IMAGE18 deaths from battery fires show hidden danger of UK's e-bike boomFatalities included people who inhaled toxic fumes from fires or became trapped inside burning homes.
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IMAGEWildfires kill 12 in Algeria as severe heatwave sweeps North AfricaTwelve people died and dozens were injured as wildfires tore through northern Algeria on Wednesday, with authorities battling more than 150 blazes amid a scorching heatwave sweeping across North Africa. Six of the 54 injured were in critical condition and receiving intensive care.
IMAGEStourbridge fires that razed 19 homes were accidental, say investigatorsInvestigators say the fires started accidentally in fields where farming machinery was being used.
IMAGEThe week in pictures: a French woman in space, wildfires in Europe and the war in UkraineRussian drones carry out deadly strikes in Ukraine, astronaut Sophie Adenot becomes the first French woman to spacewalk, fires rage in Belgium and across Europe, and torrential rain hits the Philippines: FRANCE 24 takes a look at the week's most striking images.
IMAGERussia fires top economist Andrey Klepach after he compares Putin’s economy to 1917 revolutionRussia fires top economist Andrey Klepach after he compares Putin’s economy to 1917 revolution The Independent
IMAGEBritain deploys military as wildfires spread across EuropeBritain deploys military as wildfires spread across Europe
IMAGERussia fires economist over Ukraine war warningRussia fires economist over Ukraine war warning Financial Times
IMAGERussian state bank fires economist who warned Moscow was losing 'war of attrition' with WestRussian state bank fires economist who warned Moscow was losing 'war of attrition' with West Reuters
IMAGEAs wildfires get worse, some states are struggling to pass fire protection rulesThere's a lot homeowners can do to prepare for wildfires, such as managing flammable plants and using fire-resistant building materials. But some states struggle to pass rules requiring those steps.
IMAGETwo dead and evacuation under way as fires break out on Greek islandNearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires on Salamina apart, Greek media report.
IMAGEMall reopening brings renewed hope to Palisades community after devastating wildfiresA luxury mall reopening is bringing renewed hope to the prosperous Pacific Palisades community in Los Angeles, California, after wildfires brought massive devastation last January. Mark Strassman has more.
IMAGEAlarmed by the alarm: people react to ‘severe alert’ on phones with message on UK wildfiresMany complained online that piercingly loud tone was ‘overreach’ while others lamented lack of action on decarbonisationOn Friday at 7pm, Thérèse Coffey was nine miles away from a nuclear power station when her phone made a loud, piercing and very worrying sound: it was a “severe” emergency alert. “Was expecting [a] much more specific alert, not a generic message on wildfires,” the former Tory cab...
IMAGEHundreds arrested on suspicion of arson in France as wildfires rage across EuropeOne person killed and hundreds evacuated in Croatia as blazes also hit Germany, Greece and SpainAlmost 500 people have been arrested on suspicion of starting wildfires in France since the start of the summer, authorities have said, as firefighters in half a dozen European countries tackle ferocious blazes amid a record-breaking heatwave.A fire engulfed homes in a Croatian holiday resort on Friday...
IMAGEWATCH: Community comes together to thank firefighters after Washington state wildfiresAfter fires near Spokane destroyed hundreds of homes and forced over 65,000 to evacuate, a community is making the best of the road to recovery by coming together to celebrate firefighters' bravery.
IMAGEIndonesia wildfires threaten orangutans rescued from animal traffickersBlaze fuelled by hot, dry and windy conditions comes within metres of West Kalimantan rehabilitation centreOrangutans rescued from wildlife traffickers face a new threat from the record number of fires that have broken out in Indonesia in recent weeks.Flames have come within metres of an animal rehabilitation centre in West Kalimantan as hot, dry and windy conditions have been amplified by a power...
IMAGEWildfires, drought and extreme heat, 2026Earth observation satellites help us monitor phenomena such as wildfires, drought and heatwaves from space. This page is updated on a regular basis with a selection of ESA’s most recent news-related images showing how the effects of climate change are impacting our world.
IMAGEDestructive Fires Char Western EuropeRaging wildfires disrupted summer in Spain and France amid sweltering heat waves and prolonged drought.
IMAGENASA and ESA facilities avoid major damage from wildfires in SpainKey ground stations in Spain operated by NASA and the European Space Agency have avoided serious damage from major wildfires in the country. The post NASA and ESA facilities avoid major damage from wildfires in Spain appeared first on SpaceNews.
IMAGEFires near Madrid Force Evacuation of NASA’s DSN FacilityWildfires near Madrid, Spain forced the evacuation of NASA’s Deep Space Network facility there today. The agency reports that everyone is safe. The Madrid station is one of three around […]