Wildfires force thousands to flee across Croatia, France, Germany and Greece
Thousands of people have been evacuated across Croatia, France, Germany and Greece as wildfires continue to spread through parts of western and southeastern Europe. The latest blazes have been driven by strong winds and prolonged heat, with emergency services responding to fast-moving fires in tourist and rural areas. In Croatia, a fire near the coastal town of Omis has left at least 14 people hospitalised, including seven in life-threatening condition.Local officials said the situation in Croatia remained difficult overnight, with flames affecting settlements and forest areas between Lokva Rogoznica and Omis. In western Germany, authorities ordered about 1,800 people to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 09:59 LONDON
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Wildfire forces evacuation of about 1,000 people on Croatia's coast
A wildfire on Croatia's coast has forced the evacuation of about 1,000 people, according to the supplied report. Flames were reported sweeping along the shoreline as emergency crews responded to the fast-moving fire. The incident is described as an active wildfire emergency on 14 August.The confirmed figure in the report is the evacuation of about 1,000 people. The material does not provide a precise town name, the cause of the fire, or details on how many firefighters or aircraft were deployed. It does, however, make clear that the blaze was serious enough to trigger a large-scale evacuation response.The evacuation suggests... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 09:30 LONDON
Europe braces for another intense summer heatwave as warnings spread across the continent
Much of Europe is facing another intense summer heatwave, with warnings already in place in parts of Britain and France and high temperatures forecast across several other countries. The latest spell is expected to push temperatures into the mid-30s Celsius in some areas, while dry conditions are also worsening fire risk in the south of the continent. The developing episode is affecting a wide stretch of Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean and into central Europe.In the United Kingdom, the Met Office said the summer's fifth hot spell was about to take hold, with temperatures reaching the mid-30s... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 15:36 LONDON
