Wildfires
Spain declares national emergency as wildfires near Madrid, Avila force thousands to evacuate
More than 270 emergency personnel and 40 ground units have been deployed in the affected areas, alongside several Military Emergency Unit (UME) contingents.
France sends boats, orders evacuation of tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires continue to rage
US imposes new tariffs on Canadian imports over 'discrimination' of American products
Fire near railway tracks contained after disrupting train service across central, southern Israel
Residents evacuated in Jezreel Valley as fire spreads in West Bank, ignites firefighting truck
Two wildfires, one in Samaria and one in the Jezreel Valley, burned 13 homes, damaged vehicles, and forced evacuations as strong winds drove the flames into a residential area.
Why is Canada's wildfire smoke blanketing parts of North America? - explainer
Canada currently has more active wildfires than it did at the same stage in either of the past two years, while the area burned so far this year exceeds the 10-year average.
Minnesota governor mobilizes National Guard to battle wildfires in northern part of state
A total of 16 fires are burning in the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota, which normally attracts about 150,000 visitors in the summer.
'No orders given' to those in path of Spain's wildfire says son of victim, disputing official claim
No officials told the group that the fire was heading their way or that it would be safer for them to stay at home than flee, Verdonckt said.
Spanish wildfires claim 13th victim as 93-year-old British woman dies of injuries
Spain's forensic services data unit, the CID, said on Sunday night that two more people had been reported missing after it started working with authorities in France, Britain and Belgium.
At least 12 killed, 23 missing as over 100 firefighters battle wildfires raging in southern Spain
Spaish Presidency, Health, and Emergencies Minister Antonio Sanz called the fire "the most devastating fire to date in our region" and described the situation as an "unprecedented tragedy".
Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France as 'battle resumes' against raging wildfires
The fire has scorched some 4,600 hectares in the foothills of the French Pyrenees, local prefect Pierre Regnault de la Mothe said in a post on X/Twitter.
Three firefighters killed, 2 injured in Snyder wildfire as Utah declares state of emergency
Both injured firefighters have been transported to the hospital to receive medical treatment.
New Israeli AI system detects wildfires within minutes using sound sensors - interview
"The main bottleneck with wildfires is in detection, with rescue services not being able to detect the fires before they become a major problem," Dr. Jenia Yurkovsky, co-founder of Firewave, said.
Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt head to November run-off in Los Angeles mayoral race
Karen Bass leads 37% in the LA mayoral race, facing Republican Spencer Pratt in the November run-off after a crowded first round marked by wildfires, homelessness, and political clashes.
