected for next week, which will reduce the risk of large wildfires. (translated)
In the eastern part of Belgium, near the German border, a raging wildfire has rapidly expanded and has already more than doubled in a day, making it the worst wildfire incident in Belgian history. (translated)
In Belgium, particularly in a nature reserve near the German border, wildfires have spread over an area of 16 square kilometers, leading to extensive firefighting efforts supported by the European Union, while in Germany about 1,400 firefighters are battling another wildfire, which has forced nearly 2,000 people to evacuate. (translated)
Europe is once again battling a new wave of wildfires, which has forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes in several countries, including Germany, Croatia, and Britain. (translated)
A teenage boy has been arrested in France, suspected of causing a wildfire near Bordeaux that resulted in two deaths and was extensively destroyed in July. (translated)
Over 20,000 people have been evacuated in British Columbia due to raging wildfires, and the regional state of emergency is due to rapidly spreading fires that have already caused significant damage to homes and farms. (translated)
A state of emergency has been declared in Canada, and over 20,000 people have been evacuated in the province of British Columbia due to rapidly spreading wildfires. (translated)
In the French village of Le Porge, over a hundred explosions were observed during the forest fires, revealing World War II explosives and ammunition, which officials believe were originally buried underground for disposal. (translated)
Palkittu tutkija kertoo tilastot: keskimääräistä vähemmän maastopaloja kaikilla mantereilla. Jostain syystä Ylen ja HS:n ympäristöpaniikkiuutisia lukiessa saa kuitenkin täysin päinvastaisen kuvan. #ilmastonmuutos #maastopalot #tilastot
En kyllä ymmärrä Villen reaktiota. Ranskan viranomaiset ja myös Espanjan ovat vahvistaneet että tulipalot ovat sytytetty tahahallaan ja ovat ottaneet kiinni ihmisiäkin. #maastopalot #vihreät #maastopalot #vigilanssi #ympäristö
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced that the wildfires in the country are now under control, although there is still the largest wildfire in the Gironde region in over 70 years, which has been contained, but the fire has not yet been extinguished. (translated)
The firefighting efforts in Kreetalla are progressing promisingly, and the majority of those evacuated have returned to their homes, while Ukraine is sending 70 firefighters to France to assist with the firefighting efforts. (translated)
The susceptibility of Southern Europe to wildfires has significantly increased due to climate change, while the major fires in the Bordeaux region have shown optimistic signs, as rescue efforts have calmed down despite the destruction of over 200 homes and 42,000 hectares. (translated)
Wildfires spreading in Crete have led to the evacuation of thousands of people, but the largest Finnish travel agencies state that they are not evacuating their Finnish customers, even though about 500 Finns are on the island with them. (translated)
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has lifted the state of emergency declared a week ago in the Madrid and Avila regions due to wildfires, as rescue operations continue and many of the evacuees have returned to their homes. (translated)
In Kreetalla, 8,000 people have been evacuated due to raging wildfires, and despite the burning situation, there have also been reports of rescuers dying in the battle against the fires. (translated)
The article discusses how heatwaves are moving to the Balkan region, raising concerns about the spread of wildfires, while Spain and France continue to suffer from extreme temperatures and devastating fires. (translated)
Experts estimate that the large wildfires in Europe may affect grocery store shelves in the future, particularly in countries with high import dependence, although Finland has a high degree of self-sufficiency in food production. (translated)
Two people have been arrested in the Bordeaux area on suspicion of starting wildfires, which has led to the evacuation of thousands of people, even though the extent of the fires has remained unchanged. (translated)
