Fatal wildfire on Cyprus caused by ‚carelessly discarded cigarette,‘ report finds
NICOSIA, Cyprus — One of Cyprus’ most devastating wildfires in recent memory was caused by a cigarette discarded by the side of a mountain road, […]
Wildfires
Climate change made deadly wildfires in Turkey, Greece
ATHENS, Greece — Climate change that has driven scorching temperatures and dwindling rainfall made massive wildfires in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus this summer burn much […]
South Korean police plan to question man on suspicion of accidentally starting wildfire
South Korean police plan to question a 56-year-old man on suspicion of starting at least one of the wildfires that recently devastated the country’s southern […]
South Korea is in uphill battle to contain massive wildfires
SEOUL, South Korea — SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Multiple wildfires raging across South Korea’s southern regions for days have killed 26 people and destroyed […]
South Korea’s worst wildfires are now almost contained following rain and cooler weather
SEOUL, South Korea — SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The most destructive wildfires ever to hit South Korea were almost contained, authorities announced Friday, after […]
Chile issues evacuation alerts as wildfires rage in the country’s south
SANTIAGO, Chile — Chilean authorities on Sunday issued two evacuation alerts for the southern region of La Araucanía as wildfires raged. At least one person […]
Chile issues evacuation alerts as wildfires rage in the country’s south
SANTIAGO, Chile — Chilean authorities on Sunday issued two evacuation alerts for the southern region of La Araucanía as wildfires raged. At least one person […]
Chile’s president orders curfews in regions hit by wildfires
SANTIAGO, Chile — Chile’s President Gabriel Boric on Saturday issued state of emergency decrees for two regions in the center and south of the country […]
Wildfire in Jasper National Park could burn for months, Canadian official says
JASPER, Alberta — A wildfire that has destroyed hundreds of structures in the town of Jasper is the largest blaze recorded in Jasper National Park […]
More than 350 structures were destroyed by Jasper wildfire in the Canadian Rockies, officials say
HINTON, Alberta — A wildfire in Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies this week destroyed more than 350 structures but all of the critical […]