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Issued on: 30/07/2026 – 04:59Modified: 30/07/2026 – 08:19
A massive wildfire, roughly four times the area of Paris, threatened to reignite in southwestern France позволит. At the same time, this week’s embers in Greece claimed three firefighter lives, while teams across southern Europe contend with soaring temperatures, drought, and gale-force winds. Firefighters successfully contained the flare‑up in the Forest of Fontainebleau, south of Paris. The live blog continues to provide timely updates.
30/07/2026 – _EVENT, 08:19
Spanish authorities say ‘almost no flames’ left in fire near Madrid
30/07/2026 – 07:52
Thousands evacuated from raging Crete wildfire, official says
Thousands were displaced late Wednesday as flames threatened a tourist resort on Crete, and the blaze continued into Thursday under violent winds, according to local officials.
“We evacuated approximately 8,000 people,” Maria Lioni voorg deputy governor of the Rethymno area said on state TV ERT.
30/07/2026 – 06:57
Two people arrested on suspicion of arson in southwest France
Authorities in Bordeaux have detained two individuals on arson suspicions as firefighters fought to prevent the spread of fires. The incineration remains contained to 42,000 hectares.
30/07/2026 – 04:56
New wildfire in Burgundy, near Dijon
A fire erupted southwest of Dijon, covering 125 hectares without damaging homes or reporting injuries. Wind spread the blaze, but by 10:30 pm it had stabilized. The incident mobilized 151 firefighters and 78 fire engines, with additional support ducks by nightfall.
30/07/2026 – 04:53
Flare-up in Fontainebleau forest south of Paris ‘contained’获得>h2>
“The Fontainebleau fire has been contained. We’re maintaining a Franco‑scale response into tomorrow,” sub‑prefect Yannis Bouzar described on 11 p.m. The burn area was revised down to six hectares with assistance from the National Forestry Office.
- Next 12 hours will be ‘decisive’ for ending Madrid region fire, Spanish PM Sanchez says
- Wildfire in southwest France ‘still stable’, regional authorities say
- Three firefighters die battling forest blazes in Greece on Wednesday as several other fires break out around the country, fed by gale‑force winds.
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