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Spain

'The flames are 7 metres high', wildfires rage in Spain and Portugal

Thousands of firefighters in Spain and Portugal are battling blazes, as officials hope for a change in the weather to stop the spread of the flames.

8 September 2016

Spain

Spain: Wildfires rage on the Costa Blanca

Three separate wildfires, which authorities say were started deliberately, have been raging along Spain's Costa Blanca since Sunday, aggravated by soaring temperatures and strong winds.

5 September 2016

Spain

Spain's Navarra region sees worst fires in 30 years

The northern Spanish region of Navarra has been hit by its worst wildfires in 30 years.

USA

Firefighters gain ground against Southern California wildfire

Firefighters in Southern California have been gaining ground against a wildfire in a mountain pass that has forced tens of thousands of people to flee their…

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USA

Southern California firefighters making progress against worst blaze

Firefighters in southern California say they are starting to get on top of the huge Blue Cut wildfire that has destroyed many buildings and forced over 80,000 people to flee their homes.

USA

Wildfire still raging out of control in Southern California

Dry, hot and windy conditions continue to drive the Blue Cut wildfire in Southern California

USA

Thousands of homes under threat from southern California wildfires.

High winds are driving a huge wildfire in southern California, cutting off the highway connecting Los Angeles with Las Vegas.

USA

Wildfire rages unchecked in California

Hundreds of firefighters are battling a rapidly-spreading wildfire raging unchecked in drought-stricken San Bernardino County.

USA

North California fire: man arrested for arson

Firefighters in Northern California are continuing to battle a blaze that has destroyed at least 175 homes and businesses and forced 4,000 people to flee their…

USA

Wildfire destroys scores of homes in Northern California

A wildfire which spread into a small Northern California town over the weekend has destroyed more than 175 homes and businesses.

Portugal

Portuguese firefighters continue to battle wildfires

Firefighters have been battling wildfires for more than a week in Portugal.

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Madeira: Drone footage shows destruction and devastation from the fire.

3,200 hectares burned, which corresponds to almost one-third of the area of the entire county.

Portugal

Portugal's 'worst week' for wildfire damage

Portugal has been battling wildfires for more than a week.

Portugal

Fighting wildfires in Portugal and Spain

Russian aircraft start operations to extinguish wildfires in Portugal

World News

Fires rage across southern Europe

High temperatures, strong winds and a lack of rainfall mean parts of France, Spain and Portugal are battling widespread wildfires.

Portugal

Portugal fires: Wildfires rage on mainland as Madeira counts cost

Flames on the tourist island of Madeira have made headlines worldwide but Portugal’s mainland is also being ravaged by a wave of more than 100 wildfires.

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Portugal is fighting against fire

The fire that mobilizes more resources is in Águeda, Aveiro district.

World News

Wildfires in Provence in southern France force thousands to evacuate homes

Around 2000 firefighters are battling out-of-control wildfires in Provence in the south of France which broke out on Wednesday.

Portugal

Portugal: Additional help called in as wildfires rage on

Wildfires continue to rage in Portugal.

Portugal

Portugal : Firefighters association blames politicians

The story is the same each year.