Experts warn that increasingly intense wildfires fueled by climate change are creating their own weather, overwhelming firefighting resources and demanding a greater focus on prevention and preparedness.

Avincis warns longer wildfire seasons are stretching aerial firefighting resources, while pilot shortages and regulatory hurdles leave Europe increasingly unprepared for year-round fire risks.

Greece has extended the deployment of its firefighting aircraft in Spain by 24 hours under the European Civil Protection Mechanism, while planning their return ahead of heightened wildfire risk at home.

Greece is deploying two CL-415 firefighting aircraft to support Spain's battle against major wildfires after responding to a request made through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

Blaze burning through low vegetation near Lavriou Avenue, southeast of Athens proper, prompts major response amid heightened wildfire concerns

Flames spread from mountain slopes toward the main Athens-Lamia motorway, as authorities place central Greece and Attica prefecture on heightened alert

The blaze broke out near two settlements, triggering the immediate deployment of ground and aerial firefighting resources.

A fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in an agricultural area in Anthili, Fthiotida. No residential areas are currently under threat

47 firefighters, 10 vehicles, two helicopters, and volunteer teams are battling a low-vegetation fire in the Attica neighborhood of Filothei

Over 3.7 million stremmas of land have been scorched in Spain this year, with fires in Zamora, Castile and León, Ourense and Cáceres forcing mass evacuations, though cooler weather offers hope

Spain, Portugal, Albania, and Turkey face devastating wildfires during an intense heatwave. Dozens dead and thousands affected, as authorities struggle to contain fires under extreme temperatures exceeding 40°C

Mount Etna in Sicily has erupted once more, with lava flowing from a vent situated about 3,000 meters above sea level

Despite extensive use of aerial firefighting units—including nine Canadair aircraft, five Dash planes, and two helicopters—the fire remains uncontrolled. Three firefighters have suffered minor injuries during operations

A fast-moving blaze in Limassol has left at least two dead, destroyed homes, and forced mass evacuations as extreme heat and drought hamper firefighting efforts. Cyprus has requested urgent international assistance

Mayor Benoit Payan announced early Wednesday that the 16th arrondissement of Marseille was no longer under lockdown

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced the evacuation order at a news conference, calling it “the largest evacuation in many Manitobans’ living memory.”

At least 13 people have been injured, though no fatalities have been reported

The PM will be charing a meeting with competent authorities to assess the situation and determine the course of action

One rocket launched by the skipper caused wildfire destroyed a large part of one of the few thickets on the rock island