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At least 12 dead as wildfire in Los Gallardos forces mass evacuations in Almería
A fast-moving wildfire near Los Gallardos in southern Spain has killed at least 12 people, left 23 missing and forced about 1,150 evacuations. Investigators are examining whether a fallen electrical cable triggered the blaze.
France's third heatwave of the year drags on, with red and orange alerts across most of the country
France is enduring its third heatwave of 2026, with red and orange alerts across most departments, hospital cooling measures and wildfire pressure expected to persist into mid-July.
Spain's deadly wildfires in Almeria claim 12 lives amid heat wave
A wildfire in southern Spain's Almeria province has killed at least 12 people, left 23 missing and forced evacuations during a severe heat wave. Authorities are investigating whether a fallen electrical cable or power line sparked the blaze.
At least 12 dead in Spanish wildfire as heatwave grips Europe
At least 12 people have died in a fast-moving wildfire in Almería, southern Spain, and 23 remain missing as crews continue searching amid a severe heatwave across Spain and France.
Spain’s Almeria wildfire leaves at least 12 dead and 23 missing
A wildfire near Los Gallardos in Spain’s Almeria province has killed at least 12 people and left 23 missing, according to regional officials and multiple reports. The fire spread rapidly in extreme heat and strong winds, forcing evacuations and prompting a large emergency response as investigators examine a suspected electrical ignition source.
Firefighters battle major wildfire in France's Drôme region
A lightning-sparked wildfire in southeastern France’s Drôme department has burned more than 3,500 hectares, forced village evacuations and drawn hundreds of firefighters and military reinforcements as hot, dry weather fuels an early summer fire season.
At Least 12 Dead, 23 Missing in Fast-Moving Wildfire in Southern Spain
A fast-moving wildfire near Los Gallardos in southern Spain has killed at least 12 people and left 23 missing, according to the latest reporting. The fire spread during extreme heat and strong winds, forcing evacuations and a large emergency response.
Map reveals every UK region hit by a hosepipe ban this summer as new rule comes into force
Water companies across England are expanding hosepipe bans during a summer of hot, dry weather, with Anglian Water adding 24 East of England areas from July 11 and other suppliers already restricting use in Kent, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Murcia offers help to fight the Almeria wildfire
Murcia’s regional president, Fernando López Miras, has offered the region’s firefighting resources to help tackle the fast-moving wildfire in Almería, where authorities have reported evacuations, road closures and a widening emergency response.
Valencian comarca logs 43.7C peak as AEMET warns of another heat episode next week
Vall d'Albaida is coming down from an exceptional heat spell that pushed Ontinyent to 43.7C, while AEMET warns another hot episode could arrive next week.
Vall d'Albaida gets brief relief after historic heat, but AEMET warns of another extreme spell next week
The Vall d'Albaida is seeing a short pause after a historic heatwave, but AEMET warns that another extreme episode could arrive next week, keeping health and fire risks high.
Weather tracker: Typhoon leaves people stranded on rooftops in China
Typhoon Maysak flooded parts of Guangxi, leaving some residents stranded on rooftops in Nanning as rescuers used boats and inflatable craft to reach trapped people. The storm has also been linked to deaths, evacuations, snake escapes and tornado damage elsewhere in China.
Spain wildfire death toll rises to at least 12 as rescue work continues
Spanish reporting says the death toll from the Los Gallardos wildfire in Almería has risen to at least 12, while AP still reports at least 11 dead and 19 missing. The blaze spread rapidly in extreme heat and strong winds, trapped evacuees and remains under investigation for a possible power-line ignition.
H5 bird flu detected in a native Australian seabird for the first time
Australia has confirmed H5 bird flu in a native greater crested tern found dead at Robe Marina, the first detection in a resident Australian seabird. Authorities say there is no evidence of poultry spread or mass bird deaths, while coastal surveillance is being stepped up.
Uttarakhand placed under orange alert as heavy rain swells rivers
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Uttarakhand as heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning swell rivers and raise flood and landslide risks across the hill state.
Met Éireann issues 42-hour high-temperature warning for 13 counties as Ireland heatwave intensifies
Met Éireann has issued a 42-hour Status Yellow high-temperature warning for 13 counties, with hot days, warm nights and heat-stress risks expected through the weekend.
Gurugram district puts all departments on 24x7 alert as rain continues
Gurugram’s district administration has put all departments on round-the-clock alert as intermittent rain continues, with officials trying to limit waterlogging, traffic disruption and commuter delays.
Spanish wildfire kills at least 11 as extreme heat grips southern Europe
A fast-moving wildfire in Almería province, southern Spain, has killed at least 11 people, injured several others and forced evacuations as a severe heatwave and strong winds fuel fire risk across southern Europe.
UK heat-health alerts expanded as 36C expected
The UK Health Security Agency has widened amber heat-health alerts across most of England as forecasters expect temperatures to peak around 36C on Friday, with pressure likely on the NHS and wildfire risk rising.
Former BHP economist urges tougher government policies to push miners to decarbonise
Former BHP chief economist Huw McKay says miners will only decarbonise quickly if governments apply stronger policy pressure, including carbon pricing. His comments follow leaked BHP documents reported by the Guardian showing delayed renewable projects and slower fleet electrification.
French High Council on Climate says France must accelerate climate policy
France’s High Council on Climate says current policies are not enough to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and warns that adaptation limits are already being reached. Its annual report calls for 82 measures, much higher low-carbon investment and faster implementation.
Southern Water hosepipe ban takes effect across parts of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Southern Water has brought in a hosepipe ban across 24 towns in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, restricting garden watering and other non-essential outdoor use.
Cambridge Water imposes hosepipe ban for about 350,000 households
Cambridge Water has imposed a temporary hosepipe ban across its supply area, covering about 350,000 households and customers. The company says record demand, below-average rainfall and dry, hot weather have drawn down underground reserves faster than normal. The ban becomes enforceable at 1am on July 17, with breaches carrying fines of up to £1,000.
Catalonia posts extreme heat records as Barcelona study highlights cooling gap for low-income homes
Barcelona and other parts of Catalonia recorded exceptional July heat, while a Barcelona study found low-income households are far less likely than higher-income homes to have air conditioning.