wildfires
Greek wildfires force 8,000 evacuations on Crete island
Massive evacuations are underway on Crete as out-of-control blazes claim lives and threaten homes. The crisis mirrors a wider European heatwave causing droughts and wildfires.
European wildfires create fire clouds that trigger dangerous weather loops
Historic blazes in France and Spain are generating rare fire clouds that produce their own weather systems, intensifying the destruction and threatening the Bordeaux wine region.
Fire crews battling blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh
Emergency services have deployed four appliances to a blaze near the Palace of Holyrood House. Police have implemented local road closures as efforts continue.
US Republicans demand action from Canada over cross-border wildfire smoke
Republican lawmakers are pressing Canada to address cross-border wildfire smoke, while Canadian officials defend their mitigation efforts.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota engulfs Midwest and Northeast US
Hazardous air quality alerts have been triggered across the Midwest and Northeast as smoke from Canadian and Minnesotan wildfires turns city skies orange-brown.
Scots urged to 'stay vigilant' as wildfire risk very high
Authorities have issued urgent warnings across Scotland as prolonged dry weather and an expected heatwave create a severe risk of uncontrolled wildfires.
Southern Spain wildfire kills at least 12 people in Almería province
Emergency services in southern Spain have confirmed 12 fatalities following a forest fire in the Los Gallardos municipality.
NASA PACE mission tracks wildfire smoke and vegetation risk
The PACE satellite is leveraging unexpected land-observation capabilities to identify fire-risk areas and monitor the atmospheric drift of smoke plumes.