Browsing: Wildfires

Greek emergency services are fighting multiple wildfires as a severe heatwave peaks, with temperatures exceeding 45°C (113°F). The fires are active in Peloponnese, Evia, and Kythera,…

Lawmakers in Maui passed legislation aimed at reducing vacation rentals to combat a housing shortage worsened by the Lahaina wildfire two years ago. The Maui County…

A massive wildfire in Cyprus has scorched 38.6 square miles, destroying homes and forcing the evacuation of 14 villages in the Troodos mountain range. Two bodies…

On July 12, 2025, a wildfire near East Deer Lake Road has burned over 27 acres, prompting level one evacuations. Firefighters from Stevens County Fire District…

Firefighters are battling wildfires near Athens and on Crete, prompting evacuations of over 5,000 people from resorts. In Ierapetra, tourists and locals fled, with some rescued…

In late June, the author faced an unexpected family emergency, prompting reflection on the importance of family and community. After returning home from helping, they discovered…

On June 24, Rim to Rim Restoration updated Moab City Council on the use of a $5.2 million federal grant aimed at reducing wildfire risk. The…

Cal Fire is urging residents in El Dorado County to prepare for the fire season by mowing and clearing defensible space, especially early in the day…

Wildfires significantly impact ocean ecosystems, even when they occur miles inland. They release chemicals and pollutants that contaminate waterways, harming water quality and disrupting habitats. Increased…

In June 2023, Canadian wildfires are expected to bring smoke to Western Pennsylvania, coinciding with sudden summer temperatures. After a cool May, temperatures could jump to…