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DISASTERBREAKINGAug 10France braces for fifth heatwaveThe national weather agency is warning of temperatures approaching 40°C in southeastern France from Tuesday.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 9Wildfire rages in southern France, forcing evacuationsFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 9Over 200 firefighters battle blaze in southern FranceA fast-moving wildfire was raging in southern France on Sunday, forcing evacuations as more than 200 firefighters raced to contain the blaze. The fire broke out at around 12.45pm in the Lozere region, about 140km (85 miles) northwest of Montpellier. Officials said it might have been sparked by a car catching fire on a local road. By late afternoon, the fire had burned some 90 hectares (220 acres) and continued to spread. Around 220 firefighters from Lozere and neighbouring departments were...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 7Heatwaves bring an early wine harvest in FranceSome French winegrowers, including in the Bordeaux region, began harvesting their grapes on Thursday, historically early after a summer marked by successive heatwaves, drought and devastating wildfires. As one grape-picker told the newspaper Sud Ouest, “usually, we’d still be on vacation.” Despite the environmental turmoil, winemakers say the quality of the wine itswineelf will not be affected. Harvest season has already been moving earlier due to climate change, affecting farmers across the country and prompting some to switch to crops that require less water. Caitlin Brown has this report.France 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 6France's timber industry rushes to process trees charred by wildfiresFires across France have left behind mountains of cut and burned wood. More than 35,000 metric tons of trees were chopped down to urgently create firebreaks and slow the spread of the flames. But what will become of all these trees? The timber industry is now under heavy strain. It will take more than two years to remove and process it all. Story by Caitlin Brown.France 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 5After wildfires, southwest France faces puzzle of rebuilding a 'new forest'After the megafire in Gironde, forest owners, residents, local elected officials and state authorities are now considering what measures to take to prevent such a disaster from happening again.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 4Romania, Hungary, France... Europe's nuclear power plants tested by heatwaveRecord low water levels in Europe's major rivers have ​reduced electricity output and shrunk company earnings, stoking fears about the economic impact of searing heat and erratic rainfall. Governments across Central and Eastern Europe are taking steps to conserve electricity and avert an energy crisis as record low water levels on the Danube River have forced power plants to the brink of shutting down.France 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 4July was France's hottest month ever recordedAccording ot the country's weather service, the month was also France's third-driest July on record, with rainfall nearly 70% below average.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 4Europe hot , dry summer takes its toll with fires in France and Greece , and drought in the united kingdom Europe is experiencing a hot, dry summer, leading to fires in France and Greece, and drought conditions in the United Kingdom. This weather pattern is having significant environmental consequences across the continent.arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia
DISASTERAug 4France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in villageBBC World
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 4Extreme heat grips Southern Europe as Spain sends toxic alerts and France shuts reactorsEuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 3Europe hot , dry summer takes its toll with fires in France and Greece , and drought in the united kingdom Europe is experiencing significant environmental challenges, including fires in France and Greece, and drought in the United Kingdom, stemming from a hot and dry summer. These events indicate widespread climatic impact across the region.union-bulletin.com · United States
DISASTERAug 3Ukrainian firefighters join battle against France fire in an unprecedented mobilizationOn Sunday, August 2, 70 Ukrainian firefighters arrived in a convoy of 15 vehicles, including 10 fire engines, after traveling through Ukraine, Poland, Germany and France to help their French counterparts west of the city of Bordeaux.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 3Europe's record-breaking heat sparks wildfires, drought in France, Greece and the UKFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 3Wildfire uncovers unexploded WWII shells in FranceA wildfire in southwest France exposed unexploded World War II shells, forcing bomb disposal teams to clear the area before evacuated residents can return home.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 3Wildfires still burning in France and Spain amid fears of more to comeEurope's warming climate intensifies fires in France and Spain, scorching forests and threatening more communities.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERAug 2Wildfires spread across Greece , conditions worsen in France and Spainspokesman.com · United States
DISASTERAug 2France steps up fire preventionAs France grapples with its worst wildfire season in decades, officials are looking for ways to stop fires before they even start. Catherine Viette has more.France 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 2France wildfire contained after 10 days , but firefighters stay on high alertA wildfire in France has been contained after ten days of activity, though firefighters remain on high alert due to ongoing risks. This marks a significant development in managing a natural disaster.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
DISASTERAug 2France: Most of 224,000 evacuees allowed to return home after devastating firesHere in France, a wildfire in the mountainous southeastern Var department, which had been brought under control three days ago, flared up again on Friday, forcing authorities to evacuate nearly 2,500 people overnight. Meanwhile, our reporter James Andre visited Gironde, where France’s biggest wildfire in more than 70 years was recently brought under control.France 24 [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 2Fires spread in Greece , worsening in France , Spainperthnow.com.au · Australia
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 1World News : Wildfires rage in Greece as firefighters continue battle in France and Spaingdnonline.com · United States
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 1Wildfires in Europe: blazes continue to spread in France and GreeceEuroNews [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 1Wildfires rage in Greece as firefighters continue battle in France and Spainwtvbam.com · United States
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