Massive Wildfires Rage Near Paris Amid Europe’s Third Heatwave, Over 10,000 Excess Deaths Reported
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By ynet והסוכנויות
First reported by N12 · Jul 13, 2026
What happened
A third major heatwave in weeks is fueling massive wildfires near Paris and southern Spain, causing deaths and evacuations. France battles a large blaze near the historic Fontainebleau forest, while Spain reports at least 13 fatalities from fires in Almería. Europe faces over 10,000 excess deaths linked to the extreme heatwave, highlighting the growing impact of climate change.
- 01A massive wildfire near Paris’s Fontainebleau forest forces 800 evacuations and highway closures.
- 02French authorities suspect arson due to multiple ignition points within a small area.
- 03Spain’s Almería wildfires killed at least 13 people, with 10 still missing.
- 04Europe’s third heatwave this summer has pushed temperatures up to 40°C in parts of France.
- 05EuroMOMO reports over 10,000 excess deaths during the heatwave, mostly among seniors.
- 06Scientists link the rising heatwaves and fires to human-driven climate change.
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