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Chefchaouen battles forest fires as heat waves intensify across Morocco

Authorities in Chefchaouen province are grappling with the aftermath of a large-scale forest fire that devastated extensive woodland in the Dardara and Bab Taza areas. Despite containing the initial blaze, new outbreaks have been reported this week, keeping emergency teams on high alert. Fouad Assali,......

Spain deploys army as wildfires rage in western regions

Wildfires persist as Spain battles prolonged heatwave Spain continues to face relentless wildfires in its northwest and western regions, with army units deployed to support firefighters battling the blazes. The fires come amid the country’s third week of heatwave alerts, with high temperatures......

Authorities contain Chefchaouen wildfire amid challenging conditions

Firefighting teams have successfully contained a wildfire that erupted on Tuesday in Derdara Forest, located in the province of Chefchaouen. The operation, which mobilized nearly 450 personnel, faced harsh weather conditions, including high temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity. Coordinated response......

Wildfires force evacuations in Greece as heatwave fuels destruction

Firefighters in Greece are battling relentless wildfires for a second consecutive day, with flames threatening villages, towns, and tourist hotspots near Patras and on the islands of Chios and Zakynthos. Thousands of residents and tourists have been evacuated as the fires, stoked by scorching temperatures,......

Wildfires in Spain claim second life as thousands evacuated in heatwave

Spain is battling devastating wildfires amid a relentless heatwave, with a second fatality reported on Tuesday in the León region. Thousands of residents have been forced to flee their homes as the fires continue to spread across the northwestern parts of the country. Fatalities and evacuations The......

Morocco sends two canadair planes to Portugal to fight forest fires

Morocco is sending two Canadair firefighting planes to Portugal following Lisbon’s activation of bilateral cooperation after two of its own aircraft broke down. The Portuguese Interior Ministry announced on Monday that the planes are expected to arrive during the day and will join efforts to combat......

Trump fires labor official after weak jobs report, escalates investigations into opponents

President Donald Trump dismissed Erika McEntarfer, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) commissioner, following a disappointing July jobs report showing only 73,000 new jobs created. The move, which has sparked criticism from economists and political analysts, comes amid a broader wave of investigations......

Amazon Fires and Deforestation: An Ecological Crisis in the Making

In 2024, the Brazilian Amazon region witnessed a significant surge in fires, with a 42% increase compared to the previous year. This marked the highest number of fires since 2007, with a total of 140,328 fires reported. The alarming rise in fire activity comes at a time when deforestation in the region,......

Portugal's Fierce Wildfire Battle: A Devastating Toll and a Nation's Resilience

Portugal is facing a formidable challenge as relentless wildfires rage across the country, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming the lives of seven individuals. The nation's emergency services are engaged in a relentless battle against the flames, with the toll rising rapidly and the situation......