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Europe Scorched by Heatwave as Wildfires Forced 100s to Evacuate
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Europe Scorched by Heatwave as Wildfires Forced 100s to Evacuate

A further influx of people were evacuated from their homes on Friday after wildfires blistered land in France, Spain and Portugal, while officials throughout Europe issued heatwave warnings in light of the coming heatwave. As a result of scorching heat, tinder-box conditions, and strong winds, more than 1,000 firefighters across southern France battled since Tuesday to contain two fires that have fanned by scorching heat, tinder-box conditions, and water-bomber aircraft. In parts of Europe, heatwave with temperatures will top 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) as a slow-moving high pressure area brings scorching air from North Africa. There have been massive fires in France, Portugal, and Spain, with scientists blaming climate change and predicting more severe weather ep...
Wildfire rages throughout 13 different provinces of Turkey
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Wildfire rages throughout 13 different provinces of Turkey

The wildfire that started in Southern Turkey have been going on for 3 days. However, authorities have got majority of the fires under control INTANBUL, TURKEY - On Wednesday 28th July, forest wildfire started erupting in several southern Turkey provinces along the Mediterranean coast including Mersin, Osmaniye, Adana, Antalya, and Kahramanmaraş. The small blazes of fire grew onto being massive forest fires. With fast moving winds the fires moved towards residential cities and have affected many up until now. The fires have also affected tourist areas and destinations and have caused mass evacuations. According to reports the wildfires have injured more than 400 people and have caused 6 causalities. The wildfire; spread and destruction The wildfire that first broke out in 4 pr...