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Wildfires continued to spread across parts of Europe and North America on Tuesday, with firefighters battling major blazes in Scotland, Spain, France and Canada as soaring temperatures and prolonged dry conditions heightened fire risks.
Scientists say the growing frequency and intensity of such wildfires are closely linked to climate change.
In Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is tackling two major wildfires—one in the Glenmore area of Cairngorms National Park, which has been burning since last Wednesday, and another grassfire at Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh. Authorities have extended a very high wildfire risk warning until July 24.
In Spain, firefighters are battling the country’s largest wildfire of the year in Guadalajara province, where flames have been burning for five days. The blaze has scorched more than 26,000 hectares (64,247 acres), forcing the evacuation of over 1,000 residents from three additional municipalities.
The wildfire comes less than two weeks after another devastating blaze near Bedar in Almeria province claimed 13 lives, making it one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires in decades.
Spain’s national weather agency AEMET warned that the country’s third heatwave of 2026 is expected to continue until at least Thursday, with temperatures exceeding 40°C, significantly increasing the risk of further wildfires.
In France, a fast-moving wildfire near Fréjus on the Mediterranean coast spread rapidly due to extreme heat and drought, prompting authorities to suspend rail services between Toulon and Les Arcs.
Meanwhile, in Canada, Ontario is battling 190 active wildfires, with around 1,800 residents evacuated from remote northwestern communities, according to Premier Doug Ford.
Emergency services across the affected regions remain on high alert as extreme weather continues to fuel dangerous fire conditions.
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