Wildfires
Fire near railway tracks contained after disrupting train service across central, southern Israel
Firefighters are working with Israel Railways to contain the fire and protect the track's infrastructure.
Residents evacuated in Jezreel Valley as fire spreads in West Bank, ignites firefighting truck
Why is Canada's wildfire smoke blanketing parts of North America? - explainer
Minnesota governor mobilizes National Guard to battle wildfires in northern part of state
Comptroller warns: 'One step away from disaster' wildfire preparation plans must be consolidated
There are currently 583 areas that are susceptible to fires, 81 of which are in the highest danger category. Of these 81, only nine were included in the government's budget for buffer zones.
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European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths, scientists estimate
Last month was the planet's third-hottest June on record, behind the same month in 2024 and 2023, the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service said in a monthly bulletin on Wednesday.
Wildfire on Greek island of Crete scorches forest, forces evacuation of over 1,000
Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze that forced the evacuation of over 1,000 people on Crete island on Thursday.
Thousands flee wildfires in Turkey as Europe is hit by early heatwave
Health alerts were issued in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Germany. Even the Netherlands, used to a milder climate, issued a warning for high temperatures in the coming days, with high humidity.
Three days of burning: Greece arrests woman suspected of starting wildfire with discarded cigarette
The Georgian was charged with unintentional arson, two fire brigade officials told Reuters on condition anonymity. Witnesses saw her drop a cigarette, one of the officials said.
Israel's forests burn while gov't continues to underfund Fire and Rescue Authority
Our forests are burning, yet the government is stoking the conflagration by cutting budgets.
Wildfires and wars: Search and Rescue Brigade revolutionize Israel's emergency response
How data have helped Israel fight wildfires, and how the Home Front Command and the Search and Rescue Brigade are transforming how Israel responds to emergencies.
Israel Police, Fire and Rescue Authority conduct drill in Jerusalem Hills
During the drill, service personnel practiced extinguishing large fires, evacuating residents, and rescuing both citizens and emergency service personnel caught by fires.
Wildfire near Jerusalem's Ein Kerem under control
The residents of the nearby Swedish village have been evacuated, including a day center for people with special needs.
