Keywords: Firefighting


Croatia: A wildfire threatens homes on the island of Brac after destroying 3,000 hectares

A major forest fire is advancing on the Croatian island of Brac, where nearly 3,000 hectares of vegetation have already been destroyed. As the flames move closer to the homes in Milna, authorities activated an alert system for residents and tourists on Saturday evening. The situation remains concerning......

Portugal urges EU to fund shepherds behind ‘firefighting goats’ strategy

Portugal is calling on the European Union to help finance a traditional but increasingly important method of preventing wildfires: paying shepherds to graze goats, sheep and cattle in areas at high risk of fire. Portuguese Agriculture Minister José Manuel Fernandes has argued that the country......

Spain: Wildfires have devastated over 254,000 hectares since the beginning of the year

Forest fires continue to challenge firefighting capabilities in Spain. Between January 1 and August 17, 2026, flames have destroyed 254,730 hectares, according to provisional data from the Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO). However, this toll marks a first shift......

Portugal records more than 139,000 hectares burned by wildfires since the start of 2026

Portugal is facing one of its most severe wildfire seasons in recent years, with more than 139,000 hectares of land destroyed by fires since the beginning of 2026, according to provisional data from the Portuguese Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests. The latest figures show that 139,091 hectares......

Wildfires consume more than 41,000 hectares in Colorado

Wildfires have burned more than 41,000 hectares across Colorado, as firefighting teams continue efforts to contain the flames and restore areas affected by the blazes. Hot and dry weather conditions remain a concern, increasing the risk of further fire activity in parts of the state. The Aspen Acres......

Spain wildfire spreads across more than 4,000 hectares in Huelva

A wildfire in southwestern Spain has affected more than 4,000 hectares in the province of Huelva, with shifting winds making efforts to contain the flames increasingly difficult, local authorities said Saturday. The blaze broke out near the town of Niebla, in the Andalusian province of Huelva, around......

Greek firefighters battle fifth day of major wildfire northwest of Athens

Greek emergency services remain engaged in an intensive operation to contain a major wildfire northwest of Athens, as firefighters entered a fifth consecutive day of battling flames that continue to threaten parts of western Attica. Authorities say the fire remains active, although emergency crews are......

Greece deploys water bombers as wildfires threaten areas near Athens

Greece has deployed additional aerial firefighting resources as authorities continue battling several major wildfires near Athens, with water-bombing aircraft joining ground crews after weather conditions briefly improved enough to allow operations. The intervention comes one day after the death of......

Turkey: Wildfires Spread in Mugla as Authorities Evacuate Homes and Hospital Units

Wildfires have intensified in Turkey's Mugla province, prompting authorities to evacuate residents and take precautionary measures at a local hospital as strong winds fuel the flames. The fire reportedly started in an agricultural area near Seydikemer before spreading to surrounding areas. Emergency......