Thousands have been evacuated as quick moving wildfires burn in Eastern Canada.
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Europe Battles Deadly Wildfires as High Winds Fuel Flames
Firefighters were struggling to tame blazes in several countries in southern Europe, including Albania, Greece, Montenegro and Spain, and in Turkey.
What to Know About the Heat Wave in Southern Europe
Firefighters have spent days battling blazes in Greece, Portugal, Spain and elsewhere. Forecasters said temperatures could pass 111 degrees in some places on Thursday.
Firefighters Tackle Blaze at Arthur’s Seat, an Edinburgh Landmark
Firefighters worked overnight to tackle the blaze on the hill overlooking the Scottish capital. There were no reports of injuries.
Canada Wildfires: Military Is Brought In to Battle Blazes
Amid thousands of evacuations and the spread of smoke to the United States, the Canadian armed forces and the Coast Guard were summoned to help battle the blazes.
Here’s What France’s Largest Wildfire in Decades Looks Like
Prime Minister François Bayrou described the nearly 40,000-acre fire, which has killed one person, as a “catastrophe on an unprecedented scale.”
As Earth Warms, California Fire Season Is Starting Earlier, Study Finds
Summertime fire activity is creeping into spring, and the balmier climate is a major driver, scientists said.
A Fish Falls From the Sky and Sparks a Brush Fire in British Columbia
Officials say a flying osprey dropped its catch, which then struck power lines, causing sparks that ignited dry grass.
Dozens of Wildfires Burn in Greece and Turkey as Temperatures Soar
Firefighters are battling several blazes, with officials warning that extreme heat will pose a risk of more in the coming days.
Sprawling Wildfires Kill 2 and Force Evacuations in Cyprus Amid Stifling Heat
The fire had burned more than 24,000 acres in Cyprus, where officials had warned of fire danger as temperatures rose above 100 degrees.