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Feuerwehrleute-setzen-kontrollierte-Brandlegung-ein-um-einen-Waldbrand-einzudaemmen-der-sich-in-der-Naehe-von-Cebreros-in-der-Provinz-Avila-weiter-ausbreitet
Süd-, West- und Osteuropa brennt.Bild 1 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance/dpa/AP
A-forest-fire-broke-out-on-Wednesday-July-22-around-noon-in-the-Saumos-Forest-in-the-area-known-as-L-Esquirot-The-fire-was-extremely-intense-and-is-spreading-rapidly-due-to-very-unfavorable-weather-conditions-and-has-reached-the-town-of-Le-Porge-on-July-22-2026-Photo-by-Clement-Viala-infobassin-com-ABACAPRESS
Hunderte Quadratkilometer Waldfläche stehen in Flammen.Bild 2 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / abaca
On-Saturday-a-major-wildfire-continued-to-spread-in-Biscarrosse-southwestern-France-causing-significant-damage-to-buildings-businesses-and-surrounding-woodland-Firefighters-remained-heavily-mobilized-on-the-ground-supported-by-Canadair-water-bombing-aircraft-carrying-out-repeated-aerial-drops-to-slow-the-fire-s-progression-and-stabilize-the-situation-Emergency-services-worked-throughout-the-day-to-protect-populated-areas-secure-affected-zones-and-prevent-the-flames-from-spreading-further-The-wildfire-prompted-extensive-firefighting-operations-as-authorities-monitored-the-evolving-conditions
Betroffen sind seit mehr als einer Woche die beliebten Urlaubsländer Spanien, Frankreich und Italien.Bild 3 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
SAN-MARTIN-DE-VALDEIGLESIAS-MAD-SPAIN-JULY-25-View-of-the-wildfire-on-25-July-2026-in-San-Martin-de-Valdeiglesias-Madrid-Spain-Overnight-the-change-in-weather-conditions-with-less-wind-higher-humidity-and-cooler-temperatures-has-helped-although-the-fire-remains-active-The-authorities-priority-is-to-prevent-the-fire-from-reaching-El-Escorial-or-merging-with-the-one-affecting-the-Burgohondo-area-in-Avila-Photo-By-A
Auch in Griechenland und der Türkei brechen inzwischen erste Brände aus.Bild 4 von 155 | Foto: Europa Press via Getty Images
AVILA-CASTILE-AND-LEON-SPAIN-JULY-25-View-of-the-wildfire-in-the-Tietar-Valley-on-25-July-2026-in-Avila-Castile-and-Leon-Spain-The-forest-fire-in-Burgohondo-Avila-now-in-its-fourth-day-this-Saturday-has-led-to-the-order-for-the-precautionary-evacuation-of-the-villages-of-Piedralaves-La-Adrada-Casillas-Sotillo-Santa-Maria-del-Tietar-Navahondilla-and-Casavieja-following-a-difficult-night-due-to-constantly-changing-weather-conditions-and-the-proximity-of-the-fire-which-is-advancing-from-the-Community-of-Madrid-meanwhile-the-number-of-people-affected-currently-stands-at-5-150-evacuated-and-8-600-confined-to-their-homes
Am bedrohlichsten ist die Lange nahe Bordeaux an der französischen Atlantikküste.Bild 5 von 155 | Foto: Europa Press via Getty Images
Burned-residential-properties-are-seen-after-the-passage-of-the-wildfire-smoke-continues-to-rise-from-the-affected-areas-as-firefighters-monitor-remaining-hotspots-in-LA-ge-France-on-July-27-2026-Photo-by-Margot-Le-Gonidec-ABACAPRESS
Nur wenige Kilometer vor der Stadt ...Bild 6 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / abaca
This-handout-satellite-photograph-taken-on-July-26-2026-and-released-on-July-27-2026-by-Planet-Labs-PBC-shows-plumes-of-smoke-and-burnt-areas-from-the-wildfire-in-Lege-Cap-Ferret-France-has-been-battered-by-three-heatwaves-since-May-as-part-of-increasingly-common-extreme-weather-episodes-linked-to-climate-change-causing-excess-deaths-drying-up-rivers-and-fuelling-wildfires-Scientists-have-long-warned-that-climate-change-caused-by-human-use-of-fossil-fuels-will-make-periods-of-drought-more-intense-and-longer-lasting-creating-the-ideal-conditions-for-wildfires
... lodern die Flammen.Bild 7 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Firefighters-battle-a-wildfire-sweeping-through-the-Sierra-Oeste-region-west-of-Madrid-Spain-is-facing-a-severe-wildfire-season-with-extreme-heat-prolonged-dry-conditions-and-strong-winds-fuelling-blazes-and-hampering-firefighting-efforts-across-several-parts-of-the-country-Where-Sierra-Oeste-Spain-When-27-Jul-2026-Credit-UME-OCP-Cover-Images-EDITORIAL-USE-ONLY-MATERIALS-ONLY-TO-BE-USED-IN-CONJUNCTION-WITH-EDITORIAL-STORY-THE-USE-OF-THESE-MATERIALS-FOR-ADVERTISING-MARKETING-OR-ANY-OTHER-COMMERCIAL-PURPOSE-IS-STRICTLY-PROHIBITED-MATERIAL-COPYRIGHT-REMAINS-WITH-UME-OCP
Feuerwehrleute kämpfen Tag ...Bild 8 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / Cover Images
A-firefighter-sprays-water-on-a-burning-forest-close-to-a-residential-area-during-a-wildfire-near-Lege-Cap-Ferret-southwestern-France-on-July-23-2026-A-highly-virulent-wildfire-has-swept-through-more-than-3700-hectares-since-July-22-2026-near-the-Arcachon-Basin-Gironde-where-nearly-20-000-residents-and-tourists-have-been-evacuated-in-total-from-this-area-of-the-Landes-de-Gascogne-forest-already-devastated-by-flames-in-2022
... und Nacht gegen die weitere Ausbreitung.Bild 9 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Menschen-beobachten-einen-Waldbrand-Nach-Angaben-der-oertlichen-Behoerden-koennte-der-Brand-auch-ein-Risiko-fuer-die-Bevoelkerung-darstellen
Die Feuer breiten sich für Millionen Menschen nicht mehr weit entfernt aus.Bild 10 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance/dpa/EUROPA PRESS
COTIGNAC-FRANCE-JULY-21-Bystanders-watch-the-smoke-and-flames-from-a-wildfire-on-July-21-2026-in-Cotignac-France-Over-1-000-firefighters-were-called-in-to-control-the-fast-moving-wildfire-that-has-burned-more-than-2-500-hectares-in-southern-France
Sie sind direkt vor den Toren der Städte, der Touristenmetropolen.Bild 11 von 155 | Foto: Getty Images
Between-the-towns-of-Lacanau-and-Le-Porge-french-firefighters-are-battling-one-of-the-largest-wildfires-ever-seen-in-the-country-More-than-42-000-hectares-of-forest-have-already-been-destroyed-More-than-200-000-people-have-been-evacuated-last-days-The-fire-is-now-less-than-15-kilometres-from-the-Bordeaux-Metropole-and-the-fire-service-is-struggling-to-bring-it-under-control
In Spanien ist etwa Madrid in Gefahr.Bild 12 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
Blick-auf-verbrannte-Baeume-bei-Le-Porge-Unweit-der-Stadt-wueten-weiter-Waldbraende
Nur noch 30 Kilometer trennt die Feuersbrunst von der spanischen Hauptstadt.Bild 13 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance/dpa
This-photograph-obtained-from-Italian-news-agency-Ansa-shows-a-vast-wildfire-spreading-in-the-forest-near-the-Adriatic-sea-resort-of-Peschici-from-where-hundreds-of-people-were-evacuated-by-sea-as-the-fire-swept-through-in-the-southeastern-Italy-province-of-Puglia-on-July-26-2026-Wildfires-fanned-by-scorching-temperatures-and-strong-winds-swept-through-parts-of-Italy-France-and-Spain-since-July-23-2026-forcing-thousands-of-people-to-flee-as-hundreds-of-firefighters-backed-by-water-bombing-planes-battled-the-blazes
An der italienischen Adriaküste mussten Strandbesucher mit Schiffen evakuiert werden, ...Bild 14 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Diese-Luftaufnahme-zeigt-ausgebrannte-Autos-nach-einem-Waldbrand-in-Le-Porge-im-Departement-Gironde-im-Suedwesten-Frankreichs-Die-Braende-die-ein-noch-nie-dagewesenes-Ausmass-angenommen-haben-waren-am-25-Juli-2026-noch-immer-nicht-unter-Kontrolle-und-halten-Feuerwehrleute-und-Militaerangehoerige-weiterhin-in-hoechster-Alarmbereitschaft-darunter-auch-ein-A400M-Flugzeug-das-erstmals-zur-Bekaempfung-des-Feuers-eingesetzt-wurde
... weil alle Straßen aus der Stadt Peschici durch das Waldbrandgebiet führen.Bild 15 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance/dpa/AFP
French-Firefighters-from-the-city-of-Marseille-responding-to-a-forest-fire-near-Andernos-les-Bains-in-the-Arcachon-Basin-area-July-28-2026-Gironde-region-France
Nicht immer steht genügend Löschwasser zur Verfügung.Bild 16 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
EL-TIEMBLO-SPAIN-JULY-24-Firefighters-attempt-to-extinguish-a-wildfire-as-it-approaches-houses-on-July-24-2026-in-El-Tiemblo-in-Avila-province-Spain-The-Spanish-interior-minister-declared-a-state-of-emergency-as-more-than-11-500-people-were-forced-to-evacuate-their-homes-to-wildfires-across-the-country
Die Feuerwehrmänner und -frauen müssen kreativ werden.Bild 17 von 155 | Foto: Getty Images
CASILLAS-SPAIN-JULY-28-A-helicopter-collects-water-from-a-swimming-pool-to-combat-wildfires-on-July-28-2026-in-Casillas-in-Avila-province-Spain-The-wildfires-that-have-raged-west-of-Madrid-have-forced-the-evacuation-of-at-least-105-000-people-and-burnt-over-77-000-hectares-across-the-Madrid-Avila-and-Toledo-regions-according-to-Spanish-authorities
Auch private Pools müssen herhalten, um ...Bild 18 von 155 | Foto: Getty Images
COTIGNAC-FRANCE-JULY-21-Smoke-and-flames-are-visible-from-a-wildfire-on-July-21-2026-in-Cotignac-France-Over-1-000-firefighters-were-called-in-to-control-the-fast-moving-wildfire-that-has-burned-more-than-2-500-hectares-in-southern-France
... das Schlimmste zu verhindern.Bild 19 von 155 | Foto: Getty Images
Ein-Wohnhaus-wurde-durch-einen-Waldbrand-zerstoertes-Das-Feuer-breitet-sich-in-der-Naehe-von-Cebreros-in-der-Provinz-Avila-weiterhin-aus
Nicht immer schaffen es die Rettungskräfte, ...Bild 20 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance/dpa/AP
Wohnhaeuser-wurden-durch-einen-Waldbrand-zerstoert-Das-Feuer-breitet-sich-in-der-Naehe-von-Cebreros-in-der-Provinz-Avila-weiterhin-aus
... dass Flammen nicht doch auf bewohntes Gebiet übergreifen.Bild 21 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance/dpa/AP
More-than-400-emergency-camp-beds-are-set-up-inside-Bordeaux-Exhibition-Centre-Parc-des-Expositions-to-accommodate-people-evacuated-from-their-homes-following-the-major-wildfires-affecting-the-Gironde-department-Bordeaux-France-on-July-23-2026-Photo-by-Margot-Le-Gonidec-ABACAPRESS
Tausende Menschen müssen ihr zu Hause verlassen ...Bild 22 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / abaca
People-evacuated-due-to-the-wildfires-shelter-at-the-Parc-des-Expositions-de-Bordeaux-in-Bordeaux-on-July-25-2026-France-and-Spain-evacuated-more-than-160-000-people-as-unprecedented-forest-fires-ravaged-areas-on-July-25-near-Madrid-and-Bordeaux-a-French-city-flanked-by-tourist-havens-and-world-renowned-vineyards-Authorities-ordered-the-evacuation-of-towns-near-Bordeaux-as-a-precaution-against-the-approaching-inferno-while-traffic-information-website-Bison-Fute-urged-drivers-to-avoid-roads-in-the-area-to-free-up-access-for-emergency-services
... und in Notunterkünften Schutz finden.Bild 23 von 155 | Foto: AFP
BASSIN-D-ARCACHON-GIRONDE-FRANCE-26-JUILLET-2026-Vue-generale-des-zones-touchees-par-les-incendies-entre-Le-Porge-Lacanau-Blagon-sur-la-route-de-Marcheprime-et-a-Somos-ou-le-feu-a-debute-montrant-les-destructions-d-habitations-la-foret-calcinee-la-solidarite-des-agriculteurs-et-des-habitants-aux-cotes-des-pompiers-avec-leurs-propres-citernes-pour-lutter-contre-les-redeparts-de-feux-ainsi-que-les-panneaux-signalant-les-communes-frappees-L-appui-aerien-des-Canadairs-est-egalement-deploye-BASSIN-D-ARCACHON-GIRONDE-FRANCE-JULY-26-2026-General-view-of-the-wildfire-affected-areas-between-Le-Porge-Lacanau-Blagon-along-the-road-to-Marcheprime-and-Somos-where-the-fire-broke-out-showing-destroyed-homes-charred-forests-the-solidarity-of-local-farmers-and-residents-joining-firefighters-with-their-own-water-tankers-to-tackle-flare-ups-and-road-signs-indicating-the-hit-towns-Aerial-support-from-Canadair-waterbombers-is-also-deployed
Was am Ende von ihrer Heimat übrig bleibt, ...Bild 24 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
MARTIGNAS-SUR-JALLE-France-July-28-2026-A-major-wildfire-advances-into-the-military-camp-of-Souge-home-to-the-French-Army-s-13th-Parachute-Dragoon-Regiment-13e-Regiment-de-Dragons-Parachutistes-a-special-forces-airborne-intelligence-unit-near-Bordeaux-southwestern-France-Special-forces-commandos-assist-firefighters-by-supplying-water-to-crews-battling-the-fast-moving-blaze-while-Canadair-water-bombers-and-a-Dash-aerial-tanker-conduct-continuous-firefighting-operations-overhead-Ground-assault-teams-work-to-contain-the-fire-as-it-spreads-through-forested-areas-surrounding-the-military-installation-The-wildfire-in-Gironde-mobilized-military-personnel-alongside-civilian-emergency-services-as-aerial-and-ground-firefighting-operations-intensified-to-protect-the-Camp-de-Souge-and-nearby-communities-BENLEULMIELIASNEIL-sipa
... weiß jetzt noch niemand.Bild 25 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
Blick-auf-das-von-einem-Feuer-verwuesteten-Gebiet-in-der-Autonomen-Gemeinschaft-Madrid-Der-Waldbrand-der-am-16-07-2026-ausbrach-zerstoerte-865-Hektar-Wald-und-Buschland-und-zaehlt-damit-zu-den-schwersten-Braenden-die-in-der-Region-jemals-verzeichnet-wurden-Er-zwang-zur-Evakuierung-eines-Kinderferienlagers-und-fuehrte-aufgrund-der-Rauchentwicklung-zur-vorsorglichen-Ausgangssperre-fuer-mehr-als-2-000-Einwohner-Ein-vorbestrafter-Mann-wurde-als-mutmasslicher-Brandstifter-festgenommen-die-Autonome-Gemeinschaft-Madrid-hat-sich-dem-Verfahren-als-Privatklaeger-angeschlossen
Zu groß ist die Zerstörung.Bild 26 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance/dpa/Europa Press
Firefighters-and-civilian-volunteers-refill-a-water-tanker-during-nighttime-wildfire-suppression-operations-as-emergency-lights-illuminate-the-scene-while-crews-continue-battling-the-blaze-in-Gironde-southwestern-France-on-July-26-2026-Photo-by-Fabrice-Sapte-ABACAPRESS
Und zu unbeherrschbar die Lage.Bild 27 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / abaca
Several-wildfires-are-currently-burning-with-around-1500-firefighters-and-military-reinforcements-deployed-around-the-clock-Fueled-by-hot-dry-and-windy-weather-conditions-the-fires-have-forced-more-than-167000-people-to-evacuate-in-the-Bordeaux-area-and-have-burned-over-32000-hectares-of-forest-Ares-France-July-25-2026-ACCORSINIJEANNE-INCENDIE
Eine Hitzewelle mit Temperaturen von über 40 Grad ...Bild 28 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
PHOTOPQR-LE-PARISIEN-Olivier-Corsan-Lege-Cap-Ferret-28-07-2026-Lege-Cap-Ferret-Gironde-France-le-28-juillet-2026-Les-sapeurs-pompiers-aides-de-mayens-aeriens-avions-helicopteres-Dash-canadair-ont-lutte-contre-les-reprises-des-incendies-autour-de-la-commune-de-Lege-Cap-Ferret
... sorgt für große Trockenheit ...Bild 29 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / MAXPPP
Aesir-Diaz-M-Techniker-bei-den-spanischen-Waldbrand-Einsatzbrigaden-BRIF-sitzt-waehrend-einer-Pause-bei-der-Bekaempfung-eines-Waldbrands-in-Sotillo-de-Adrada-neben-seinen-Teamkollegen-waehrend-sich-das-Feuer-weiter-ausbreitet
... und fordert die Einsatzkräfte doppelt.Bild 30 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance/dpa/AP
View-of-the-fire-from-the-TiA-tar-Valley-July-25-2026-in-Avila-Castile-and-LeA-n-Spain-The-Burgohondo-Avila-forest-fire-remains-active-and-its-spread-has-necessitated-the-extension-of-protective-measures-for-the-local-population-The-emergency-services-have-ordered-the-precautionary-evacuation-of-six-towns-in-the-TiA-tar-Valley-in-response-to-the-fireas-advance-and-the-risk-posed-by-the-proximity-of-the-flames-and-smoke-Piedralaves-La-Adrada-Casillas-Sotillo-Santa-MarA-a-del-TiA-tar-and-Navahondilla-Photo-by-Carlos-LujA-n-Europa-Press-ABACAPRESS
Die Feuer breiten sich dadurch so rasant aus, ...Bild 31 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / abaca
Intervento-di-polizia-vigili-del-fuoco-e-vari-gruppi-della-protezione-civile-per-un-incendio-nella-zona-di-Castel-Fusano-Infernetto-a-Roma-Italia-28-luglio-2026-Foto-Benvenuti-LaPresse
... dass die Brandbekämpfer oft nur Nachlöscharbeiten durchführen können.Bild 32 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / ZUMAPRESS.com
BASSIN-D-ARCACHON-GIRONDE-FRANCE-26-JUILLET-2026-Vue-generale-des-zones-touchees-par-les-incendies-entre-Le-Porge-Lacanau-Blagon-sur-la-route-de-Marcheprime-et-a-Somos-ou-le-feu-a-debute-montrant-les-destructions-d-habitations-la-foret-calcinee-la-solidarite-des-agriculteurs-et-des-habitants-aux-cotes-des-pompiers-avec-leurs-propres-citernes-pour-lutter-contre-les-redeparts-de-feux-ainsi-que-les-panneaux-signalant-les-communes-frappees-L-appui-aerien-des-Canadairs-est-egalement-deploye-BASSIN-D-ARCACHON-GIRONDE-FRANCE-JULY-26-2026-General-view-of-the-wildfire-affected-areas-between-Le-Porge-Lacanau-Blagon-along-the-road-to-Marcheprime-and-Somos-where-the-fire-broke-out-showing-destroyed-homes-charred-forests-the-solidarity-of-local-farmers-and-residents-joining-firefighters-with-their-own-water-tankers-to-tackle-flare-ups-and-road-signs-indicating-the-hit-towns-Aerial-support-from-Canadair-waterbombers-is-also-deployed
Der Wetterdienst Météo France warnt vor einem weiteren Anstieg des Waldbrandrisikos.Bild 33 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
This-handout-photo-released-on-July-21-2026-and-taken-on-July-23-2026-by-Spain-s-Military-Emergencies-Unit-UME-shows-UME-personnel-fighting-a-wildfire-in-La-Mierla-area-near-Guadalajara-about-100-kilometers-north-of-Madrid-A-wildfire-that-broke-out-on-July-16-in-La-Mierla-area-near-Guadalajar-has-devastated-more-than-32-000-hectares-and-caused-the-evacuation-of-several-hundred-people
Die Feuerwehrleute hatten die Brände um Bordeaux zwischenzeitlich unter Kontrolle, ...Bild 34 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Firefighters-are-trying-to-bring-under-control-the-massive-fire-that-broke-out-on-the-afternoon-of-23-July-on-the-Atlantic-coast-of-south-western-France-in-the-Landes-department-Nearly-3-000-hectares-have-already-gone-up-in-smoke
... doch am Dienstag flammten 14 neue Brände auf.Bild 35 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
Ein-ausgebranntes-Fahrzeug-steht-auf-einem-Campingplatz-nachdem-in-Lege-Cap-Ferret-bei-Bordeaux-Waldbraende-gewuetet-haben
Betroffen waren auch Gebiete, ...Bild 36 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance/dpa/AP
On-Saturday-a-major-wildfire-continued-to-spread-in-Biscarrosse-southwestern-France-causing-significant-damage-to-buildings-businesses-and-surrounding-woodland-Firefighters-remained-heavily-mobilized-on-the-ground-supported-by-Canadair-water-bombing-aircraft-carrying-out-repeated-aerial-drops-to-slow-the-fire-s-progression-and-stabilize-the-situation-Emergency-services-worked-throughout-the-day-to-protect-populated-areas-secure-affected-zones-and-prevent-the-flames-from-spreading-further-The-wildfire-prompted-extensive-firefighting-operations-as-authorities-monitored-the-evolving-conditions
... in denen es in den vorigen Tagen schon einmal brannte.Bild 37 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
Loeschhubschrauber-fliegen-ueber-einer-dichten-Rauchsaeule-waehrend-eines-Waldbrandes
"Der Brand ist stabilisiert, aber nicht unter Kontrolle. Er dehnt sich nicht weiter aus", sagt die Präfektin von Bordeaux, Sophie Brocas.Bild 38 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance/dpa/EUROPA PRESS
LA-ADRADA-AVILA-SPAIN-a-JULY-26-Flames-engulf-trees-as-a-wildfire-burns-during-overnight-firefighting-operations-in-La-Adrada-in-Spain-s-Avila-province-on-July-26-2026-Fire-crews-continued-battling-the-blaze-through-the-night-as-it-spread-across-forested-areas-threatening-nearby-communities
"Wir kämpfen Baum um Baum", so Brocas.Bild 39 von 155 | Foto: Anadolu via Getty Images
LA-ADRADA-AVILA-CASTILE-AND-LE-SPAIN-JULY-26-Several-people-watch-the-fire-whilst-efforts-are-underway-to-extinguish-the-wildfire-on-25-July-2026-in-La-Adrada-Avila-Castile-and-Leon-Spain-La-Adrada-one-of-the-municipalities-in-the-Tietar-Valley-Avila-was-evacuated-as-a-precautionary-measure-on-Saturday-due-to-the-advance-of-the-serious-Burgohondo-fire-which-together-with-the-one-in-Madrid-has-the-neighbouring-population-on-tenterhooks-and-has-already-burnt-more-than-45-000-hectares
Dichter Dunst liegt in den betroffenen Gebieten in der Luft, es riecht verbrannt.Bild 40 von 155 | Foto: Europa Press via Getty Images
SAINT-JEAN-D-ILLAC-FRANCE-JULY-26-Firefighting-operations-continue-as-a-wildfire-burns-near-Saint-Jean-d-Illac-in-southwestern-France-on-July-26-2026-Fire-engines-heavy-machinery-and-a-firefighting-helicopter-are-deployed-to-contain-the-blaze-while-firefighters-battle-the-fire-on-the-ground-French-Interior-Minister-Laurent-Nunez-warns-that-the-situation-remains-highly-unfavorable
Kilometerweit gibt es nur verbrannten Waldboden, ...Bild 41 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / Anadolu
A-burnt-out-Buddah-statue-sits-on-a-scorched-garden-following-a-wildfire-in-Pelayos-de-la-Presa-65-kilometres-south-west-of-Madrid-on-July-28-2026-Firefighters-in-Spain-made-progress-after-a-positive-night-against-wildfires-raging-west-of-Madrid-that-have-forced-the-evacuation-of-tens-of-thousands-of-people-Interior-Minister-Fernando-Grande-Marlaska-said-today-Spain-s-government-declared-a-national-emergency-last-week-over-some-of-the-worst-wildfires-in-the-country-s-history-raging-in-fronts-across-the-Madrid-region-Avila-province-Toledo-and-eastern-Valencia
... Sand und Asche, ...Bild 42 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Local-volunteers-patrol-and-hose-down-hotspots-around-Le-Porge-in-southwestern-France-s-Gironde-department-to-prevent-flare-ups-following-a-wildfire-that-destroyed-homes-vehicles-and-large-areas-of-forest-in-the-municipality-west-of-Bordeaux-Firefighters-remain-deployed-across-the-area-while-residents-assist-with-monitoring-operations-to-detect-any-reignitions-The-wildfire-one-of-the-most-severe-recorded-in-France-this-summer-triggered-mass-evacuations-and-prompted-the-deployment-of-thousands-of-emergency-responders-Le-Porge-Gironde-France-on-July-26-2026
... dazwischen Bäume mit angesengten Stämmen und vertrockneten Blättern.Bild 43 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / NurPhoto
Firefighters-try-to-put-out-forest-fires-in-Gironde-France-on-July-26-2026-Wildfires-continue-to-spread-across-France-particularly-in-the-Gironde-region-This-fire-which-started-in-Saumos-on-Wednesday-has-already-burned-42-000-hectares-and-forced-the-evacuation-of-220-000-people-Eighty-four-firefighters-have-been-injured-Videograbs-by-CLPRESS-ABACAPRESS
Die Auswirkungen der Brände auf Pflanzen und Tierwelt sind dramatisch.Bild 44 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / abaca
A-major-wildfire-broke-out-between-Cestas-and-Marcheprime-Strong-wind-gusts-and-intense-heat-significantly-hampered-firefighters-efforts-as-they-faced-the-fire-s-rapid-spread-The-forest-was-engulfed-in-flames-before-firefighters-succeeded-in-containing-the-blaze-Sunday-July-26-2026-ACCORSINIJEANNE-FIRE
Allein bei Bordeaux sind 2750 Feuerwehrleute, mehr als 1400 Polizeikräfte ...Bild 45 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
A-firefighting-helicopter-drops-water-on-a-wildfire-near-Robledo-de-Chavela-about-60-kilometres-west-of-Madrid-on-July-27-2026-Spain-faces-two-crucial-days-to-bring-raging-wildfires-under-control-before-weather-conditions-worsen-authorities-said-on-July-27-2026-though-they-were-making-some-progress-and-planned-to-start-returning-evacuees-to-certain-areas-The-fires-in-the-Iberian-country-have-affected-an-area-of-77-000-hectares-190-000-acres-nearly-the-size-of-New-York-City-according-to-the-authorities-Since-the-start-of-the-year-fires-in-Spain-have-ravaged-150-000-hectares-and-killed-13-people
... und 23 Löschflugzeuge im Einsatz, sagt die Präfektin.Bild 46 von 155 | Foto: AFP
July-26-2026-Cestas-Nouvelle-Aquitaine-France-A-wall-of-flames-continues-to-ravage-the-Gironde-region-where-firefighters-are-racing-against-the-clock-Despite-an-unprecedented-mobilization-effort-the-fire-remains-a-threat-due-to-the-heat-and-wind
110 Feuerwehrleute wurden demnach inzwischen im Einsatz verletzt.Bild 47 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / ZUMAPRESS.com
A-forest-fire-broke-out-on-Wednesday-July-22-around-noon-in-the-Saumos-Forest-in-the-area-known-as-L-Esquirot-The-fire-was-extremely-intense-and-is-spreading-rapidly-due-to-very-unfavorable-weather-conditions-and-has-reached-the-town-of-Le-Porge-on-July-22-2026-Photo-by-Clement-Viala-infobassin-com-ABACAPRESS
In der Gluthitze rennen die Wehrleute beim Wiederaufflammen der Brände ...Bild 48 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / abaca
PHOTOPQR-LE-PARISIEN-Olivier-Corsan-Lacanau-28-07-2026-Lacanau-Gironde-France-le-28-juillet-2026
... in den Wald und schießen Wassermassen auf Flammen.Bild 49 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / MAXPPP
A-major-wildfire-broke-out-between-Cestas-and-Marcheprime-Strong-wind-gusts-and-intense-heat-significantly-hampered-firefighters-efforts-as-they-faced-the-fire-s-rapid-spread-The-forest-was-engulfed-in-flames-before-firefighters-succeeded-in-containing-the-blaze-Sunday-July-26-2026-ACCORSINIJEANNE-FIRE
Mit erschöpften Gesichtern blicken viele von ihnen ...Bild 50 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
View-of-a-thick-column-of-smoke-caused-by-a-wildfire-on-23-July-2026-in-Burgohondo-Avila-Castile-and-LeA-n-Spain-The-Regional-Government-of-Castile-and-LeA-n-has-raised-the-Potential-Severity-Index-IGR-2-for-the-wildfire-that-broke-out-in-Burgohondo-Avila-which-could-threaten-more-than-300-hectares-of-woodland-and-pose-a-aserious-riska-to-the-population-and-non-forest-assets-Photo-by-Mateo-Lanzuela-Europa-Press-ABACAPRESS
... auf die mit der Windrichtung drehenden Rauchschwaden der neuen Feuer.Bild 51 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / abaca
This-picture-shows-a-woman-watching-smoke-from-the-beach-in-Andernos-Les-Bains-during-a-fire-in-Lege-Cap-Ferret-forest-southwestern-France-on-July-23-2026-as-part-of-the-nearby-area-has-been-evacuated-A-highly-virulent-wildfire-has-swept-through-more-than-3700-hectares-since-July-22-2026-near-the-Arcachon-Basin-Gironde-where-nearly-20-000-residents-and-tourists-have-been-evacuated-in-total-from-this-area-of-the-Landes-de-Gascogne-forest-already-devastated-by-flames-in-2022
Teils wird es dunkel wie in der Nacht.Bild 52 von 155 | Foto: AFP
PALERMO-ITALY-JULY-26-Firefighter-crews-launched-an-aerial-and-ground-response-to-contain-a-wildfire-that-broke-out-in-scrubland-near-Torretta-outside-Palermo-on-the-island-of-Sicily-Italy-on-July-26-2026-Fire-engines-and-two-firefighting-aircraft-were-deployed-as-the-blaze-threatened-nearby-residential-areas
Die Präfektin relativiert ihren Aufruf an Touristen vom Sonntag, ...Bild 53 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / Anadolu
Firefighters-and-civilian-volunteers-refill-a-water-tanker-during-nighttime-wildfire-suppression-operations-as-emergency-lights-illuminate-the-scene-while-crews-continue-battling-the-blaze-in-Gironde-southwestern-France-on-July-26-2026-Photo-by-Fabrice-Sapte-ABACAPRESS
... am besten gar nicht in die Region zu reisen.Bild 54 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / abaca
GIRONDE-FRANCE-JULY-24-2026-01-NASA-Aqua-satellite-imagery-provides-a-MODIS-true-color-view-of-dense-wildfire-smoke-spreading-across-southwestern-France-and-northwest-over-the-Atlantic-Ocean-A-large-pyrocumulus-cloud-rises-above-the-active-burn-area-as-broad-smoke-plumes-obscure-portions-of-the-coastline-and-surrounding-landscape-Please-use-Satellite-image-courtesy-NASA-Aqua-MODIS
Im von den Bränden verschonten Norden des Departements Gironde sei Urlaub problemlos möglich.Bild 55 von 155 | Foto: Getty Images
Flammen-des-Waldbrands-La-Adrada-eine-der-Gemeinden-im-Tietar-Tal-Avila-wurde-am-Samstag-vorsorglich-evakuiert-da-sich-der-schwere-Waldbrand-von-Burgohondo-weiter-ausbreitete-der-zusammen-mit-dem-Brand-in-Madrid-die-Bevoelkerung-in-der-Umgebung-in-Atem-haelt-und-bereits-mehr-als-45-000-Hektar-verwuestet-hat
Im Süden müssen Touristen jedoch die Brandgebiete selbst meiden ...Bild 56 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance/dpa/EUROPA PRESS
Firefighters-are-trying-to-extinguish-fires-ravaging-homes-in-Le-Porge-in-southwestern-France-on-July-24-2026-as-part-of-the-effort-to-combat-wildfires-A-particularly-fierce-wildfire-has-burned-more-than-12-000-hectares-since-July-22-2026-near-the-Arcachon-Basin-Gironde-where-thousands-of-residents-and-tourists-have-been-evacuated-from-this-part-of-the-Landes-de-Gascogne-forest-which-was-already-devastated-by-flames-in-2022-Photo-by-Clement-Viala-Infobassin-com-ABACAPRESS
... und sich auf eine mögliche Evakuierung gefasst machen.Bild 57 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / abaca
This-aerial-view-taken-from-a-Civil-Security-helicopter-shows-firefighters-working-to-suppress-a-fire-burning-through-a-field-near-Ares-southwestern-France-on-July-28-2026
Es wurde auch eine neue Evakuierungsaufforderung für rund 4000 Touristen ...Bild 58 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Firefighters-collect-water-from-a-swimmming-pool-while-battling-a-fire-surrounding-La-Atalaya-residential-area-in-El-Tiemblo-80-kms-west-of-Madrid-on-July-25-2026-amid-wildfires-that-have-burned-up-to-25-000-hectares-Spanish-firefighters-hoped-to-get-control-of-wildfires-raging-near-Madrid-on-Saturday-but-an-official-warned-that-erratic-winds-threatened-to-fan-the-blazes-further-The-worst-wildfires-in-the-Madrid-region-s-history-rage-west-of-the-Spanish-capital-forcing-authorities-to-evacuate-or-order-around-60-000-people-to-remain-indoors
... im Badeort Lacanau westlich von Bordeaux herausgegeben.Bild 59 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Charred-cars-are-pictured-after-a-wildfire-raged-in-La-Adrada-95-kilometres-west-of-Madrid-on-July-28-2026-Firefighters-in-Spain-made-progress-after-a-positive-night-against-wildfires-raging-west-of-Madrid-that-have-forced-the-evacuation-of-tens-of-thousands-of-people-Interior-Minister-Fernando-Grande-Marlaska-said-today-Spain-s-government-declared-a-national-emergency-last-week-over-some-of-the-worst-wildfires-in-the-country-s-history-raging-in-fronts-across-the-Madrid-region-Avila-province-Toledo-and-eastern-Valencia
Sie werden nach Carcans und Castelnau-de-Médoc geleitet.Bild 60 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Feuerwehrleute-versuchen-in-der-Naehe-von-Le-Porge-im-Suedwesten-Frankreichs-mit-einem-Waldbrandloeschfahrzeug-die-brennenden-Baeume-zu-loeschen
Frankreichs Präsident Emmanuel Macron sprach am Montag bei einem Besuch eines Krisenzentrums der Einsatzkräfte in Bordeaux ...Bild 61 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance/dpa/AFP
This-picture-shows-an-aerial-view-of-scorched-ground-in-the-Camino-de-Navahonda-area-following-a-wildfire-near-Robledo-de-Chavela-60-kilometers-west-of-Madrid-on-July-27-2026-Spain-faces-two-crucial-days-to-bring-raging-wildfires-under-control-before-weather-conditions-worsen-authorities-said-on-July-27-2026-though-they-were-making-some-progress-and-planned-to-start-returning-evacuees-to-certain-areas-The-fires-in-the-Iberian-country-have-affected-an-area-of-77-000-hectares-190-000-acres-nearly-the-size-of-New-York-City-according-to-the-authorities-Since-the-start-of-the-year-fires-in-Spain-have-ravaged-150-000-hectares-and-killed-13-people
... von den heftigsten Waldbränden im Land seit Ende des Zweiten Weltkrieges.Bild 62 von 155 | Foto: AFP
AVILA-CASTILE-AND-LEON-SPAIN-JULY-27-A-resident-loses-their-home-in-the-wake-of-the-wildfire-on-27-July-2026-in-Casillas-Avila-Castile-and-Leon-Spain-The-Burgohondo-Avila-wildfire-has-scorched-55-000-hectares-making-it-the-largest-fire-ever-recorded-in-Spain-Currently-firefighting-efforts-are-focused-on-two-active-areas-of-concern-to-the-crews-the-Mijares-mountain-pass-and-the-area-around-the-town-of-Casillas
Zur Unterstützung im Kampf gegen die Brände hatte die Bundeswehr am Montag ...Bild 63 von 155 | Foto: Europa Press via Getty Images
A-picture-taken-on-July-24-2026-in-Puerto-de-la-Cruz-Verde-near-Avila-80-kms-west-of-Madrid-shows-a-view-of-the-smoke-from-a-wildfire-raging-west-of-the-Spanish-capital-The-worst-wildfires-in-the-Madrid-region-s-history-rage-west-of-the-Spanish-capital-forcing-authorities-to-evacuate-or-order-around-40-000-people-to-remain-indoors
... zwei Transporthubschrauber und Feuerlöschmaterial in den Südwesten Frankreichs entsandt.Bild 64 von 155 | Foto: AFP
This-photograph-shows-a-wildfire-burning-trees-and-grass-in-Sagana-in-the-territory-of-Monreale-Sicily-on-July-22-2026
Am Dienstag war einem Medienbericht zufolge weitere Hilfe aus Deutschland unterwegs.Bild 65 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Smoke-rises-from-a-wildfire-progressing-in-Betxi-Spain-July-26-2026
Der MDR berichtete, das Löschflugzeug "Hexe" aus dem Harz sollte in Richtung Bordeaux aufbrechen.Bild 66 von 155 | Foto: REUTERS
Firefighters-are-trying-to-bring-under-control-the-massive-fire-that-broke-out-on-the-afternoon-of-23-July-on-the-Atlantic-coast-of-south-western-France-in-the-Landes-department-Nearly-3-000-hectares-have-already-gone-up-in-smoke
Auch in Spanien melden die Einsatzkräfte ...Bild 67 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
On-Saturday-a-major-wildfire-continued-to-spread-in-Biscarrosse-southwestern-France-causing-significant-damage-to-buildings-businesses-and-surrounding-woodland-Firefighters-remained-heavily-mobilized-on-the-ground-supported-by-Canadair-water-bombing-aircraft-carrying-out-repeated-aerial-drops-to-slow-the-fire-s-progression-and-stabilize-the-situation-Emergency-services-worked-throughout-the-day-to-protect-populated-areas-secure-affected-zones-and-prevent-the-flames-from-spreading-further-The-wildfire-prompted-extensive-firefighting-operations-as-authorities-monitored-the-evolving-conditions
... erste Erfolge.Bild 68 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
MARTIGNAS-SUR-JALLE-France-July-28-2026-A-major-wildfire-advances-into-the-military-camp-of-Souge-home-to-the-French-Army-s-13th-Parachute-Dragoon-Regiment-13e-Regiment-de-Dragons-Parachutistes-a-special-forces-airborne-intelligence-unit-near-Bordeaux-southwestern-France-Special-forces-commandos-assist-firefighters-by-supplying-water-to-crews-battling-the-fast-moving-blaze-while-Canadair-water-bombers-and-a-Dash-aerial-tanker-conduct-continuous-firefighting-operations-overhead-Ground-assault-teams-work-to-contain-the-fire-as-it-spreads-through-forested-areas-surrounding-the-military-installation-The-wildfire-in-Gironde-mobilized-military-personnel-alongside-civilian-emergency-services-as-aerial-and-ground-firefighting-operations-intensified-to-protect-the-Camp-de-Souge-and-nearby-communities-BENLEULMIELIASNEIL-sipa
"Wir schaffen es tatsächlich, das Blatt zu wenden", sagt Ministerpräsident Pedro Sánchez nach einer Sitzung des Krisenstabs.Bild 69 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
This-screen-grab-taken-from-handout-aerial-video-footage-released-on-July-18-2026-by-Spain-s-Pegaso-unit-of-the-Guardia-Civil-shows-the-military-fighting-a-massive-wildfire-in-Cinco-Villas-area-near-Zaragoza-in-a-sparsely-populated-part-of-the-Aragon-region-in-northeastern-Spain-A-major-wildfire-that-has-been-raging-for-three-days-in-northeast-Spain-has-reduced-more-than-15-400-of-land-to-ash
Sánchez weiter: "Wir können im Kampf gegen diese Brände allmählich Licht am Ende des Tunnels erkennen."Bild 70 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Firefighters-are-attempting-to-extinguish-burning-buildings-and-houses-in-Le-Porge-on-July-24-2026-Firefighters-work-to-extinguish-buildings-and-homes-engulfed-in-flames-in-Le-Porge-southwestern-France-on-July-24-2026-Emergency-crews-were-deployed-to-combat-the-fire-protect-surrounding-properties-and-prevent-the-blaze-from-spreading-as-operations-continued-GARCIASOPHIE-sipa
Allerdings müssten Vorsichtsmaßnahmen eingehalten werden, ...Bild 71 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
This-handout-photograph-taken-on-July-24-2026-by-the-Caporal-chef-Damien-Rembert-of-the-SDIS33-Departmental-Fire-and-Rescue-Service-shows-French-firefighters-trying-to-extinguish-the-wildfire-near-Saumos-and-Sainte-Helene-northwest-of-Bordeaux-in-the-Gironde-department-An-unprecedented-wildfire-tearing-through-southwest-France-is-heading-towards-the-city-of-Bordeaux-an-official-said-on-July-24-2026-More-than-140-000-people-have-been-evacuated-and-22-000-hectares-have-been-burnt-throughout-the-night-from-July-24-to-July-25-the-flames-continued-to-ravage-the-Landes-region-and-in-particular-the-Gironde-where-the-authorities-are-now-concerned-for-Bordeaux-and-have-announced-tens-of-thousands-of-further-evacuations
... "insbesondere in den komplexen Tagen und Stunden, die vor uns liegen".Bild 72 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Images-of-the-San-Juan-Reservoir-pier-in-Madrid-devastated-by-fires-Tuesday-July-28-2026-Cordon-Press
Dabei entwickeln sich die Löscharbeiten zu einem Rennen gegen die Zeit.Bild 73 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / 797/DAVID/CORDONPRESS / Cordon P
Vom-Feuer-verwuestete-Landschaft
Der Wetterdienst Aemet hat den Beginn der vierten Hitzewelle angekündigt.Bild 74 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance/dpa/LaPresse via ZUMA Press
A-man-and-his-dog-look-at-a-wildfire-in-a-mountain-in-Onda-Spain-July-27-2026
Diese soll heute beginnen und mindestens bis Sonntag anhalten.Bild 75 von 155 | Foto: REUTERS
ROBLEDO-DE-CHAVELA-MADRID-SPAIN-JULY-25-Burning-trees-on-25-July-2026-in-Robledo-de-Chavela-Madrid-Spain-NASA-has-stated-that-it-will-assess-any-potential-damage-to-the-Madrid-Deep-Space-Communications-Complex-MDSCC-in-Robledo-de-Chavela-Madrid-once-it-is-safe-to-do-so-after-the-wildfire-affecting-the-area-swept-through-the-facilities-which-had-previously-been-evacuated-as-a-precaution
Temperaturen von bis zu 42 Grad sowie eine sinkende Luftfeuchtigkeit ...Bild 76 von 155 | Foto: Europa Press via Getty Images
Eine-Gruppe-haelt-einen-Feuerwehrschlauch-in-der-Hand-und-versucht-ein-Feuer-in-der-Naehe-von-Lacanau-zu-loeschen-waehrend-ausserhalb-von-Bordeaux-Waldbraende-wueten
... könnten die Arbeiten deutlich erschweren.Bild 77 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance/dpa/AP
MIRABEL-ET-BLACONS-FRANCE-JULY-28-Firefighters-continue-battling-a-wildfire-near-the-town-of-Mirabel-et-Blacons-in-southeastern-France-on-July-28-2026-as-high-temperatures-low-humidity-and-shifting-winds-complicate-containment-efforts-while-authorities-evacuate-thousands-of-people-from-campsites-in-the-country-s-southwest-In-southwestern-France-authorities-evacuated-around-4-000-people-from-campsites-in-Lacanau-according-to-the-Gironde-prefecture
Die Waldbrände treffen vor allem die Provinz Ávila westlich von Madrid ...Bild 78 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / Anadolu
Feuerwehrleute-setzen-kontrollierte-Brandlegung-ein-um-einen-Waldbrand-einzudaemmen-der-sich-in-der-Naehe-von-Cebreros-in-der-Provinz-Avila-weiter-ausbreitet
... sowie die benachbarten Regionen Madrid und Toledo.Bild 79 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance/dpa/AP
On-Saturday-a-major-wildfire-continued-to-spread-in-Biscarrosse-southwestern-France-causing-significant-damage-to-buildings-businesses-and-surrounding-woodland-Firefighters-remained-heavily-mobilized-on-the-ground-supported-by-Canadair-water-bombing-aircraft-carrying-out-repeated-aerial-drops-to-slow-the-fire-s-progression-and-stabilize-the-situation-Emergency-services-worked-throughout-the-day-to-protect-populated-areas-secure-affected-zones-and-prevent-the-flames-from-spreading-further-The-wildfire-prompted-extensive-firefighting-operations-as-authorities-monitored-the-evolving-conditions
Dort verwüsteten die Flammen bisher knapp 80.000 Hektar Wald- und Buschland.Bild 80 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
Firefighters-mobilize-to-contain-a-rapidly-spreading-forest-fire-fanned-by-strong-winds-in-L-OmbriA-re-Saint-Jean-d-Illac-Gironde-Nouvelle-Aquitaine-France-on-July-26-2026-as-flames-regain-intensity-and-threaten-nearby-areas-Photo-by-StA-phane-Duprat-ABACAPRESS
Seit dem Wochenende hat sich die Ausbreitung der Brände ...Bild 81 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / abaca
Cap-Ferret-Wildfires-Continue-to-Rages-in-the-Heart-of-the-Forest-Les-sapeurs-pompiers-etablissents-des-lignes-de-defense-pour-endigue-la-progession-des-incendies-MPP-MPP2708-Credit-Gengis-Quidu-MPP-SIPA-2607271758
... allerdings deutlich verlangsamt.Bild 82 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
On-the-front-lines-of-the-Lege-Cap-Ferret-wildfire-crisis-emergency-crews-face-relentless-conditions-as-they-battle-widespread-blazes-threatening-the-region-The-ongoing-disaster-has-left-a-trail-of-devastation-across-local-forests-near-Bordeaux-forcing-mass-evacuations-and-posing-a-severe-challenge-to-firefighters-working-around-the-clock-to-secure-the-area-against-volatile-flare-ups
Am Dienstag hätten sich die Flammen nicht weiter ausgebreitet, sagt Innenminister Fernando Grande-Marlaska.Bild 83 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
This-aerial-view-shows-cars-driving-past-a-burnt-area-as-smoke-rises-following-a-wildfire-in-Le-Porge-in-the-Gironde-Department-south-western-France-on-July-25-2026-The-fires-which-are-on-an-unprecedented-scale-and-have-forced-the-evacuation-of-around-200-000-fire-refugees-in-Gironde-and-the-Landes-were-still-not-under-control-on-July-25-2026-and-continue-to-keep-firefighters-and-military-personnel-on-high-alert-including-an-A400M-aircraft-deployed-to-tackle-the-blaze-for-the-first-time
Er hoffe, dass trotz der vorhergesagten hohen Temperaturen die Arbeiten zur Ablöschung verbliebener Glutnester ...Bild 84 von 155 | Foto: AFP
A-picture-taken-on-July-25-2026-in-El-Tiemblo-80-kms-west-of-Madrid-shows-a-wildfire-restarting-in-a-forest-next-to-La-Atalaya-residential-area-amid-wildfires-that-have-burned-up-to-25-000-hectares-Spanish-firefighters-hoped-to-get-control-of-wildfires-raging-near-Madrid-on-Saturday-but-an-official-warned-that-erratic-winds-threatened-to-fan-the-blazes-further-The-worst-wildfires-in-the-Madrid-region-s-history-rage-west-of-the-Spanish-capital-forcing-authorities-to-evacuate-or-order-around-60-000-people-to-remain-indoors
... und die Sicherung der Brandgebiete beginnen könne.Bild 85 von 155 | Foto: AFP
July-26-2026-Cestas-Nouvelle-Aquitaine-France-A-wall-of-flames-continues-to-ravage-the-Gironde-region-where-firefighters-are-racing-against-the-clock-Despite-an-unprecedented-mobilization-effort-the-fire-remains-a-threat-due-to-the-heat-and-wind
In den Regionen rund um die spanische Hauptstadt waren ursprünglich ...Bild 86 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / ZUMAPRESS.com
Residents-Miguel-and-friend-Cesar-rescue-a-dog-roaming-in-a-burnt-area-on-the-outskirts-of-the-village-of-El-Tiemblo-as-wildfires-continue-to-affect-the-provinces-of-Avila-and-Madrid-Spain-July-28-2026
... rund 90.000 Menschen von Evakuierungen oder Ausgangsbeschränkungen betroffen.Bild 87 von 155 | Foto: REUTERS/
A-member-of-the-civil-protection-walks-besides-set-up-beds-at-the-MEETT-Toulouse-Exhibition-and-Convention-Centre-used-to-host-people-displaced-by-the-wildfires-in-the-Gironde-region-in-Aussonne-near-Toulouse-south-western-France-on-July-28-2026-Over-the-past-six-days-the-wildfire-near-Bordeaux-has-ravaged-42-000-hectares-103-000-acres-forced-220-000-people-to-flee-and-destroyed-240-houses-Firefighters-said-on-July-28-2026-the-fire-had-not-expanded-overnight-as-they-managed-to-tackle-several-flareups-The-fires-burning-in-Spain-and-France-advanced-quickly-because-of-tinderbox-conditions-worsened-by-successive-heatwaves-the-two-countries-have-experienced-since-May-The-current-European-drought-was-made-more-severe-by-human-caused-climate-change-scientists-from-the-World-Weather-Attribution-group-said-in-a-study-published-last-week
Das Innenministerium in Madrid gibt aber nun eine Lockerung der Schutzmaßnahmen bekannt.Bild 88 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Roma-nella-zona-compresa-tra-via-aurelia-val-cannuta-via-di-acquafredda-si-e-sviluppato-un-imponente-incendio-che-a-causa-del-forte-vento-si-e-propagato-in-breve-tempo-a-tutta-la-zona-della-riserva-naturale-di-acquafredda-nelle-foto-protezione-civile-vigili-del-fuoco-e-polizia-roma-capitale-sul-luogo-dell-incendio-Roma-Italia-21-luglio-2026-Benvenuti-Lapresse-Rome-in-the-area-between-Via-Aurelia-Val-Cannuta-and-Via-di-Acquafredda-a-huge-fire-broke-out-that-due-to-strong-winds-quickly-spread-throughout-the-Acquafredda-Nature-Reserve-In-the-photos-civil-protection-firefighters-and-Romes-local-police-are-on-the-scene-of-the-fire
Die Bewohner von 15 Ortschaften durften demnach ...Bild 89 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / LAPRESSE
A-view-of-a-wildfire-on-a-mountain-in-Onda-Spain-July-27-2026
... schon am Dienstagabend in ihre Häuser zurückkehren.Bild 90 von 155 | Foto: REUTERS
PONTEVRS-VAR-FRANCE-JULY-22-EDITORIAL-USE-ONLY-MANDATORY-CREDIT-BOUCHES-DU-RHONE-FIRE-RESCUE-SERVICE-HANDOUT-NO-MARKETING-NO-ADVERTISING-CAMPAIGNS-DISTRIBUTED-AS-A-SERVICE-TO-CLIENTS-A-screen-grab-taken-from-a-video-shows-the-wildfire-that-swept-through-southeastern-France-s-Var-department-overnight-and-burned-2-550-hectares-6-301-acres-in-Pontevrs-Var-France-on-July-22-2026-The-Var-Departmental-Fire-and-Rescue-Service-said-the-blaze-has-scorched-2-550-hectares-and-is-now-contained-with-no-significant-further-spread-Two-homes-were-destroyed-in-the-commune-of-Ponteves-where-around-10-homes-including-those-later-destroyed-had-been-evacuated-Around-400-people-were-evacuated-from-five-municipalities-according-to-the-latest-update-from-the-Var-prefecture-The-wildfire-also-left-approximately-2-300-households-without-electricity-mainly-in-the-commune-of-Cotignac-where-crews-are-working-to-restore-power
Die Präsidentin der Region Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, äußert sich optimistisch.Bild 91 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / Anadolu
This-picture-shows-a-burnt-out-house-in-the-residential-area-of-Santa-Barbara-in-La-Vilavella-50-kilometres-north-of-Valencia-on-July-28-2026-Spanish-Prime-Minister-Pedro-Sanchez-said-today-that-the-country-is-starting-to-see-the-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-in-the-fight-against-these-wildfires-although-he-warned-of-particularly-complex-hours-ahead-as-a-new-heatwave-is-set-to-hit-the-country-starting-tomorrow-The-provinces-of-Avila-Madrid-Toledo-and-Castellon-continue-to-battle-wildfires-that-have-already-burned-over-77-000-hectares-and-forced-the-preventive-evacuation-of-63-000-people-according-to-figures-from-the-Ministry-of-the-Interior
Die Lage "bei den Waldbränden bessert sich allmählich", erklärt sie.Bild 92 von 155 | Foto: AFP
A-resident-waters-burning-trees-in-a-forest-next-to-houses-in-La-Atalaya-residential-area-of-El-Tiemblo-80-kms-west-of-Madrid-on-July-25-2026-amid-wildfires-that-have-burned-up-to-25-000-hectares-Spanish-firefighters-hoped-to-get-control-of-wildfires-raging-near-Madrid-on-Saturday-but-an-official-warned-that-erratic-winds-threatened-to-fan-the-blazes-further-The-worst-wildfires-in-the-Madrid-region-s-history-rage-west-of-the-Spanish-capital-forcing-authorities-to-evacuate-or-order-around-60-000-people-to-remain-indoors
"Wir können heute optimistischer sein und mit der Planung der sicheren Rückkehr der Bewohner in mehrere Gemeinden beginnen", so Díaz Ayuso.Bild 93 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Ein-Strandbesucher-spaziert-am-Strand-von-Moutchic-in-Lacanau-im-Suedwesten-Frankreichs-am-Etang-de-Lacanau-entlang-waehrend-Rauchwolken-von-einem-Waldbrand-in-den-Himmel-aufsteigen-Das-Feuer-das-im-noerdlichen-Teil-des-Arcachon-Beckens-in-der-Gironde-im-Suedwesten-Frankreichs-wuetet-hat-nach-den-neuesten-Zahlen-der-Praefektur-bereits-mehr-als-3-400-Hektar-verwuestet
Für sechs weitere Ortschaften werden zudem die Ausgangsbeschränkungen aufgehoben.Bild 94 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance/dpa/AFP
AVILA-SPAIN-JULY-24-Smoke-rises-over-Avila-as-a-forest-fire-triggers-an-extreme-alert-in-central-Spain-including-Madrid-and-other-nearby-regions-on-July-24-2026
Davon profitieren insgesamt etwa 34.000 Menschen.Bild 95 von 155 | Foto: Anadolu via Getty Images
Ein-Loeschhubschrauber-wirft-Wasser-auf-die-Flammen-waehrend-sich-ein-Waldbrand-in-der-Naehe-von-Burgohondo-in-der-Provinz-Avila-ausbreitet
Allein in Ávila wurde nach vorläufigen amtlichen Schätzungen eine Fläche von knapp 50.000 Hektar zerstört.Bild 96 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance/dpa/AP
Wide-landscape-of-burned-forest-ground-with-smoke-and-small-remaining-flames-after-a-wildfire-in-Le-Porge-Gironde-France-on-July-25-2026-Charred-stumps-black-ash-open-sandy-soil-and-a-pine-forest-line-show-extensive-environmental-damage-Large-paysage-de-sol-forestier-brule-avec-fumee-et-petites-flammes-restantes-apres-un-incendie-au-Porge-Gironde-France-le-25-Juillet-2026-Les-souches-calcinees-la-cendre-noire-le-sol-sableux-ouvert-et-la-ligne-de-pins-montrent-des-degats-environnementaux-importants
Das entspricht rund 500 Quadratkilometern, ...Bild 97 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / Hans Lucas
This-aerial-view-taken-from-a-Civil-Security-helicopter-shows-firefighting-vehicles-lined-up-along-a-road-to-suppress-fires-near-Ares-southwestern-France-on-July-28-2026
... fast der Fläche des Bodensees.Bild 98 von 155 | Foto: AFP
A-forest-fire-rages-in-Saint-Jean-d-Illac-some-30km-from-Bordeaux-on-July-26-2026-as-a-wildfire-has-been-ravaging-the-forest-north-of-the-Arcachon-Basin-Gironde-The-220-000-people-evacuated-due-to-the-massive-wildfire-in-France-s-Gironde-region-will-not-be-able-to-return-home-until-the-fire-has-been-brought-under-control-the-local-prefect-said-also-ruling-out-any-normal-workday-on-Monday-in-the-affected-towns-ahead-of-a-possible-worsening-of-the-situation-on-Tuesday-due-to-an-expected-rise-in-temperatures
Dieses Feuer ist damit das größte der jüngeren Geschichte Spaniens, das heißt seit Beginn der Erfassungen im Jahr 1968.Bild 99 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Firefighters-battle-a-forest-fire-in-the-Temple-and-Saumos-area-of-Gironde-France-on-July-26-2026-as-flames-spread-to-neighboring-parcels-during-a-flare-up-Photo-by-Gardelle-M-ANDBZ-ABACAPRESS
Auch in der Provinz Castellón im Osten des Landes brennt es weiter.Bild 100 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / abaca
Italy-Santo-Stefano-di-Quisquina-July-22-2026-Fire-threatens-the-village-of-Santo-Stefano-di-Quisquina-Agrigento-over-100-people-evacuated-Source-Social-X-Weather-Monitor-Image-frame-distributed-by-this-agency-exclusively-for-editorial-purposes-The-material-may-originate-from-social-media-television-stations-press-offices-or-other-publicly-accessible-third-party-sources-The-Agency-does-not-claim-any-ownership-rights-copyrights-or-licenses-regarding-the-material-Any-fees-requested-relate-exclusively-to-the-Agencys-services-The-user-is-responsible-for-verifying-and-obtaining-any-rights-authorizations-or-consents-necessary-for-the-use-of-the-material
Die Flammen sind weiterhin außer Kontrolle.Bild 101 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / ROPI
Firefighters-and-civilian-volunteers-refill-a-water-tanker-during-nighttime-wildfire-suppression-operations-as-emergency-lights-illuminate-the-scene-while-crews-continue-battling-the-blaze-in-Gironde-southwestern-France-on-July-26-2026-Photo-by-Fabrice-Sapte-ABACAPRESS
Im Gebiet Vall d'Uixó erfasst das Feuer bisher rund 10.000 Hektar.Bild 102 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / abaca
The-Paris-Fire-Brigade-intervenes-to-extinguish-a-forest-fire-in-the-Temple-and-Saumos-area-of-Gironde-France-on-July-24-2026-Photo-by-Gardelle-M-ANDBZ-ABACAPRESS
Dort waren insgesamt rund 16.000 Menschen evakuiert worden, ...Bild 103 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / abaca
PIEDRALAVES-SPAIN-JULY-28-Paulino-Dominguez-62-who-works-as-blacksmith-looks-on-after-he-lost-his-workshop-due-to-wildfires-on-July-28-2026-in-Piedralaves-in-Avila-province-Spain-The-wildfires-that-have-raged-west-of-Madrid-have-forced-the-evacuation-of-at-least-105-000-people-and-burnt-over-77-000-hectares-across-the-Madrid-Avila-and-Toledo-regions-according-to-Spanish-authorities
... viele konnten inzwischen aber zurückkehren.Bild 104 von 155 | Foto: Getty Images
This-handout-photo-released-on-July-21-2026-by-Spain-s-Military-Emergencies-Unit-UME-shows-the-members-fighting-a-wildfire-in-La-Mierla-area-near-Guadalajara-about-100-kilometers-north-of-Madrid-A-wildfire-that-broke-out-on-July-16-in-La-Mierla-area-near-Guadalajar-has-devastated-more-than-29-000-hectares-and-caused-the-evacuation-of-several-hundred-people
Den Angaben zufolge sind Helfer weiterhin damit beschäftigt, ...Bild 105 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Firefighters-battle-a-wildfire-in-Cebreros-area-near-Avila-80-kms-west-of-Madrid-on-July-24-2026-Spain-declared-a-national-emergency-in-the-Madrid-region-and-in-the-province-of-Avila-near-the-capital-on-July-23-2026-in-the-wake-of-several-wildfires-burning-out-of-control-Scientists-have-long-warned-that-climatechange-caused-by-human-use-of-fossil-fuels-will-make-periods-of-drought-more-intense-and-longer-lasting-creating-the-ideal-conditions-for-wildfires
... "Brandschneisen zu schlagen, um eine Ausbreitung des Feuers zu verhindern".Bild 106 von 155 | Foto: AFP
A-view-of-the-burnt-home-of-Raphael-Fohanno-18-near-a-forest-affected-by-a-wildfire-in-Biscarrosse-Landes-department-amid-drought-conditions-a-new-heatwave-warning-and-water-shortages-across-much-of-France-July-28-2026
Im evakuierten Ort Navas del Rey sahen Reporter verkohlte Trümmer, ...Bild 107 von 155 | Foto: REUTERS
This-photograph-shows-the-building-of-a-painting-company-destroyed-by-a-wildfire-in-a-business-park-in-Biscarrosse-southwestern-France-on-July-28-2026-The-fire-that-broke-out-on-July-23-2026-near-Biscarrosse-in-the-Landes-region-of-southwestern-France-has-been-contained-France-s-President-announced-on-July-27-The-Landes-de-Gascogne-forest-home-to-maritime-pines-and-a-vital-lung-for-the-timber-industry-has-seen-42-000-hectares-burn-near-Bordeaux-Forests-are-catching-fire-all-the-more-easily-because-European-vegetation-and-soils-have-been-very-dry-for-monthsa-drought-exacerbated-by-climate-change-and-recent-exceptional-heatwaves
... Asche und ausgebrannte Autos.Bild 108 von 155 | Foto: AFP
This-picture-shows-damage-caused-by-a-wildfire-in-a-burnt-out-house-in-Piedralaves-100-kilometres-west-of-Madrid-on-July-28-2026-Firefighters-in-Spain-made-progress-after-a-positive-night-against-wildfires-raging-west-of-Madrid-that-have-forced-the-evacuation-of-tens-of-thousands-of-people-Interior-Minister-Fernando-Grande-Marlaska-said-today-Spain-s-government-declared-a-national-emergency-last-week-over-some-of-the-worst-wildfires-in-the-country-s-history-raging-in-fronts-across-the-Madrid-region-Avila-province-Toledo-and-eastern-Valencia
Nach einer ersten Schätzung der Gemeindeverwaltung wurden rund 50 Häuser durch die Flammen zerstört ...Bild 109 von 155 | Foto: AFP
French-Gendarmes-evacuate-a-resident-from-a-residential-area-during-a-wildfire-near-Lege-Cap-Ferret-southwestern-France-on-July-23-2026-The-fire-raging-in-the-northern-part-of-the-Arcachon-Basin-in-Gironde-southwest-France-has-swept-through-more-than-3-400-hectares-according-to-the-latest-figures-released-by-the-prefecture-More-than-20-000-residents-and-tourists-have-been-evacuated-from-this-part-already-devastated-by-flames-in-2022-France-has-been-battered-by-three-heatwaves-since-May-as-part-of-increasingly-common-extreme-weather-episodes-linked-to-climate-change-causing-excess-deaths-drying-up-rivers-and-fuelling-wildfires-Scientists-have-long-warned-that-climate-change-caused-by-human-use-of-fossil-fuels-will-make-periods-of-drought-more-intense-and-longer-lasting-creating-the-ideal-conditions-for-wildfires
... und weitere 50 beschädigt.Bild 110 von 155 | Foto: AFP
This-handout-photo-released-on-July-26-2026-and-taken-on-July-24-2026-by-Spain-s-Military-Emergencies-Unit-UME-shows-vehicles-in-flames-during-a-wildfire-near-Navas-del-Rey-55-kilometers-southwest-of-Madrid-Spain-faces-two-crucial-days-to-bring-raging-wildfires-under-control-before-weather-conditions-worsen-authorities-said-on-July-27-2026-though-they-were-making-some-progress-and-planned-to-start-returning-evacuees-to-certain-areas-The-wildfires-that-broke-out-in-forested-areas-around-the-Spanish-capital-at-the-height-of-the-summer-holidays-have-forced-some-60-000-people-to-flee-their-homes-often-with-just-minutes-notice-leaving-pets-and-medicine-behind
Der Bürgermeister der Gemeinde Pelayos de la Presa, António Sin, sagt, der Anblick vor Ort gleicht einem "Kriegsgebiet".Bild 111 von 155 | Foto: AFP
PALERMO-ITALY-JULY-26-Firefighter-crews-launched-an-aerial-and-ground-response-to-contain-a-wildfire-that-broke-out-in-scrubland-near-Torretta-outside-Palermo-on-the-island-of-Sicily-Italy-on-July-26-2026-Fire-engines-and-two-firefighting-aircraft-were-deployed-as-the-blaze-threatened-nearby-residential-areas
Eine Anwohnerin fand ihr Anwesen hingegen nur leicht angesengt vor.Bild 112 von 155 | Foto: Anadolu via Getty Images
A-burnt-house-next-to-charred-trees-near-a-forest-affected-by-a-wildfire-in-Biscarrosse-Landes-department-amid-drought-conditions-a-new-heatwave-warning-and-water-shortages-across-much-of-France-July-28-2026
Es sei "ein Wunder", dass das Feuer offenbar "genau an dieser Stelle gestoppt hat", sagt sie.Bild 113 von 155 | Foto: REUTERS
This-aerial-photograph-shows-smoke-emanating-from-the-wildfire-north-of-the-Arcachon-basin-covering-the-forest-near-Lege-Cap-Ferret-southwestern-France-on-July-24-2026-France-has-been-battered-by-three-heatwaves-since-May-as-part-of-increasingly-common-extreme-weather-episodes-linked-to-climate-change-causing-excess-deaths-drying-up-rivers-and-fuelling-wildfires-Scientists-have-long-warned-that-climate-change-caused-by-human-use-of-fossil-fuels-will-make-periods-of-drought-more-intense-and-longer-lasting-creating-the-ideal-conditions-for-wildfires
Auf der bei Urlaubern beliebten griechischen Ägäis-Insel Paros kämpfen Feuerwehrleute ...Bild 114 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Firefighters-battle-a-wildfire-in-Cebreros-area-near-Avila-80-kms-west-of-Madrid-on-July-24-2026-Spain-declared-a-national-emergency-in-the-Madrid-region-and-in-the-province-of-Avila-near-the-capital-on-July-23-2026-in-the-wake-of-several-wildfires-burning-out-of-control-Scientists-have-long-warned-that-climatechange-caused-by-human-use-of-fossil-fuels-will-make-periods-of-drought-more-intense-and-longer-lasting-creating-the-ideal-conditions-for-wildfires
... seit Stunden gegen einen außer Kontrolle geratenen Waldbrand.Bild 115 von 155 | Foto: AFP
This-handout-photo-released-on-July-23-2026-and-taken-on-July-22-2026-by-Spain-s-Military-Emergencies-Unit-UME-shows-UME-personnel-fighting-a-wildfire-near-Almorox-70-kilometers-southwest-of-Madrid-In-Spain-a-fire-broke-out-on-July-22-afternoon-in-Almorox-near-Toledo-southwest-of-Madrid-leading-to-the-evacuation-of-several-municipalities-in-the-area-and-the-lockdown-of-one-of-them-emergency-services-announced-on-X-Reflecting-the-rapid-spread-of-the-fire-authorities-and-emergency-services-twice-sent-an-alert-message-to-all-mobile-phones-in-the-area-to-warn-of-the-situation
Das Feuer sei in der Nacht auf einer Mülldeponie im westlichen Teil der Insel ausgebrochen ...Bild 116 von 155 | Foto: AFP
A-burnt-house-near-a-forest-affected-by-a-wildfire-in-Biscarrosse-Landes-department-amid-drought-conditions-a-new-heatwave-warning-and-water-shortages-across-much-of-France-July-28-2026
... und habe sich dann durch den starken Wind in Richtung Süden ausgebreitet, sagte der stellvertretende Sprecher der Feuerwehr, Yannis Artopios.Bild 117 von 155 | Foto: REUTERS
LA-ADRADA-AVILA-SPAIN-a-JULY-26-The-glow-of-a-wildfire-illuminates-trees-and-the-night-sky-near-the-town-of-La-Adrada-in-the-province-of-Avila-Spain-on-July-26-2026-Firefighting-operations-continued-overnight-as-crews-worked-to-contain-the-blaze-threatening-nearby-communities
Seinen Angaben zufolge waren zwei Löschflugzeuge ...Bild 118 von 155 | Foto: Anadolu via Getty Images
A-drone-view-shows-smoke-and-fog-above-burnt-forest-affected-by-a-wildfire-near-Saumos-Gironde-amid-drought-conditions-following-a-heatwave-and-water-shortages-across-much-of-France-July-28-2026
... und fünf Hubschrauber in Einsatz, um die Flammen zu löschen.Bild 119 von 155 | Foto: REUTERS
A-firefighter-works-as-flames-burn-during-a-wildfire-at-Ares-Grionde-amongst-worsening-drought-conditions-following-a-heatwave-and-water-shortages-across-much-of-France-July-25-2026
Die Nacht sei "schwierig" gewesen, am Morgen habe sich die Lage allerdings verbessert.Bild 120 von 155 | Foto: REUTERS
Feuerwehrleute-nutzen-Gegenfeuer-um-Vegetation-vor-einem-Waldbrand-zu-entfernen-und-so-eine-brennstofffreie-Pufferzone-in-Marcheprime-westlich-von-Bordeaux-zu-schaffen-da-seit-dem-22-Juli-ein-Waldbrand-den-Wald-noerdlich-des-Arcachon-Beckens-Gironde-verwuestet-Das-Feuer-das-das-Gebiet-um-das-Bassin-d-Arcachon-erfasst-hat-und-nun-die-Aussenbezirke-des-Grossraums-Bordeaux-bedroht-hat-laut-Angaben-der-Praefektur-der-Gironde-eine-Brandflaeche-von-42-000-Hektar-zerstoert
Mehrere Ortschaften wurden wegen der vorrückenden Flammenfront evakuiert.Bild 121 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance/dpa/AFP
Firefighters-battle-a-forest-fire-in-the-Temple-and-Saumos-area-of-Gironde-France-on-July-26-2026-as-flames-spread-to-neighboring-parcels-during-a-flare-up-Photo-by-Gardelle-M-ANDBZ-ABACAPRESS
Bewohner sollten laut Medienberichten auf Geheiß der Rettungskräfte an die Strände flüchten.Bild 122 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / abaca
Firefighters-spray-water-in-a-burning-area-as-a-wildfire-flares-up-again-in-Ponteves-southeastern-France-on-July-22-2026-Firefighters-have-managed-to-contain-the-fierce-blaze-that-swept-through-2-550-hectares-in-the-Var-in-less-than-a-day-forcing-the-evacuation-of-around-500-people-and-which-on-July-22-2026-is-still-burning-across-a-vast-mountainside
Über mögliche Verletzte oder niedergebrannte Häuser wurde zunächst nichts bekannt.Bild 123 von 155 | Foto: AFP
July-26-2026-Cestas-Nouvelle-Aquitaine-France-A-wall-of-flames-continues-to-ravage-the-Gironde-region-where-firefighters-are-racing-against-the-clock-Despite-an-unprecedented-mobilization-effort-the-fire-remains-a-threat-due-to-the-heat-and-wind
Die Feuerwehr auf der Kykladen-Insel ist seit Dienstag mit Dutzenden Kräften im Dauereinsatz ...Bild 124 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / ZUMAPRESS.com
Firefighters-and-Civil-Protection-Canadair-CL-415-water-bombers-were-on-the-front-lines-of-the-violent-forest-fire-that-broke-out-in-the-hills-of-the-municipality-of-Biguglia-just-a-few-kilometers-south-of-the-Bastia-metropolitan-area-Fueled-by-unfavorable-weather-conditions-strong-winds-and-severe-drought-the-flames-are-spreading-rapidly-through-the-maquis-Les-pompiers-et-les-Canadair-CL-415-de-la-Securite-civile-etaient-sur-le-front-du-violent-incendie-de-foret-qui-s-est-declare-sur-les-hauteurs-de-la-commune-de-Biguglia-a-quelques-kilometres-au-sud-de-l-agglomeration-de-Bastia-Attisees-par-des-conditions-meteorologiques-defavorables-un-vent-violent-et-une-secheresse-marquee-les-flammes-progressent-rapidement-dans-le-maquis
... und forderte Unterstützung von umliegenden Inseln wie Naxos und Syros sowie vom Festland an.Bild 125 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / Hans Lucas
This-screen-grab-taken-from-handout-video-footage-released-on-July-17-2026-by-Spain-s-Military-Emergencies-Unit-UME-shows-vehicles-taking-part-in-the-military-unit-fighting-a-massive-wildfire-through-the-night-in-a-sparsely-populated-part-of-the-Aragon-region-in-the-country-s-northeast-after-the-blaze-doubled-in-size-overnight-to-scorch-over-12-000-hectares
Insbesondere die Ortschaft Agkairia sei von den Flammen bedroht, ...Bild 126 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Smoke-rises-as-flames-burn-during-a-wildfire-at-Ares-Gironde-amongst-worsening-drought-conditions-following-a-heatwave-and-water-shortages-across-much-of-France-July-25-2026
... berichten die Zeitungen "Proto Thema" und "Kathimerini".Bild 127 von 155 | Foto: REUTERS
PALERMO-ITALY-JULY-22-Wildfires-that-broke-out-in-several-parts-of-the-Italian-island-of-Sicily-continue-overnight-fueled-by-strong-winds-as-firefighters-civil-protection-teams-and-forestry-crews-press-on-with-efforts-to-contain-the-blazes-near-Palermo-Sicily-Italy-on-July-22-2026-The-wildfires-which-started-yesterday-on-the-slopes-of-Mount-Longa-near-the-city-of-Palermo-spread-rapidly-due-to-the-wind-and-burned-throughout-the-night
Die Flüge mit Löschflugzeugen und Helikoptern wurden über Nacht unterbrochen ...Bild 128 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / Anadolu
This-picture-shows-the-ruins-of-a-burnt-out-warehouse-following-a-wildfire-in-Casavieja-100-kilometers-south-west-of-Madrid-on-July-27-2026-Spain-faces-two-crucial-days-to-bring-raging-wildfires-under-control-before-weather-conditions-worsen-authorities-said-on-July-27-2026-though-they-were-making-some-progress-and-planned-to-start-returning-evacuees-to-certain-areas-The-wildfires-that-broke-out-in-forested-areas-around-the-Spanish-capital-at-the-height-of-the-summer-holidays-have-forced-some-60-000-people-to-flee-their-homes-often-with-just-minutes-notice-leaving-pets-and-medicine-behind
... und bei Tagesanbruch wieder aufgenommen.Bild 129 von 155 | Foto: AFP
This-photograph-shows-the-burnt-trees-following-a-wildfire-in-Taradeau-in-Var-department-of-Provence-Alpes-Cote-d-Azur-region-southeastern-France-on-July-20-2026-The-fire-which-broke-out-in-Taradeau-in-the-afternoon-of-July-19-jumped-significant-distances-to-reach-the-neighboring-municipality-of-Les-Arcs-sur-Argens-It-burned-200-hectares-destroyed-four-houses-and-15-vehicles-and-affected-around-ten-other-homes
Begünstigt wurde die Feuersbrunst auch hier von der brütenden Sommerhitze und ausgetrockneten Vegetation.Bild 130 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Firefighters-are-trying-to-bring-under-control-the-massive-fire-that-broke-out-on-the-afternoon-of-23-July-on-the-Atlantic-coast-of-south-western-France-in-the-Landes-department-Nearly-3-000-hectares-have-already-gone-up-in-smoke
Inzwischen sei das Feuer unter Kontrolle, sagt ein Sprecher der Feuerwehr dem Nachrichtensender ERTNews.Bild 131 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
Ein-Waldbrand-breiten-sich-in-der-Naehe-der-Region-Le-Proge-im-Westen-Frankreichs-aus
Doch kräftiger Wind, der Meteorologen zufolge noch stärker werden dürfte, erschwert die Löscharbeiten.Bild 132 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance/dpa/AP
This-photograph-shows-a-view-of-a-burnt-area-as-a-wildfire-flares-up-again-in-Ponteves-southeastern-France-on-July-22-2026-Firefighters-have-managed-to-contain-the-fierce-blaze-that-swept-through-2-550-hectares-in-the-Var-in-less-than-a-day-forcing-the-evacuation-of-around-500-people-and-which-on-July-22-2026-is-still-burning-across-a-vast-mountainside
Zwar gebe es praktisch keine aktive Feuerfront mehr, ...Bild 133 von 155 | Foto: AFP
AVILA-CASTILE-AND-LEON-SPAIN-JULY-25-View-of-the-wildfire-in-the-Tietar-Valley-on-25-July-2026-in-Avila-Castile-and-Leon-Spain-The-forest-fire-in-Burgohondo-Avila-now-in-its-fourth-day-this-Saturday-has-led-to-the-order-for-the-precautionary-evacuation-of-the-villages-of-Piedralaves-La-Adrada-Casillas-Sotillo-Santa-Maria-del-Tietar-Navahondilla-and-Casavieja-following-a-difficult-night-due-to-constantly-changing-weather-conditions-and-the-proximity-of-the-fire-which-is-advancing-from-the-Community-of-Madrid-meanwhile-the-number-of-people-affected-currently-stands-at-5-150-evacuated-and-8-600-confined-to-their-homes
... doch verbleibende kleine Brandherde müssten weiterhin überwacht werden, sagte der griechische Feuerwehrsprecher.Bild 134 von 155 | Foto: Europa Press via Getty Images
AVILA-CASTILE-AND-LEON-SPAIN-JULY-25-View-of-the-wildfire-in-the-Tietar-Valley-on-25-July-2026-in-Avila-Castile-and-Leon-Spain-The-forest-fire-in-Burgohondo-Avila-now-in-its-fourth-day-this-Saturday-has-led-to-the-order-for-the-precautionary-evacuation-of-the-villages-of-Piedralaves-La-Adrada-Casillas-Sotillo-Santa-Maria-del-Tietar-Navahondilla-and-Casavieja-following-a-difficult-night-due-to-constantly-changing-weather-conditions-and-the-proximity-of-the-fire-which-is-advancing-from-the-Community-of-Madrid-meanwhile-the-number-of-people-affected-currently-stands-at-5-150-evacuated-and-8-600-confined-to-their-homes
"Heute ist das Feuer nicht mehr so heftig, auch wenn es noch vereinzelte Brandherde gibt", teilt der für Paros und die Nachbarinsel Antiparos zuständige Behördenvertreter Vazeos Petropoulos mit.Bild 135 von 155 | Foto: Europa Press via Getty Images
The-Ermita-de-Santa-Barbara-church-stands-as-smoke-from-a-wildfire-rises-in-the-background-in-Onda-Spain-July-28-2026
Er warnt: "Wir müssen wachsam bleiben."Bild 136 von 155 | Foto: REUTERS
Firefighters-battle-a-fire-surrounding-La-Atalaya-residential-area-in-El-Tiemblo-80-kms-west-of-Madrid-on-July-25-2026-amid-wildfires-that-have-burned-up-to-25-000-hectares-Spanish-firefighters-hoped-to-get-control-of-wildfires-raging-near-Madrid-on-Saturday-but-an-official-warned-that-erratic-winds-threatened-to-fan-the-blazes-further-The-worst-wildfires-in-the-Madrid-region-s-history-rage-west-of-the-Spanish-capital-forcing-authorities-to-evacuate-or-order-around-60-000-people-to-remain-indoors
Auch in anderen Teilen des Landes hat es in den vergangenen Tagen Brände gegeben, ...Bild 137 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Volunteers-travel-on-the-back-of-a-vehicle-at-Le-Grand-Crohot-amid-drought-conditions-following-a-heatwave-and-water-shortages-across-much-of-France-Lege-Cap-Ferret-Gironde-department-France-July-28-2026-Picture-taken-with-slow-shutter-speed
... die durch heftigen Wind angefacht wurden.Bild 138 von 155 | Foto: REUTERS
EL-TIEMBLO-SPAIN-JULY-24-Firefighters-and-civillians-attempt-to-extinguish-a-wildfire-as-it-approaches-houses-on-July-24-2026-in-El-Tiemblo-in-Avila-province-Spain-The-Spanish-interior-minister-declared-a-state-of-emergency-as-more-than-11-500-people-were-forced-to-evacuate-their-homes-to-wildfires-across-the-country
Sie konnten jedoch unter Kontrolle gebracht werden, bevor sie größere Schäden anrichteten.Bild 139 von 155 | Foto: Getty Images
Firefighters-monitor-a-wildfire-in-Le-Porge-south-western-France-on-July-22-2026-A-fast-moving-wildfire-has-burned-900-hectares-north-of-Arcachon-Bay-in-southwestern-France-forcing-the-evacuation-of-more-than-4-000-residents-and-tourists-The-blaze-described-by-firefighters-as-exceptionally-intense-spread-sixfold-in-less-than-three-hours-through-dense-pine-forests-and-is-now-advancing-toward-Ares-and-Lege-Cap-Ferret-The-area-was-previously-devastated-by-major-wildfires-in-2022
Bisher war Griechenland in diesem Jahr weitgehend von Hitzewellen verschont geblieben.Bild 140 von 155 | Foto: AFP
Firefighters-work-as-flames-and-smoke-rise-during-a-wildfire-amid-drought-conditions-following-a-heatwave-and-water-shortages-across-much-of-France-in-Saint-Jean-d-Illac-Nouvelle-Aquitaine-France-July-27-2026-in-this-screengrab-taken-from-a-video-Kara-Nabil-via-REUTERS-THIS-IMAGE-HAS-BEEN-SUPPLIED-BY-A-THIRD-PARTY-MANDATORY-CREDIT-NO-RESALES-NO-ARCHIVES
Erst in der vergangenen Woche wurde das Land von einer dreitägigen Hitzeperiode ...Bild 141 von 155 | Foto: Kara Nabil via REUTERS
Smoke-and-fog-in-a-burnt-forest-affected-by-a-wildfire-near-Saumos-Gironde-amid-drought-conditions-following-a-heatwave-and-water-shortages-across-much-of-France-July-28-2026
... mit Temperaturen von bis zu 43 Grad Celsius heimgesucht.Bild 142 von 155 | Foto: REUTERS
Thomas-Legout-a-staff-member-of-the-National-Forests-Office-ONF-looks-at-a-burned-aera-following-a-fire-in-the-Fontainebleau-Forest-in-Noisy-sur-Ecole-in-the-Paris-Ile-de-France-region-on-July-21-2026-A-volunteer-firefighter-who-was-suspected-of-starting-a-fire-in-France-s-historic-Fontainebleau-forest-was-placed-under-formal-investigation-and-remanded-in-custody-on-July-15-2026-a-prosecutor-said-In-all-six-people-have-been-arrested-as-part-of-the-investigation-into-the-wildfires-which-burned-more-than-2-000-hectares-since-July-12-in-the-fire-front-in-the-Fontainebleau-forest
In den vergangenen Jahren gab es solche Wellen dagegen öfter und schon früher - und sie hielten teils wochenlang an.Bild 143 von 155 | Foto: AFP
A-drone-view-shows-burnt-trees-in-a-forest-affected-by-a-wildfire-in-Biscarrosse-Landes-department-amid-drought-conditions-a-new-heatwave-warning-and-water-shortages-across-much-of-France-July-28-2026
Dürre und starke Winde schafften dann perfekte Bedingungen für schlimme Waldbrände.Bild 144 von 155 | Foto: REUTERS
A-major-wildfire-broke-out-between-Cestas-and-Marcheprime-Strong-wind-gusts-and-intense-heat-significantly-hampered-firefighters-efforts-as-they-faced-the-fire-s-rapid-spread-The-forest-was-engulfed-in-flames-before-firefighters-succeeded-in-containing-the-blaze-Sunday-July-26-2026-ACCORSINIJEANNE-FIRE
Aus den verheerenden Bränden der vergangenen Jahre haben die Griechen Lehren gezogen.Bild 145 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / SIPA
Firefighters-battle-a-forest-fire-in-Saint-Jean-d-Illac-some-30km-from-Bordeaux-on-July-26-2026-as-a-wildfire-has-been-ravaging-the-forest-north-of-the-Arcachon-Basin-Gironde-The-220-000-people-evacuated-due-to-the-massive-wildfire-in-France-s-Gironde-region-will-not-be-able-to-return-home-until-the-fire-has-been-brought-under-control-the-local-prefect-said-also-ruling-out-any-normal-workday-on-Monday-in-the-affected-towns-ahead-of-a-possible-worsening-of-the-situation-on-Tuesday-due-to-an-expected-rise-in-temperatures
Neben 85 staatlichen Löschflugzeugen zählt die Feuerwehr nunmehr 18.000 Berufs- und Saisonkräfte.Bild 146 von 155 | Foto: AFP
This-photograph-shows-a-wooden-area-engulfed-in-flames-in-Marcheprime-west-of-Bordeaux-on-July-26-2026-as-a-wildfire-has-been-ravaging-the-forest-north-of-the-Arcachon-Basin-Gironde-since-July-22-The-fire-that-has-engulfed-the-area-around-the-Arcachon-Basin-and-is-now-threatening-the-outskirts-of-the-Bordeaux-metropolitan-area-has-destroyed-42-000-hectares-of-burned-area-the-Gironde-prefecture-announced-the-prefecture-has-evacuated-a-total-of-220-000-people-since-July-22
Wichtig ist auch der Einsatz moderner Technologie.Bild 147 von 155 | Foto: AFP
A-forest-fire-rages-in-Saint-Jean-d-Illac-some-30km-from-Bordeaux-on-July-26-2026-as-a-wildfire-has-been-ravaging-the-forest-north-of-the-Arcachon-Basin-Gironde-The-220-000-people-evacuated-due-to-the-massive-wildfire-in-France-s-Gironde-region-will-not-be-able-to-return-home-until-the-fire-has-been-brought-under-control-the-local-prefect-said-also-ruling-out-any-normal-workday-on-Monday-in-the-affected-towns-ahead-of-a-possible-worsening-of-the-situation-on-Tuesday-due-to-an-expected-rise-in-temperatures
Mittlerweile helfen mehr als 100 Drohnenbasen in besonders gefährdeten Regionen dabei, Brände möglichst frühzeitig zu erkennen.Bild 148 von 155 | Foto: AFP
A-sheep-stands-at-the-garden-of-a-burnt-and-abandoned-house-in-Cebreros-during-a-wildfire-in-Avila-province-Spain-July-28-2026
Zudem wurden vier speziell für Brandbekämpfung entwickelte Satelliten ins All gebracht, ...Bild 149 von 155
A-drone-view-shows-a-mountain-biking-trail-surrounded-by-wildfire-scorched-land-near-the-city-of-Castellon-de-la-Plana-Spain-July-28-2026
... die vor allem trockene Regionen beobachten.Bild 150 von 155 | Foto: REUTERS
Smoke-rises-as-flames-burn-during-a-wildfire-at-Ares-Gironde-amongst-worsening-drought-conditions-following-a-heatwave-and-water-shortages-across-much-of-France-July-25-2026
In der Türkei brennt es auch.Bild 151 von 155 | Foto: REUTERS
This-handout-photograph-taken-on-July-24-2026-by-the-Caporal-chef-Damien-Rembert-of-the-SDIS33-Departmental-Fire-and-Rescue-Service-shows-French-firefighters-trying-to-extinguish-the-wildfire-near-Saumos-and-Sainte-Helene-northwest-of-Bordeaux-in-the-Gironde-department-An-unprecedented-wildfire-tearing-through-southwest-France-is-heading-towards-the-city-of-Bordeaux-an-official-said-on-July-24-2026-More-than-140-000-people-have-been-evacuated-and-22-000-hectares-have-been-burnt-throughout-the-night-from-July-24-to-July-25-the-flames-continued-to-ravage-the-Landes-region-and-in-particular-the-Gironde-where-the-authorities-are-now-concerned-for-Bordeaux-and-have-announced-tens-of-thousands-of-further-evacuations
In der Region Muğla im Südwesten des Landes kämpfen Feuerwehrleute gegen die Flammen.Bild 152 von 155 | Foto: AFP
A-firefighter-waters-burning-tires-and-barrels-while-battling-a-wildfire-in-Cebreros-area-near-Avila-80-kms-west-of-Madrid-on-July-24-2026-The-worst-wildfires-in-the-Madrid-region-s-history-rage-west-of-the-Spanish-capital-forcing-authorities-to-evacuate-or-order-around-40-000-people-to-remain-indoors
Zudem wüten Feuer in der bei deutschen Touristen beliebten Region Antalya.Bild 153 von 155 | Foto: AFP
KAS-ANTALYA-TURKIYE-JULY-28-Flames-and-smoke-rise-from-a-forest-fire-as-crews-continue-ground-operations-into-the-evening-in-the-Kas-district-of-Antalya-Turkiye-on-July-28-2026
Über Verletzte oder Todesopfer ist noch nichts bekannt.Bild 154 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / Anadolu
MUGLA-TURKIYE-JULY-29-Firefighters-respond-to-a-forest-fire-both-from-the-air-and-land-in-the-Seydikemer-district-of-Mugla-Turkiye-on-July-29-2026
Die Brände brachen in der vergangenen Nacht aus und scheinen bislang nicht unter Kontrolle zu sein. (mpa/dpa/AFP)Bild 155 von 155 | Foto: picture alliance / Anadolu

Hitzewelle mit krassen FolgenKatastrophale Serie an Waldbränden lähmt Europas Urlaubsziele

29.07.2026, 13:03 Uhr

Europas klassischen Urlaubsländern geht es schlecht. Verheerende Waldbrände sorgen in Spanien, Italien, Frankreich, der Türkei und Griechenland für Chaos. Tausende Menschen müssen ihre Häuser oder Hotels verlassen. Eine dreistellige Anzahl an Feuerwehrleuten liegt in Kliniken.