29 Jul 2026

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Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave

Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.

29 Jul 2026 4:43am GMT

28 Jul 2026

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The race to stop the French woodland fires in their tracks

The BBC's James Waterhouse reports from Blagon in France where teams are trying to create firebreaks in the forest.

28 Jul 2026 5:30pm GMT

'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires

Three fires in the Madrid region have caused particular concern, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.

28 Jul 2026 4:49pm GMT