Wildfires in Le Porge, southern France, triggered over 100 explosions from a previously unknown cache of 400 historic World War Two shells and munitions detonated by the heat.
A 37-year-old Washington man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire near Spokane, which is part of a cluster of blazes that have destroyed hundreds of homes and forced tens of thousands to evacuate.
Fast-moving wildfires have devastated the outskirts of Spokane, Washington, destroying over 700 buildings and forcing 65,000 residents to evacuate as historic drought and heat fuel the state's worst wildfire season in decades.
A 37-year-old man was arrested and charged with first-degree arson in connection with wildfires near Spokane, Washington, that have destroyed over 700 buildings, forced 67,000 evacuations, and burned 12.5 square miles.
A 37-year-old Spokane man was arrested and charged with first degree arson for allegedly setting the Old Trails Fire, the largest of three blazes that have destroyed 700 buildings and forced 67,000 evacuations.
Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, destroyed about 700 buildings and forced 67,000 evacuations; residents returned to find homes reduced to chimneys, while officials seek federal emergency aid.
Three wildfires forming the Spokane Complex Fire destroyed over 600 homes and forced mass evacuations in Washington, fueled by severe drought, high winds, and the wildland-urban interface.
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.
President Trump announced he will soon reveal a “punishment” for Canada over wildfire smoke that has blanketed U.S. states and triggered air quality warnings, while also threatening additional tariffs.
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.
California insurance regulators have granted final approval to a settlement with State Farm General, saving homeowners and renters approximately $530 million. The deal, reached with Consumer Watchdog, limits proposed premium increases and mandates refunds with 10% interest for certain policyholders.
Wildfires are causing billions in economic damage across Southern Europe, with Spain particularly affected, facing significant losses in tourism and infrastructure. A debate intensifies over Spain's declining wildfire prevention spending versus stable firefighting costs, highlighting the long-term economic consequences.
Greece is in its second week of wildfires, exacerbated by extreme Meltemi winds, leading to a helicopter collision in Western Athens that killed a Danish pilot, a Greek fire service official, and two firefighters. Water-bombing aircraft resumed operations as winds eased.
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.
A new study reveals a long-term shift in the tropical Pacific Ocean has amplified wildfire-prone conditions in the US Southwest by 22% while easing them in eastern Australia by 19%, based on 1984-2022 data. This pattern interacts with human-driven climate change, influencing atmospheric dryness.
Wildfires in southern Europe, particularly Spain, have caused billions in damage, with Spain's economy facing significant long-term consequences. Economists highlight declining prevention investment despite rising fire severity, urging a shift from firefighting to proactive forest management.
Wildfires in eastern Washington state have forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area, destroying at least 600 homes and structures. Emergency services are stretched thin as dozens of uncontained fires burn across the Western U.S., with dry, windy conditions expected to persist.
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.
Fast-moving wildfires in Spokane, Washington state, have forced around 60,000 evacuations and destroyed 600 buildings, including homes and businesses. Officials describe it as the region's worst natural disaster, with strong winds and dryness fueling the blazes.
Two firefighting helicopters collided near Psatha, west of Athens, while battling a major wildfire in Attica. The blaze has destroyed over 100 homes and thousands of hectares, prompting evacuations. One crew was located safe, search for the second is ongoing amid Greece's intensifying wildfire emergency.
Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air in Greece near Psatha, killing a Greek coordinator and a Danish pilot, while battling major wildfires. This incident adds to a series of firefighter deaths as Greece and Europe grapple with extensive blazes and challenging conditions, with Spain's efforts hampered by sanctions.
Wildfires in eastern Washington state have forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area, including hospital patients, and destroyed at least 600 homes and businesses. The fires, part of dozens across the western US, have burned 21 sq km around Spokane, with no containment yet.
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.
A mid-air collision between two helicopters battling wildfires in Greece killed a Danish pilot and a Greek liaison officer near Athens. A British pilot and another Greek co-ordinator survived. All Bell helicopters in Greece have been grounded following the incident.
