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Forest fire smoke engulfs Madrid as heat and flames intensify across Spain

A massive cloud of smoke from an out-of-control forest fire near Madrid blanketed the Spanish capital on Thursday, as the country braces for a summer of increasingly severe wildfires. The blaze erupted in Méntrida, a town located roughly 50 kilometers southwest of Madrid. Local authorities quickly......

Catalan firefighters mourn colleague’s death while battling Paüls wildfire

Tragic loss during wildfire operations A Catalan firefighter tragically lost his life on Thursday afternoon while combating a wildfire in Paüls, southern Catalonia. The incident occurred around 2:15 pm when Antonio Serrano, 46, fell more than 20 meters after a rock he was sitting on gave way. Serrano,......

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.......

Wildfires disrupt flights as Marseille airport shuts down

Flights to Marseille faced major disruptions on Tuesday after rapidly spreading wildfires in southern France forced the temporary closure of the city’s airport. Authorities halted operations as flames approached dangerously close to runways, grounding travelers and impacting several airlines. Royal......

Turkey aids Syria in wildfire battle as flames rage across borders

Turkey has dispatched two firefighting aircraft to neighboring Syria to assist in combating the wildfires sweeping across the northwest Latakia region. This move comes as Turkish firefighters simultaneously battle blazes within their own borders, where one fatality has been reported in the western region......

Canadian wildfires send smoke across Atlantic to Europe amid massive evacuations

A severe wildfire emergency continues to engulf western Canada, with more than 166 active fires burning across multiple provinces including Manitoba, Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia. Manitoba has declared a state of emergency, ordering 17,000 residents to evacuate as flames advance rapidly through......

Mass evacuations in Canada due to growing wildfires

Canada is facing one of its worst wildfire seasons on record. In Manitoba, a central province, approximately 17,000 residents were being evacuated on May 28 as their homes were threatened by flames reaching over 30 meters high. The impact of climate change has led to an increase in extreme weather events......

Israel's wildfire crisis reveals vulnerabilities in emergency response

Massive wildfires swept across central Israel on Wednesday, exposing the state’s inability to protect its settlements despite its advanced military capabilities. The blazes, described by officials as possibly the largest in Israel’s history, have forced thousands to flee as authorities rushed......

Military Deployed as Wildfires Rage Near Jerusalem

Amid fast-spreading wildfires west of Jerusalem, Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has declared a national emergency and ordered military forces to help contain the crisis. High winds and scorching temperatures have fueled the fires, which threaten several communities. Authorities closed......