At least 38 killed, more than 200 injured in raging wildfires, Algeria
At least 38 people were killed and more than 200 injured in raging wildfires across Algeria over the past couple of days.
France battles extremely violent wildfire, officials warn additional flare-ups could cause it to spread further
France is battling a massive fire in its drought-stricken southwestern region of Gironde for the third day in a row. On August 11, officials are warning that new flare-ups could cause it to spread further.
4 people killed and more than 100 structures destroyed in McKinney Fire – California’s largest in deadliest fire of the season
4 people have been killed and more than 100 structures destroyed as the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County’s Klamath National Forest, northern California rapidly spread into the state’s largest fire of the season.
California’s Oak Fire rapidly grows into one of the largest fires of the year, U.S.
Oak Fire started on July 22, 2022, in California’s Mariposa County and rapidly spread to more than 6 314 ha (15 603 acres) over the next 3 days. As of early July 25, it was 0% contained.
All-time temperature records tumble in Europe, thousands evacuate as wildfires rage in France, Spain and Portugal
Record-breaking temperatures have engulfed parts of Europe for the second time since mid-June. Before the end of the week, temperatures are expected to reach the high 40s (°C). As a result, France, Britain, Portugal and Spain are on high alert over wildfires and public health.
Rices Fire threatening more than 500 structures and critical infrastructure, California
A wildfire that started on June 28, 2022, near North San Juan in the Rice’s Crossing area, Nevada County, California has already burned 200 ha (500 acres) of land and several structures. Evacuations were ordered for areas near Rice’s Crossing and Cranston roads.
Multiple fires in California, one person killed after thunderstorms produce 66 000 lightning strikes, U.S.
Intense thunderstorms rolled through California, U.S. on June 22, 2022, producing more than 50 000 lightning strikes within 24 hours – the most in a single day since 2017. While the lightning strikes started multiple wildfires, one of them struck a woman and her two dogs killing them on the spot.
Thousands ordered to evacuate as Pipeline Fire grows near Flagstaff, Arizona
At least 2 200 households near Flagstaff, Arizona were ordered to evacuate late Monday, June 13, 2022, due to threats posed by the growing Pipeline Fire.
Sentinel-2 views huge burn scar on the island of Stromboli, Italy
A large wildfire scorched around 250 ha (617 acres) of forest on the NE flank of Stromboli volcano at the end of May 2022. Fueled by strong winds, the fire also threatened some homes near the coast.
Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon fire complex now largest in history of New Mexico, U.S.
The Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon fire complex burning east of Santa Fe, New Mexico has spread to 121 000 ha (298 060 acres) on May 16, 2022, surpassing the state’s previous largest fire – Whitewater Baldy blaze in 2012.