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The US Department of Agriculture has proposed rescinding the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which prohibits road construction and logging on nearly 45 million acres of national forest land. The move aims to mitigate wildfire risk by returning authority to local for…
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.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has been heckled on a visit to the area of the country worst hit by wildfires, as blazes continue to cause further deaths and evacuations across Europe.
Europe is grappling with widespread wildfires, including Belgium's largest recorded blaze near the German border, while the French Prime Minister faced public anger during a visit to a fire-affected region.
A wildfire in Belgium's largest nature reserve has killed two people and forced hundreds to evacuate, while another fire raged on the Greek island of Salamis, killing an elderly couple.
Belgium faces largest wildfire on record, turns to Europe for air support
Belgium is battling its largest wildfire since 1911, with over 250 firefighters and emergency personnel working to stop the spread of the blaze. The country has turned to Europe for air support, with reinforcements arriving from several countries.
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 battling a wildfire in Belgium's largest nature reserve, with the blaze described as the country's worst in recent history. Authorities ordered evacuations and European reinforcements are on their way.
Satellite images show the impact of Europe's extreme temperatures on its landscapes, including shrunken glaciers, scorched areas from wildfires, and lower river levels.
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A severe wildfire in Croatia has injured dozens and forced thousands to evacuate. The blaze spread quickly, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions.
Judge sends detainee to provisional prison for Las Peñas de Riglos fire in Huesca
A 28-year-old man has been detained for allegedly starting a fire in Las Peñas de Riglos, Huesca, which has burned over 11,200 hectares in five days.
UK government bans sale of disposable barbecues amid wildfires due to drought and heatwave conditions.
Wildfires fueled by extreme heat have caused significant damage across Europe. In the UK, 19 people were hospitalized after a fire in the West Midlands, while thousands were evacuated in Croatia due to a major blaze. Sicily's Catania airport remains closed.
Romania has shut down its only nuclear power station due to extremely low water levels in the Danube river caused by prolonged hot weather affecting much of Europe.
Western Europe sets new temperature record as heat waves pummel the region
Western Europe has set a new temperature record for the June-July period, with heat waves causing major wildfires, drought, and thousands of heat-related deaths. The extreme heat began in May and has contributed to new national temperature records across the region.
Western Europe sets new temperature record as heat waves continue to pummel region
Western Europe has set a new temperature record as heat waves continue to pummel the region. The average temperature record for the June–July period in Western Europe was 21.62°C, making it the hottest on record. The intense heat has caused many wildfires, a protracted dr…
Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record: EU monitor
Western Europe experienced its hottest June-July on record due to climate change, with successive heatwaves, drought, and wildfires across the region.
Indonesia closes national park as wildfire spreads
Indonesian authorities have closed access to a national park on Java Island as firefighters battle a wildfire raging there for about a week. The blaze has razed 176 hectares since it broke out last Monday in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, near the popular East Ja…
The Canadian federal government said it would help British Columbia as raging wildfires forced thousands of people to evacuate by providing shelter and accommodation for residents displaced in regions around Summerland and Peachland.
The UK is experiencing its fifth heatwave this year, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius. The Met Office has issued a blue alert for London, East Midlands, West Midlands, Yorkshire, and Humberside. The heatwave has also led to dry conditions, with wildfires repo…
Wildfires in southern Spain have forced the evacuation of 470 people, with authorities expressing optimism about containing the blaze, which has burned around 8,000 hectares so far.
The week in pictures: Summer wildfires, a Thai school shooting and the Tour de France Femmes
This week's global events included devastating summer wildfires in the US and Europe, a tragic school shooting in Thailand, and the ongoing excitement of the Tour de France Femmes cycling race.
A fast-moving wildfire in western Canada has doubled in size and forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes. The fire now occupies over 36 sq miles across Summerland and Okanagan-Similkameen districts.
Summerland in British Columbia has issued evacuation orders due to a wildfire that is causing tactical evacuations by helicopter. Thousands have been displaced from their homes.
More than 20,000 people were ordered to evacuate their homes as a fast-moving wildfire grew rapidly and threatened towns along British Columbia's Okanagan Lake. The community of Summerland was completely evacuated.
Spokane, Washington, is experiencing unprecedented wildfires, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing thousands to evacuate, signaling a new era of more intense and frequent blazes driven by climate change.
Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues
Wildfires continue to rage across central and eastern Washington, with aerial footage showing thick smoke and helicopters battling the blazes. Cooler weather has aided containment, but officials warn of worsening conditions ahead.
Hundreds of firefighters are working long shifts to slow the Spokane Complex Fire ahead of hotter and drier conditions this weekend. The fire has damaged or destroyed nearly 850 structures since it ignited Saturday.
Deadly wildfires in Spain, particularly in Almeria, have claimed 14 lives and forced thousands to evacuate, intensifying fears across Europe as recurrent heatwaves create highly flammable conditions.