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Spain eases lockdowns as firefighters stabilize Catalonia forest blaze

Spanish authorities have lifted lockdown restrictions for thousands of residents in northeastern Catalonia as firefighters gain control over a forest fire that has ravaged the area for three days. The wildfire, which ignited on Monday, has scorched over 3,300 hectares (8,154 acres) in Tarragona province.......

Morocco successfully contains eight forest fires affecting 20 hectares in 24 hours

Morocco’s National Water and Forest Agency (ANEF) announced that all forest fires recorded in the past 24 hours have been successfully contained. These included eight fires—six within forested areas and two outside—impacting approximately 20 hectares of land. Major incidents and affected......

Forest fire forces evacuations in New Jersey

Thousands of residents in New Jersey, USA, have been forced to evacuate due to the rapid spread of a forest fire. The blaze has already burned more than 3,000 hectares and threatens over 1,300 structures. According to authorities, about 3,000 residents have been evacuated. As of 10:30 PM local time......

Rain eases the spread of Japan’s largest forest fire in over 50 years

In a report released Thursday, local authorities in Japan announced that rain had slowed the progress of the country’s largest forest fire in over five decades. The fire, which has been raging for a week, has devastated forests around Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture, located in the northeastern part......

Morocco hosts international workshop on wildfire management

Morocco’s National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened an international workshop in Rabat on Wednesday, focusing on strategies to combat the growing threat of wildfires. The event, running through February 15, serves......

Major Blaze Engulfs Kenitra’s Ben Abbad Flea Market

Kenitra, Morocco - A significant fire erupted on Saturday evening at the Ben Abbad flea market in Kenitra’s El Maamoura district, causing extensive damage to the bustling commercial hub. Initial reports indicate that the fire has devastated approximately 134 stalls, leaving the market in disarray. Local......

Athens Ablaze: Massive Forest Fire Triggers Mass Evacuations and Heroic Firefighting Efforts

A formidable forest fire has erupted on the northern outskirts of Athens, Greece, prompting a massive mobilization of firefighting resources and widespread evacuations. The blaze, which began on Sunday afternoon, has rapidly escalated into a major crisis, fueled by strong winds and exacerbated by tinder-dry......

Morocco's Forestry Agency Unveils Crucial Wildfire Risk Map

In a proactive move to safeguard its natural resources, Morocco's National Agency for Water and Forests has released a comprehensive wildfire risk assessment, pinpointing areas most susceptible to forest fires across the nation. This strategic initiative, aimed at bolstering national preparedness......

The Scorching Aftermath of Fireworks: New Jersey's Wharton State Forest Ablaze

In a startling turn of events, authorities have revealed that a seemingly harmless fireworks display ignited a raging forest fire that has consumed thousands of acres in southern New Jersey's Wharton State Forest. This revelation serves as a sobering reminder of the devastating consequences that......