Northern Greece Blanketed by Toxic Smoke After Huge Factory Fire

Kiev records health-threatening levels of air pollution — TV

Since late last week, air pollution has been present in Kiev due to smoke from fires in the Chernobyl exclusion zone

Fires in Chornobyl exclusion zone send toxic smoke over Kyiv. Ukraine says crashed Russian drones started them.

Wildfires in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone worsened air quality in Kyiv and several districts of the Kyiv region, the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute reported on June 29.

Thessaloniki Blanketed by Toxic Smoke After Huge Factory Fire

A severe fire that erupted in the Oraiokastro suburb of Thessaloniki late Saturday night has covered the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki in a toxic cloud of smoke. Authorities arrested a 76-year-old man on Sunday whose reckless driving allegedly sparked the blaze that engulfed two local factories and hospitalized four firefighters. Reckless driving triggers toxic []

Oil spill in Kyiv lake caused by Russian strike is contained, no threat to Dnipro reported – photos

Municipal services and emergency crews in Kyiv have contained pollution in Kyrylivske Lake in the city's Obolonskyi district, which was caused by a Russian attack on 2 July.

Oreokastro wildfire leaves no active front after overnight battle – Businesses destroyed, four firefighters taken to hospital

Firefighting operations continue at two factories, one producing textiles and the other a recycling plant – Toxic smoke cloud reaches Thessaloniki – 160 firefighters, aerial assets and the Army's Deucalion unit remain at the scene The post Oreokastro wildfire leaves no active front after overnight battle – Businesses destroyed, four firefighters taken to hospital appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Kebakaran ‘gunung sampah’ di Tangerang merebak 

TANGERANG: Kebakaran di tapak pelupusan sampah Jatiwaringin, Tangerang sejak seminggu lalu dilaporkan merebak ke kawasan seluas lebih 15 hektar, menyelubungi lokasi sekitarnya dengan asap bertoksik dan memaksa ratusan penduduk berpindah. Pihak berkuasa kesihatan melaporkan peningkatan kes penyakit pernafasan akibat pencemaran udara ketika pasukan bomba mengerahkan helikopter, lori tangki air, jentolak dan dron bagi mengawal kebakaran ... Read more The post Kebakaran ‘gunung sampah’ di Tangerang merebak appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Ukraine struck Russian missile electronics plant. Five dead and dozens injured, governor says

Smoke billows from a production plant following a Ukrainian attack, according the local governor, in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Voronzeh, Russia June 22, 2026 in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Social Media/via REUTERS. Ukraine’s military said it had hit a plant producing electronics for missiles in Russia’s border Voronezh []

Firefighters battle Kuching ice cream factory blaze spreading to neighbouring premises, all workers safe

KUCHING, July 10 — A fire broke out at an ice cream factory and spread to a neighbouring factory at Demak Laut Ind...

Toxic smoke from Oreokastro fire blankets Thessaloniki

A thick cloud of black smoke and a toxic haze has blanketed Thessaloniki after a major overnight fire in the Oreokastro suburb, prompting authorities to urge residents to remain indoors.

Boyle Heights blaze choked parts of L.A. with astronomical soot pollution

The warehouse fire exposed residents to worse smoke and soot than the 2025 Los Angeles fires

Air Quality Improves Across Europe, but Wildfires Drive Pollution Spikes in Some Regions

Air Quality Improves Across Europe, but Wildfires Drive Pollution Spikes in Some Regions

Los Angeles Warehouse Fire Smoke Chokes Southern California for Fifth Day

A fire at a cold storage warehouse near downtown Los Angeles continued pumping fumes across Southern California five days after it ignited, prompting emergency declarations as air quality reached unhealthy levels.

Toxic smoke blankets Greece's city after wildfire sparks factory fire

Greece's second-largest city, Thessaloniki, was blanketed by toxic smoke on Sunday after a wildfire set two factories ablaze on its outskirts, the Greek Fire Service said, reported Xinhua. Firefighters continued battling flames inside a recycling plant on Sunday, while a thick cloud of toxic smoke stretched for approximately 20 kilometers, according to Greece's national broadcaster ERT. Around 160 firefighters, assisted by volunteers, two water-dropping aircraft and two helicopters, remained engaged in firefighting operations, the Fire Service said. Five firefighters were hospitalized, mainly suffering from breathing difficulties caused by smoke inhalation. Authorities urged residents to stay indoors, keep their windows closed and avoid unnecessary travel, especially children, older people and those with respiratory conditions. Police arrested a 76-year-old man in connection with the fire, saying he admitted that sparks from his vehicle ignited dry vegetation while he was performing dangerous maneuvers.

Authorities Investigate Possible Arson After Tire Fire at Uborak Landfill

After the fire at the Uborak landfill in Mostar was contained on Tuesday, a new fire broke out today at the nearby landfill for old car tires, which is located right next to the municipal waste landfill, which is why the evacuation of the population from the immediate vicinity was initiated. All the available forces [] The post Authorities Investigate Possible Arson After Tire Fire at Uborak Landfill appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

Massive fire rips through Indonesia sandal factory

A massive fire destroyed a sandal factory in Tangerang, Indonesia, after it spread to a gas storage area.

Injuries reported after explosion at gas facility in Qatar

An explosion and fire broke out at a gas facility in Qatar after a technical malfunction during operations, according to officials. Injuries have been reported. The incident happened Sunday evening at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, a major energy and industrial hub north of Doha, according to QatarEnergy and [] The post Injuries reported after explosion at gas facility in Qatar appeared first on BNO News.

[Photo] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — A large fire has broken out at the impact site in Kiev.

— A large fire has broken out at the impact site in Kiev.

A fast-moving wildfire near Greece's Thessaloniki sparks evacuations as smoke blankets suburbs

A fast-moving wildfire has broken out near Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, prompting evacuations in three suburbs

Boyle Heights Cold Storage Fire Prompts Emergency Declarations

Smoke from a burning cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights continued to blanket large swaths of Los Angeles over the weekend, pushing air‑quality readings into unhealthy territory and prompting emergency declarations from city and state leaders. Los...

Burning Issue: Landfill Fire Leaves Bosnia’s Mostar Gasping for Breath

A notorious waste dump outside Mostar has been on fire for days – as locals pay the price for years of inaction by the authorities in the politically-troubled city.

Russia’s refinery in Saratov, two in Tatarstan, a pumping station in Bashkortostan — one night’s oil target list

Fires broke out at the Saratov plant and the Nizhnekamsk refining cluster, while Ukraine's security service struck an oil-products pumping station 1,500 kilometers from the border.

Thick Smoke Billows from Warehouse Fire in West Virginia

A warehouse fire in Parkersburg, West Virginia sends thick smoke billowing into the sky.

Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece, Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke

Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece, Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke

Conakry : un incendie ravage un immeuble à Sangoyah-Khabitayah

Un incendie a causé d’importants dégâts matériels ce jeudi 9 juillet 2026 au quartier Sangoyah-Khabitayah, dans la commune de Matoto. Le feu s’est déclaré dans un immeuble R+2, consumant de nombreux biens qui étaient à l’intérieur. Selon les témoignages recueillis sur place par un journaliste de Guineematin.com, l’incendie s’est déclaré aux environs de 15 heures dans [] The post Conakry : un incendie ravage un immeuble à Sangoyah-Khabitayah first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Two oil storage facilities and a seaport caught fire in the Rostov region after a drone attack.

A fire occurred in Azov at two oil product storage facilities. In Taganrog, the seaport is on fire, and evacuation of residents from nearby houses has been announced.

Fire breaks out at Russian airbase in Borisoglebsk after drone attack

A fire broke out at the fuel storage area of Borisoglebsk military airfield in Russia’s Voronezh region overnight on July 8, following a drone attack that also struck other targets across the region and left residents reporting numerous explosions, according to video footage shared by the OSINT community Exilenova+. The footage appears to show flames []

Firebombs target Greek ruling party members’ residences

Three pre-dawn firebomb attacks apparently targeting the residences of members of Greece’s governing conservative New Democracy party have left five people hospitalized, with one in serious condition, authorities said Wednesday. The attacks between 4am and 4:45am outside apartment buildings in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki used crude explosive devices made with camping gas canisters. [] The post Firebombs target Greek ruling party members’ residences appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Sinko : un violent incendie réduit plusieurs commerces en cendres, de nombreux blessés graves

Un violent incendie s’est déclaré ce jeudi 9 juillet 2026 au quartier M’Ballia, situé dans la commune rurale de Sinko, préfecture de Beyla. Le sinistre a réduit en cendres plusieurs commerces, fait plusieurs blessés graves et plongé de nombreuses familles dans le désarroi. Selon les témoignages recueillis sur place, les flammes se sont propagées avec []

Cold storage facility fire in Boyle Heights enters fifth day

Air quality remains unhealthy in areas surrounding the warehouse burning in Boyle Heights, five days after the cold storage facility caught fire. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff and Carlos Saucedo report. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Massive fire engulfs warehouse at Tema Free Zones enclave

A major fire has broken out at a warehouse located within the Tema Free Zones enclave, prompting a large-scale emergency response by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

Fire forces evacuation of Madrid skyscraper as search continues for missing workers

Smoke billowed visibly across parts of the Spanish capital on Tuesday afternoon after flames broke out inside one of its []

Indonesia battles landfill fire near Jakarta as helicopters join firefighting effort | #AJ shorts

A landfill fire near Jakarta enters a third day, prompting helicopter water drops as crews battle buried hotspots. Smoke has affected nearby communities, with residents evacuated and health concerns growing. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Tourist spots across Europe hit by wildfires as Greece warns of toxic smoke

Greece has avoided the heatwave but fires rage on

Massive explosion rocks Qatari gas processing hub (VIDEO)

An explosion and fire hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday, with authorities attributing the incident to a technical malfunction Read Full Article at RT.com

Mass Drone Raid Hits Orenburg Gas Giant 1,500 km From Ukraine, Russia’s Only Helium Plant Ablaze

Ukraine struck the Orenburg Gas Processing Plant and Russia’s only helium plant, over 1,200 km (746 miles) from the front, causing fires at a key energy complex used in military-linked production. Separately, authorities in the Nizhny Novgorod region reported a drone strike on an industrial facility, with two people killed and two injured. Russia said air defenses downed hundreds of drones nationwide.

Ask the Pediatrician: Indoor air pollution and children's health: Tips for healthier breathing at home

Outdoor air pollution from factories, vehicles and wildfires is harmful for kids. But the air inside homes, schools and other indoor spaces matters, too. Indoor air can carry particles and gases that irritate growing lungs and airways, making ...

Kamloops skies turn orange as wildfire smoke drifts into region

An air quality alert remains in effect for the region due to drifting smoke from two wildfires in the Boston Bar area. The smoke is making it hard to breathe.