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Rain aids fight against Belgium's biggest wildfire, as blazes rip through Europe
Rain over eastern Belgium on Monday brought some relief to firefighters battling to contain the country's biggest wildfire on record, which had threatened to reach the German border.
California is battling multiple wildfires, including one along its Big Sur coastline, as the state's wildland firefighting agency Cal Fire reports the fire is currently burning across 4,655 acres. Firefighters are facing increasing strain due to climate change and shiftin…
Firefighters in the Ruhr region of Germany rescued ducklings from a nest in danger of being crushed by a broken tree branch. A pedestrian alerted authorities after hearing a loud cracking sound, and the firefighters carefully removed the branch to save the nest.
An Illinois family donated their vacant farmhouse to the New Lenox Fire Protection District, which was used for live fire training before being burned down. The training recreated real emergency situations, allowing firefighters to practice entering smoke-filled rooms, de…
Helicopter collision shows perils of fighting Europe’s wildfires
Two helicopters collided in Greece’s Attica region as they fought to contain a wildfire sweeping through a mountainous coastal area. Two crew members were injured, and two others were pulled unconscious from the wreckage and transported to hospital.
Wildfires continue to rage near Bordeaux, France, with firefighters battling new flames despite a brief respite in the heat. The region is bracing for a new heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 40°C, which may reignite the fires.
Wildfires in Spain have forced 60,000 people to evacuate, with firefighters racing to contain the blazes before a new heatwave hits the country.
Firefighters in France and Spain are battling wildfires that have forced over 300,000 people to flee. The unpredictable blazes have advanced, with a major highway and train lines cut in France's southwestern city of Bordeaux.
Bordeaux evacuates 55,000 more as fires worsen in France and Spain
More than 300,000 people fled wildfires raging across France and Spain on Saturday as worsening conditions forced fresh evacuations and authorities warned of a 'difficult night'.
A fourth firefighter, Nathan Matthews, died from burn injuries while battling Colorado's Knowles wildfire. Five firefighters were involved in a burnover during initial attack operations.
Firefighters race to stop wildfires merging near Madrid
Firefighters in Spain are racing to stop two major wildfires from merging west of Madrid, where some residents have been forced to evacuate due to the blazes. Strong winds are hampering efforts to contain the fires, which have already forced the evacuation and confinement…
Firefighters Battle Major Wildfire as Thousands of Hectares Burn in Central Spain
Firefighters in Spain's Guadalajara province are battling a major wildfire that has burned thousands of hectares and forced over 1,200 people to flee their homes.
A large wildfire near Madrid has destroyed 29,000 hectares of land after five days of fighting. The fire has been largely contained, and over 1,000 people have been evacuated from their homes.
A major wildfire is raging in Spain's Aragon region, forcing the evacuation of at least five villages. The fire, which broke out during a heatwave, has been fueled by dry vegetation and challenging conditions for firefighters.
Spain has deployed over 400 firefighters and 19 aircraft to combat a fast-moving wildfire in the northeastern region of Aragon after flames swept across around 7,600 hectares. The fire broke out near Ores in Spain's northeastern Aragon region on 15 July during an intense …
Careless Smoker Accused of Causing Fatal Osaka Fire in 2025
A 35-year-old man is accused of causing a fatal fire in Osaka's Dotonbori entertainment district last year. The fire killed two firefighters and destroyed 105 square meters of buildings.
New Jersey fire departments are getting rid of foam proven to put out flames due to its link to cancer. The foam, called aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly called 'forever chemicals.' Studies link AFFF exposure …