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Greece Faces Third Heatwave, Wildfires, and Extreme Temperatures

Greece battles its third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures soaring to 43°C, forcing work suspensions, prompting evacuations due to raging wildfires in Feneos, and closing the Acropolis; the heatwave impacts neighboring Balkan countries.

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Italy Floods and Cyprus Wildfires Cause Damage and Deaths

Intense summer thunderstorms caused flash floods and landslides in Italy's Passiria Valley, damaging infrastructure and prompting evacuations, while deadly wildfires in Cyprus claimed two lives and destroyed luxury villas.

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California Wildfires: \$40 Billion in Losses Spark National Debate on Fire Preparedness

California's 2024 wildfire season, marked by 8,110 blazes and nearly \$40 billion in insured losses from the Eaton and Palisades fires, highlights the escalating threat of wildfires and fuels a national debate on federal funding for fire preparedness amidst political changes.

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Castilla y León Firefighters Dispute Government's Claim of Full Wildfire Response Capacity

Firefighters in Castilla y León, Spain, are protesting the regional government's claim that its wildfire response system is at full capacity, citing significant personnel and equipment shortages despite increased funding, raising concerns about preparedness for the ongoing summer fire season.

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Wildfires in Europe Exceed Long-Term Average by 119%, Linked to Climate Change

Wildfires have burned an area the size of Luxembourg in Europe this year, exceeding the long-term average by 119%, forcing tens of thousands of evacuations and claiming at least three lives in Turkey; scientists attribute this to climate change.

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Greece Bolsters Firefighting Resources Amid Challenging Fire Season

Greece is enhancing its firefighting capabilities with 164 new vehicles (€15.55 million) as part of the €2 billion AEGIS program, supplementing 18,000 firefighters, over 1,500 forest rangers, and international support, emphasizing proactive prevention measures costing over €400 million to mitigate t...

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Greece Battles Third Heatwave, Wildfires, and Tourism Disruptions

Greece and the Balkans endure their third summer heatwave, causing work suspensions, evacuations due to wildfires in Feneos, and the temporary closure of the Acropolis in Athens, as temperatures soar to 43°C.

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Global Forest Fires Surge Amidst Climate Change

Between 2001 and 2024, global forest fires destroyed 152 million hectares of trees, a third of total tree loss, rising to nearly half in 2024; climate change is the primary driver, with the UN projecting a significant increase in extreme fires by 2100.

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Wildfire Prompts Evacuations Near Corinth, Greece Amidst Record Heat"

A major wildfire near Corinth, Greece, forced the evacuation of multiple villages Tuesday, with over 180 firefighters, 15 aircraft, and 12 helicopters battling the blaze amidst record heat; no injuries reported, but the situation remains critical.

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Los Angeles Sues Airbnb for Alleged Price Gouging During Wildfires

Los Angeles sued Airbnb for allegedly allowing price gouging on over 2,000 properties during January's Southern California wildfires, violating a state law limiting price increases to 10% during emergencies; the city seeks an injunction and fines up to $2,500 per violation.

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Record-Breaking European Wildfires: 231,539 Hectares Burned

By July 15th, European wildfires had burned 231,539 hectares—119% above the long-term average—resulting in deaths, evacuations, and significant damage across multiple countries, primarily due to record-breaking heat and drought.

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Widespread Wildfires Ravage Spain and France Amidst Extreme Heat

Wildfires in Spain and France have burned over 3,720 hectares, injuring firefighters, damaging property, and prompting evacuations; the fires, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, highlight the escalating impact of extreme heat.

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