Dry weather, wildfires prompt Quebec to expand open fire ban

Growing BC wildfire closes Highway 1 as more evacuation alerts issued

A growing wildfire in British Columbia's Fraser Canyon has forced further evacuation alerts and the closure of a stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway.

Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West

Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions are fueling several wildfires in the West, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City

Restrictions in effect due to forest fires in Quebec

Forest restrictions have been imposed in Northern Quebec due to the risk of forest fires, which have already affected several areas of the province in June. Since Friday afternoon, the Ministry of Public Security has banned traffic in the forest and access to it in the territory around fire 284, which is located about 85 [] The post Restrictions in effect due to forest fires in Quebec appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

How extreme weather makes life more expensive for Canadians

Wildfires in B.C. and the Northwest Territories. Floods in Manitoba. Heat waves in Eastern Canada. And it’s only early July. Such events are devastating for the people and communities affected. They’re also increasingly hitting Canadians in the wallet, according to a recent report from Statistics Canada.

Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in West

Hot, dry and windy conditions are fueling a fast-moving wildfire in Utah, forcing the governor to declare an emergency and restrict fireworks as the weather across the West gives rise to mounting concerns that any spark could easily ignite a large fire. Firefighters are facing more challenges on the ground from what fire managers and []

Wildfire rages in eastern Spain, forcing hundreds to flee

A wildfire in Castellon, eastern Spain, forces 500 evacuations as firefighters and aircraft battle flames spreading across the Valencia region.

Wildfire rages across Utah as emergency declared

Wildfire rages across Utah as emergency declared

The areas at ‘exceptional’ risk of wildfires as health alerts issued

Record-breaking heatwaves are increasing the risk of severe blazes

Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France

ILLE-SUR-TET – A wildfire burning out of control in southwestern France has forced the evacuation of over 10,000 people from two dozen small towns and ‌villages near the Spanish border and officials said strong winds on Monday would further fan the blaze. The European Union said on Monday it was sending four waterbombing aircraft to [] The post Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Growing B.C. wildfire closes Highway 1, more evacuation alerts issued

A growing B.C. wildfire has forced more evacuations and closed part of the Trans-Canada Highway as officials warn gusty winds could intensify the blaze.

Out-of-control wildfires force evacuations in Wrigley and Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada

Wildfires burning in Canada's Northwest Territories prompted evacuation orders for the communities of Wrigley and Fort Simpson on June 28 and 29, 2026, as two lightning-caused fires remained out of control. The blaze threatening Fort Simpson had expanded to more than 8 900 ha (21 992 acres) by June 29, while more than 62 000 ha (153 209 acres) had burned across the territory. Source

Boise, Idaho fire map: Large brush fire near Claremont Drive spreads acres; check map, visuals

A Boise wildfire near Crestline Trail and Claremont Drive has burned over 100 acres. No evacuations have been ordered, and no structures are threatened.

Wildfire in eastern Spain forces evacuation of 500 residents from homes

A wildfire in Castellon, Valencia, forced evacuation of 500 residents from their homes. Regional authorities were battling a wildfire in Soneja in eastern Spain after it broke out Sunday afternoon. Across Europe, hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires in Portugal, Greece and Spain on Sunday. #shorts #spain #wildfire #evacuation #europe

Residents evacuated in forest fire

A serious forest fire is affecting a mountainous area of inland Alicante province. More than 100 people have been evacuated from their homes in Penaguila. The blaze broke out at around 15.00 yesterday close to the water purification station in Benasau, where work was taking place. In their report at 08.00 this morning, the regional []

Fireworks, heat and drought put this July 4 at high risk for wildfires

Fireworks, heat and drought put this July 4 at high risk for wildfires

Wildfires hit Spain as France braces for extreme heat

Wildfires are spreading rapidly across Spain, forcing evacuations and leaving several people dead, while France has activated its highest heat alert as temperatures are expected to reach 41°C. Paul Hawkins has the story.

Morocco places 12 provinces under extreme forest fire risk

Morocco’s National Agency for Water and Forests placed 12 provinces under extreme forest fire risk for the week of July 6 to 12, as high summer temperatures and dry vegetation increase pressure on forested areas. The agency’s updated forest fire risk bulletin classified Berkane, Nador, Taourirt, Guercif, Ifrane, Taounate, Taza, Khénifra, Al Haouz, Essaouira, Agadir-Ida-Ou-Tanane [] The post Morocco places 12 provinces under extreme forest fire risk appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Extreme wildfire risk in parts of Sweden as dry weather raises fire danger

Extreme wildfire risk in parts of Sweden as dry weather raises fire danger

Spain travel chaos as Cataluña wildfires close major roads and suspend trains

Wildfires burning across Cataluña have become one of Spain’s biggest emergencies of the summer, forcing road closures, halting train services []

2 new wildfires emerge in eastern Nevada as red flag warning continues

LAS VEGAS — Two new wildfires have emerged in Lincoln County as firefighters continue to fight blazes in eastern Nevada. The Dry Canyon fire and Parsnip Peak fire, near Spring Valley State Park in Pioche, were reported Friday, the Bureau of ...

Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfire

A fire is raging in the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting evacuations and disrupting traffic.

Smoke From Wildfires Rising in Almería, Spain

Video shows smoke from wildfires rising in Spain’s Almería province as firefighters battled to bring one of the country’s deadliest blazes on record under control. At least 11 people have died attempting to flee the wildfire, and 19 are missing, according to regional authorities.

France wildfire causes freeway chaos

A wildfire has broken out near a freeway in southern France. Vehicles could be seen driving through plumes of smoke while emergency planes dropped water onto the blaze near the city of Beziers. Firefighters attempted to stop traffic on the highway and were removing people from their cars. Parts of southern France are on high alert for wildfires in the coming days after a recent record-breaking heatwave in the country.

Wildfire season so far considered manageable across Canada, officials say

OTTAWA — The 2026 wildfire season has been manageable so far, largely because of significant amounts of rain across Western Canada, but federal officials cautioned Thursday the summer forecast is hotter and drier than normal in much of the country. “Much of the area burned this year has occurred in the past 10 days,” said [] The post Wildfire season so far considered manageable across Canada, officials say appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Twelve Killed as Wildfire Tears Through Almería in Spain’s Deadliest Andalusia Blaze

A wildfire swept through Almería's Los Gallardos on Thursday, killing at least twelve people including four suspected British nationals found trapped in vehicles — Andalusia's deadliest blaze on record. Nineteen remain missing as firefighters and military emergency units battle the still-uncontained fire in extreme heat.

MAPS: Where are all the wildfires and warnings in France right now?

Throughout June and early July wildfires ravaged several parts of France with more than 14,500 hectares having already burned. With heatwave and wildfire warnings continuing we look at the stat of play at the start of the holiday season.

More than 1,200 hectares burnt! Firefighters battle southern France wildfires after deadly heatwave

On Thursday, southern France faced intense wildfires that scorched more than 1,200 hectares, ignited by strong winds and dry conditions following a severe heatwave. The most significant blaze occurred in Aude, close to Spain, devouring 900 hectares. Firefighters, supported by water-bombing aircraft, fought bravely to control the situation, and thankfully, no casualties have been reported.

Fire Consumes 200 Hectares of Native Forest in Northwest Argentina

A fire that started two weeks ago has already consumed some 200 hectares of native forests in the Argentine province of Salta, in the northwest of the country, where firefighters are working to try to control the flames, official sources reported this Sunday. According to the Federal Emergency Agency, the focus of the fire near []

Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris forces evacuations

AVON, France, July 13, (AP): A fire raging Monday in the historic and much-visited Fontainebleau forest south of Paris prompted evacuations of some residential neighborhoods and...

Spain tourist hotspot hit by savage wildfire as 12 towns locked down

The fire broke out near the Costa Brava tourist hotspot in northeastern Spain with more than 200 firefighters battling the blaze