The article discusses how new devices can detect the infrasound generated by wildfires, which spreads before the smoke column becomes visible, and through experiments by US scientists, it examines how far and accurately the sound signature of a fire can be tracked and how this technology could be integrated into the work of firefighters in the future. (translated)
The German government, where some ministers want to add climate protection to the constitution, faces stronger opposition, while heatwaves and the consequences of climate change in Europe, including droughts and wildfires, are intensifying. (translated)
Belgium is facing the largest forest fire in history, which has already destroyed 3,000 hectares of forest, and firefighters, including international specialists, are trying to contain it with the expected rain and efforts from local authorities, while climate change increases the likelihood of similar situations occurring in Europe. (translated)
On August 16, two forest fires broke out almost simultaneously on the island of Salamina in Greece, resulting in the deaths of two people and leading to the evacuation of hundreds, as part of several tragic fires that occurred during the summer, which have caused both casualties and extensive evacuations. (translated)
In Belgium, firefighters fought one of the country's worst wildfires in history, which has destroyed over 3,000 hectares of land, while the European Union sent helicopters and firefighting planes to help, and hundreds of people were given evacuation orders. (translated)
In July, the average surface temperature of the world's oceans outside the polar regions reached the highest level in history, breaking the previous record and resulting in widespread drought-related environmental and economic damages in Europe, including extreme wildfires and significant disruptions in water production and agriculture. (translated)
Firefighters and environmental organizations in southern Lebanon accuse the Israeli military of intentionally causing forest fires, following attacks and extensive damage to forest and agricultural areas, including the use of illumination rockets near Khiam. (translated)
Swiss Re reported that natural catastrophe economic losses amounted to 100 billion dollars in the first half of the year, which is significantly lower compared to the same period last year, but risks, including the effects of El Niño, may increase these losses again in the second half of the year. (translated)
The heatwave that hit Western Europe in 2026 shattered average temperature records in June and July, bringing extreme droughts and wildfires, while global temperatures exceed previous records, prompting scientists to worry that human activity and El Niño could make 2026 the hottest year in history. (translated)
Greek firefighters hope to bring under control the wildfires raging near Athens, while new forest fires have started in nature reserves in the Netherlands. (translated)
France's tourism sector has suffered severely due to exceptional heat and wildfires, as the number of foreign tourists has decreased and locals prefer vacations in cooler Northern Europe, leading to the closure of several tourism businesses and significant financial losses, with Bordeaux and its surroundings marking the tourism season with the worst numbers in recent years. (translated)
In southern France, where the country's largest peacetime evacuation has now brought the wildfire under control, Greek firefighters are facing new blazes that are forcing people to leave their homes. (translated)
Wildfires in Southern Europe are becoming increasingly intense due to extreme weather conditions and an excessive amount of flammable materials in forests, which is partly caused by effective firefighting efforts in previous years and the decline of traditional agriculture, resulting in farmland becoming overgrown and creating denser and more dangerous fire hazards under drying conditions. (translated)
In southern France, firefighters are facing an unprecedented wildfire thunderstorm caused by a forest fire, threatening rescue operations with unprecedented extreme weather conditions. (translated)
In France, wider forest fires have sparked a sharp political debate, with the opposition criticizing President Emmanuel Macron's outdated fleet of Canadair firefighting planes, which are unable to effectively deal with natural disasters due to the age of the equipment, while the government emphasizes that they are using all available resources and receiving assistance from EU member states. (translated)
Estonian rescuers are being sent to Sardinia, Italy, on Friday to help extinguish wildfires that have become extremely difficult due to high temperatures. (translated)
Prantsusmaa edelaosas Bordeaux’ lähedal toimuv hiiglaslik metsatulekahju on juba neelanud üle 42 000 hektari maastikku, olles seeläbi neli korda suurem kui Pariis, ja kohalikud ametnikud peavad seda sajandi suurimaks looduskatastroofiks. #metsatulekahju #metsapõleng #Prantsusmaa
Prantsuse president Emmanuel Macron külastas Edela-Prantsusmaad, kus toetas tuletõrjujaid ja kohalikke ametnikke, ning teatas, et valitsus aitab piirkonna tulekahjude kustutustöid, samas kui Euroopa Liit suurendab abiks saadetud lennukite arvu, kuna 325 000 inimest on juba oma kodudest põgenenud. #Macron #Prantsusmaa #metsatulekahju
Hispaaniat tabab kolmapäeval uus kuumalaine, mis kestab vähemalt pühapäevani ja tõstab ulatuslike metsatulekahjude tõttu tulekahjude ohtu äärmuslikule tasemele. #Hispaania #kuumalaine #põleng
Prantsusmaa president Emmanuel Macron kutsus kokku kriisikoosoleku seoses metsatulekahjuga, mis ohustab Bordeaux' linna, samal ajal kui tuletõrjumistööd jätkuvad ja olukord pärast öiseid vihmasadu näitab mõningaid paranenud märke, kuid tule levik jääb ettearvamatuks. #emmanuelmacron #prantsusmaa #tulekahju
