Wildfires

British Columbia declares state of emergency as fast-growing wildfire forces evacuations

Several Canadian provinces, including Ontario and Quebec, have battled blazes this year as hot, dry weather fueled wildfires in dense forest areas.

A satellite image shows smoke from wildfires in Oregon, Washington state and the Canadian province of British Columbia drifting eastward in North America, July 24, 2026.
Ayalon Canada Park after the fire.

Ancient olive trees damaged in wildfires given new life, rehabilitated into bonsai trees

Illustrative: Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.

Several fires reported throughout West Bank settlements, highways

Pink tape surrounds an area near the starting point of the Old Trails Fire after authorities arrested a man accused of deliberately starting one of three fires, in Spokane, Washington, US, August 4, 2026.

Arson suspect in court as wildfires rage around Spokane, Washington


Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France as 'battle resumes' against raging wildfires

The fire has scorched some 4,600 hectares in the foothills of the French Pyrenees, local prefect Pierre Regnault de la Mothe said in a post on X/Twitter.

A helicopter conducts firefighting operations as wildfire burns in Pouzols-Minervois near Narbonne, France, July 2, 2026.

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.

Wildfires rage across Utah and Colorado, June 28, 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.

View of a wildfire that broke out near the northern Israeli city of Katzrin, June 4, 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.

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.

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.

Ayalon Canada Park after restoration following the 2025 wildfires.

Japan wildfires burn for fifth day, forcing mass evacuations in Otsuchi

The area consumed by the fires reached 1,373 hectares (3,393 acres) as of early Sunday morning, up 7% from a day earlier.

 A helicopter conducts firefighting operations as wildfires continue in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, April 26, 2026.

The land still burns: Israel’s damaged forests face long road to recovery after war

After two years of war, Israel is counting the environmental costs – from blackened forests in the North to degraded soil in the South

An employee of Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority inspects a burnt tree following a rocket attack from bordering Lebanon, at the Tel Dan nature reserve in northern Israel in November 2024.

Victoria's bushfire crisis deepens: Human remains discovered as fires consume 860,000 acres

Authorities have said the fires are the worst to hit the southeast since the 2019-2020 Black Summer blazes that destroyed an area the size of Turkey and killed 33 people.

CFA firefighters conduct black-out operations at dusk as they mop up remaining hot spots following bushfire activity near Alexandra, Victoria, Australia, as extreme fire danger conditions persist across the state, January 10, 2026.

Teen admits to security offenses, being recruited by Iranian handler, in plea deal

The case joins others in a disturbing pattern seen since October 7, namely, Iranian intelligence operatives attempting to recruit Israelis through Telegram and other encrypted platforms.

The flags of Israel and Iran

Australia downgrades wildfire alerts after activating disaster relief in New South Wales

New South Wales is one of the most wildfire-prone regions in Australia, with the risk increasing due to climate change.

Firefighters work at the site where bushfire destroyed homes along Glenrock Parade, in Koolewong on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, December 6, 2025.