Manitoba Declares Second Wildfire Emergency in a Near-Record Year
The amount of land burned this year is on pace to be the most since 1994, as 100 blazes burned on Friday across the central Canadian province.
Evacuations and Evacuees
Fire Rages Near Marseille
Flames burned on the outskirts of the French city on Tuesday, injuring over 100 people and prompting evacuations.
Wildfire on Edge of Marseille Injures More Than 100, Officials Say
Firefighters worked through the night to prevent the blaze from entering France’s second-biggest city, and brought the wildfire under control on Wednesday morning.
Ukrainian Troops Struggle to Hold the Line on the Eastern Front
Kyiv is defending Kostiantynivka from Russian drone attacks. The embattled city is a gateway to Ukraine’s last major defense in the Donetsk region.
Greece Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 1,500 People From Island of Crete
Most of those fleeing the blaze were tourists. Firefighters struggled against heavy winds to bring the flames under control.
Video Shows Drone Rescuing Man During Flood in China
Unmanned aerial vehicles are playing an increasing role in transporting supplies, and even people.
Villages Evacuated on Greek Island as Wildfires Rage
More than 400 firefighters were battling five wildfires on Chios in the Aegean Sea, which authorities are investigating as possible arson.
Brazilian Who Fell While Hiking Indonesian Volcano Is Found Dead, Her Family Says
The hiker, a Brazilian in her 20s, had been unreachable since Saturday, when she fell while climbing Mount Rinjani.
Which Countries Have Issued Travel Advisories for Israel and Iran?
Both countries have closed their airspaces, leaving few options for citizens of other countries seeking to leave.
Iranians Weigh Escaping Tehran as Israeli Strikes Continue
In a city under attack, residents encounter gas stations that are closing because there is no fuel, and disruptions to internet and phone service.