# Wildfires spread across Europe as thousands evacuated

https://mins.news/en/item/24036

- France 24, 2026-08-17 09:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260817-wildfires-spread-across-europe-as-thousands-evacuated

> Wildfires are spreading across Europe, prompting evacuations, deaths and major damage. Greece, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Germany and the UK have faced severe fires, while Croatia has reported multiple blazes and arrests over suspected arson.

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