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Franklin wildfire near Malibu remains out of control
Over 1,500 firefighters are battling the Franklin wildfire near Malibu, California, which has continued to spread for a second day. The blaze has destroyed several buildings, prompted widespread evacuations, and led to school closures, according to Reuters.The wildfire, named Franklin, ignited late Monday night local time and has rapidly expanded across more than 1,500 hectares […]
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Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire near Malibu
Authorities have ordered the evacuation of approximately 6,000 residents as firefighters tackle a fast-moving wildfire near Malibu, California, home to many Hollywood celebrities. Dubbed the Franklin Fire, the blaze poses a serious threat to residential areas, according to Sky News. The fire erupted late Monday night north of Malibu, but its cause remains unknown. So […]
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Two men killed in Greece wildfire
Two firefighters were injured. Two men lost their lives while helping to extinguish a wildfire in central Greece, local authorities confirmed on Monday, according to reports from Reuters. The fire broke out on Sunday near the coastal town of Xylokastro on the Peloponnese peninsula, about 120 kilometers west of Athens. Strong winds caused the fire […]
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Wildfires: Europe extends a helping hand to Greece and the western Balkans
Severe wildfires have been devastating the Western Balkans since July, and the European Commission assures that aid is on its way to those in need. On Friday, the European Commission (EC) announced that the EU is continuing its support for countries in the Western Balkans and Greece, both of which are struggling to combat destructive […]
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Wildfires Spread in Greece, Forcing Firefighters to Evacuate Threatened Villages
Wind speeds in some areas have exceeded 95 kilometers per hour. Firefighters on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece battled wildfires on Friday, which continue to spread due to strong winds. As a result, local authorities had to evacuate several threatened villages, according to a report from AFP, as relayed by TASR. In the southern part […]
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A wildfire near Los Angeles is spreading, and strong winds are complicating firefighting efforts
The flames are spreading in mountainous terrain, with strong gusts of wind hampering aerial firefighting operations. Firefighters are struggling to contain a rapidly spreading wildfire north of Los Angeles in the state of California. Strong winds are making the firefighting efforts more difficult. Local authorities have evacuated at least 1,200 people from the threatened recreational […]
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