First major wildfire of the year forces 1 500 people to evacuate, Spain

First major wildfire of the year forces 1 500 people to evacuate, Spain

A major wildfire in eastern Spain consumed over 4 000 ha (9 884 acres) of land near the village of Villanueva de Viver and prompted the evacuation of 1 500 people. Over 500 firefighters and 20 planes and helicopters were working to control the fire. This is Spain’s first major wildfire of the year.

Raging wildfires claim 26 lives, destroy more than 100 homes in Chile

Raging wildfires claim 26 lives, destroy more than 100 homes in Chile

At least 13 people were reported dead and more than 100 homes destroyed as of early Saturday morning (UTC), February 4, 2023 as a result of the more than 150 wildfires burning across Chile. Most of the wildfires are in Biobío and neighboring Ñuble.

Dozens of moai statues damaged in wildfires, some of them irreparable, Easter Island

Dozens of moai statues damaged in wildfires, some of them irreparable, Easter Island

Two wildfires broke out near the Rano Raraku volcanic crater in Easter Island, Chile last week, spreading to about 60 ha (150 acres) before they were brought under control. The flames entered the moai quarry where 386 iconic statues are located, causing irreparable damage to about 80 of them.