A cruel summer as record wildfires scorch Europe Wildfires continue to burn across the south of Europe amid record-breaking summer heatwaves in many fire-prone regions. In some places, these fires have been exacerbated by wet spring months, which have helped vegetation growth capable of catching alight with ease during a dry summer.Already, an area equivalent […]
Wildfire in Greece (AP photo) Wildfires intensified across southern Europe on Wednesday, killing at least three people and forcing thousands to evacuate homes in Greece, Spain, Turkey and Albania. In Greece, firefighters worked through the night to protect the port city of Patras, the country’s third-largest city. Flames swept through pine forests and olive groves, […]
Canada wildfires (AP photo) Almost 20,000 people in western Canada were on standby on Wednesday as a wildfire swept across Mount Underwood, overlooking the city of Port Alberni. Authorities say the blaze is “out of control” and could spread further. Wildfires are also threatening other parts of the country. In Newfoundland and Labrador, parts of […]
Manitoba has declared a province-wide state of emergency due to rapidly spreading wildfires, leading to the evacuation of over 17,000 people. Premier Wab Kinew has requested federal assistance, including military support, to aid in evacuation and firefighting efforts. The unprecedented scale of the fires, affecting multiple regions, is attributed to changing climate conditions, with significant […]
Jesus Jiménez, a New York Times reporter, goes to the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles to look into the burnt lots on sale for millions of dollars. Several weeks after wildfires destroyed the wealthy neighborhood, homeowners are assessing the damage, their insurance coverage and the costs of rebuilding, and some are deciding to cut […]
Northern Thailand is grappling with worsening wildfires, significantly contributing to the annual air pollution spike. Pollution levels in Chiang Mai have reached alarming levels, with PM2.5 particles exceeding WHO’s safe limit by nearly 15 times.The fires, which began on March 12 in Chiang Dao and are fueled by dry conditions and illegal crop burning, have […]
At least 26 people have died as wildfires continue to rage across southeastern South Korea. The fires, which began last Friday, have burned over 88,000 acres, making them the worst on record. Thousands have been evacuated, ancient Buddhist temples have been destroyed, and efforts to contain the flames are being hampered by strong winds. South […]
South Korea has initiated a full-scale nationwide response to combat lethal wildfires in the southeastern region, said the acting president on Wednesday.“This is a full-scale national response,” the acting president Han Duck-soo said announcing the elevation of the national wildfire crisis to its highest level. Multiple fires erupted over the weekend, with casualties increasing to […]
Firefighters are battling multiple wildfires in North and South Carolina, with rough terrain, strong winds, and dry conditions making containment efforts extremely difficult. The fires, which have already burned thousands of acres, are fueled by debris left behind by Hurricane Helene and an ongoing drought across the region.North Carolina The North Carolina forest service reported […]
Wildfire in Carolinas (AP Images) The devastating wildfire forced the public safety department to announce a mandatory evacuation in North Carolina’s Polk County while South Carolina’s governor has declared a state of emergency due to spreading fires.The North Carolina Department of Public Safety ordered mandatory evacuations at 8.20 pm Saturday for sections of Polk County, […]
