Wildfires

Victoria's bushfire crisis deepens: Human remains discovered as fires consume 860,000 acres

Authorities have said the fires are the worst to hit the southeast since the 2019-2020 Black Summer blazes that destroyed an area the size of Turkey and killed 33 people.

CFA firefighters conduct black-out operations at dusk as they mop up remaining hot spots following bushfire activity near Alexandra, Victoria, Australia, as extreme fire danger conditions persist across the state, January 10, 2026.
The flags of Israel and Iran

Teen admits to security offenses, being recruited by Iranian handler, in plea deal

Firefighters work at the site where bushfire destroyed homes along Glenrock Parade, in Koolewong on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, December 6, 2025.

Australia downgrades wildfire alerts after activating disaster relief in New South Wales

 Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire near Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, Greece, July 3, 2025

Wildfires are fueling air pollution, UN weather body says


Blaze near the Dead Sea, Highway 90 closed for traffic

Four major fires broke out across Israel on Monday, with dozens of firefighting teams and multiple planes fighting against the flames.

 Wildfire near the Segula industrial zone in Petah Tikva, May 22, 2023

In which areas are wildfires more likely to break out? - study

Prescribed fire used to control woody encroachments has spot-fire that covered less distance in comparison to wildfires, according to researchers.

 A view of trees burning amid a wildfire near Landiras

Death toll from wildfires in Russia’s Urals hits 21, authorities suspect arson

The emergencies ministry in Kurgan region near the border with Kazakhstan said 46 suspects had been identified and seven criminal cases had been initiated against alleged arsonists.

 A VOLUNTEER WORKS to extinguish a wildfire raging on the federal highway in the Sverdlovsk region of Russia, last month.

Four die as fires rage in swaths of Russia's Urals

Independent news site SOTA blamed explosions and arson for some of the fires.

 A VOLUNTEER WORKS to extinguish a wildfire raging on the federal highway in the Sverdlovsk region of Russia, last month.

At least 23 dead as dozens of wildfires torch forests in Chile

Fires continue to ravish central Chile as local temperatures continue to rise.

 A wildfire burns areas in Santa Juana, near Concepcion, Chile

Is Israel prepared for another catastrophic forest fire?

An aviation squad commander with a pivotal role in getting the Carmel Disaster under control rises from the ashes with a new book.

 OREN LESHEM: ‘Suddenly it hit me, especially when I saw the burning Carmel.’

Why Arctic wildfires are releasing more carbon than ever

More than 3 million acres had burned across the state – roughly triple what’s seen in an average year, but no longer unusual in a warming world.

 A VOLUNTEER WORKS to extinguish a wildfire raging on the federal highway in the Sverdlovsk region of Russia, last month.

Temperatures continue to rise across Israel as heatwave stretches on

Temperatures in the Jordan Valley area of Beit She'an will hit 43 degrees Celsius, making it the area hit hardest by the heatwave outside of Eilat.

 Israelis enjoying the beach in Ashkelon during a heatwave, August 27, 2022

Lapid gets briefed on preparedness for Israel's wildfire season

Several large fires broke out last year in the hills surrounding Jerusalem, the largest fire since the 2010 Carmel fire.

 Prime Minister Yair Lapid gets briefed on preparations for wildfire season in Israel.

Death toll climbs to 4 in California's largest wildfire this season

Since erupting on Friday, the McKinney fire has charred more than 56,000 acres of drought-parched timber, tall grass and brush, officials said on Tuesday.

 A member of a search and rescue team walks along an area destroyed by the McKinney Fire near Yreka, California, US, August 1, 2022.