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Spain
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Spain's First Major Wildfire of the Year: A Report on the Impact, Response, and Possible CausesWildfires continue to ravage the Villanueva de Viver Municipality in Castellón Province, near the border with Teruel Province in eastern Spain. The hot and dry wind, with gusts of… Full Story |
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1,800 |
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Chile
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Chile - State of Emergency Widens As Wild Fires spreadChile has been battling massive wildfires across several regions, with over 442,000 hectares of land already affected, according to the latest report from SENAPRED. The fires have… Full Story |
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7,500 |
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Tanzania
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Fire breaks out on Africa's tallest mountain - KilimanjaroMoshi. A fire, the source of which is yet to be established, has broken out in Mount Kilimanjaro, near the Karanga Camp located 3,963 meters above sea level through the Mweka… Full Story |
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United States
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Northern and Southern California Hit By Wild FiresTwo major wildfires have been burning across northern and southern California, resulting in casualties and damage. The Mill fire in Siskiyou County (northern California) has burnt… Full Story |
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12,900 |
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Portugal
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Forest firesAccording to the European Forest Fire Information System (JRC-EFFIS), the fire risk on 20-21 August is expected to be from very high to extreme danger. The risk for forest fires… Full Story |
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Algeria |
forest fires have affected 14 provinces of northern Algeria,Over the past days, almost 40 forest fires have affected 14 provinces of northern Algeria, resulting in casualties and damage. According to media reports, at least 26 people have… Full Story |
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350 |
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Algeria
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forest fires have affected 14 provinces of northern Algeria,Over the past days, almost 40 forest fires have affected 14 provinces of northern Algeria, resulting in casualties and damage. According to media reports, at least 26 people have… Full Story |
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350 |
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Spain
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Central Eastern Spain still Plagued by wild-FredsWildfires continue to particularly affect the Valencian Community (central coast of eastern Spain), resulting in casualties and preventive evacuations, as reported by the Spanish… Full Story |
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2,000 |
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France
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Fires Still affecting South-East FranceA forest fire started burning on 5 August in La Tencon area located in Voreppe Commune (Isère Department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, south-east France). According to the Operational… Full Story |
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140 |
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Spain
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Central-West Spain Hit By Wild FiresA wildfire in Santa Cruz del Valle municipality (Ávila Province, Castile and León, central-west Spain) has caused the preventive evacuation of El Picadero locality. Firefighting… Full Story |
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700 |
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United States
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California Oak Fire IncidentFirefighters are actively engaged in all areas of the fire. Crews are strengthening control lines, patrolling for hot spots, improving contingency lines, and constructing direct… Full Story|
 29-Jul-2022 |  FIRES OVER | 
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|  Agency: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | |
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6,000 |
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Czechia
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Bohemian Switzerland National Park Wild FiresThe forest fire which broke out on 24 July in the Bohemian Switzerland National Park (northern Czechia) continues to burn and it has spread further to the Saxony Switzerland… Full Story |
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France |
south-western France Hit by wild FiresWildfires continue to burn across southern France, affecting an area of more than 6 000 ha, and resulting in evacuations, as reported by the Operational Centre for Inter-… Full Story |
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10,000 |
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United States |
Severe Storms Generate 500 Fires In Western United StatesStrong winds, thunderstorms and lightning have been affecting southern and northern California since 22 June, causing several severe weather-related incidents (particularly due to… Full Story |
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Turkey
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Turkish Fire Fighters Battle Growing Forest FiresOn 21 June, a forest fire broke out in Marmaris district (Mugla Province, south-western Turkey). More than 3,000 personnel and more than 1,140 vehicles have been deployed over the… Full Story |
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459 |
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France
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Forest firesForest fires occurred across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region (south-western France), causing evacuations and widespread damage. The forest fires were extended at the South East and… Full Story |
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100 |
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Spain
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Theme Park Evacuated Due to Wild Fires in SpainIn Spain, forest fires burned nearly 9,000 hectares (22,240 acres) of land in the north-west Sierra de la Culebra region on Friday, forcing about 200 people from their homes,… Full Story |
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3,000 |
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Spain |
Spain Besieged By FiresA series of wildfires have reportedly broken out across northern Spain, among others, in Navarra Province, in Zamora Province, in Zaragoza Province, and in the Provinces of Lleida… Full Story |
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Spain
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Forest FiresA forest fire broke out on 8 June in Pujerra Municipality (west of Malaga Province, Andalusia Region, southern Spain), affecting so far an area of at least 2,100 ha, Department of… Full Story |
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United States
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Hermit's Peak wildfires burning in San Miguel County (northern New Mexico State, south-western USA)Since the beginning of May, the Hermit's Peak wildfire has been burning in San Miguel County (northern New Mexico State, south-western USA), affecting an area of approximately 768… Full Story |
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3,411 |
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Pakistan
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Fire at Koh-e-SulemanOn Sunday 22 May, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government declared a state of emergency due to the raging forest fire at Koh-e-Suleman mountain range located in the Sherani… Full Story |
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4,000 |
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United States |
Wildfires Burning Across New Mexico State (south-western USA)Wildfires continue to burn across northern New Mexico State (south-western USA), resulting in at least 15 injured people and evacuation orders. According to the Federal Emergency… Full Story |
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25,570 |
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United States
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Wildfires continue to affect parts of Arizona (south-western USA)Wildfires continue to affect parts of Arizona (south-western USA). According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), mandatory evacuations have been issued for 4 000… Full Story |
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4,000 |
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Somalia
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Fire breaks Out In the biggest market (Waaheen) of Hargeisa, SomaliaA huge fire broke out in the biggest market (Waaheen) of Hargeisa on the evening of 01 April 2022. The fire was so powerful that the Somaliland Fire Protection could only control… Full Story |
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12,000 |
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Mexico
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Wildfires in MexicoWidespread wildfires have been burning across 14 States of Mexico since the past week, leading to evacuations and damage. More than 4,000 ha have burnt across the country, while… Full Story |
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United States
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Wildfires in TexasWildfires have been affecting the counties of Hood, Erath and Eastland (central Texas, southern USA) since 20 March, burning an area of more than 24,000 ha and resulting in damage… Full Story |
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2,384 |
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Central African Republic |
Fires and strong Winds in BakalaTwo large villages located 15 km from the city of Bakala (458 km from Bangui) experienced fires in the night of 24 to 25 February 2022, which caused significant material and human… Full Story |
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30,000 |
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South Korea
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Large Wild Fires Hit South KoreaSeveral wildfires events have started in south-eastern Gangwon Province and north-eastern North Gyeongsang Province (eastern coast of South Korea). According to media reports,… Full Story |
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540 |
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Bangladesh
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Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh hit by second fire in 10 daysA massive fire broke out just before 17.00 local time yesterday, sweeping through a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. The flames were contained to one area, Camp 16, but… Full Story |
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3,200 |
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United States
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Northern Colorado Fires Forces 45,000 to FleeTwo wildfire events named the Middle Fork and the Marshall wildfires have been burning across northern Colorado State (western USA), resulting in casualties and damage. According… Full Story |
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45,000 |
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Chad |
FIRE RAVAGES AN ISLAND LEAVING HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HOMELESSOn 23 October, a fire broke out on the Lake Chad island of Farguimi, in the Kangalom sub-prefecture, in the department of Mamdi, affecting 801 people, in an area frequently… Full Story |
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801 |
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Honduras
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WildFires Take HoldA wildfire event occurred on 2-3 October in Guanaja Island (Islas de la Bahía Department, Honduras) leading to casualties and damage. Media report, four injured people, 62… Full Story |
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Argentina
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Fires Ravage ArgentinaSeveral wildfires are burning across Córdoba Province (northern Argentina), resulting in fatalities. According to media reports, at least three people died due to wildfires.… Full Story |
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Honduras
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WildfireA wildfire event occurred on 2-3 October in Guanaja Island (Islas de la Bahía Department, Honduras) leading to casualties and damage. Media report, four injured people, 62… Full Story |
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Tunisia |
Wild Fires Ravage AlgeriaWildfires have been affecting the Kabylia Region in northern Algeria since 9 August. More than 70 fires have occurred in 13 prefectures in the north of the country including Tizi-… Full Story |
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Tunisia
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Soldiers Killed Saving Reidents from FiresAt least 65 people have been killed in wildfires that erupted in Algeria, according to state television reports. Officials said the number included 25 soldiers killed trying to… Full Story |
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65 |
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North Macedonia
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Tremendous Heat Wave Triggers FiresStarting from 30 July 2021, the Republic of North Macedonia was hit by a heat wave that resulted in severe fires in several regions in the country. The fires have been raging for… Full Story |
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12,612 |
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Greece
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Wild Fires in Greece Trigger EvacuationsThousands of tourists and residents have been evacuated from towns north of the Greek capital, Athens, as wildfires spread across the country. Strong winds and high temperatures… Full Story |
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Turkey
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85 Forest Fires Occurred Along the Aegean and Mediteranean coastal RegionsBetween 28-30 July 2021, a total of 85 forest fires occurred along the Aegean and Mediteranean coastal regions, 74 of which have been controlled. Efforts to control 11 fires were… Full Story |
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Tunisia
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Fires ravage Sakiet Sidi Youssef forestsA fire incident broke out late on the afternoon in the pine forests of Ain Mazer, Sakiet Sidi Youssef district, Kef governorate in the middle-western region of Tunisia. Ain Mazer… Full Story |
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Italy |
Western Italy, Sardinia Hit By wild FiresDuring the morning of July 24, the area near the town of Bonarcado in the province of Oristano, in Sardinia, was affected by large fires that spread very quickly due to several… Full Story |
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800 |
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Turkey
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wildfires leave behind charred homes and ashesThe death toll from wildfires raging in Turkey has risen to six after two forest workers were killed, the country’s health minister said. Fires raging across southern Turkey… Full Story |
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400 |
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Canada |
Wildfire engulfs village that set Canada’s all-time heat recordOne day after it set Canada’s all-time heat record, a British Columbia village was devoured by flames. A fast-moving wildfire roared over the village of Lytton on Wednesday… Full Story |
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250 |
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Central African Republic
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Internally Displaced Shelters destroyed in FireSome 364 shelters were destroyed and at least 2,000 people left homeless at the PK3 site for internally displaced people (IDPs) in Bria. A fire accidentally broke out in the… Full Story |
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2,103 |
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Sierra Leone
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FIRE IN SUSAN BAY COMMUNITYAccording to an initial UN assessment, 7,000 people were affected by the 24 March fire that devastated the Susan Bay community, one of the most vulnerable communities in Sierra… Full Story |
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7,000 |
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Bangladesh
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Rescue and relief effort as fire razes Bangladesh campsuala Lumpur/Cox’s Bazar/Geneva, 23 March 2021 – The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society has launched one of its biggest ever rescue and relief efforts in the camp settlement in Cox’s… Full Story |
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123,000 |
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United States
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Fast moving fireA wildfire has forced evacuation orders for 100,000 people in southern California. The Silverado Fire broke out just before sunrise on Monday in Orange County, south of Los… Full Story|
27-Oct-2020 | FIRES OVER |
CLOSED
| Agency: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | |
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Greece
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A month after Moria fires, UNHCR warns of worsening conditions ahead of winterFour weeks after the fires destroyed Moria Reception and Identification Centre on Lesvos, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is reiterating its call that urgent action and… Full Story |
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7,800 |
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Greece
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GREECE - Moria Refugee CampUN urges Greece to act as Moria refugee camp reaches 'boiling point' The UN refugee agency has urged Greece to move asylum seekers off Lesbos after the Victoria Derbyshire… Full Story |
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18,000 |
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Greece
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Villages evacuated as over 100 firefighters battle wildfire in Greece's Mani peninsulaMORE THAN 100 hundred firefighters are battling a wildfire that broke out in Greece’s southern Mani peninsula, prompting several village evacuations. The fire department said 103… Full Story |
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