Wildfires

US imposes new tariffs on Canadian imports over 'discrimination' of American products

The Trump administration has long complained that Canada and China implemented retaliatory measures in response to the barrage of tariffs Trump has tried to impose since returning to the White House.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks to reporters over the North Atlantic as he returns to Washington from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, aboard Air Force One, US, January 22, 2026.
Firefighter works to extinguish the flames after a wildfire broke out in Samaria on July 18.

Fire near railway tracks contained after disrupting train service across central, southern Israel

Fires in the West Bank and northern Israel cause residents to evacuate as houses burn.

Residents evacuated in Jezreel Valley as fire spreads in West Bank, ignites firefighting truck

A woman walks on an overpass as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario, combined with an intense heat wave, fills the sky, prompting health warnings and calls for residents to limit outdoor activity in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 15, 2026.

Why is Canada's wildfire smoke blanketing parts of North America? - explainer


After quake, Syria's northern coast ravaged by wildfires

Syria has been hit hard by wildfires this month, supercharged by strong winds and searing temperatures.

 A wildfire burns in the countryside, causing some residents to evacuate, in al-Marana village, Homs, Syria July 18, 2023 in this handout image.

Greek wildfires die down after burning for nearly two weeks

On the island of Rhodes, wildfires have died down after scorching about 10% of the island's acreage.

 An aerial view of houses among burned land, as a wildfire burns on the island of Rhodes, Greece July 27, 2023.

Firefighters battle blaze at Herzliya site shaken by explosion a month ago

The source of the fire will be investigated later on. There is no concern of dangerous materials leaking at the site.

 Fire at the former Israel Military Industries factory near Herzliya. July 28, 2023

Mediterranean nations, US, meet in Israel to discuss wildfires, climate change

Representatives from Greece, Italy, and Turkey, as well as from the United States, come together to share their experiences and know-how in dealing with wildfires and climate change challenges.

 Men help a firefighter as they try to extinguish a wildfire burning near the village Vlyhada, near Athens, Greece, July 19, 2023.

Wildfires in Greece burn for days, more tourists expected to fly out

Some 20,000 people had to leave homes and hotels in Rhodes over the weekend.

 A Turkish firefighting plane flies over a wildfire burning on the island of Rhodes, Greece, July 24, 2023.

Italian region of Calabria hit by wild fires, heat to intensify

Parts of northern Italy have also seen intense hail storms as the hot weather broke down there in the last few days.

 Italy's Calabria region, which is currently suffering from wildfires.

Israeli firefighting team begins fighting Greece's fires in Operation Firebird

Israel sent a team of four pilots in addition to ground crews, experts in forest fire containment, and a variety of necessary equipment. 

 Israel Police officers and rescue personnel are seen in Greece preparing to carry out an emergency aid mission fighting the forest fires raging in northern Athens on July 21, 2023.

Israel to send two firefighting jets to aid in Greece wildfires

The statement from the Prime Minister's Office emphasized the nation's commitment to "stand by Greece in combating massive wildfires."

 Men help a firefighter as they try to extinguish a wildfire burning near the village Vlyhada, near Athens, Greece, July 19, 2023.

Fire breaks out near central Israeli moshav, houses evacuated

6 teams of fire fighters are working to prevent the spread of the fire toward the houses.

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

Wildfire near Jerusalem's biblical zoo, aquarium brought under control

As the fire quickly advanced in the direction of the Israel Aquarium and the zoo, aided by strong winds, the two sites' visitors were evacuated.

 A firefighting plane attempts to extinguish a large fire broke in Jerusalem, on June 15, 2023