Severe wildfires fueled by high winds and dry conditions burned across Oklahoma in mid-March 2025, destroying over 400 homes and scorching more than 68 800 ha (170 000 acres) of land. The fires, which began intensifying on March 14, have killed at least four people and injured 142, prompting Governor Kevin Stitt to declare a state of emergency across 12 counties.
Wildfires destroyed nearly 300 homes across Oklahoma, U.S., on March 14 and 15, 2025, burning approximately 68 800 ha (170 000 acres) of land and forcing widespread evacuations amid extreme fire conditions fueled by wind gusts reaching 120 km/h (75 mph).
Wind-driven fires swept across northeastern Oklahoma on March 14, 2025, fueled by 120 km/h (75 mph) winds and dry conditions. It caused evacuations, road closures, power outages, and severe structural damage.
Extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast for Friday, March 14, 2025, across parts of the southern Plains and Midwest due to historically strong winds and low humidity. A wildfire outbreak is possible in the southern Plains, with fast-moving and uncontrollable fires likely. Wind gusts between 95–130 km/h (60–80 mph) may cause rapid fire spread and significant danger to affected areas.
Four wildfires erupted in Long Island on Saturday afternoon, March 8, 2025, fueled by strong winds and low humidity. By Sunday, March 9, the fires had burned through at least 162 ha (400 acres). At least two fire personnel were injured, and the blazes caused significant damage to two commercial buildings in the region.
Evacuation orders were lifted for some parts of Ofunato city on March 7, 2025 as Japan’s largest fire in 50 years weakens following rains on march 5.
A series of wildfires erupted across North and South Carolina over the weekend, fueled by dry vegetation, low humidity, and gusty winds, prompting evacuations, road closures, and a statewide burning ban in South Carolina. As of early Sunday, firefighting crews are battling blazes that have collectively scorched thousands of acres, with some fires remaining at 0% containment.
A massive forest fire has burned approximately 1 400 ha (3 460 acres) in Akasaki Town, Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, since it broke out on February 26, 2025. This is now the largest wildfire in modern Japan history, surpassing the previous record of 1 030 ha (2 545 acres) set in Kushiro, Hokkaido, in 1992.
A large forest fire broke out in the Akasakicho area, in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, on February 26, 2025, marking the third wildfire in the city this month. It left one dead, destroyed at least 84 buildings, and forced the evacuation of more than 2 100 residents.
Toxic waste from burned lithium batteries, asbestos, and synthetic materials poses a significant risk in California’s wildfire-affected areas. Cleanup efforts are being delayed as hazardous substances require specialized removal before residents can safely return.
