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What is happening with the fires in Europe?

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Southern Europe is experiencing severe wildfires fueled by extreme heat, drought, and strong winds. Greece, Turkey, Albania, Kosovo, and Bulgaria are among the hardest hit, with evacuations, property loss, and fatalities reported. The EU is providing firefighting support as the crisis continues.

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Wildfires rage in Turkey as temperature surges to record high

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  • Thousands evacuate northern and northwestern Turkey due to massive wildfires. 18s
  • Extreme heat, with temperatures above 40°C, is worsening fire conditions. 28s
  • Fires are also affecting Greece, Kosovo, Albania, and Bulgaria. 1m 0s
  • Thermal drones are being used to identify hotspots and assist firefighting efforts. 1m 5s
  • Authorities expect fires to continue for several weeks during peak wildfire season. 1m 36s
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Wildfires rage in Turkey as temperature surges to record high
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CNN
23 hours ago
Wildfires rage in Turkey as temperature surges to record high

Turkey faces massive wildfires with evacuations as temperatures top 40°C, and similar crises unfold in Greece, Kosovo, Albania, and Bulgaria.

Heat fuels destructive wildfires in parts of Europe
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CBC News
1 day ago
Heat fuels destructive wildfires in parts of Europe

Fires are fueled by drought, strong winds, and abnormally high temperatures, leading to evacuations and destruction in Greece, Turkey, Kosovo, and Bulgaria.

Albania, Bulgaria ask EU for help to deal with raging wildfires
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Euronews
2 days ago
Albania, Bulgaria ask EU for help to deal with raging wildfires

Albania and Bulgaria face extensive wildfires due to arson and extreme heat, with thousands of acres burned and EU aircraft deployed to assist.

Greece gets EU help to battle disastrous wildfires
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France 24
2 days ago
Greece gets EU help to battle disastrous wildfires

Greek emergency services requested more water-bombing aircraft from the EU as multiple blazes burn across the country and the Balkans during a major heatwave.

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