Keywords: Fire


Spain wildfire destroys more than 11,000 hectares near Portugal border as hundreds evacuate

A fast-moving wildfire in northwestern Spain has consumed more than 11,000 hectares of land in just 24 hours, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of residents near the border with Portugal as emergency crews battle one of the country's most severe blazes of the summer. The fire, which erupted near......

Two firefighters killed battling wildfire on Greece’s Crete island

Two firefighters have died while responding to a major wildfire on the Greek island of Crete, as Greece continues to battle multiple forest fires amid strong winds and extreme summer conditions. The fatalities were confirmed on Wednesday by the country's national fire service. According to Deputy......

Wildfire on Greece’s Paros Island prompts precautionary evacuations as firefighters battle blaze

A wildfire on the Greek island of Paros has triggered precautionary evacuations as emergency services continue efforts to contain the blaze on one of the country’s most popular summer destinations. The fire, which erupted on Tuesday evening, spread rapidly across parts of the island after being......

Powerful 7.1 earthquake strikes southern Japan, triggering tsunami warning

A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue a tsunami warning as emergency authorities assessed the potential impact across the affected region. Preliminary reports indicated that the earthquake reached the highest level,......

Major fire destroys Ford dealership and showroom in Warsaw

A major fire broke out at a Ford car dealership, showroom, and service facility in the Targówek district of Warsaw, Poland, causing extensive damage to the large automotive complex. Firefighters received the first emergency call at around 5:09 a.m. local time. The blaze quickly spread across......

Nantes fire destroys Roma camp as firefighters contain blaze near city outskirts

A major fire broke out Wednesday evening at a Roma settlement in Saint-Herblain, near Nantes, destroying several caravans and vehicles before firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control. The incident, which occurred on the western outskirts of the Nantes metropolitan area, was reported at......

Peru: Ten people, including five children, killed in Lima house fire

At least ten people, including five children, have died after a fire broke out in two homes in a low-income neighborhood of Lima, according to Peruvian authorities. Two other people were reportedly injured in the incident. The fire occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, prompting emergency services......

Peru fire in Lima leaves 10 dead, including five children, as police investigate cause

A devastating residential fire in Lima, Peru, has claimed the lives of 10 people, including five children, after flames engulfed two homes in a low-income neighborhood of the capital, according to Peruvian authorities. The incident has triggered a criminal investigation as police seek to determine the......

Wildfire in southern France leaves more than 2,300 homes without power as firefighters battle advancing blaze

A fast-moving wildfire in the Var department of southern France has left more than 2,300 households without electricity, with the largest impact reported in the municipality of Cotignac, as emergency crews continue efforts to contain the blaze. According to local authorities, the fire remains active......