Big Sandy Fire prompts evacuations
Wildfires started early in Arizona, and several wildfires continue to burn across the state. Here are the wildfires around Arizona: Big Sandy fire (Last updated July 17) Location: 1/2 mile south of Wickup What we know: According to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, the Big Sandy Fire started Saturday night in Big […]
Wildfire flames reach the beach in Spain and France
Firefighters battled out-of-control wildfires in Spain and France, which reached two popular Atlantic coasts on Sunday, as Europe grappled with an unusually high heat wave. There have been no fire-related deaths in France or Spain so far, but authorities in Madrid have blamed rising temperatures for hundreds of deaths. Two huge fires in southwestern France […]
Manitoba First Nation almost entirely evacuated due to wildfire – Winnipeg
as if Michelle Karlenzig International news Posted on July 17, 2022 at 6:39 pm. A smaller font Reduce text font size –A Large font Increase text font size A+ People continue to be evacuated as a wildfire burns near the Mathias Columbus First Nation community near Pucatawagan, Manitoba. According to a spokesperson for the Canadian […]
Large forest fire hits Upper Gullies, C.B.S.
CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, NL – With heavy smoke, flames and temperatures in the 20s, Conception Bay South Fire Department (CBSFD) firefighters and regional foresters along with water bombers battled a massive wildfire in the city on Sunday, July 17th. . CBSFD crews got the call around noon for a brush fire at the South end […]
Thousands evacuated as wildfires tear through Europe
Extreme heat and dry conditions are fueling dangerous wildfires in south-western Europe. Firefighters in Spain, Portugal and Greece are being hampered by strong winds, while other European countries brace for more severe weather. More than 10,000 hectares of land were destroyed in southwestern France.
Nohomin Creek wildfire near Lytton, B.C. grows to 1,700 hectares
The out-of-control Nohomin Creek Wildfire near Lytton, BC, has grown to 1,700 hectares by Sunday afternoon. BC Wildfire Service officials say a fire has broken out on the west side and is spreading upward. Read more: Structures are missing in the fast-growing Litton Wildfire. “Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-20s Sunday afternoon with […]
Extreme Heat Scorches Europe, Fueling Wildfires, Drought
Wildfires have ravaged Spain, France and other parts of Europe as intense heat combined with months of rain has left the continent reeling. In Spain, which has seen record high temperatures since June, temperatures topped 115 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas over the weekend. Firefighters have been battling wildfires since June. On Spain’s Costa del […]
1 dead, all clear issued in Boulder County after small plane ignited wildfire | Local News
A small plane crashed in Boulder County on Sunday, killing one person and prompting evacuation orders before it was grounded just before noon. A small plane crash sparked a wildfire near 10,000 left-hand canyon Dr. Evacuation warnings were issued for the surrounding area, including the towns of Gold Hill and Ward. Take proactive steps and […]
Flames reach the beach as heat and wildfires rage across Europe
The fires in La Teste-de-Buch forced the evacuation of more than 10,000 people; During this time, many flock to the nearby Atlantic beach area for vacations. French authorities have closed many areas of that beach to the public because of the fire, including La Lagune and Petit Nice beaches, where the fire broke out on […]
Wildfire leads to about 20 evacuations in Arizona community
WICKUP, Ariz. (AP) — A wildfire has forced the evacuation of about 20 people in the Mohave County community of Wickup in northwestern Arizona, officials said Sunday. Officials with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management said the wildfire was burning 150 acres and threatening several structures as it burned through dense vegetation near […]