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From California to Greece to Siberia, wildfires rage worldwide—and more expected
Aug 15, 2021 14:19Officials from the Pacific Northwest in the U.S. to Southern Europe are warning of extreme heatwaves expected in the coming days, sparking fears of even more wildfires like those that have laid waste to millions of acres worldwide in recent weeks, including in Oregon, California, Greece, Turkey, and Siberia.
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‘Apocalyptic’ scenes hit Greece as Athens besieged by fire
Aug 09, 2021 10:54News of the extreme heat engulfing Greece had spread beyond its borders all week, packaged in increasingly desperate language.
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Wildfires cause further devastation in Turkey, Greece
Aug 06, 2021 16:58The Turkish fires have been fuelled by a southern European heatwave fed by hot air from North Africa, which has also seen chaos grip other parts of the Mediterranean in recent days. Experts have warned that climate change is increasing both the frequency and intensity of wildfires.