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In late July 2018 wildfires ripped through coastal areas in Greece, causing thousands to flee and a number of fatalities.

In August 2019 parts of Gran Canaria, one of Spain's Canary Islands, were devastated by two large wildfires.

Summer 2018 in much of Europe was characterised by prolonged heatwaves, leading to droughts in some areas.

Heavy wildfires raged through Greece for several days from 21 August onward.

Fires raged along the Adriatic coast for days in mid-July 2017, causing major destruction in Croatia and Montenegro.

In July and August 2022, significant fire events took place in France, Portugal and Spain.

Large smoke plumes from fires over Bolivia.