Overview
- Fires that accelerated on Friday prompted large evacuations across Europe with maritime rescues in northern Greece and sheltering set up for displaced people in Croatia, France and Germany.
- Greek coastguard and local boats evacuated more than 300 people from Halkidiki resorts as more than 140 firefighters, nine aircraft and seven helicopters fought a wind‑driven blaze closing on Siviri and Fourka.
- A fast‑moving wildfire in the Omis area of Croatia sent hundreds from homes and hotels to safety, left dozens injured and officials reported at least one fatality as crews deployed hundreds of firefighters and aircraft.
- In southwestern France, a new blaze in the Landes burned roughly 1,100 hectares and forced about 525 people from Luglon while some 500 firefighters and six aircraft worked to protect villages.
- A wildfire in western Germany led to the temporary evacuation of about 1,800 residents after flames approached Gey and detonated unexploded wartime ordnance, highlighting stretched local resources and dangerous suppression conditions.