• Public urged to avoid Malibu at all costs as Franklin Fire threatens thousands, California

    The Franklin Fire has rapidly engulfed 1 233 ha (3 049 acres) in Malibu, California since its start late Monday night, December 9, 2024, prompting mandatory evacuations for thousands and leaving firefighters battling zero containment as of Tuesday morning, December 10, 2024. The blaze is currently threatening around 18 000 citizens along with over 8 000 structures. Authorities are urging the public to stay away from the Malibu area at all costs.

  • 3 injured as wildfire rages through Chile’s Chacabuco Province

    A wildfire in Chile’s Tiltil Commune, Chacabuco Province, scorched 200 ha (494.2 acres) of land on Saturday afternoon, November 30, 2024, prompting evacuations, injuring three people, and raising suspicions of arson before being controlled by firefighting teams.

  • Cervantes bushfire impacts evacuation routes, Western Australia

    A dangerous bushfire continues to threaten Cervantes, a coastal town about 200 km (124 miles) north of Perth, as of Thursday, November 28, 2024. Emergency warnings remain in place for Cervantes, Wedge Island, Grey, Cooljarloo, and parts of Nambung in the Shire of Dandaragan. Over 43 000 ha (105 255 acres) of land have already been burned since the fire started on November 25.

  • Mountain Fire destroys homes in Ventura County, California

    The Mountain Fire broke out in Ventura County on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, and rapidly burned through 5 726 ha (14 148 acres) of land by 19:46 LT on the same day. Containment remains at 0% with the blaze standing at a size of 607 ha (1 500 acres) and being engaged by at least 800 firefighters.

  • Red Flag Warning issued for parts of central and northeastern Nevada

    The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning across parts of central and northeastern Nevada, effective from 11:00 LT to 20:00 LT on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, warning of dangerous fire weather due to strong winds and low humidity.