Weather events

From surf instructors to farmers, residents of France’s Atlantic coast have mobilised to help stop the country’s largest wildfire reigniting

Three firefighters killed in Greece on Wednesday, hundreds of residents and tourists evacuated in France and Spain

Le Porge has become a byword for the destruction of the largest wildfire in recent the country’s history

The problem is partly a confusion between what we experience daily in our locality and what is happening in large regions over the long term

Greece and Italy face heightened risk as authorities manage to contain fires near Bordeaux and Madrid

Fruit growers say hot, dry weather has hurt crops and made it more difficult to pick produce

Blazes have forced about 375,000 people to leave their homes in France and Spain

Rest of the week will see mixed conditions, with rain showers and spots of sun across the country

Climate Change Advisory Council also warns against further delay of rises in carbon tax

Emergency services received call at 7.15am on Tuesday that blaze on Co Tipperary mountain had restarted

‘It’s not a normal forest fire’, says Derry-born evacuee Alistair Burke as operation to fight blaze goes on

Blaze in hilly terrain west of Madrid has become Spain’s largest on record, burning across 50,000 hectares

Unprecedented blazes in France and difficult conditions in Spain affect several tourist hotspots

Government must commit in next budget to adequately funding nature restoration, Pádraic Fogarty says

The scientist who first warned about climate change now says he was too optimistic - and this summer suggests he may be right

Figures point to 4.2% increase in the price of groceries compared with a year ago

Wind and record-breaking heat are fuelling the continent’s explosive fire season, with Spain and France among worst hit

Authorities ordered the immediate evacuation of some western suburbs of Bordeaux in an area that includes the regional airport

Wet weather spreading from the west is forecast, with lows of 12 degrees

Taking some practical measures can lessen the impact of dry weather on your plants

Rain and drizzle set to return but temperatures will remain slightly above normal

Hundreds of firefighters battle to control blaze near tourist hotspot at bay of Arcachon

Co Tipperary fire extended into a Coillte forest on Tuesday and spread significantly on Wednesday

Trees ‘sweat’ so that people don’t have to

Hosepipe ban due to come into effect from Friday morning and remain in place until August 26th

Fire service engages with local residents as a ‘precautionary measure’ as Coillte said it is ‘too early’ to determine the full extent of the damage

Fresh surge of heat forecast in Mediterranean regions with high temperatures of up to 44 degrees

Uisce Éireann has flow meters that can help identify suspiciously high usage of water

Sunny spells to become more widespread later in the day but it will be cooler in the north, Met Éireann has forecast

Fire breaks and fog help subdue blaze

Met Éireann says week ahead will see high pressure bring dry and warm conditions to most places

Keep pressurised cans, such as deodorant sprays, away from sunlight and heat sources, says fire service

Irish Water taking charge has improved the situation – but much more investment is needed

Longest hot spell occurred 50 years ago and was almost beaten in Co Cork this week

In proof, if any were needed, of the human capacity for finding novel ways to hasten our own demise, the hashtag #tanlines is trending on social media

Use of items has been linked to forest fires in different parts of the country

Local authority aims to half water use on streets while hosepipe ban remains in place

No rain predicted for the next 10 days with many places in the south of the country officially in drought

‘Urban heat island’ effect means cities are often several degrees hotter than surrounding areas

Kerry County Council close main road ‘owing to ongoing fire prevention operations’