Keywords: Forest Fire


Andalusia wildfire kills at least 12 as Spain awaits victim identification

A fast-moving wildfire in Andalusia, southern Spain, has killed at least 12 people, with authorities confirming that the victims are of several nationalities as emergency crews continue battling the blaze. Officials are awaiting the results of forensic examinations before releasing further details about......

Spain forest fire in Almería leaves 11 dead and 19 people missing

A devastating forest fire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people and left 19 others missing after flames spread rapidly near Almería, in the Andalusian region, authorities announced on Friday. The regional government of Andalusia confirmed the death toll as emergency teams continued......

Young volunteer firefighter killed while battling forest fire in France’s Savoie region

A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter was killed on Wednesday while responding to a vegetation fire in the Savoie region of southeastern France, authorities announced. The young firefighter, a corporal assigned to the Albertville fire and rescue centre, died while taking part in operations that had continued......

Morocco contains Melloussa forest fire after 45 hectares burned in Fahs-Anjra

Moroccan firefighting teams have brought a major forest fire under control in the Melloussa woodland of Fahs-Anjra Province after the blaze destroyed approximately 45 hectares of vegetation during an intense heatwave affecting the country. Emergency crews remained on site on Sunday to extinguish lingering......

Drôme wildfire spreads to more than 300 hectares as strong winds hamper firefighting efforts

A fast-moving wildfire in southeastern France has burned more than 300 hectares of forest in the Drôme department, with strong winds and extreme heat complicating efforts to contain the blaze in a remote mountainous area. More than 300 firefighters remain deployed as authorities work to slow the......

Wildfire continues to burn in France’s Drôme as more than 200 firefighters battle difficult terrain

Firefighters in southeastern France are continuing efforts to contain a persistent wildfire in the mountainous Drôme department, where challenging terrain and strong winds are complicating suppression operations. The blaze has already scorched at least 115 hectares of forest and is expected to......

Morocco firefighting aircraft crash claims pilot during forest fire operation near Témara

A pilot from Morocco’s Gendarmerie Royale has died after a firefighting aircraft crashed during an emergency operation aimed at containing a forest fire near Témara, close to the Maâmora forest area, authorities and local reports confirmed. The incident occurred on Thursday as firefighting......

Six Southern French departments face ‘Very High’ wildfire risk as heatwave intensifies

Six departments in southern France have been placed under a "very high" wildfire danger alert for Wednesday as scorching temperatures, severe drought and strengthening winds combine to create critical fire conditions, according to Météo-France. The highest alert level applies......

Two killed as wildfire destroys home near Thessaloniki in northern Greece

Two people have died after a rapidly spreading wildfire destroyed a house in a forested area near the village of Liti, close to Thessaloniki in northern Greece, according to the country's fire brigade. The blaze erupted on Tuesday afternoon in nearby bushland before being driven by strong winds......