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Drone captures devastating aftermath of Spokane wildfires
The aerial footage shows homes destroyed down to their foundations, with burned cars still parked in some driveways.
August 11, 2026'Not afraid to stay': The Canadians taking fighting wildfires into their own hands
With wildfires now widespread and frequent, some rural residents in Canada are learning how to fight the flames themselves and protect their own homes.
August 9, 2026Could tech replace firefighters in the battle against wildfires?
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
August 4, 2026Greek crews fight wildfire northwest of Athens for fourth day - Reuters
Greek crews fight wildfire northwest of Athens for fourth day Reuters
August 3, 2026Two crew killed as British pilot survives after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece
One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived.
August 2, 2026Two die as firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, French blaze changes course - Reuters
Two die as firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, French blaze changes course Reuters
August 2, 2026Two dead in firefighting helicopter crash in Greece, Fire Service says - Reuters
Two dead in firefighting helicopter crash in Greece, Fire Service says Reuters
August 2, 2026Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.
July 27, 2026Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.
July 26, 2026Firefighters struggle to contain Madrid wildfires, as more than 140,000 evacuated in France and Spain
Authorities face the "worst fire in the history of the region", Madrid officials say, as French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux.
July 24, 2026Ontario buying new aircraft to fight fires, pushes back against US criticism - Reuters
Ontario buying new aircraft to fight fires, pushes back against US criticism Reuters
July 17, 2026Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris
It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region.
July 13, 2026Greece deploys firefighters, planes and helicopters to fight fire on Evia Island - Reuters
Greece deploys firefighters, planes and helicopters to fight fire on Evia Island Reuters
June 20, 2026Israeli settlers impeded firefighting near Christian West Bank village, Palestinians say - Reuters
Israeli settlers impeded firefighting near Christian West Bank village, Palestinians say Reuters
June 10, 2026Two dead after plane and ground vehicle collide at New York's LaGuardia Airport
The plane, arriving from Montreal collided with a firefighting vehicle responding to a separate incident.
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Drone captures devastating aftermath of Spokane wildfires
Severe wildfires in Spokane, Washington and surrounding areas burned 10,000 acres and destroyed more than 900 homes. Over 64,000 residents were evacuated as strong winds rapidly spread the flames. Th
'Not afraid to stay': The Canadians taking fighting wildfires into their own hands
When a wildfire broke out near his First Nation community in northern Ontario, Hubert Wigwas decided to stay put. He put sprinklers on his roof to extinguish falling embers. He checked on elders in h
Could tech replace firefighters in the battle against wildfires?
France's Gironde region has been hit by devastating wildfires this summer The pictures are familiar, terrifying fires being tackled by firefighters and planes dropping water. Hundreds of thousands o
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Two crew killed as British pilot survives after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece
Watch: Moment before helicopters collide while tackling Greece wildfires Two crew members have been killed after two helicopters collided mid-air in Greece as they were battling wildfires, local auth
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Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled Wildfires are tearing through France and Spain, forcing more than 300,000 people to evacuate their homes. France has seen its w
Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
Firefighters are battling to contain wildfires burning near to the city of Bordeaux as tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from the surrounding region. Speaking on Sunday, the city's Mayo
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Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris
A wildfire burns in Noisy-sur-Ecole near Fontainebleau, southern Paris Two firefighting planes have been rushed to the Paris region to tackle a large wildfire south of the French capital. The Fontai
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Israeli occupiers set fire to farmland in Christian-majority town in West Bank, mayor says
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Two dead after plane and ground vehicle collide at New York's LaGuardia Airport
Two people have died after an Air Canada plane collided with a firefighting vehicle responding to a separate incident. CBS News, the BBC US partner, reported a law enforcement source familiar with th