Climate change
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) organized a three-day workshop in Siem Reap from July 1-3, bringing together over 30 wildfire management experts and government representatives from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. The event, known as the 'AFFIRM Regional Workshop on Assuring the Future of Forest with
Wildfires
Wildfires have been raging across Turkiye in recent days, claiming three lives and prompting emergency crews to battle numerous blazes. The fire in the Odemis district of Izmir province was brought under control, but another one was still burning in the Hatay province, bordering Syria. Turkiye's Agriculture and
Wildfires
As the southeastern tip of Crete bore the brunt of a devastating wildfire, thousands of people were forced to evacuate, casting a shadow over Greece's tourism industry. Fanouris Vatsinas, a hotel owner, recounted how he was rescued by firefighters as the blaze engulfed his property. The fire spread
Wildfires
Greece is facing an unprecedented wave of devastating wildfires, with blazes spreading rapidly across the country. In Crete, a fierce wildfire has prompted mass evacuations, forcing residents and tourists to flee their homes in the dead of night. The situation has sparked widespread concern, with over 150 firefighters deployed to
Wildfires
Wildfires in eastern Germany's Gohrischheide have injured two firefighters and led to the evacuation of over 100 residents, with nearly 500 firefighters battling the blaze. The fires, which began on Tuesday, have burned hundreds of hectares and remain out of control, with a state police helicopter deployed to
Wildfires
Tensions were running high in western Turkey on Thursday as firefighters battled multiple wildfires, resulting in the first reported fatality. The blazes, fueled by fierce winds, scorching heat, and low humidity, have forced thousands to flee their homes and damaged or destroyed over 200 residences. As the country grapples with
Wildfires
A fast-moving wildfire fueled by gale-force winds continued to rage through the night and into Thursday on the Greek island of Crete, forcing the evacuation of over 1,500 people from hotels and homes. The fire department has deployed 230 firefighters and 10 water-dropping aircraft to battle the flames, which
Wildfires
A devastating wildfire swept through Greece's southern island of Crete, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes and hotels. The blaze, fueled by gale force winds, has been a major challenge for firefighters, who are battling the flames in the Ierapetra area. Thousands of tourists were evacuated
Wildfires
Four years ago, a deadly wildfire destroyed the British Columbia village of Lytton, killing two people and wiping out much of the community. Now, the village is once again under threat due to a nearby out-of-control wildfire. The Izman Creek fire burning north of Lytton has prompted evacuation orders and
Wildfires
The village of Lytton, British Columbia, is facing another devastating wildfire, just four years after a deadly blaze destroyed the community. The Izman Creek fire, fueled by human activity, has prompted evacuation orders and alerts, affecting several properties and reserves. The timing of the latest wildfire has exacerbated the trauma
Wildfires
Over 1,500 people have been evacuated from hotels and homes on the Greek island of Crete due to a fast-moving wildfire fueled by gale-force winds. The UK Government has issued a travel warning urging Brits to exercise caution when traveling to Crete, citing the high risk of wildfires and
Wildfires
A fast-moving wildfire ravaged the southern Greek island of Crete, forcing over 1,500 people from hotels and homes on Thursday. The inferno, fueled by gale-force winds, targeted the Ierapetra area on the island's southern coast, prompting concerns for the safety of residents and tourists. Firefighters, backed by
