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August 1, 2023

Greek authorities plan tougher penalties for arson as wildfires continue to ravage the country

Authorities in Greece are planning to increase the fines for arson-related crimes by 10 times as wildfires continue to burn across the country.

August 1, 2023

Fast-moving wildfire prompts mandatory evacuations near Spokane, Washington

A wildfire near Spokane, Washington, has prompted mandatory evacuations in the area. At least 20 homes are threatened by the fire, which has burned over 200 acres.

July 31, 2023

Dangerous 'fire whirls' add fury to vast wildfire spreading into Nevada from Mojave National Preserve

The devastating York Fire, now covering approximately 120 square miles with zero containment, raged through California's Mojave National Preserve over the weekend.

July 31, 2023

Massive California wildfires continue to spread due to erratic winds

Erratic winds are causing a problem for firefighters looking to put out the massive wildfires in California. One firefighter has been injured fighting the York Fire.

July 30, 2023

Disturbing footage shows plane nosedive, burst into fireball during wildfire tragedy

A firefighting air force plane attempting to douse raging wildfires in southern Greece crashed Tuesday, killing two pilots aboard, according to reports.

July 27, 2023

Strong gusts of wind cause Greek wildfires to flare up, EU detects steep increase in carbon emissions

The European Union has detected a steep increase in carbon emissions in Greece due to wildfires. The fires have been continuing to flare up due to strong gusts of wind.

July 26, 2023

Uncontrolled Arizona wildfire prompts hundreds of evacuations as volunteers go door to door getting people out

Volunteers in central Arizona were going door to door evacuating hundreds of people as a wildfire raged through the state. The fire has burned 500 acres so far.

July 25, 2023

Deer take refuge from Washington wildfires at base of massive turbines as blaze expands

Wildfires are continuing to tear through Washington as dry conditions and wind persists. Deer on state lands are taking refuge on the gravel pads under the state's wind turbines.

July 25, 2023

New Mexico wildfire started by Forest Service prescribed burn, agency says

New Mexico lawmakers reacted on social media after the U.S. Forest Service found in a probe that its own prescribed burn started a wildfire last April that forced evacuation orders.

July 24, 2023

Fierce wildfires sweep across Algeria, resulting in 15 fatalities, 26 injuries

Fierce wildfires have swept across Algeria, resulting in 15 fatalities and 26 injuries. The fires have forced the evacuation of approximately 1,500 individuals.