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N.M. wildfire caused by medical place crash grows, prompts evacuations

The wildfire near the Capitan Mountains is challenging hundreds of firefighters battling rugged terrain and dangerous winds

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A firefighter works to extinguish a wildfire near Budel, on May 1, 2026 a day after it broke out at a military training ground where a military exercise was taking place. — AFP

Wildfires tear through Southeast, destroy homes and force evacuations

Fast-moving, drought-fueled fires in Georgia and Florida have destroyed more than 50 homes and displaced hundreds

Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space

Some 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-dropping helicopters.

Out-of-control wildfire prompts evacuation south of Whitecourt

Residents ordered out immediately as 55-hectare blaze moves south in windy conditions

Southern Fla. wildfires burn thousands of acres, close roads and attractions

Fire crews battled large wildfires in Broward and Miami-Dade counties as smoke reduced visibility, forced road closures

Wildfire Grows to 2,500 Acres Inside Everglades National Park

Wildfire burning out of control near Maple Ridge

The B.C. Wildfire Service says crews are working on the estimated 1.5-hectare blaze, which is believed to be human caused

Horrifying wildfire seen ripping toward stunning SoCal winery — cops say it was lit on purpose

“Air really makes a big difference on these fires."

SoCal wildfire grows, prompting evacuation orders for more than 17,000

The Sandy Fire sent smoke over Simi Valley as crews raced calmer winds to protect homes and hold the flames back

Wildfire sparks overnight response in B.C Maple Ridge forest

Fire crews worked overnight to contain a wildfire in steep terrain near Maple Ridge. Officials say there is currently no threat to the public or nearby homes.

300-hectare wildfire rips through hills as firefighters mount urgent response

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) responded to a large wildfire at Pontsticill Reservoir Dam yesterday, which affected around 300 hectares of grass and heather.

Wildfire season in Pacific Northwest expected to be severe

Officials from the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office human activity is responsible for about 84% to 88% of all wildfires. Continue reading…

Chornobyl Exclusion Zone wildfire spreads as land mines hamper crews

Wildfire in Ukraine’s Chornobyl Zone burns over 1,100 hectares; land mines hinder crews, winds worsen, rare moose calf rescued.

Lightning sparks out-of-control Saskatchewan wildfire, community on evacuation alert

Residents in Macdowall, Sask., are on high alert as a wildfire caused by lightning blazes out of control at a nearby provincial park.

The Effects of Wildfires on Wildlife

This post is republished in our “From the Archives” series, featuring highlights of our vast back catalogue of more than 10,000 birding-related posts published over the last 15 yea...

Chornobyl Exclusion Zone wildfire spreads as land mines hamper crews

Wildfire in Ukraine’s Chornobyl Zone burns over 1,100 hectares; land mines hinder crews, winds worsen, rare moose calf rescued.

The world is entering a new era of wildfire. This huge blaze shows how hard they are to tackle

By Stefano Pozzebon, Avery Schmitz, Abigail Watts, Jhasua Razo, CNN BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (CNN) — It took 20 minutes for decades of family memories to be reduced to smoke and ash. Claud...

The world is entering a new era of wildfire. This huge blaze shows how hard they are to tackle

By Stefano Pozzebon, Avery Schmitz, Abigail Watts, Jhasua Razo, CNN BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (CNN) — It took 20 minutes for decades of family memories to be reduced to smoke and ash. Claud...

Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter, destruction of 120 Georgia homes

An unusually large number of wildfires are burning this spring across the Southeast, where scientists the threat of fire has been amplified by a combination of drought, gusty winds...

Over 3,200 forced to evacuate as crews battle Iwate wildfires

As of Saturday morning, blazes in the mountainous areas of Iwate region had burned about 700 hectares since breaking out three days ago.

New Jersey is dry and windy as peak wildfire season starts

A wildfire in the area of West Deptford burned about 160 acres this weekend. Persistent drought conditions and snow-hampered prep work pose challenges to Garden State firefight...

Huge wildfire breaks out in Scottish national park as 'extreme' warning in place

Firefighters are tackling a blaze near Loch Lomond as an 'extreme' risk of wildfire warning remains in place in western Scotland

AI joins the wildfire watch across the West

Utilities and fire agencies are deploying AI-powered smoke-detection cameras to spot wildfires earlier in remote, high-risk areas, giving crews a head start before flames spread