Wildfire – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Sabotage suspected as Russia fights wildfires

Posted on September 2, 2022September 2, 2022By Editor

The situation is serious but under control, according to emergencies minister. … Read More >Sabotage suspected as Russia fights wildfires

Nearly 800 forced to evacuate amid massive wildfire around Spanish resort town (VIDEOS)

Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021By Editor

A massive wildfire has broken out in the vicinity of the southern Spanish town of Estepona. The blaze has prompted evacuation of some 800 people and caused traffic disruption, with several roads closed. … Read More >Nearly 800 forced to evacuate amid massive wildfire around Spanish resort town (VIDEOS)

Europe just experienced its hottest ever summer – EU climate change service

Posted on September 19, 2021September 19, 2021By Editor

Summer 2021 was Europe’s hottest to date, reaching record-breaking temperatures in the Mediterranean and warmer-than-average areas, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service has said. … Read More >Europe just experienced its hottest ever summer – EU climate change service

Spanish wildfire that ripped through Galicia region ‘clearly intentional’ as blazes ‘ignited simultaneously’ – official

Posted on September 19, 2021September 19, 2021By Editor

The environment chief in Spain’s northwestern Galicia region, Manuel Rodriguez, has announced that a devastating wildfire that tore through 1,000 hectares of forest over two days was “clearly intentional.” … Read More >Spanish wildfire that ripped through Galicia region ‘clearly intentional’ as blazes ‘ignited simultaneously’ – official

Evacuation launched after Greece’s Evia island is hit by second wildfire in two weeks

Posted on August 26, 2021August 26, 2021By Editor

Some 46 firefighters have been deployed to the Greek island of Evia after a wildfire started in the southern part of the territory on Monday morning, with airplanes and helicopters dropping water on the blaze to slow its spread. … Read More >Evacuation launched after Greece’s Evia island is hit by second wildfire in two weeks

Shows

Will US bombs replace US troops in Afghanistan? (Full show)

Posted on August 24, 2021August 24, 2021By Editor

Has the US learned anything from its futile two-decade adventure in Afghanistan? What is going to happen to those who helped the US and its allies and now find themselves at the mercy of the Taliban? And should Washington’s proxies and allies in Syria, Ukraine expect a different fate? … Read More >Will US bombs replace US troops in Afghanistan? (Full show)

Drone footage of Greece’s second-largest island shows path of destruction wrought by massive wildfires

Posted on August 19, 2021August 19, 2021By Editor

Greece continued to battle major wildfires on Saturday, with the flames coming dangerously close to the capital, Athens, and cutting the country’s second-largest island, Evia, in half, leaving the sea as the only escape route. … Read More >Drone footage of Greece’s second-largest island shows path of destruction wrought by massive wildfires

Volunteer firefighter becomes first fatality of devastating Greek fires amid extreme heatwave

Posted on August 18, 2021August 18, 2021By Editor

A volunteer firefighter has been confirmed as the first fatality of the forest fires in Greece which were triggered by an extreme heatwave. The deceased died from his injuries after being hit by a falling utility pole. … Read More >Volunteer firefighter becomes first fatality of devastating Greek fires amid extreme heatwave

Greeks told to remain alert for wildfires as emergency services battle Athens blaze amid biblical heatwave

Posted on August 15, 2021August 15, 2021By Editor

The Greek government has urged people to stay alert as temperatures hover above 40C (107F) for the third day in a row and firefighters work endlessly to extinguish blazes on the islands and mainland. … Read More >Greeks told to remain alert for wildfires as emergency services battle Athens blaze amid biblical heatwave

Middle East

‘Our lungs are burning’: Turkish mayor issues desperate plea for help as raging wildfires close in on power plant

Posted on August 15, 2021August 15, 2021By Editor

The mayor of a town in southwestern Turkey has desperately called for a firefighting helicopter or plane with night vision to be sent to the area, as disastrous wildfires close in on his town and its thermal power plant. … Read More >‘Our lungs are burning’: Turkish mayor issues desperate plea for help as raging wildfires close in on power plant

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