Wildfires

At least 12 killed as wildfires rage across several Algerian provinces

Thirty-six fires were reported in Bejaia province alone, of which 18 had been brought under control.

A wildfire rages in a mountainous area near the town of Al Hachimia, Bouira Province, on July 21, 2026.
Fire rages in the Hautes Fagnes (High Fens) nature reserve, on Friday 14 August 2026 in Kettenis, Eupen.

Thousands of hectares in flames as Belgium's biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany

A wildfire burns in a canyon near Asomatos village on the island of Crete, Greece, July 30, 2026.

Israeli arrested for allegedly lighting barbecue at rented villa, sparking wildfire in Crete

An aerial view shows burnt houses as the wildfire continues to spread to the golf course on August 14, 2026 in Stourbridge, England. During the UK's hottest day of the year, with temperatures soaring to 38.1°C, an extensive wildfire has spread to at least six homes on the edge of the golf course in

England and Wales wildfires reach record level as heatwave fuels new blazes


Massive wildfires a wake-up call for Israel, expose systemic vulnerabilities - opinion

Israel has developed certain guidelines and local policies regarding construction near forests and brushlands, but there is still no comprehensive, binding national framework.

View of a massive wildfire near Latrun, April 30, 2025.

IDF arrests two in West Bank for incitement to continue arson attacks on social media

The two had also shared content expressing joy and wishes to amplify the recent wildfires on the outskirts of Jerusalem.

 IDF arrests two in West Bank for incitement on social media to continue arson attacks.

Israel is burning in more ways than one - editorial

Every year, Israelis experience the effects of climate change more and more, as the weather gets more extreme, and not all disasters can be fought off.

 Emergency responders on the site of the fire in the Jerusalem area on April 30, 2025

US-Iran nuclear talks delayed, IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon

Authorities investigating terrorism as motive for arson • Syrian Islamist attacks on Druze could be a collision course with Israel

 An IAF F-15I fighter jet

MDA evacuates nursing home residents as wildfires rage near Jerusalem

Magen David Adom (MDA) teams evacuated dozens of elderly residents from a nursing home in the Shoresh area on Wednesday, as massive wildfires swept through the Jerusalem Hills.

Magen David Adom (MDA) teams evacuated dozens of elderly residents from a nursing home in the Shoresh area on Wednesday, as massive wildfires swept through the Jerusalem Hills, forcing widespread evacuations and the closure of major highways.

Jerusalem air quality among worst in world amid fires - report

IQAir recorded the degradation of air quality as the wildfires spread throughout Israel.

Current air quality ranking

WATCH: Israel airs country's 77th Independence Day ceremony

The rehearsal was aired due to the cancellation of the planned live event amid the raging fires across Israel.

 The main rehearsal of the 77th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 28, 2025.

IDF deploys Shimshon aircraft to assist in wildfire efforts

The IDF has also deployed dozens of rescue teams to assist in the efforts to extinguish the fires.

 IDF deploys Shimshon aircraft.

'Post' joins first responders as they rescue, treat wildfire evacuees - exclusive

United Hatzalah is also treating fellow first responders and firefighters who are battling fires and risking their lives to save others.

 United Hatzalah teams aid during fires raging across Israel, April 20, 2025.

Leaders call for West Bank lockdown after police arrest arson suspect

Leaders urged the government to lock down the West Bank in response to terrorists' online campaigns to light fires next to Israeli communities.

 Police found a lighter and cotton on the suspect arrested for arson