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Volunteers clear brook to reduce flood risk
With a hot summer drying out Syston Brook, volunteers have prepared the waterway ready for rain. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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Helicopters fighting Greece wildfires collide in mid-air
Video of the incident shows one of the helicopters hitting the propellers of the other, which bursts into flames. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations
State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Council cancels climate emergency declaration
A Reform UK motion argues the council can improve the local environment without the official pledge. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe
Around 500 people, mostly tourists, are evacuated by boat from Agios Vasileios after becoming trapped. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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How does the UK fight wildfires?
Fast moving Suffolk wildfire "is not yet under control" as major incident declared. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Watch: Thick smoke and flames as crews tackle Suffolk wildfire
Video shows thick plumes of smoke rising from the Suffolk coast, where a major incident is declared. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Thousands evacuated in Crete as European wildfires continue to rage
Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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The once destroyed community that's now a global energy giant
A US county wiped out by a hurricane is now the world's largest exporter of liquified natural gas. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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Planes dump water on French wildfires as temperatures rise
Authorities have been trying to contain the wildfires, which have been burning for days. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links...
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Thousands in Spain return home but new heatwave raises wildfire fears
Spain and France are both braced for the start of the fourth heatwave so far this summer and some fires have continued to burn. Newsiline summarises this...
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'Apocalyptic' damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks
The blaze has destroyed about 25 sq km of moorland and forestry near Aviemore since Wednesday 15 July. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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Animal sanctuary facing closure due to hot weather
The sanctuary in Devon sees money problems because of "astronomical" bills because of hot weather. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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Energy prices rise by 19% in a year -report
The Retail Prices Indices and Household Costs Indices inflation statistics have been published. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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Gironde wildfires pick up as French region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Rain brings hope of relief for crews fighting Cairngorms wildfire
Firefighters continue to tackle hotspots in large areas of smouldering moorland in the Highlands. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge, says William
The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns
Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic". Newsiline su...
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France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress
Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever....
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How wildfires in France and Spain may affect your travel plans
For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans. Newsiline summarises this...
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Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms
Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &a...
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Residents allowed to return after Cairngorms wildfire evacuation
The fire was declared a major incident on Friday, but that has now been stood down by Police Scotland. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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More than 250,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain
Spain's PM warns of "complex hours" ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near Bordeaux under control. Newsiline su...
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Cairngorm residents say wildfire response 'too slow'
Nethy Bridge residents were evacuated on Friday and a major incident was declared. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Fleeing a wall of flames: Tourists describe France wildfires escape
Families visiting France from the UK and elsewhere have told the BBC how their holidays have become evacuation missions. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Wildfire burning one month on is 'the size of a small town'
More than a month on, and firefighting shows no sign of immediate end at Tintwistle Moor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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Firefighters struggle to contain Madrid wildfires, as more than 140,000 evacuated in France and Spain
Authorities face the "worst fire in the history of the region", Madrid officials say, as French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux. News...
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Police declare 'major incident' as weather change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk
All residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have been evacuated over the threat the wildfire spreading. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Watch: Wildfires rage across France and Spain
French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot, as Spain's government declares national emergency. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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France orders evacuation of peninsula as hundreds flee wildfires by boat
The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials on Friday morning saying it had continued to progress overnight. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Wildfire spotted from space as helicopter brought in to tackle blaze
Data gathered by BBC Verify suggests an estimated 951 hectares of the Rhinogydd mountains have been burned. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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No helicopters to fight wildfires as 'crisis management' plans activated
One campsite owner in Trawsfynydd says she went to bed "seeing the mountain literally ablaze". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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I've got a motorway in my garden - it's my shelter in hot weather
It was built over people's homes 60 years ago, but what's it like to live in the shadow of the M4? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Can airport really go carbon neutral amid plans to expand flights?
Campaigners say people just need to fly less amid unbearable heat and wildfires. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links reade...
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Watch: Flooded towns and evacuations as Chile hit by heavy rain
A "state of catastrophe" has been declared in Coquimbo and Huasco following the downpour. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links...