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Aerial photos reveal devastation of France and Spain wildfires with entire villages ravaged by flames

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Public Discourse · Bluesky · this story as of 11d ago
113 distinct posts / 48h, matching France 81 Spain 32 Aerial 6
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11d ago Texas DPS shared aerial photos of the collapsed FM 481 bridge in Uvalde County and the flooding surrounding it. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/flash-flood-emergency-in-texas-friday-july-17-2026/  -5.0
11d ago FCourier recently deployed its type-certified E40H hybrid-electric VTOL UAVs to support emergency response operations following severe flooding in Guangxi and Fujian. The UAVs were used to restore … +4.0
12d ago Comfort [Kendall Co, TX] Broadcast Media reports Flash Flood at 11:48 AM CDT -- Widespread flood inundation observed via aerial footage in Comfort along Cypress Creek with water su... at Thu, 16 Ju… -4.5
12d ago At 11:48 AM CDT, Comfort [Kendall Co, TX] Broadcast Media reports Flash Flood. Widespread flood inundation observed via aerial footage in Comfort along Cypress Creek with water surrounding homes. #… -6.0
12d ago 2 SW Comfort [Kerr Co, TX] Broadcast Media reports Flash Flood at 8:36 AM CDT -- Aerial footage shows widespread flooding along the Guadalupe River near Comfort following rapid riv... at Thu, 16 Ju… -5.0
12d ago At 8:36 AM CDT, 2 SW Comfort [Kerr Co, TX] Broadcast Media reports Flash Flood. Aerial footage shows widespread flooding along the Guadalupe River near Comfort following rapid river rises. Extensiv… -4.0
11d ago Western Europe heatwave kills thousands Health agencies reported thousands of excess deaths after June’s severe heatwave across Western Europe, including about 3,000 in Île-de-France and 2,000 in … -9.0
11d ago The Paris region was one of the hardest hit in terms of excess deaths during the June heatwave, one of three that swept across France since May. Initial excess death figures from the June heatwave … -7.0
11d ago "A very high excess mortality rate was observed in Ile-de-France over a one-week period in June (between June 22 and 28) during the heatwave,” Santé Publique France said in a report recording 3,000… -9.0
11d ago The rate of deaths in the Paris region during a record-breaking heatwave last month (June 2026) was more than double normal levels, France's health agency said on Friday (July 17). www.france24.com… -3.5
11d ago Despite the horrid heatwave in France, at least I was able to eat a lovely salad without fear. I’ve been gone for two weeks and the country fell into the depths of hell. -4.0
11d ago Wildfires and storms kill at least two in France as heatwave drives excess deaths near Paris 🇪🇺 Full story & more European news → https://www.livefromeurope.eu/tag/e6df3518-a1fc-4925-8286-5d73c884… ×2 -6.5
11d ago Two die as violent storms cross France: Two people died as severe storms swept across France on July 16, bringing destructive hail, flooding, and a mini-tornado. In Haute-Vienne, central France, a … -4.0
11d ago lol can't believe France and England's bench are gonna be forced to play in Miami under thunderstorm threat -1.0
11d ago France went the extra mile: we had one fucko in Parliament arguing that voting for assisted suicide was a must, just look at those old people dying in the heat wave -6.0
11d ago Heatwave kills thousands across Europe A June heatwave caused thousands of excess deaths across Europe, including about 3,000 in Île‑de‑France, Santé publique France said, and roughly 2,000 in Bel… -8.0
11d ago France: A homeless mother in Nice faces heatwave risks amid social issues and major infrastructural plans, such as the ... Source: https://www.radionizza.it/nizza24-venerdi-17-luglio-neonata-vive-… -4.5
11d ago Wildfires this week forced evacuations across southern France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece as a Mediterranean heatwave pushed temps past 40°C. Fast-moving fires don't give you packing time — the ba… ×2 -5.5
11d ago A late-June European heatwave caused thousands of excess deaths in France, with climate change making such extreme events virtually impossible. -8.0
11d ago France: A June heatwave caused nearly 3,000 deaths in Île-de-France, doubling the typical mortality rate. Context: Extreme heat significantly stresses public health infrastructure and increases th… -4.0
11d ago France: In Nice, a family urgently needs shelter during the heatwave; Monaco promotes new health facilities and commits... Source: https://www.radionizza.it/nizza24-venerdi-17-luglio-neonata-vive-… -3.0
11d ago PS: We (me included) all refer to "the end of June heat wave" It's correction but France, Benelux and England only had a few less hot days early July before they were hit by another less intense b… -2.0
11d ago Two dead after violent thunderstorms leave 53,000 without power in France: At least two people have died as violent thunderstorms struck France overnight, following a prolonged heatwave. The storms… -6.0
11d ago monikaherrmann.bsky.social ↻ textundblog.bsky.social (1/2): French gas-fired power plant shut down due to Mediterranean heat "Due to extreme heat, nuclear power plants in France have already had to -3.5
11d ago As extreme heat pummels the Tour de France, can cycling keep riders safe? theconversation.com/as-extreme-h... -3.0
11d ago Tour de France boss has no time for riders in discussion about heat, start times and proposed calendar changes #TourdeFrance #Cycling #Heatwave #ChristianPrudhomme #ProCycling -2.5
11d ago At least two people died as violent thunderstorms hit ‌France overnight following a prolonged heatwave, and 53,000 households were left without power on Friday, French authorities said. www.reuters… -5.0
11d ago thought someone was trying to fry an egg on this bridge in #Paris #heatwave #France #food +3.0
11d ago France experienced historic drought, extreme heat, tornadoes, giant hail, and a rare "Cloud Tsunami" in less than 72 hours. In our latest Substack article, we examine how these extraordinary event… -4.0
11d ago Reuters asked me about the impact of the current heatwave on France's power generation : -2.0

Articles in Story

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The colored bar shows position on the scale. Emotion badge uses Plutchik's 8 primary emotions: joy, trust, fear, surprise, sadness, disgust, anger, anticipation.
T1 What to know about the historic wildfires in France and Spain weather_impact chicagotribune.com tragic, historic, devastating
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sadness
T1 Aerial photos reveal devastation of France and Spain wildfires with entire villages ravaged by flames weather_impact independent.co.uk apocalyptic, scorched, heartbreaking
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sadness
T1 Photos Show Destruction in France and Spain From Ferocious Wildfires weather_impact time.com scorched, devastated, mournful
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sadness
T1 The Fires in France and Spain are Breaking Modern Records: Charts and Maps weather_impact nytimes.com stunned, alarmed, devastated
-5.7
surprise
T2 How Weather Whiplash Helped Fuel the Devastating Wildfires in France and Spain weather_impact yahoo.com shocking, explanatory, grim
-5.0
surprise
T2 Photos Show the Destruction in France and Spain From Ferocious European Wildfires weather_impact yahoo.com devastating, charred, mournful
-6.7
sadness
T3 What to know about the historic wildfires in France and Spain weather_impact orlandosentinel.com shocking, sorrowful, informative
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sadness
T3 What to know about the historic wildfires in France and Spain weather_impact orovillemr.com alarming, devastating, urgent
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fear
T3 What to know about the historic wildfires in France and Spain weather_impact thetimes-tribune.com somber, informative, concerned
-4.7
sadness
T3 Spain, France wildfires: what travelers should know weather_impact wcvb.com disruptive, smoky, hazardous
-5.0
fear
T3 Spain, France wildfires: what travelers should know weather_impact gulfcoastnewsnow.com smoky, disruptive, cautionary
-5.0
fear
T3 Spain, France wildfires: what travelers should know weather_impact wmur.com concerned, cautious, disrupted
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fear
T3 Spain, France wildfires: what travelers should know weather_impact wisn.com cautious, alert, inconvenienced
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anticipation
T3 Spain, France wildfires: what travelers should know weather_impact wlwt.com warned, prepared, informed
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anticipation
T3 Spain, France wildfires: what travelers should know weather_impact wtae.com warned, prepared, informed
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anticipation
T3 Spain, France wildfires: what travelers should know weather_impact wpbf.com cautious, disrupted, alert
-5.0
anticipation
T3 Spain, France wildfires: what travelers should know weather_forecast koco.com practical, cautionary, informative
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trust
T3 Spain, France wildfires: what travelers should know weather_forecast kmbc.com cautious, concerned, prepared
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anticipation