A member of the Trump administration, Gregory Boren, is accused of diverting firefighters and resources to protect his ranch during wildfires, prompting a call from Democratic senators for an investigation into this intervention. (translated)
A forest fire broke out in Barcelona, affecting more than 45 hectares and requiring the evacuation of 35 residents of the Canyelles district, but firefighters eventually brought it under control, although authorities still recommend caution due to the risk of new outbreaks and the expected improvement in wind conditions. (translated)
The worst forest fire in the history of Belgium, which burned approximately 3,000 hectares in the Hautes Fagnes region, is approaching Germany, with authorities evacuating residents from border areas, and Belgium requested firefighting assistance, which it ultimately withdrew. (translated)
In the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve in eastern Belgium, the largest forest fire in the country's history has erupted, destroying approximately 3,000 hectares since August 14 and requiring the evacuation of local residents, while the fire has also spread into Germany. (translated)
The worst forest fire in Belgium's history is spreading to Germany, where authorities are evacuating residents due to dangerous flames that are only 300 meters from homes, with the situation complicated by strong winds and drought. (translated)
A forest fire near Spokane in the USA has destroyed over 900 homes and required the evacuation of 64,000 residents, while firefighters have managed to prevent its further spread, as problems with the increasing fire around the city of Summerland continue in British Columbia. (translated)
In Belgium, the fight against one of the worst forest fires in the country's history continues for the third day, having burned nearly 3,000 hectares of land, with more than 250 firefighters on site and assistance coming from other European countries, while authorities have evacuated residents of two villages due to thick smoke and changing wind direction. (translated)
This year's forest fires in the Czech Republic are spreading faster than in previous years, with their increased intensity and extent of damage caused by a combination of prolonged drought, high temperatures, and wind, leading to the establishment of historical records in protected property values and total damages. (translated)
Belgium is facing one of the largest forest fires in its history, which has burned over 1,600 hectares, and has requested help from the European Union, which will deploy three helicopters and two planes for firefighting, including one helicopter from the Czech Republic. (translated)
A forest fire in the Landes department in southwestern France has spread over an area of 1,580 hectares since Thursday and led to the evacuation of 650 people, with 550 rescuers currently assisting firefighters in trying to bring the fire under control. (translated)
"I'm returning from France, which is holding its breath. On one hand, it is dealing with large forest fires, and on the other, it is ahead of the presidential elections." (translated)
German firefighters evacuated approximately 2000 inhabitants of the municipality of Gey near the border with Belgium due to a forest fire, while another fire affected a residential building in Berlin, resulting in several injuries. (translated)
In July 2023, sea temperatures reached record levels, with the global average sea surface temperature being the highest in recorded history, associated with a strong El Niño event, leading to serious consequences for weather, climate, and marine ecosystems, while heatwaves and drought caused extensive economic losses in Europe. (translated)
Hundreds of firefighters are battling a forest fire that has been devastating a nature reserve in southeastern Netherlands since Monday afternoon, with the fire so far affecting about 100 hectares, and its spread is complicated by strong winds and high temperatures caused by climate change. (translated)
Forest fires in Greece, particularly in the Attica region and on the island of Crete, caused widespread destruction including burned houses and the evacuation of thousands of people, with the situation worsened by strong winds and tragic incidents among firefighters. (translated)
Strong forest fires around Spokane in the state of Washington forced the evacuation of about 64,000 people and destroyed more than 700 buildings, while the region faces extreme drought and strong winds, with over 3,200 acres of land affected. (translated)
Due to a forest fire near Spokane in the state of Washington, approximately 60,000 people had to evacuate from their homes, considering the height of the destroyed buildings and the risk of casualties, which authorities are still assessing. (translated)
During firefighting efforts against forest fires in Greece, west of Athens, two helicopters collided, with the fate of the crew of one of them unknown, while the fires continue to devastate the landscape and two people suspected of negligence have been arrested in connection with them. (translated)
The police in Greece have detained two individuals in connection with charges of negligence that could have caused a widespread fire near the Porto Germeno resort, while around 500 firefighters are on site and the situation is complicated by strong winds. (translated)
In Greece, specifically in Porto Germeno near the Corinthian Gulf, firefighters are facing a difficult situation while combating wildfires, as extreme winds limit aerial support and the flames have already reached the sea, with the evacuation of twelve people from the local beach confirming the seriousness of the situation, which has already claimed the lives of three firefighters. (translated)
