Firefighters established containment lines around three wildfires near Spokane, Washington, which have destroyed 850 buildings and displaced tens of thousands. Rising temperatures and lower humidity threaten to worsen conditions later this week.
Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews defended his government's actions after an IBAC report found senior officials engaged in 'serious and concerning' conduct during negotiations with the firefighters' union, though no corrupt conduct was found.
AI-assisted cameras and advanced detection systems are helping firefighters detect wildfires faster in France, though experts emphasize that human firefighters and physical intervention remain irreplaceable.
A wildfire in Llanwonno, Rhondda Valley, started on Saturday, has been declared a major incident due to its scale and challenging conditions. Reports of deliberate fire setting on Monday have hindered firefighting efforts, with residents advised to stay indoors due to poor air quality.
Farmers, landowners, and firefighters are urging a temporary ban on disposable barbecues in England and Wales due to extreme wildfire risks driven by dry weather and heatwaves.
AI-assisted cameras and new drone technologies are transforming early wildfire detection in France, helping firefighters save crucial minutes, though ground crews remain essential for extinguishing blazes.
As extreme heat, wildfires, and smoke transform summer from a cherished season of joy into a period of danger and dread, climate change alters our fundamental relationship with nature and robs us of our collective well-being.
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.
Over 60,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in Washington state due to the Spokane Complex Fire, which has burned 7,708 acres and destroyed 640 structures. Officials, including Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown, call it the region's worst natural disaster, prompting federal aid requests.
A 39-year-old construction safety manager died after falling approximately 10 floors at a work site in Hong Kong's Kowloon City on Monday. Police are investigating the incident as an industrial accident.
Three fast-moving wildfires in eastern Washington, including the Autumn Lane Fire, have destroyed hundreds of structures and forced 60,000 evacuations in Spokane County. While no deaths are reported, over 10,000 residents remain without power as emergency crews battle blazes across the state amid severe fire season conditions.
Two people, a Greek and a Danish national, died when their firefighting helicopter collided with another carrying a Briton and a Greek, who survived, while battling wildfires west of Athens. Investigations into the crash and fire causes are ongoing, with two arrests made for negligence.
Two Greek firefighting helicopters collided mid-air while battling a wind-driven wildfire west of Athens, killing two crew members. The incident highlights the severe dangers of Europe's escalating wildfire crisis, which is forcing mass evacuations across Greece, France, and Spain.
Two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a major wildfire west of Athens, Greece, resulting in the deaths of one Greek and one Danish crew member. Two other crew members, one Greek and one British national, were recovered alive amidst ongoing evacuations due to strong winds.
Two helicopters collided and crashed while battling a wildfire west of Athens, Greece. Four crew members were recovered from the crash site near Psatha, with two found unconscious, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation. Gale-force winds had hindered firefighting efforts.
French marine firefighters, aided by local volunteers, battled devastating wildfires in France's Gironde region, which prompted the country's largest evacuations since WWII. The EU is coordinating international support and discussing increased funding for climate-fueled disaster prevention.
Over 4,000 firefighters, National Guard, and crews from 12+ states battled multiple wildfires across Washington state, US, on Saturday. Governor Bob Ferguson declared an emergency and burn ban as fires, including the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, burned over 250,000 acres, forcing evacuations and power outages.
A 'megafire' in France, which consumed 42,000 hectares west of Bordeaux, is finally contained but daily outbreaks persist, pushing emergency services to exhaustion. The crisis has sparked debate over the fire's origins, resource availability, and the impact of climate change, while communities show strong solidarity.
A raging wildfire continues to engulf the Greek coastal resort of Agios Vasileios, with over 300 firefighters battling strong winds. Homes are damaged, and efforts are focused on preventing spread to Porto Germeno, as fire risk remains high across Greece.
Kumamoto prefectural government ended rescue operations at an Aeon shopping centre where seven workers died in an explosion following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. The quake killed 36 people, injured 11, and left 69,400 households without water, with over 9,000 evacuated.
Firefighters in southwestern France battle four active hotspots after wildfires ravaged 100,000 acres, forcing tens of thousands near Bordeaux to evacuate. A historic heatwave fuels blazes across Europe, impacting Greece, Germany, Turkey, England, Hungary, and Romania, with scientists linking conditions to climate change.
A 'megafire' in southwest France, which consumed 42,000 hectares and forced 200,000 evacuations, is finally contained but exhausted crews battle underground 'zombie fires'. The crisis highlights resource shortages and climate change impacts, sparking debate over the fire's origins and preparedness across Europe.
Three Greek firefighters have died battling wildfires in Crete and the Peloponnese, while Spain and France face a fourth heatwave with major wildfires. Over 207,000 hectares burned in Spain this year, with the Burgohondo fire near Madrid being the largest recorded.
A massive, uncontained wildfire in southwest France's Gironde region, spanning an area four times the size of Paris, continues to threaten the region as temperatures are expected to soar to 40°C, despite a temporary halt in overnight spread.
