• 17 dead, over 1 700 evacuated as wildfires sweep through Bursa Province, Türkiye

    A deadly wildfire burned through approximately 3 000 ha (7 413 acres) of forest land in Bursa Province, northwestern Türkiye, forcing the evacuation of at least 1 765 people as of July 28, 2025. At least 17 fatalities have been confirmed in Türkiye since late June as wildfires intensified under extreme heat, including multiple deaths in Bursa over the weekend.

  • Rapidly spreading wildfire traps beachgoers at Punta Molentis, destroys dozens of vehicles in Sardinia, Italy

    A rapidly spreading wildfire forced the evacuation of 102 people, including 12 children, by sea at Punta Molentis beach in Villasimius, Sardinia, Italy, on July 27, 2025. The fire destroyed dozens of vehicles and cut off all land escape routes. Environmental organizations described the destruction as the loss of one of Sardinia’s coastal jewels.

  • Large fire in Concepción destroys at least 10 homes, Chile

    A large fire originating in a clothing warehouse severely damaged at least 10 homes in the Chillancito sector of Concepción, Biobío Region, Chile, on July 24, 2025. The blaze began around 08:30 local time (LT) and displaced 50 people.

  • Cyprus wildfire kills 2, injures 14 as blaze spreads across southern villages

    A wildfire burning north of Limassol, Cyprus, has scorchA wildfire burning north of Limassol, Cyprus, has scorched over 10 000 ha (24 700 acres) of forest and farmland and has killed two people as of July 24, 2025. The blaze, which ignited around midday on July 23, prompted evacuation of 14 villages and injured at least 14 others amid an intense heatwave and severe drought. Firefighting crews, supported by aircraft from Spain, Jordan and the UK, are continuing to combat flare-ups.ed over 10 000 ha (24 700 acres) of forest and farmland and has killed two people as of July 24, 2025. The blaze, which ignited around midday on July 23, prompted evacuation of 14 villages and injured at least 14 others amid an intense heatwave and severe drought. Firefighting crews, supported by aircraft from Spain, Jordan and the UK, are continuing to combat flare-ups under volatile weather conditions.

  • Large firenado forms over Deer Creek Fire near La Sal, Utah

    A large fire vortex, or firenado, formed over the Deer Creek Fire near La Sal, Utah, on July 12, 2025, amid rapidly intensifying wildfire conditions. The vortex damaged a fire engine and prompted the temporary withdrawal of fire crews.