# Wildfires spread across Europe as thousands evacuated

https://mins.news/en/video/24021

- France 24 English, 2026-08-17 09:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj-RKNdqtqA

> Wildfires are spreading across Europe, forcing thousands of people to evacuate and causing 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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