Thousands of people were forced to evacuate on Tuesday, including many who had to be rescued by firefighters.
Tag: Wildfires
Heat Emergency Brings Record Temperature and Fires to Southern Europe
Greece experienced its hottest day on record this week, and wildfires raged across the region, leaving much of Southern Europe struggling to cope.
Wildfires in Turkey Rage on, Firefighters Struggle to Contain the Blaze
The Turkish authorities said they were investigating the causes of fires that killed at least six people and threatened popular tourist destinations.
Wildfires Ravage Italy’s Sardinia Region in ‘a Disaster Without Precedent’
A 25-mile swath of vegetation, farms and villages is hit by one of the largest wildfires in decades, devastating the Italian tourist destination.
British Columbia Declares a State of Emergency as Wildfires Rage
Nearly 300 fires in British Columbia have prompted evacuation orders affecting more than 5,700 people, officials said.
Your Wednesday Briefing
India’s Covid deaths could be in the millions.
As Frozen Land Burns, Siberia Trembles
Northeastern Siberia is a place where people take Arctic temperatures in stride. But 100-degree days are another matter entirely.
As Frozen Land Burns, Siberia Trembles: ‘If We Don’t Have the Forest, We Don’t Have Life’
Northeastern Siberia is a place where people take Arctic temperatures in stride. But 100-degree days are another matter entirely.
Two Are Killed in Arizona Firefighting Plane Crash
The plane was engaged in aerial reconnaissance over the Cedar Basin fire when it crashed on Saturday, the Bureau of Land Management said.
Heat Wave Spread Fire That Erased Lytton, British Columbia
Busloads of residents went to tour the charred town of Lytton, British Columbia, this week and found it almost unrecognizable.