forest fire
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forest fires
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A fleet of small boats evacuated about 500 tourists from beaches in northern Greece as a forest fire threatened two popular resorts.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Their discovery comes after a forest fire ravaged the Gironde area, which has now been brought under control after burning for about 10 days.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
In northern Portugal, in Valpacos, nearly 800 firemen were battling a forest fire that was spreading, the civil protection service said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned of "difficult days" ahead as the summer heat persists and Greece's usual forest fire season comes into force.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
A red flag warning meant warm temperatures, dry conditions, and strong winds—which all added up to the possibility of a forest fire.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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