Wildfires

Record wildfires burn more than a million hectares of land across Europe

The previous record was in 2017, when the area burned by wildfires was around 998,000 hectares.

A firefighter moves through burning trees and shrubs during a wildfire in Castelo Novo, Fundao area, Portugal, August 21, 2025
View of a forest fire near Mevaseret Zion, outside Jerusalem on August 24, 2025.

Firefighters gain control over wildfire near Jerusalem, forces still deployed to contain the blaze

Firefighters work to extinguish a wildfire in the outskirts of Abejera de Tabara, Zamora, Spain, August 13, 2025

Spain arrests alleged arsonist linked to wildfires as a second firefighter dies

A fire breaks out from a vehicle on the side of the road spread towards Eshtaol, August 12, 2025.

Firefighters battle blaze outside Jerusalem, nearby forests amid scorching heatwave


The largest wildfires since 1949 rage through France

One person has died, three are missing and two people including a firefighter are in critical condition, local authorities said.

A firefighter carries a fire hose during a wildfire near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, southern France, August 7, 2025.

Israel to send IAF jets to aid in extinguishing Cyprus wildfires

“Israel is preparing to provide aerial support to Cyprus in its battle against the fires sweeping the island,” the ministry shared on X.

A burnt tree is seen during a wildfire at the area of Souni near Limassol, Cyprus July 24, 2025.

Comptroller warns: 'One step away from disaster' wildfire preparation plans must be consolidated

There are currently 583 areas that are susceptible to fires, 81 of which are in the highest danger category. Of these 81, only nine were included in the government's budget for buffer zones. 

View of a massive wildfire near Latrun, April 30, 2025.

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European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths, scientists estimate

Last month was the planet's third-hottest June on record, behind the same month in 2024 and 2023, the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service said in a monthly bulletin on Wednesday.

 A helicopter flies over smoke rising from a fast-moving wildfire spreading on the outskirts of Marseille, southern France, July 8, 2025.

Wildfire on Greek island of Crete scorches forest, forces evacuation of over 1,000

Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze that forced the evacuation of over 1,000 people on Crete island on Thursday.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire near Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, Greece, July 3, 2025

Thousands flee wildfires in Turkey as Europe is hit by early heatwave

Health alerts were issued in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Germany. Even the Netherlands, used to a milder climate, issued a warning for high temperatures in the coming days, with high humidity.

 : Firefighters and local residents respond to a wildfire in Menderes district of the Aegean city of Izmir, Turkey, June 29, 2025.

Three days of burning: Greece arrests woman suspected of starting wildfire with discarded cigarette

The Georgian was charged with unintentional arson, two fire brigade officials told Reuters on condition anonymity. Witnesses saw her drop a cigarette, one of the officials said.

A firefighting helicopter drops water to extinguish fire at the area of Kontylopos on Chios island, Greece, June 24, 2025.

Israel's forests burn while gov't continues to underfund Fire and Rescue Authority

Our forests are burning, yet the government is stoking the conflagration by cutting budgets.

 A forest fire is seen burning in Israel.

Wildfires and wars: Search and Rescue Brigade revolutionize Israel's emergency response

How data have helped Israel fight wildfires, and how the Home Front Command and the Search and Rescue Brigade are transforming how Israel responds to emergencies.

 IDF SOLDIERS are prepared to conduct combat and help in emergencies

Israel Police, Fire and Rescue Authority conduct drill in Jerusalem Hills

During the drill, service personnel practiced extinguishing large fires, evacuating residents, and rescuing both citizens and emergency service personnel caught by fires.

 A police helicopter during a firefighting drill in the Jerusalem Hills region, June 10, 2025.