A very hot and dry summer is affecting Europe. Water planes are fighting a big fire in Greece. Firefighters in France are working on a fire. The UK had its driest July in almost 200 years.

The wind in Greece is not as strong, so planes can fly to fight the fire again.

Two people died when two helicopters crashed while fighting the fire. They were from Greece and Denmark.

In France, firefighters are watching for new fires near Bordeaux.

The UK had a very hot and dry July. This is according to the UK's weather service.

Wales and most of England are in a drought. The weather has been very hot.

Wales had its highest average temperature for July. England and the UK had their second-highest.

Two people died in a helicopter crash while fighting a fire in Greece.

Big wildfires are straining Europe's ability to fight fires from the air.

Many governments in Europe are trying to save electricity because of low water levels on the Danube River.

The Danube River's water level is very low due to drought and heat waves.

The water level on the Danube River is not expected to rise soon. This is because there is no rain forecasted.

Strong winds in Greece made it hard to fight the fire, but the situation is getting better.

Areas near Athens are still at risk of fires. Over 1,000 people have been evacuated.

The wind is not as strong, so water planes and helicopters can fight the fire.

A fire spokesman said conditions are better, but they are still working hard to put out the fire.

Fires are burning on the Greek island of Crete.

A faulty power line from a wind farm started a fire, and two contractors were arrested.

Despite better detection methods, Greece and other Mediterranean countries have bad wildfires every summer.

Europe is warming faster than the rest of the world. This makes fires spread faster and burn more intensely.

In France, thousands of people can return home after a big wildfire was contained.

The wildfire in France burned a large area and destroyed many homes.

Another fire in France did not get worse, but it is still not under control.

There is still a high risk of wildfires in parts of Europe.

Firefighters in the Netherlands are fighting a big fire in a forest.

The Dutch air force is helping to fight the fire with helicopters.