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Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires
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· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this emerging situation are available from the source, including the impact of last year's record-breaking fire season on the continent.
Wildfires in southwestern France have reached unprecedented intensity, creating a fire-generated thunderstorm. This phenomenon is rare and has been seen in megafires in the US and Canada, but is new to France. Experts say Europe is entering a new era of extreme fires due to the climate crisis.
Firefighters in France and Spain are battling blazes that are more ferocious and erratic than before. Further details on this emerging situation are available from the source, including the impact of last year's record-breaking fire season on the continent.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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