British Columbia declares state of emergency as 102 wildfires, nearly half out of control, force over 20,000 evacuations and potentially claim a life amid extreme fire behavior.
Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall near Yuhuan City in China's Zhejiang Province, bringing winds exceeding 150 km/h and triggering red alerts, widespread transport suspensions, and the relocation of over one million residents.
Evacuation orders are in effect across the Western U.S. and Southwest Canada as hot and dry conditions fuel scores of wildfires, resulting in three firefighter fatalities and tens of thousands of displaced residents.
Canada's federal government approved urgent assistance for British Columbia as 102 wildfires rage, killing one person, forcing 22,000 evacuations, and destroying over 40 square miles due to extreme dry conditions.
Wildfires across the western U.S. and Canada forced thousands to evacuate over the weekend, destroying homes in British Columbia, threatening communities near Spokane, Washington, and resulting in multiple fatalities including two helicopter pilots in Utah.
Wildfires in western Canada and the US forced thousands to evacuate, including over 20,000 people along British Columbia's Okanagan Lake. Two helicopter pilots were killed in Utah while fighting a forest fire.
Chinese authorities evacuated over a million people as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall, bringing torrential rain, severe flooding, and transportation halts across eastern China, including Shanghai.
A state of emergency was declared in British Columbia, Canada, as the out-of-control Bald Range wildfire forced over 20,000 people to evacuate, with the fire growing to over 100 sq. km in size amid strong winds and dry conditions.
British Columbia declared a state of emergency after a fast-moving wildfire forced over 20,000 residents to evacuate communities along Okanagan Lake, with officials citing explosive fire conditions and trapped citizens requiring rescue.
London Mayor warns of catastrophic climate impacts across Europe and the UK amid record heatwaves, condemning a rising tide of climate denial, political delay, and misinformation.
A bomb threat from a self-claimed member of extremist online group 764 prompted the evacuation of Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California. Despite a thorough search, no explosive devices were found, and operations resumed after the facility was deemed safe.
Typhoon Dolphin struck Japan's Okinawa, injuring six and cutting power to over 50,000 buildings. China prepares for landfall, shutting ports, halting ferries, and raising emergency levels amid flooding and landslide concerns.
Taiwan's leader William Lai Ching-te rehearsed a late-night emergency evacuation in an armored vehicle during the Han Kuang military exercise, simulating a potential PLA decapitation strike.
An Australian air crew evacuated a US national in serious condition from Antarctica's McMurdo Station to a New Zealand hospital during a rare, complex midwinter mission in -43C temperatures and near total darkness.
An Australian aviation crew conducted a midwinter rescue mission to evacuate a US expedition member from McMurdo Station in Antarctica during freezing temperatures and total darkness.
Russian Africa Corps military medics in Mali prioritize the 'golden hour' for treating wounded personnel, utilizing helicopter evacuations and providing medical assistance to Malian soldiers and local residents.
Sri Lanka has closed schools in its central highlands after torrential rains and mudslides killed at least seven people, injured several, and forced the evacuation of nearly 3,500 residents.
Guatemala's Volcan de Fuego erupts, spewing lava, gas, and ash 4km into the sky, prompting evacuations, school closures, and an orange warning from CONRED due to its intense activity.
A drone attack on Wildberries' logistics facility in Krasny Bor, Leningrad Region, caused a fire with no reported casualties after a preemptive evacuation.
Firefighters in Spokane, Washington battle three major wildfires that have burned over 7,000 acres, destroyed about 600 homes and forced the evacuation of roughly 60,000 people.
Un temporale violento a Breuil-Cervinia (Valle d'Aosta) ha causato esondazioni di torrenti, inondazioni e danni al campo da golf. Nessuna vittima, evacuati turisti e interventi di soccorso in corso.
Three major wildfires in the Spokane, Washington area have burned over 7,000 acres, destroyed 700 structures, and forced 65,000 evacuations. Despite cooler forecasts, fires remain uncontained, prompting Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown and Gov. Bob Ferguson to describe the situation as unprecedented and a "war zone," requesting immediate federal emergency aid.
Circa 1.500 pompieri sono impegnati nel dipartimento di Var, in Francia, per contenere un incendio che ha già distrutto 1.800 ettari. Si teme un peggioramento delle condizioni meteo con caldo e vento, mentre in Gironda la situazione migliora e gli evacuati rientrano.
Widespread wildfires in North America and Europe, exacerbated by climate change, are causing immediate devastation and long-term health, economic, and social consequences. A University of Hawaii study highlights persistent issues in Maui years after fires, including mental health and physical ailments.
