Death toll rises to 21 as wildfires continue burning across Greece

Death toll rises to 21 as wildfires continue burning across Greece

The wildfire crisis deepens in Greece with significant outbreaks across several regions including Alexandroupolis, Dadia, Rodopi Municipalities in East Macedonia, Parintha in the Attica Region, and Viotia in Central Greece.

Five villages in Tenerife evacuated amidst escalating wildfire threat

Five villages in Tenerife evacuated amidst escalating wildfire threat

A rapidly spreading wildfire, which ignited on Tuesday night, August 15, 2023, in a Tenerife national park, has since spread across 300 ha (741 acres), leading to the evacuation of five villages and sealing off the forest near Mount Teide volcano.

The deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii since it joined U.S. in 1959

The deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii since it joined U.S. in 1959

Destructive wildfires in Maui, Hawaii have claimed at least 80 lives in just a couple of days, as of late Friday (LT), August 11, 2023. This makes them the deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii since it joined the United States in 1959.

Widespread forest fires wreak havoc in Algeria, 34 confirmed dead

Widespread forest fires wreak havoc in Algeria, 34 confirmed dead

Destructive forest fires have been burning along Algeria’s Mediterranean coast over the past couple of days, leading to at least 34 fatalities. The fires, which were fueled by strong winds and intense heatwave, spread across multiple provinces and even extended to neighboring Tunisia.

Transatlantic smoke: Europe experiences significant impact of Canadian wildfires

Transatlantic smoke: Europe experiences significant impact of Canadian wildfires

Europe has experienced significant smoke transport from the intense wildfires that have been raging in Canada since May. The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) has been closely monitoring the situation, tracking active fire locations, fire radiative power, emissions, and forecasting the impacts of the resulting smoke on the atmosphere.