Southern Europe burns as 3 firefighters die and France battles blaze 4 times the size of Paris
Southern Europe is facing a severe wildfire crisis, with massive blazes in France and fatal fires in Greece. Thousands of firefighters are mobilized as extreme heat and drought conditions continue to threaten the region.
Why it matters
The scale of these wildfires underscores the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related disasters in Europe, impacting both public safety and infrastructure.
Manila Bulletin - Southern Europe burns as 3 firefighters die and France battles blaze 4 times the size of Paris
Southern Europe burns as 3 firefighters die and France battles blaze 4 times the size of Paris
A De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 releases fire retardant as it flies over a forest near Blagon, during wildfires in southwestern France, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Emma Da Silva)
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