Articles tagged with "Wildfires"

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Drought declared in 'almost three-quarters' of England: UK govt

England faces drought across 71.3 percent of its territory after its driest July on record. Heatwaves, low rainfall, falling river levels, crop losses, irrigation restrictions, and hosepipe bans intensify water shortages.

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A burned motorcycle sits in the ashes of burned out residential home in the Balboa neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, on August 2, 2026. Fast-moving fires left a trail of destruction in the northwestern US city of Spokane on Sunday, with officials repor

Wildfires raze neighborhoods in US northwest city of Spokane

Fast-moving wildfires sweep through Spokane, destroying hundreds of structures and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate.

August 3, 2026

Wildfire scorches 12,000 hectares north of Madrid: Spanish authorities

A wildfire north of Madrid burns more than 12,000 hectares and forces hundreds to evacuate, as Spain battles multiple major blazes amid extreme heat and heightened wildfire conditions.

July 19, 2026

Eleven dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village

Authorities say many of the victims may be foreign tourists visiting Bedar, a small village in Los Gallardos district, but that they were still confirming their identities.

July 10, 2026

This handout photo from the CFA Wandong Fire Brigade, posted on their Facebook page, taken on January 7, 2026, and released on January 8, shows a bushfire burning near the town of Longwood, northern Victoria. (AFP)

Australian firefighters warn of 'high-risk' bushfire season

A high-risk summer is expected, as 12 major blazes burn in Victoria, where fires have killed one person, destroyed over 350 buildings, and followed extreme heat and strong winds last week.

January 13, 2026

Drought declared in 'almost three-quarters' of England: UK govt

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