Topics

Europe's Wildfire Crisis: Blazes Spread Across the Continent

Wildfires continue to burn across parts of Europe as extreme heat, drought and strong winds fuel new outbreaks. From France and Spain to Greece, firefighters are battling major blazes while authorities issue warnings and, in some areas, order evacuations as the wildfire threat remains high.

1mo ago

2 min read

Mass Evacuations as Wildfires Continue to Threaten Southwest France

More than 220,000 people have been evacuated as massive wildfires continue to burn across southwest France, with flames advancing toward the Bordeaux region. Thousands of firefighters, supported by European partners, are battling the blazes amid extreme heat, drought and strong winds.

1mo ago

3 min read

Canadian Wildfires Shroud Cities in Smoke as Air Quality Worsens

Smoke from hundreds of active wildfires in Canada has spread across large parts of the country and into the United States, prompting air quality alerts, health warnings and reduced visibility. Authorities continue to battle numerous fires as millions of residents face hazardous air conditions.

1mo ago

2 min read

At Least 12 Dead in Spain’s Deadliest Wildfire in Decades

A fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 12 people, left dozens missing and forced evacuations as extreme heat and strong winds fuel one of the country's worst fire disasters in years.

2mo ago