ClimateUpdated 49m ago
Extreme heat and wildfires grip multiple continents
What it means
Wildfires in Europe and Canada, record heat in the UK and US, and severe drought in France and Germany are causing deaths, evacuations, and water restrictions.
Why it matters
Climate extremes are straining emergency services, water supplies, and infrastructure, with governments imposing restrictions and facing calls for better preparedness.
How it affects you
You may face water use limits, poor air quality from wildfire smoke, and higher food prices due to crop damage from heat and drought.
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Train crew escapes wildfire
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A6 Highway Closed by Fires
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2,000 Hectares Burned Near Paris
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Aragon Wildfire Forces Evacuations
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Fontainebleau Forest Fire Reignites
Müritz Fire Area Grows
Canada Wildfire Encircles Train
Seven Communities Face Water Limits
Germany Drought Website Launched
Wildfire Confines Two Towns
Wildfire Smoke Hits Toronto
Hot Nights Cost Sleep
Cities Save Water, Not Industry
US Faces Record Heat Wave
Tour de France 2026 Heat Crisis
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Fontainebleau Fire Suspected Arson
Heat Wave Hits France
Colorado River Water Cuts
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France Wildfire Risk Grows
Woman Charged Over Moor Fire
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A6 Closed by Fires
UK Faces Water Shortages
Homes in Wildfire Danger Zones
