Wildfires
Firefighting helicopter crashes in Yosemite National Park while battling fire, killing two
The deaths brought the number of helicopter pilots killed in crashes in Colorado, Utah, and California this year fighting wildfires to five.
At least 12 killed as wildfires rage across several Algerian provinces
Thousands of hectares in flames as Belgium's biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany
Israeli arrested for allegedly lighting barbecue at rented villa, sparking wildfire in Crete
When flames consume everything, hope and humanity prevail - comment
As so many people’s lives and livelihoods hang in the balance, all we can continue to do is show up and offer whatever help we can.
Pasadena synagogue burns down as fires rage across Southern California
Southern California has long been vulnerable to devastating fires, but climate change has altered weather patterns that in the past largely limited fire season to only parts of the year.
IDF fails to intercept Hezbollah drones, fires break out in northern Israel
The IDF acknowledged that it had tried to shoot down the drones and failed, without explaining why or how they might improve in the future.
Locals become firefighters as Israel’s northern forests burn
The most ominous part of the trip through the lush but damaged forest and my visit to Bat-Ya’ar Farm was the knowledge that a “real” war with Hezbollah hasn’t even broken out yet.
Ciconia solves NASA's major challenge
Ciconia developed a system preventing drone collisions with each other and other aircraft, crucial for firefighting, deliveries, and flying taxis.
Ecological war: The environmental cost of Hezbollah's missiles and UAVs on northern Israel
Recent fires have rages in northern Israel due to Hezbollah barrages, taking a heavy toll on the environment in the last week. Since Monday, the Fire and Rescue Authority has fought dozens of fires.
Mekorot to increase the amount of water supplied to Israel’s North
The new water system will include several fire-extinguishing hydrants to ensure water supply to firefighting services in the Carmel Forest.
Forest fires kill 131 in Chile's worst disaster since 2010 earthquake
Although wildfires are not uncommon during the Southern Hemisphere's summer, the lethality of these blazes stands out.
Forest fires kill 51 in Chile, menace urban areas
President Gabriel Boric told the nation in a televised address, "The situation is really very difficult."
Thousands evacuated on Spain's Tenerife as summer wildfire re-ignites
The August fire had been brought under control but never completely extinguished, with embers still burning in the forest.
