Wildfire

Europe 10 hours ago

Disturbing footage shows plane nosedive, burst into fireball during wildfire tragedy

A firefighting air force plane attempting to douse raging wildfires in southern Greece crashed Tuesday, killing two pilots aboard, according to reports.

Europe 3 days ago

Strong gusts of wind cause Greek wildfires to flare up, EU detects steep increase in carbon emissions

The European Union has detected a steep increase in carbon emissions in Greece due to wildfires. The fires have been continuing to flare up due to strong gusts of wind.

Arizona 4 days ago

Uncontrolled Arizona wildfire prompts hundreds of evacuations as volunteers go door to door getting people out

Volunteers in central Arizona were going door to door evacuating hundreds of people as a wildfire raged through the state. The fire has burned 500 acres so far.

Washington 5 days ago

Deer take refuge from Washington wildfires at base of massive turbines as blaze expands

Wildfires are continuing to tear through Washington as dry conditions and wind persists. Deer on state lands are taking refuge on the gravel pads under the state's wind turbines.

Wildfire 5 days ago

New Mexico wildfire started by Forest Service prescribed burn, agency says

New Mexico lawmakers reacted on social media after the U.S. Forest Service found in a probe that its own prescribed burn started a wildfire last April that forced evacuation orders.

Middle East 6 days ago

Fierce wildfires sweep across Algeria, resulting in 15 fatalities, 26 injuries

Fierce wildfires have swept across Algeria, resulting in 15 fatalities and 26 injuries. The fires have forced the evacuation of approximately 1,500 individuals.

Europe July 23

Tourists flee vacation destination 'in just swimsuits' as wildfires rage

Thousands of tourists on the Greek island of Rhodes are evacuating as wildfires continue raging days after they first sparked, local officials and witnesses say.

Europe July 21

Switzerland orders hang gliders to avoid mountainside as firefighters battle forest fire

Gliders have been ordered to avoid a wooded mountainside near Bitsch, an area popular among recreational hang gliders, as firefighters continue to combat a persistent fire.

Canada July 20

Canada battles worst-ever wildfire season, as North America engulfed in smoke

Canada is facing its worst wildfire season in history, with dangerous smoke spreading across much of North America. The wildfires have been coupled with deadly heat waves worldwide.

Europe July 20

Heat wave intensifies wildfires in Greece, international firefighting teams mobilize to assist

Wildfires have intensified in Greece amid a scorching heat wave that has engulfed southern Europe with temperatures surpassing 104 degrees Fahrenheit.