Keywords: Wildfire


TotalEnergies to cover French firefighters’ fuel costs during peak wildfire season

TotalEnergies has announced an initiative to offset fuel expenses for French firefighting and civil protection services as the country confronts one of its most demanding wildfire seasons in recent years. The French energy company said it will cover the cost of both ground and aviation fuel used by......

Morocco cuts forest fire damage by 31% as faster response limits burned areas

Morocco has significantly reduced the land affected by forest fires in 2026, with burned areas falling by nearly 31% compared with the country's annual average, according to the National Agency of Water and Forests (ANEF). The figures highlight the effectiveness of the country's wildfire prevention......

Spain wildfire destroys more than 11,000 hectares near Portugal border as hundreds evacuate

A fast-moving wildfire in northwestern Spain has consumed more than 11,000 hectares of land in just 24 hours, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of residents near the border with Portugal as emergency crews battle one of the country's most severe blazes of the summer. The fire, which erupted near......

Two firefighters killed battling wildfire on Greece’s Crete island

Two firefighters have died while responding to a major wildfire on the Greek island of Crete, as Greece continues to battle multiple forest fires amid strong winds and extreme summer conditions. The fatalities were confirmed on Wednesday by the country's national fire service. According to Deputy......

Wildfire on Greece’s Paros Island prompts precautionary evacuations as firefighters battle blaze

A wildfire on the Greek island of Paros has triggered precautionary evacuations as emergency services continue efforts to contain the blaze on one of the country’s most popular summer destinations. The fire, which erupted on Tuesday evening, spread rapidly across parts of the island after being......

Wildfires force hundreds of thousands to flee their homes in France and Spain

Massive wildfires have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate their homes across France and Spain, as firefighters struggle to contain rapidly spreading flames amid extreme heat, dry conditions and strong winds. Some of the most severe fires have been reported in southwestern France and......

More than 400 people evacuated by sea as wildfire spreads in Italy’s Puglia region

More than 400 tourists and beachgoers were evacuated by sea on Sunday after a wildfire broke out near the coastal town of Peschici in Italy’s southern Puglia region, authorities said. The Italian Coast Guard carried out the evacuation operation after land routes became difficult to use due to......

Spain battles massive wildfire near Madrid as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez prioritizes saving lives

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has declared that protecting lives remains the government's highest priority as emergency services continue battling a major wildfire west of Madrid, where tens of thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate. Speaking during a visit to the affected......

Morocco strengthens its aerial firefighting capabilities to combat forest fires

Morocco is continuing to expand its capabilities in the fight against forest fires by strengthening its aerial firefighting fleet, which plays a key role in the country's national strategy to protect its forests and respond rapidly to wildfires. The aerial firefighting system operates as part of......