Wildfires

Three firefighters killed, 2 injured in Snyder wildfire as Utah declares state of emergency

Both injured firefighters have been transported to the hospital to receive medical treatment.

|ByREUTERS
Wildfires rage across Utah and Colorado, June 28, 2026.
View of a wildfire that broke out near the northern Israeli city of Katzrin, June 4, 2026.

New Israeli AI system detects wildfires within minutes using sound sensors - interview

"The main bottleneck with wildfires is in detection, with rescue services not being able to detect the fires before they become a major problem," Dr. Jenia Yurkovsky, co-founder of Firewave, said.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass dances near supporters while attending her election night watch party as she runs for reelection in the Los Angeles mayoral race during the California primary election in Los Angeles, June 2, 2026.

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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ayalon Canada Park after restoration following the 2025 wildfires.

Jerusalem hills finally recovering from devastating 2025 wildfires

With Lag Ba'omer approaching, and Israelis recalling last year's Independence Day wildfires, the Fire and Rescue Authority issued a statement banning unsanctioned bonfires.

|ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS

Greece offers free holiday to tourists who fled Rhodes fires

More than 20,000 tourists and locals were forced to flee homes and seaside hotels.

AUGUST 2, 2023ByREUTERS
An aerial view of houses among burned land, as a wildfire burns on the island of Rhodes, Greece July 27, 2023.

After quake, Syria's northern coast ravaged by wildfires

Syria has been hit hard by wildfires this month, supercharged by strong winds and searing temperatures.

JULY 30, 2023ByREUTERS
A wildfire burns in the countryside, causing some residents to evacuate, in al-Marana village, Homs, Syria July 18, 2023 in this handout image.

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.

JULY 28, 2023ByREUTERS
An aerial view of houses among burned land, as a wildfire burns on the island of Rhodes, Greece July 27, 2023.

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.

JULY 28, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Fire at the former Israel Military Industries factory near Herzliya. July 28, 2023

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.

JULY 28, 2023ByDEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
Men help a firefighter as they try to extinguish a wildfire burning near the village Vlyhada, near Athens, Greece, July 19, 2023.

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.

JULY 25, 2023ByREUTERS
A Turkish firefighting plane flies over a wildfire burning on the island of Rhodes, Greece, July 24, 2023.

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.

JULY 23, 2023ByREUTERS
Italy's Calabria region, which is currently suffering from wildfires.

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. 

JULY 21, 2023ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS
Israel Police officers and rescue personnel are seen in Greece preparing to carry out an emergency aid mission fighting the forest fires raging in northern Athens on July 21, 2023.

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."

JULY 19, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Men help a firefighter as they try to extinguish a wildfire burning near the village Vlyhada, near Athens, Greece, July 19, 2023.

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.

JULY 1, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Wildfire near the Segula industrial zone in Petah Tikva, May 22, 2023