Keywords: Wildfire


Greece battles new wildfire near Athens as strong winds fuel flames

A new forest fire broke out southeast of Athens on Monday, prompting a large emergency response as powerful winds complicated efforts to contain the flames in the Attica region. The blaze was reported near Kouvaras, around 60 kilometers southeast of the Greek capital. Firefighters said winds exceeding......

Spain remains cautiously optimistic as Andalusia wildfire continues to burn

Authorities in southern Spain expressed cautious optimism on Sunday as firefighters continued battling a large wildfire in Andalusia that has already affected an estimated 8,000 hectares. The fire, which remains active near Niebla in the province of Huelva, has prompted the precautionary evacuation......

British Columbia district declares state of emergency as Bald Range wildfire spreads

Authorities in British Columbia declared a state of emergency in the district of Summerland early Saturday as the fast-moving Bald Range wildfire continued to spread across western Canada, prompting thousands of residents to leave their homes. The blaze was reported to be burning out of control and......

Spain wildfire spreads across more than 4,000 hectares in Huelva

A wildfire in southwestern Spain has affected more than 4,000 hectares in the province of Huelva, with shifting winds making efforts to contain the flames increasingly difficult, local authorities said Saturday. The blaze broke out near the town of Niebla, in the Andalusian province of Huelva, around......

Drôme wildfire stabilised after more than 300 hectares burned

The wildfire that has swept through more than 300 hectares of forest in France’s Drôme department is now considered stabilised, although firefighters remain on alert as two contained flare-ups continue to require close monitoring. The prefecture said Saturday that the overall situation was......

Greek mayor remanded in custody over devastating wildfire near Athens

A Greek court has ordered the pre-trial detention of a mayor accused of responsibility in connection with the massive wildfire that swept through western Athens last week, marking a significant development in the country's response to one of its most destructive fires of the summer. The decision......

Gironde fire chief denies claims resources were diverted from Le Porge during wildfire

The head of the Gironde Fire and Rescue Service has rejected allegations that emergency resources were redirected away from the community of Le Porge during one of France's most destructive wildfires, responding to growing criticism from residents who say their town was left inadequately protected. Marc......

Climate change doubled the likelihood of Canada's extreme wildfire season, study finds

Human-induced climate change has made Canada's devastating 2026 wildfire season approximately twice as likely, according to a new scientific analysis that highlights the growing influence of global warming on extreme fire conditions across the country. Researchers from the World Weather Attribution......

France eases tree-felling rules after devastating Gironde and Landes wildfires

The French government has simplified administrative procedures for removing fire-damaged trees following the catastrophic wildfires that swept through the Gironde and Landes regions, a move aimed at accelerating forest recovery and reducing environmental risks. A decree published in the Official Journal......