Wildfires
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.
Jerusalem hills finally recovering from devastating 2025 wildfires
Japan wildfires burn for fifth day, forcing mass evacuations in Otsuchi
The land still burns: Israel’s damaged forests face long road to recovery after war
Firefighters rescued 9 puppies trapped in Jerusalem forest fire
Keren Kayemet L'Israel (KKL-JNF) forestry teams and Israel's Fire and Rescue Services fought at least 176 separate forest fires across Israel last Saturday.
Over 170 wildfires break out across Israel amid heavy heatwave
Several forest fires broke out across the country and KKL and fire department teams are working together to prevent their spread.
Israeli rescue services drill for wildfires ahead of summer in Jerusalem
The exercise was carried out with the aim to enhance response capabilities for the upcoming summer, amid growing risk associated with climate change and the potential for large-scale wildfires.
Israeli firefighters battle Dead Sea blaze for 2nd day, arson suspected
The fire began on Monday near Kibbutz Kalia, north of Israel's Dead Sea.
Blaze near the Dead Sea, Highway 90 closed for traffic
Four major fires broke out across Israel on Monday, with dozens of firefighting teams and multiple planes fighting against the flames.
In which areas are wildfires more likely to break out? - study
Prescribed fire used to control woody encroachments has spot-fire that covered less distance in comparison to wildfires, according to researchers.
Death toll from wildfires in Russia’s Urals hits 21, authorities suspect arson
The emergencies ministry in Kurgan region near the border with Kazakhstan said 46 suspects had been identified and seven criminal cases had been initiated against alleged arsonists.
Four die as fires rage in swaths of Russia's Urals
Independent news site SOTA blamed explosions and arson for some of the fires.
At least 23 dead as dozens of wildfires torch forests in Chile
Fires continue to ravish central Chile as local temperatures continue to rise.
Is Israel prepared for another catastrophic forest fire?
An aviation squad commander with a pivotal role in getting the Carmel Disaster under control rises from the ashes with a new book.
