Wildfires
Wildfires, heatwaves endanger air quality, health: UN
The UN weather and climate agency underlines links between air pollution and climate change, which scientists say is leading to more frequent and more intense heatwaves and wildfires.
September 7, 2026
Fast-growing Belgium wildfire burns at least 1,600 hectares
A major wildfire ravages Belgium’s Hautes Fagnes natural park, threatening nearby homes as firefighters, water bombers, helicopters and European reinforcements battle the blaze.
August 15, 2026
Drought declared in 'almost three-quarters' of England: UK govt
England faces drought across 71.3 percent of its territory after its driest July on record. Heatwaves, low rainfall, falling river levels, crop losses, irrigation restrictions, and hosepipe bans intensify water shortages.
August 10, 2026
Wildfires raze neighborhoods in US northwest city of Spokane
Fast-moving wildfires sweep through Spokane, destroying hundreds of structures and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate.
August 3, 2026
Wildfire scorches 12,000 hectares north of Madrid: Spanish authorities
A wildfire north of Madrid burns more than 12,000 hectares and forces hundreds to evacuate, as Spain battles multiple major blazes amid extreme heat and heightened wildfire conditions.
July 19, 2026
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Eleven dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village
Authorities say many of the victims may be foreign tourists visiting Bedar, a small village in Los Gallardos district, but that they were still confirming their identities.
July 10, 2026
Australian firefighters warn of 'high-risk' bushfire season
A high-risk summer is expected, as 12 major blazes burn in Victoria, where fires have killed one person, destroyed over 350 buildings, and followed extreme heat and strong winds last week.
January 13, 2026