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France arrests 474 suspected wildfire arsonists since July 1

8/15/2026

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France arrested 474 people, 183 minors, for suspected wildfire arson since 1 July.
Officials evacuated 525 residents from Luglon after a fire burned 1,100 hectares.
The United Kingdom recorded 1,017 wildfires and saw a 38 °C high in Pershore.
Greece issued a level-five fire alert and evacuated 500 holidaymakers from Halkidiki.
Croatia’s wildfire near Lokva Rogoznica forced 1,000 evacuations, killed one, injured dozens, and drew German tanks.

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France arrested 474 people, 183 minors, for suspected wildfire arson since 1 July.
Officials evacuated 525 residents from Luglon after a fire burned 1,100 hectares.
The United Kingdom recorded 1,017 wildfires and saw a 38 °C high in Pershore.
Greece issued a level-five fire alert and evacuated 500 holidaymakers from Halkidiki.
Croatia’s wildfire near Lokva Rogoznica forced 1,000 evacuations, killed one, injured dozens, and drew German tanks.