Keywords: Forest Fire


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......

Major forest fire in Chernobyl exclusion zone after drone crash

A large forest fire has broken out in the Chernobyl exclusion zone in northern Ukraine following the crash of a drone, according to Ukrainian authorities, who stated that no increase in radiation levels has been detected so far. The fire occurred within the restricted area surrounding the former Chernobyl......

Activists target Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia over climate inaction

Climate activists from the group Futuro Vegetal covered the iconic Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona with red and black paint on Sunday, protesting what they described as government inaction in the face of devastating wildfires across Spain. The demonstration highlighted growing frustration over......

Spain battles to extinguish remaining wildfires as weather improves

Just over a dozen significant wildfires remain active in Spain, authorities reported Monday, as international firefighting assistance begins to scale back amid cooler weather forecasts. The civil protection agency confirmed 14 active fires classified as operation level two, indicating a threat to lives......

Spain battles record wildfires as PM calls for climate action

Spain is grappling with one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, with over 373,000 hectares of land scorched this year, surpassing the devastating losses of 2022. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned that "difficult hours remain" in the fight against the flames, despite a slight drop......

Spain’s prime minister calls for a national pact to combat climate emergency

Spain is grappling with severe wildfires, fueled by a three-week heatwave, that have devastated its northwestern and western regions. The worst-hit areas—Galicia, Castile and León, Asturias, and Extremadura—have called for military assistance to contain the blazes. Over 70,000 hectares......

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......

Chefchaouen: Suspect arrested in massive Bab Taza forest fire

The Royal Gendarmerie in Morocco’s Chefchaouen province has arrested a man suspected of involvement in the devastating forest fire that swept through the Bab Taza area, destroying vast stretches of vegetation. According to judicial sources, the suspect was taken into custody on the orders of the......