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Spain tackles with ongoing forest fires amid heat wave

With the temperature exceeding 40 degrees in Spain, the forest fire that broke out in three different parts of the country continues. According to the statement made by the fire department of the autonomous region of Catalonia, 1,600…

wildfire wipes out 20 houses in US state of California

At least 20 houses have been destroyed in wildfires in the US state of southern California, authorities said. About 100 houses were evacuated as the fire may affect more houses, said Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy at a…

Mexico tackles with wildfires

In Mexico, temperatures reaching 45 degrees in recent days and drought have caused an increase in forest fires. Mexico's National Forestry Commission announced that there are active forest fires at 84 different points across the country. It…

Teams conduct fire drills in Marmaris

In Marmaris, Turkey forest and land teams comprised of volunteer citizens conducted a fire drill. 11 water tenders, 5 first response vehicles, 1 helicopter, 150 personnel, and 70 forest fire volunteers from Marmaris and Datça who had…

Mexico fights dozens of wildfires

The wildfire that started on March 24 in the city of Santiago, located in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, reportedly got out of control due to strong winds. Citizens in some settlements in the surrounding area were warned that they could…

Forest fire spreads to residential areas in Chile

The forest fire that started near the town of Laguna Verde in Valparaiso, Chile, yesterday is still burning. While the fire 40 hectares of maquis and pine groves to ash, the flames spread quickly due to the wind's effect and reached…

wildfires in california pose threat to coastal houses

Wildfire broke out in two different regions in the US state of California. Evacuation orders were issued in many areas due to fires caused by high temperatures and Santa Ana winds. The fire in Laguna Beach, Orange County, also known as the…

US state of California struggles with ongoing wildfires

Wildfires has been ongoing since last Monday in US state of southern California, causing suspension of train services and closure of highways to traffic. The flames could not be brought under control due to strong winds, officials stated.…

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