forest fire

A forest fire that broke out in Hamyang, South Gyeongsang province, South Korea, has been burning for three days, destroying at least 190 hectares of land. The Korea Forest Service said only 32 percent of the blaze had been…

Portugal’s Civil Protection Service said one person died while battling flames near Mirandela, raising the death toll from this summer’s wildfires to three. Fifteen others were injured near Sabugal. Crews are fighting four major blazes,…

Firefighting efforts continue in Hama, Syria, as a forest fire that started five days ago rages across the Al-Ghab Plain. Strong winds, rugged terrain, and limited water supplies have hindered containment, and some homes have been damaged.…

In Spain, a volunteer firefighter has died battling forest fires in Castile and León, raising this week’s death toll to three. The latest victim was trapped near Nogarejas. About 6,000 people have been evacuated from 26 communities.…

A forest fire broke out near Denizgöründü village in Çanakkale's central district around 1:30 p.m., spreading quickly due to strong winds. Teams from the Regional Directorate of Forestry are combating the flames with air and…

A forest fire that started on Saturday in Trancoso, northern Portugal, has burned 8,000 hectares of land, mostly chestnut orchards, olive groves, and vineyards. Firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the blaze, with 699…

A fire that began in agricultural land in Çanakkale's Kepez district, Türkiye, spread rapidly to forested areas, fueled by wind. Intensive firefighting efforts by air and land crews are ongoing. Drone footage captured the extensive damage…

A fire that began on agricultural land in the Lapseki district of Çanakkale, Türkiye, has spread to nearby forestland. The fire, which started in Gökköy village around 3:30 PM, was fueled by strong winds. Firefighting teams from the…

A forest fire in the Aude region of southern France has burned 16,000 hectares since breaking out on Tuesday. The fire, the largest in France since 1949, has affected 15 municipalities, with authorities mobilizing over 2,100…

A fire that started in a scrub and stubble area near Yeni Muhacir in Edirne, Türkiye, quickly spread to nearby forests. Due to strong winds, the blaze intensified, prompting a large-scale response with firefighting aircraft, helicopters,…