Donald Trump accused Canada of "poisoning" US air with wildfire smoke, threatening sanctions and tariffs, prompting incredulity from scientists. Experts assert the fires are a symptom of the climate crisis, exacerbated by policies Trump supported, not a lack of Canadian management.
Amazon forest fires in Brazil hit a record low in 2025 (3.1M hectares), a sharp reversal from 2024's peak. This was due to shifting weather, lower deforestation, and community action. A potential "super El Niño" threatens future progress.
Un violent incendie de forêt près d'Almeria, en Andalousie, a causé la mort d'au moins 12 personnes. Les victimes ont été retrouvées dans leur véhicule, piégées par les flammes. Un câble électrique pourrait être à l'origine du sinistre.
Fires covering approximately 69 acres have engulfed forests in Sevastopol, Crimea, following the downing of Ukrainian drones, according to Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev. Firefighters are battling the blaze in difficult mountainous terrain amidst repeated attacks.
A forest fire in Chernobyl's exclusion zone, burning since May 7, has released radionuclides (cesium-137, strontium-90) into the atmosphere, but at concentrations considered non-dangerous to humans due to wide dispersion, according to Alexander Ivanov, a leading engineer.
Malaysia's fire department is grappling with a surge in prank calls, with false alarms occurring every other day and often around midnight. Director general Nor Hisham Mohammad is urging stricter enforcement, technological enhancements, public education, and operational improvements to address the issue, which has seen a 30% increase in recent years.
Northern Thailand faces public health crisis as dry season wildfires blanket provinces with toxic PM2.5 pollution. Over 600 fire hotspots recorded, with hospitals seeing surge in respiratory illness patients. Senator demands government action as air quality remains at critical levels for over two months.
