Wildfires
Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt head to November run-off in Los Angeles mayoral race
Karen Bass leads 37% in the LA mayoral race, facing Republican Spencer Pratt in the November run-off after a crowded first round marked by wildfires, homelessness, and political clashes.
Jerusalem hills finally recovering from devastating 2025 wildfires
Japan wildfires burn for fifth day, forcing mass evacuations in Otsuchi
The land still burns: Israel’s damaged forests face long road to recovery after war
Greek wildfires die down after burning for nearly two weeks
On the island of Rhodes, wildfires have died down after scorching about 10% of the island's acreage.
Firefighters battle blaze at Herzliya site shaken by explosion a month ago
The source of the fire will be investigated later on. There is no concern of dangerous materials leaking at the site.
Mediterranean nations, US, meet in Israel to discuss wildfires, climate change
Representatives from Greece, Italy, and Turkey, as well as from the United States, come together to share their experiences and know-how in dealing with wildfires and climate change challenges.
Wildfires in Greece burn for days, more tourists expected to fly out
Some 20,000 people had to leave homes and hotels in Rhodes over the weekend.
Italian region of Calabria hit by wild fires, heat to intensify
Parts of northern Italy have also seen intense hail storms as the hot weather broke down there in the last few days.
Israeli firefighting team begins fighting Greece's fires in Operation Firebird
Israel sent a team of four pilots in addition to ground crews, experts in forest fire containment, and a variety of necessary equipment.
Israel to send two firefighting jets to aid in Greece wildfires
The statement from the Prime Minister's Office emphasized the nation's commitment to "stand by Greece in combating massive wildfires."
Fire breaks out near central Israeli moshav, houses evacuated
6 teams of fire fighters are working to prevent the spread of the fire toward the houses.
Wildfire near Jerusalem's biblical zoo, aquarium brought under control
As the fire quickly advanced in the direction of the Israel Aquarium and the zoo, aided by strong winds, the two sites' visitors were evacuated.
US East Coast smothered in veil of smoke from Canada wildfires
The US National Weather Service issued air quality alerts for virtually the entire Atlantic seaboard.
