EU system tracking wildland fires and informing policy and emergency response
The National Energy System Operator has issued a margin notice for Thursday evening due to extreme European temperatures, marking the third such notice this year. The move signals a higher cushion between demand and supply, as heat drives up electricity use and strains generation.
Extensive wildfires are burning across France, Spain and Italy as heatwaves drive arid conditions. Evacuations continue, hundreds of firefighters operate across multiple fronts, and authorities warn that heat and dry vegetation will keep fire risk high in coming days.
Spain's Almería wildfires have claimed 13 lives, with eight women and five men among the victims. Authorities say seven UK nationals, three Belgians, one French, one American, and one Spanish citizen are confirmed dead. The fire has been contained and residents are returning home as investigators assess cause and future risks.
A fire at a children's care facility in Mohammadia, Algiers, has killed 11 people and left 19 injured as firefighters battle flames amid a heatwave. Authorities say the blaze originated from an air conditioner that ran continuously; investigations and national fire-fighting efforts are ongoing.
European wildfires have expanded across France, Spain and neighbouring regions, prompting mass evacuations and international aid. Authorities warn the crisis will persist as heatwaves, drought and shifting winds drive flames toward populated areas. Firefighting resources are being deployed from multiple countries to curb the blazes.
Extreme heat has gripped central and eastern Europe, with Slovakia seeing 42°C in Dolné Plachtince and Austria hitting a national high. The Danube’s water levels are at record lows, threatening energy supply and transport. Forecasts warn the heat will persist, with officials urging conservation and vigilance against heat-related health risks.
Heatwaves are intensifying across Europe, with several countries recording near-record highs. Hospitals report strain as temperatures surpass 30C in many areas, while drought and wildfires push governments to implement urgent measures. The unusual heat, tied to persistent high-pressure systems, is prompting warnings and adaptation efforts.
Wildfires have intensified across Europe, with record heat and drought fueling unprecedented fire activity. Several countries report thousands of hectares burned, mass evacuations, and mounting economic costs as authorities warn of a worsening season.