A wildfire, bushfire, wildland fire or rural fire is an unplanned, unwanted, uncontrolled fire in an area of combustible vegetation starting in rural areas and urban areas. Wikipedia
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South Africa
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South Africa, unstructured fires are on the rise in the informal settlementsIn South Africa, unstructured fires are on the rise in the informal settlements especially in this winter season.The fire that blazed one of the five-Storey dilapidated buildings… Full Story |
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2,779 |
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Greece
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Previous Greece - WildfiresWildfires have been burning across Greece since 19 August, prompting evacuations and causing casualties and widespread damage.The most affected areas are in Alexandroupolis… Full Story |
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Turkey
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Firefighters battled a forest fire in the north-western Turkish province of ÇanakkaleSince 22 August, a wildfire has been affecting Canakkale Province in north-western Türkiye, resulting in evacuations and damage. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and… Full Story |
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1,400 |
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Spain
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Wildfires in Northern Tenerife Continue to Spread, Thousands EvacuatedAs of August 19th, the devastating wildfires that have been raging across northern Tenerife Island since August 15th persist in their aggressive expansion, resulting in the… Full Story |
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26,000 |
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Canada
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Wild Fires Looms over The Capital Yellowknife, south-eastern Northwest Territories in CanadaWildfires have been affecting the Northwest Territories Province in Canada, in particular the Capital Yellowknife in south-eastern Northwest Territories, resulting in evacuations… Full Story |
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20,000 |
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France
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Forest Fire Ravages French Towns, Forcing Evacuations and Leaving DestructionA destructive forest fire erupted in Saint-André and Argelès-sur-Mer, France, on August 14, leading to evacuations and significant damage. The Interministerial Operational Center… Full Story |
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3,000 |
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Syria
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Multiple Fires have broken out around the coastal and central areas in SyriaMultiple Fires have broken out around the coastal and central areas in Syria. Possible reasons behind these fires differ from warm eastern winds that are active during this time… Full Story |
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50,000 |
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United States
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Tragedy Strikes as Wildfires Claim Lives in Maui, HawaiiThe severe wildfires that hit Maui Island, Hawaii, particularly the area of Lahaina City in the western part of the Island, resulted in an increasing number of casualties and… Full Story |
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11,000 |
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Cyprus
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Cyprus - Forest FiresOn 2 August, a wildfire broke out in Limassol district. The fire spread rapidly and burned a large area of forest land. On 6 August, the fire flared up, prompting forces to… Full Story |
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Spain
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Wildfire Ravages Girona, Catalunya, Over 573 Hectares BurnedOn August 4th, at 16:30 CEST, a devastating wildfire erupted in Girona, Catalunya, sparking a fierce blaze that has already consumed an extensive area of 573 hectares. As the fire… Full Story |
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150 |
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Italy |
Wildfires Ravage Southern and Central Italy: Evacuations and Damage ReportedSouthern and central Italy have been engulfed by a relentless onslaught of wildfires, wreaking havoc in regions such as Sicily, Calabria, Sardinia, Puglia, Abruzzo, and Lazio.… Full Story |
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30 |
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Portugal
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Wildfire in Portugal's Sintra-Cascais Natural Park Results in Casualties and EvacuationsA devastating wildfire struck the picturesque Sintra-Cascais Natural Park in Alcabideche locality, Cascais Municipality, Lisbon District, south-western Portugal, on 25th and 26th… Full Story |
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1,400 |
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Algeria
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Algeria Battles Devastating Forest Fires Along Mediterranean Coast, 34 People KilledAround 35 wildfires have been rapidly spreading across the northeastern region of Algeria in more than 11 regions since July 24th causing extensive devastation. The disaster has… Full Story |
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30,000 |
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Tunisia
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Wildfires in North West Tunisia: 2,500 People Evacuated as Tunisia Seeks AssistanceA series of devastating wildfires struck the region near the town of Tabarka in the North West of Tunisia, causing widespread concern and necessitating urgent evacuations. As the… Full Story |
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2,500 |
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Greece
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Greek Wildfires: Over 500 Fires Ravage the Country, Three Major Blazes Still UncontainedThe Greek Civil Protection has reported that more than 500 wildfires have devastated the country since July 12, causing evacuations and extensive damage. As of the latest update,… Full Story |
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22,500 |
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Canary Islands
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Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 500 People on La Palma IslandLa Palma, Spain - Spanish authorities have evacuated approximately 500 individuals from the vicinity of a raging wildfire that broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning in… Full Story |
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500 |
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United States
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Wildfires Ravage Washington State, Prompting Evacuations and Causing Extensive Damageuly 4, 2023 Washington State has been gripped by a series of devastating wildfires, spreading rapidly across the northwestern region. Over the past few days, these fires have… Full Story |
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1,070 |
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Kazakhstan
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Forest Fires Devastate Eastern Abai Region, Kazakhstan: 14 Dead, 300 EvacuatedEastern Abai region in northeastern Kazakhstan is currently grappling with a catastrophic forest fire crisis. The fires have rapidly spread, consuming a massive area of… Full Story |
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300 |
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Canada
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Devastating Fires Rage Out-of-control forcing Canadian Gov to seek supportForest fires have been raging across central and northern Alberta Province in southwestern Canada for over a week, resulting in evacuations and significant damage to the region.… Full Story |
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France
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Wildfire Ravages Cap Peyrefite Area in Southern France, Causing Evacuations and DamageOn April 15, a wildfire broke out in the area of Cap Peyrefite, located in the northern Cerbère region of the Pyrénées-Orientales Department in southeastern France, near the… Full Story |
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300 |
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Cuba
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Wild Fires Spread Through CubaForest fires have been raging across parts of Cuba since January, with an estimated 2,000 hectares of land burned and around 80 wildfires reported across the country. The worst… Full Story |
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1,000 |
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