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DISASTERBREAKINGJul 13Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near ParisBBC World
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 13Fire bomber planes battle Fointaineblue forest blaze near ParisFire bomber planes are actively engaged in combating a forest fire near Paris, specifically in the Fointaineblue area. This indicates an ongoing emergency requiring significant firefighting efforts.theguardian.com · United Kingdom
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 13Major fire rages in Fontainebleau forest near ParisA rare wildfire erupted on Sunday in a forest south of Paris, and has since spread across 1,000 hectares. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said that authorities are investigating whether the fire was started intentionally. Two suspects have been arrested.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERJul 13Fontainebleau forest near Paris hit by 'very virulent' wildfireFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERJul 13Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data showJapan Today
DISASTERJul 12La vuelta de la octogenaria Mari a casa, tras tener que dormir en un tanatorio: "Me duele el pueblo"Residente en Cataluña, acababa de llegar a Lubrín para sus vacaciones, pero la Guardia Civil vino a buscar a su familia para evacuarla. "Hemos llorado mucho" LeerEl Mundo
DISASTERJul 12France powers down nuclear reactors over heatwaveFrance is powering down nuclear reactors due to a heatwave. This action addresses the operational challenges posed by high temperatures on energy infrastructure.tribune.com.pk · Pakistan
DISASTERJul 12France powers down nuclear reactors over heatwaveFrance is reportedly powering down some nuclear reactors due to an ongoing heatwave.thefrontierpost.com · Pakistan
DISASTERJul 12Spain wildfire: Firefighters gain ground as Almería evacuees return homeAfricanews [en]
DISASTERJul 12Parts of UK at ‘exceptional’ risk of wildfires as heatwave goes onParts of the United Kingdom are at “exceptional” risk of wildfires as the heatwave continues, experts have warned. Areas in southern England and the Midlands are highlighted as being at highest risk, according to Natural England. Its fire severity index shows the area of “exceptional” risk is set to increase and spread to the South East and east of England by the middle of the week while most of the rest of England and Wales is deemed to be of “very high” risk over the coming days. The Met...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 12France powers down several nuclear reactors due to extreme heatThree nuclear reactors were temporarily shut down and eight others were operating at reduced power, France's main energy provider said.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERJul 12France temporarily shuts down three nuclear reactors over heatwaveFrance's main energy provider on Sunday said that three nuclear reactors have been temporarily shut down, while eight others are operating at reduced power. The measure is an environmental protection requirement to avoid discharging too much hot water into rivers already warming from the heatwave.France 24 [en]
DISASTERJul 12Deadly Spain wildfire stabilised : regional government | The Peninsula QatarA deadly wildfire in Spain has now been stabilized, according to the regional government. This indicates that the immediate danger from the natural disaster has been contained.thepeninsulaqatar.com · Qatar
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 12British hiking couple found alive in ravine with 40 % burns during deadly Spain wildfiresA British hiking couple has been found alive in a ravine with 40% burns. This occurred during deadly wildfires in Spain, highlighting the human impact of the disaster.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
DISASTERJul 12Spain wildfire that killed 12 people has now stabilised, authorities sayEuroNews [en]
DISASTERJul 12Eiffel Tower to close early as heatwave hits France: operatorThe operator of the Eiffel Tower said the latticed-steel Paris monument would "exceptionally close" early over the weekend at 4 pm (1400 GMT), as France was gripped by a third heatwave since May.France 24 [en]
DISASTERJul 12Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfiresBBC World
DISASTERJul 1299 drowned in June as heatwave stifles GermanyGermany was among the nations hit by a stifling June heatwave in western Europe, which set temperature records in several places across the country as the mercury rose as high as 41.7C. The post 99 drowned in June as heatwave stifles Germany appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTERJul 12Firefighters gain upper hand on deadly Spain wildfireFirefighters battling a wildfire in southern Spain that killed 12 people started to contain the blaze on Saturday as the hardest-hit village remained deserted, with charred vegetation and blackened homes a grim reminder of the inferno that sent terrified people fleeing from their homes.France 24 [en]
DISASTERJul 11Spain wildfire: Firefighters begin to contain deadly blazeDW News [en]
DISASTERJul 11Venzuela earthqauke death toll rises to 4 , 333 with injured figure unchangedjpost.com · Israel
DISASTERJul 11Fire crews respond to overnight blaze at South Londonderry TownshipFire crews responded to an overnight blaze that occurred in South Londonderry Township. This indicates an emergency response to a fire incident in the area.wgal.com · United States
DISASTERJul 11Cracks in the retaining wall force Sringeri taluk administration to relocate residentsStructural issues with a retaining wall have compelled local authorities to relocate residents. This signifies an emergency situation requiring community displacement due to infrastructure concerns.The Hindu
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 11Wildfires in Spain kills 12: 'We are not prepared enough'France 24 [en]