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May 6, 2024

Jordan stations 2 firefighting helicopters in Cyprus ahead of summer wildfire season

Jordan on Monday stationed two firefighting helicopters in Cyprus, in hopes of assisting the Mediterranean island nation in combating any forest fires that may break out this summer.

May 1, 2024

Greece bolsters firefighting arsenal to cope with country's growing heat risk

Greece is bracing for an intense wildfire season as temperatures rise and fires start earlier each year by doubling the number of firefighters in specialized units.

April 29, 2024

5 former officials convicted in Greece's deadliest wildfire case

Five former firefighting and disaster response officials have been convicted by a Greek court for criminal negligence in connection with a deadly wildfire in 2018.

April 23, 2024

Greek skies turn orange as dust clouds roll in from Sahara Desert

Skies over Greece's capital, Athens, turned an orange hue Tuesday as strong winds carried dust from the Sahara Desert across the Mediterranean Sea.

April 12, 2024

Swimming, surfing in waters near Hawaii wildfire site is safe, officials say

Hawaii's Department of Health announced Thursday that coastal waters off wildfire-ravaged Lahaina are safe for surfers and swimmers to use.

April 8, 2024

2 Oklahoma firefighters injured while battling 5,200-acre weekend wildfire

Two volunteer firefighters are being treated for burn wounds they sustained while battling a weekend wildfire in Woodward County, Oklahoma.

April 4, 2024

Tropical forest loss decreased in 2023 but global threats remain, data shows

Tropical forest loss saw a decline in 2023, but there is still an ongoing pressure on woodlands globally, according to an analysis released on Thursday.

April 1, 2024

Rural Virginia firefighter collapses, dies while battling 3-acre wildfire

Veteran Scott County, Virginia, firefighter James Ward collapsed and died Saturday while working alongside a crew fighting a three-acre blaze.

March 21, 2024

Wildfire response plans overhauled in Greece ahead of summer fire season

Greek authorities have announced new plans to address the issue of wildfires in the country, following devastating fires last year that claimed over 20 lives.

March 19, 2024

Maui wildfire report delayed due to subpoenas of county agencies

A report into the Maui wildfires is set to be released April 17, 2024 following a delay due to county agencies that forced investigators to issue subpoenas.