12 dead and others injured in wildfire in southern Spain

The death toll from a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain rose to 12 after six more victims were found, authorities have said.

Spain calls for help from European allies amid raging wildfires

Spain is seeking help from its European partners to tackle wildfires raging across the country, Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said on Wednesday.

Greece battles wildfires, evacuating residents near Athens

Greece is battling five major wildfires across the country, with officials evacuating residents in a hard-hit region just 30km (18.6 miles) north of Athens.

Los Angeles firefighters on alert for return of extreme winds: ‘we are not in the clear’

Los Angeles firefighters braced on Tuesday for a new round of intense winds that could fuel two monstrous wildfires that have already killed at least 24 people, levelled entire neighbourhoods and scorched an area the size of Washington, D.C.

Death toll from Los Angeles wildfires rises to 24

The death toll from massive wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles rose to 24, with officials warning of incoming dangerous winds that could whip the blazes up further.

16 dead in LA wildfires, according to county medical examiner’s office

The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office confirmed the death toll from the wildfires ravaging the area has risen to 16.

New fire erupts in Hollywood Hills and threatens landmarks as chaos grips LA, death toll rises to five

Much of the heart of Hollywood is blanketed in thick smoke. You can barely see the tops of the towering palm trees that line streets here.

Thousands told to flee as raging wildfire tears through California’s Malibu

A ferocious fire tore through Malibu, California, on Tuesday, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate one of the most sought-after areas in the United States.

Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire as winds abate

At least 130 homes have been destroyed by a wildfire raging outside Los Angeles, as a break in the weather gave firefighters a chance to tame the blaze.

Wildfire near Los Angeles burns dozens of homes, thousands of people told to flee

Thousands of people were urged to flee an out-of-control wildfire burning around communities near Los Angeles on Thursday, with scores of homes already lost to the fast-moving flames.

Thousands Ordered to Evacuate As Powerful Wind-Fed Wildfire Burns Homes in Southern California

California was lashed by powerful winds Wednesday that fed a fast-moving wildfire, which destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee as forecasters warned of the potential for “extreme and life-threatening” blazes.

Wildfires Affecting 30 Cities in Brazil's Sao Paulo State, Leave 2 Dead

Brazil’s Sao Paulo state said that wildfire outbreaks were affecting or closing in on 30 of its cities on Aug 23 evening, adding two people had died in an industrial plant trying to hold back the flames.

EU sends firefighting planes to fight Madeira wildfires

 The European Union said Thursday that two water bomber planes were headed for the Atlantic island of Madeira to bolster firefighting efforts following an emergency request from the Portuguese government. 

Greece orders thousands to evacuate as wildfires rage

Greece has ordered thousands of people to evacuate as firefighters battled a spate of wildfires with experts warning of more extreme weather to come next week.

Park Fire Grows to California's Sixth Largest Wildfire Ever

Thousands of firefighters battling a massive northern California wildfire were working in milder temperatures and higher humidity Monday, but the blaze that has destroyed more than 100 structures since it began five days ago continues to grow.

Biden briefed as California wildfire doubles in size

Thousands of firefighters were battling a rapidly growing wildfire in northern California after the blaze more than doubled in size in a 24-hourspan.

More than 4,000 people evacuate California wildfire

A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said.

Thousands ordered to evacuate raging California wildfire

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate as a wildfire rages out of control in northern California, with a swathe of the United States in the grip of a "record-breaking and dangerous" heatwave that was complicating firefighting efforts.

Amazon sees worst 6 months of wildfires in 20 years

The Brazilian Amazon recorded 13,489 wildfires in the first half of the year, the worst figure in 20 years, satellite data revealed.

Greece fights dozens of wildfires in 'most difficult day of year'

 Firefighters were battling a series of wildfires near the Greek capital Athens on Sunday evening, as the country braces for another scorching summer.