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Blazes have scorched about 8,948 square kilometers (3,455 square miles) across the European Union in 2025 — more land than in any year since 2006, according to new satellite estimates from the Copernicus space program
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A massive wildfire has erupted near Athens, Greece, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate as temperatures soar past 44°C. The fire, which started in Drosopigi village, quickly spread to Kryoneri, 25 km north of the capital. Helicopters, aircrafts, and over 140 firefighters are battling the flames, especially near flammable industrial zones.
The Greek Fire Brigade reported 52 wildfires across the country in just 24 hours — raising serious concerns about the growing impact of climate change across the Mediterranean.
Stay tuned for updates from the ground, official statements, and visuals from the evacuation zones.
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Wildfires have continued to ravage western Turkey for a seventh day, killing two people and displacing tens of thousands. A Kurdish-linked group has claimed responsibility for several arson attacks, although the PKK has not confirmed any link. Firefighters are battling intense blazes near Izmir, Antalya, and Istanbul, as officials blame worsening climate conditions for increased fire severity.
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Thick smoke from wildfires burning across western Canada spread into the U.S. Upper Midwest on June 3, significantly worsening air quality in Minneapolis. The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 168, placing it among the worst in the world that day and matching Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The smoke plume originated from large fires in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba and contained fine particulate matter, which poses health risks, especially for individuals with heart or lung conditions. Health officials advised residents to limit outdoor activities to reduce exposure. Although conditions in Minneapolis are expected to gradually improve, lower levels of smoke are forecast to travel further east, reaching cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Boston in the coming days. This event highlights how wildfire smoke can impact air quality far beyond the immediate area of the fires, affecting large regions and posing health concerns across North America.
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The National Weather Service warned of increased fire danger in the region due to a combination of critically dry fuels and very low relative humidity.
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California’s FAIR Plan is receiving a $1 billion bailout after running out of funds to cover wildfire claims, highlighting the growing instability of the state’s home insurance market, the Washington Post reports.
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The 67th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles shifted focus this year, emphasizing Southern California wildfire relief. The Recording Academy reformatted the show to support victims and raise awareness after the devastating fires destroyed over 14,000 homes and displaced countless residents.
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As wildfires devastate Los Angeles, Beyoncé has donated $2.5 million through her BeyGOOD foundation to the LA Fire Relief Fund. This generous contribution will help families in affected areas, including Altadena and Pasadena, and provide support to local churches and community centers assisting those displaced by the fires.
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Devastating California wildfires ravage Los Angeles, with the Pacific Palisades fire and Eaton Fire forcing evacuations and destroying homes, amid emergency response efforts.
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A raging wildfire, the Eaton Fire, has disrupted operations at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), forcing closure and evacuations, and threatening robotic space missions.
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A powerful wildfire, fueled by extreme winds, is sweeping through the hills of Los Angeles, affecting neighborhoods with celebrity homes, including Pacific Palisades. Tens of thousands of residents have been ordered to evacuate, with about 30,000 people displaced and over 13,000 structures at risk. Many residents were forced to abandon their cars and flee on foot due to blocked roads. The fire started amid a fierce Santa Ana windstorm, expected to be the strongest in over a decade, with gusts potentially reaching up to 100 mph in mountainous areas. Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed the destruction of multiple structures, though an exact count was not provided. Emergency responders have been working to control the blaze, while residents in areas like Altadena faced rapid evacuations. Despite no reported injuries, officials warned that the worst of the windstorm and fire danger is still ahead, with the winds expected to last for days.
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Nearly 26,000 people in more than 10,000 households and more than 13,000 structures are under threat from the blaze, said Kristin Crowley, fire chief of the LA Fire Department.
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A wildfire, known as the Jennings Creek Fire, is burning along the New York-New Jersey border, having consumed about 5,000 acres and is 20% contained. Despite some rainfall on November 11, which slowed the fire's progression, strong winds and dry conditions continue to fuel its spread. The fire has already caused one fatality, with an 18-year-old New York State Parks employee, Dariel Vasquez, dying in the blaze. The fire is a part of a broader wildfire crisis in the region, with New Jersey experiencing a week of multiple wildfires. As of the latest reports, parts of New Jersey face "extreme" fire danger, particularly in the southern areas. While rain has offered temporary relief, forecasts predict worsened conditions with stronger winds and lower humidity. Local authorities are working to establish containment lines to prevent further damage, while hundreds of firefighters are mobilized to tackle the crisis.
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A massive wildfire broke out in Ecuador's capital on Tuesday (September 24), putting citizens on alert for evacuations. Quito's mayor, Pabel Munoz, said the situation was "critical" and demanded citizens avoid moving so that firefighters could travel freely across the city. He added that brigades were deployed in five hotspots. "It will probably continue during the night," Munoz said in a video posted on his X account. Images captured by residents showed the sky shrouded in smoke and flames consuming bushes in the background. The causes of the wildfire are still unknown, local media reported.
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The wildfires in the northern region of Cordoba have devastated over 16,000 hectares of land, according to media reports. Argentine firefighters and ground crews, aided by aircraft, continued their efforts on Monday (September 23) to control the wildfire. The fires, which began last week and were exacerbated by high temperatures, dry conditions, and strong winds, saw over 700 firefighters deployed across the province this Monday. Cordoba authorities reported the arrest of two individuals suspected of initiating the fires: a 31-year-old man apprehended on Friday (September 20) with a 10-liter gasoline can and a 19-year-old man arrested on Sunday (September 22).
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California's Park fire has become the sixth largest wildfire in California’s history as it continues to rage in the Western United States and Canada. Thousands have been forced to evacuate due of the fires.
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Traffic clogged downtown streets of the normally pastoral village and summer vacation destination for hours Monday as smoke darkened the evening sky and 100-foot (30-metre) flames climbed a ridgeline
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A wildfire that forced the evacuation of at least 1,200 people in southern California has ravaged more than 16 square miles. The blaze, named the Post Fire, started on June 15 and was burning near the Interstate 5 freeway in Gorman, about 62 miles (100 km) north-west of Los Angeles. California state park services evacuated 1,200 people from the Hungry Valley recreation area in Gorman and both Hungry Valley and the Pyramid Lake reservoir were closed as a result of the fire threat.
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The blaze that is being called the Post Fire burned more than 3,600 acres (5.6 square miles or 14.5 square kilometers) near the Interstate 5 freeway in Gorman, which is about 62 miles (100 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles.
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Fires in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands have surged nearly tenfold so far this year to the highest levels since 2020. Brazilians in the Mato Grosso do Sul state described the fires ravaging the Pantanal wetland as an ‘inferno’. Here are personal accounts of people who live around the wetlands
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President Gabriel Boric issued a warning that the nation is facing a "tragedy of very great magnitude" as wildfires raging through central Chile have killed at least 99 people and left hundreds more missing, according to authorities on Sunday.
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This year has been a challenging one for Phil Schneider, who hasn’t seen wildfire behavior like this in his 47-year firefighting career.
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Fire is just one face of climate change, which also drives broiling heat, catastrophic storms and floods, and other wacky weather. But the dramatic images of this summer's infernos, from flames to ash, are a stark reminder of just how much things have changed, and how much we still stand to lose.
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The fire brigade says authorities in the Evros region are investigating the possibility that the bodies are of migrants who entered the country illegally because no resident has been reported missing
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According to scientists, climate change caused by the usage of fossil fuels has resulted in more frequent and powerful extreme weather incidents.
