Wildfires

04.03.2025, 15:45

Wildfires Leave Mark Beneath the Waves, Says Open Sea Lab Hackathon Winner

Wildfires scar more than land—scientists reveal how smoke and ash disrupt marine life, leaving lasting impacts beneath the sea’s surface.

03.27.2025, 12:00

South Korea Faces Deadliest Wildfires in its History – 26 Dead

South Korea's wildfires have already burned 35,810 hectares and come on the heels of the country's hottest year on record.

01.10.2025, 20:15

Why Smoke From the Los Angeles Fires Is So Dangerous

Incinerating commercial and residential buildings releases hazardous chemicals and gases from their materials

By Dominique Mosbergen and Nidhi Subbaraman, The Wall Street Journal

Why Smoke From the Los Angeles Fires Is So Dangerous

01.10.2025, 14:45

Oscar Nominations, Hollywood Events, Delayed Due to LA Wildfires

Other key Hollywood events have also changed their schedules in light of the ongoing fires.

01.10.2025, 07:15

‘I Don’t Think There’s Much Left’: L.A. Fires Leave Thousands Looking for Temporary Housing

Displaced Los Angeles residents face tough search for temporary and longer-term accommodations

By Sean McLain, The Wall Street Journal

‘I Don’t Think There’s Much Left’: L.A. Fires Leave Thousands Looking for Temporary Housing

01.08.2025, 13:00

Massive Wildfire Engulfs LA; Evacuations, Heavy Damage

The cause for the wildfire is still under investigation by the California Department of Forestry as well as Fire Protection.

10.27.2024, 20:30

The Deadly Job of Fighting Wildfires From the Air

Four aerial firefighters have died, two have survived crashes and 7.8 million acres have burned so far this season

By Eric Niiler, The Wall Street Journal

The Deadly Job of Fighting Wildfires From the Air

10.23.2024, 16:15

Mitsotakis Calls 2024 Fire Season the Most Difficult in 40 Years

The prime minister reported that Greece had 9,101 fires this year compared to 7163 last year.

08.11.2024, 20:49

Massive Fire in Varnavas Threatens Marathon, Evacuations and Traffic Diversions in Place

Currently, the fire is advancing towards Marathon Lake, with firefighting teams intensifying their efforts.

07.31.2024, 19:45

Evia Fire Rages On, More Evacuations Ordered

Another fire erupted on Evia island, leading to the evacuation of settlements and sending smoke as far south as Athens

07.10.2024, 10:29

Fire Erupts in Acharnes Overnight, Destroys Two Factories

Destructive blaze more-or-less contained by daybreak on Wednesday after an all-night effort by a sizeable fire-fighting contingent

07.09.2024, 12:45

Wildfire Season: 2,166 Blazes Since May

According to the climate crisis and civil protection minister, since the beginning of this year's wildfire season, 256 fines have been issued and 123 arrests have been made

07.02.2024, 17:10

Human Remains Found as Firefighters Tackle Amaliada Fire

During an effort to put out flames in Amaliada, firefighters discovered human bones

06.22.2024, 18:46

Andros Wildfire: Help Arrives from Mainland; High Risk on Sun.

Amid strong winds, additional support from the mainland has been dispatched to assist with efforts to combat the Andros wildfire

06.22.2024, 14:07

Fireworks Launched From Yacht Blamed for Hydra Wildfire

Beyond the Hydra wildfire another major wildfire in the NE Peloponnese, in Achaia prefecture, was mostly under control, the fire brigade said

06.21.2024, 23:44

64 Wildfires in Greece on Fri.; Most Serious Cases in Peloponnese

46 of the blazes were immediately contained, with the most affected areas being brushland, some agricultural tracts and lastly forestland

06.21.2024, 11:11

Wildfire Alert: Parks Closed, Forest Access Restricted in Attica on Friday

The risk level in the broader region stands at level 5 alarm. The anticipated incidence of wildfires is expected to be substantial, with potential for rapid escalation and severe fire behavior immediately post-ignition.