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Western Europe wildfire smoke dispersion
5 clusters · 29 sources · last updated
Latest: WHO declares health emergency as wildfire smoke spreads across Southern Europe
In late July 2026, massive wildfires in western France and Spain burned over 200 000 ha, prompting evacuations of roughly 530 000 people and the deployment of dozens of aircraft and helicopters. Satellite data tracked th
Forest fire risk in Turkey and Greece
2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated
Latest: Greece's forest flammability falls after heavy July rains
In late July 2026, Turkish experts warned that the country’s forest‑fire season could become severe despite an unusually wet spring. They noted that 88 % of Turkey’s fires are human‑caused and highlighted the risk of rap