Forest Fire

California Burning: Destruction and danger as wildfires blaze

The Oak fire in Mariposa County in California is the largest forest fire of this year. At least 3,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes

‘Heat apocalypse’: From France to Britain, forest fires wreak havoc across Europe

Heatwaves have caused wildfires across European countries that have claimed the lives of around 1,000 people in Spain and Portugal alone. As the deadly blazes destroy thousands of hectares of land, many flee their homes

Jammu & Kashmir: Forest fire triggers several landmine explosions along LoC in Poonch

The fire triggered the explosion of nearly half a dozen landmines that were part of the anti-infiltration obstacle system, officials said

Forest, tree cover in India up by 2,261 sq km in two years: Key takeaways from the forest report

The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on Thursday released the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021. The report showed a continuing increase in forest cover across the country, but a decline in moderate dense forest and an increase in forest fires

Explainer: Daunting wildfires and why it can take months for crews to put out a blaze

Josh Harvey, fire management bureau chief said there are widespread shortages of firefighters, fire engines and logistical support, and the state can't rely on help from neighbouring states or federal partners.

Greece wildfire: Around 900 firefighters battle blaze as locals count costs of devastation

Wildfires have scorched through several Mediterranean countries in recent weeks, with Greece, neighbouring Turkey and Algeria hit hard

A round-up of the world's worst climate change events in 2021

An unprecedented downpour dumped a year's worth of rain in just three days on the central city of Zhengzhou, China.

Similipal National Park forest guard dances in joy as rains help tackle raging fire

The rainfall and hailstorm helped in fully containing the fire at the Pithabata range, the state government said on Wednesday

Ukrainian firefighters battle two blazes near Chernobyl nuclear power plant; over 60 acres of forest affected

The Chernobyl nuclear plant was evacuated in 1986 following an explosion that caused radioactive contamination.

Uttarakhand forest fires: SC agrees to hear petitions requesting prompt action to curb blazes, asks petitioners to 'pray for rain'

The SC on Tuesday agreed to hear on 24 June, a plea seeking urgent steps to protect forests, wildlife and birds from wildfires in Uttarakhand. SC also said, 'it is an serious issue and in the meantime, pray for rain'. Advocate Rituparn Uniyal moved the apex court last Friday to seek urgent steps to protect forests, wildlife and birds from wildfires in Uttarakhand.