In Ukraine, after a massive attack by Russia, which included missile strikes and the deployment of drones, a fire broke out in warehouses and other civilian objects, with reported explosions coming from the Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa regions. (translated)
A dramatic fire occurred in the 11th floor of a high-rise building in Friedrichshain, Berlin, injuring 13 people lightly as the fire quickly spread from the balcony to the apartment, and one person had to jump into the fire department's rescue basket. (translated)
On the night of August 14, 2026, a catastrophic fire struck the Croatian town of Omiš, where dozens of homes, cars, and restaurants burned, leaving seven people in critical condition in the hospital, and Slovak tourists were also evacuated. (translated)
This year, record wildfires are devastating Europe, with France experiencing the worst state, where the country is facing the most critical period since World War II, and experts warn that climate crisis and human activity may be responsible for most of these fires. (translated)
In Europe, unusual natural phenomena occur during extreme summers, such as decaying war wrecks on riverbeds, fires accompanied by storms, and record temperatures that negatively affect the economy and the health of the population, with some areas reporting health issues and environmental challenges. (translated)
The article by Michal Hvorecký points out the devastating effects of the climate crisis on wildlife in Europe, where due to extreme heat and fires, animals such as chickens, fish, and wildlife are dying en masse, while interference with living ecosystems causes long-term ecological consequences. (translated)
Europe is facing one of the worst fire seasons in the last two decades, with nearly 465,000 hectares burned by the end of July, which is almost three times the long-term average, and this increase is related to the rapid warming of the region. (translated)
This year, wildfires in the EU have burned almost three times more area than the 20-year average, with nearly 465,000 hectares burned by the end of July, reflecting a serious situation caused by climate change. (translated)
Ukrainian strikes on Russia hit the warehouse of the largest Russian online store Wildberries in the Vladimir region, resulting in injuries to two people and a fire, with Ukraine not commenting on the attacks. (translated)
Tento rok je už teraz jedným z najnáročnejších z hľadiska lesných požiarov v histórii a pritom sa začal len august.
In the state of Washington, thousands of residents had to evacuate due to a rapidly spreading wildfire that approached the city of Spokane and prompted a state of emergency, as 12 fires broke out in the Pacific Northwest, destroying more than 80,000 acres of land and impacting approximately 4,000 buildings. (translated)
The Russian missile attack on Kyiv caused the death of at least nine people and injured another 23, with strong explosions and fires reported in five districts of the capital, according to Ukrainian rescue services. (translated)
In Spain, an area equivalent to six Bratislavas burned, and in the entire EU, wildfires contributed to emissions of nearly 18 million tons of CO₂, while this year France recorded a record burned area of 91,000 hectares. (translated)
Fires in France and Spain have reached record proportions, with France affected in the Gironde area, where firefighters are battling a fire that has already destroyed 42,000 hectares, while in Spain, a fire is spreading around Madrid and Ávila, with both countries facing new heat waves, complicating firefighting efforts and forcing hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate. (translated)
Hasiči v Španielsku dosiahli pokrok v boji s lesnými požiarmi západne od Madridu, ktoré vyžadujú evakuáciu tisícov ľudí, a aj keď situácia zostáva kritická, minister vnútra oznámil pozitívne výsledky nočných zásahov a vyhlásil, že požiare spálili už 77-tisíc hektárov plochy, pričom tento rok celkovo zhorelo 175-tisíc hektárov, čo je šesťnásobok oproti minulému roku. #lesnépožiare #Španielsko #hasiči
Vo Francúzsku úrady nariadili evakuáciu ďalších 4000 ľudí z kempov a rekreačných zariadení v Lacanau kvôli opätovnému nárastu teplôt, ktoré ohrozujú kontrolu hasičov nad rozsiahlym lesným požiarom v regióne Gironde, ktorý spálil 420 štvorcových kilometrov a donútil už 220-tisíc ľudí opustiť svoje domovy. #lesnýpožiar #evakuácia #Francúzsko
Lesný požiar pri Madride zničil kemp Pantano del Burguillo a pripravil jeho obyvateľov o všetko, pričom niekoľko desiatok ľudí muselo byť evakuovaných a aj tak mnohí prišli o svoje domovy a majetok. #požiar #Španielsko #katastrofa
V oblasti Bordeaux vo Francúzsku zúria ničivé požiare, ktoré si vyžiadali evakuáciu viac než štvrť milióna ľudí, pričom slovenský obyvateľ Viliam Vadnal popisuje dramatické zmeny v prostredí, ako aj solidaritu miestnych obyvateľov. #požiare #Bordeaux #solidarita
Slovenskí hasiči, vybavení vrtuľníkom Black Hawk, pokračujú v hasení lesných požiarov na juhozápade Francúzska, kde počas jedného nasadenia vykonali 17 zhodov vody na podporu pozemných síl, pričom už bolo evakuovaných viac než 250.000 ľudí. #lesnépožiare #slovenskíhasiči #pomoc
Rozsiahly lesný požiar vo francúzskom departmente Gironde sa v noci stabilizoval, pričom bolo evakuovaných viac ako 250-tisíc ľudí, zatiaľ čo armáda je mobilizovaná a vláda sa chystá na krízové zasadnutie kvôli bezprecedentným požiarom, ktoré zničili na juhozápade krajiny 42-tisíc hektárov a 240 domov. #lesnépožiare #Francúzsko #evakuácia
