# Europe battles wildfires as extreme heat fuels blazes across the continent

https://mins.news/en/video/23107

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-15 16:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg1cPg1TrSM

> Widespread wildfires are burning across Europe after weeks of intense heat and exceptionally dry conditions. Croatia is confronting some of its worst fires in years, with military aircraft supporting hundreds of firefighters, while residents on the Pelješac Peninsula have been forced to leave their homes. Montenegro and Spain are also battling fires, and French crews are using tactical burns.

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- [European Heatwave Wildfire and Drought Crisis](https://mins.news/en/topic/european-heatwave-and-drought) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/european-heatwave-and-drought.md

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