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Greece forest fire forces evacuations near Athens

A forest fire has devastated several seaside towns east of the Greek capital Athens, damaging homes and prompting dozens of evacuations in a popular tourist destination. The blaze, near the towns of Palaia Fokaia and Thymari, forced the evacuation of five …

Curious by Nature | Dr. Leda Kobziar - How Wildfires Spread Bacteria

Newswise — Dr. Leda Kobziar, Professor of Wildland Fire Science at the University of Idaho, is leading groundbreaking research in a field she calls pyroaerobiology, the study of living microbes transported by wildfire smoke. Her team has found that …

Wildfire reported northwest of Ennis

Three popular Jasper National Park areas remain closed after wildfire damage

Wildfire Erupts in Southern Greece Emergency Alert Issued in Laconia

A wildfire broke out late Friday morning in a rural area of mostly brushland near Lefkochoma in the Laconia prefecture of extreme southern Greece, prompting an emergency alert and a swift response by ground and air firefighting forces. Firefighting Efforts …

Türkiye battles several wildfires as heatwave fuels rapid spread

BURSA Firefighters across five Turkish provinces — Bursa, Antalya, Sakarya, Kahramanmaraş and İzmir — battled forest fires on June 27 as the country remains gripped by intense heat during the high-risk wildfire season. One of the most dangerous blazes …

Langford gets FireSmart: Revised city plan aims to reduce risk of wildfires

Residents can book a free home assessment to learn how to increase resiliency to wildfire With the wildfire season upon us, the City of Langford has taken steps to protect the community. The city’s revised and updated Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan was …

Hooves on the ground: Goats join Pendleton wildfire prevention effort this dry season

Published 7:00 am Friday, June 27, 2025 More than 600 goats roam a golden, brush-covered slope on June 25, 2025, at the Third Street Interchange on South Hill in Pendleton. Their mission: to clear overgrown vegetation and dry fuels, reducing wildfire risk …

Europe heatwave latest: Wildfires rip through Greece as France, Spain and Italy brace for record temperatures

Popular Italian destinations swelter in prolonged heatwave Several popular tourist destinations in Italy are expected to swelter through prolonged stretches of temperatures in the high 30s. In Rome, daytime highs won’t dip below 37C until Thursday, …

Killer heat dome descends on Europe: Spain braces for record 47C, UK to hit 36C, roads melt in Italy and wildfires rip ...

Temperatures in Spain could reach a hellish 47C this weekend, while sweltering infernos in Italy have led to roads melting as raging wildfires continue to tear through Greece.  Meanwhile, torrential storms in France killed two people, including a child who …

Wildfires in Greece. Houses burned and dozens of locals evacuated

0 Temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius have caused massive fires in Greece. These have spread almost to the capital city of Athens, in the areas of Thymari, Katafygi, Palaia Fokaia and Haraka. Several homes have burned down, and a thousand locals have …

Wildfires scorch dozens of hectares across Albania amid heatwave

Albanian authorities reported 18 wildfires across 12 municipalities in the last 24 hours, affecting mostly shrubland and grass. No injuries or damage to homes or livestock were reported. About 36 hectares were burned before the fires were contained. Over …

Study Shows How To Make Prescribed Forest Fires Burn Safer

Prescribed burns literally fight fire with more fire. Often referred to as a “beneficial fire,” they target areas at risk for wildfires and burn away material that could otherwise fuel a future blaze. However, all fires, whether accidental or planned, …

Officials declare emergency as wildfire rips through over 20,000 acres of US land: 'Danger and destruction'

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is taking the necessary steps to combat the latest extreme weather event in the state. What's happening? As detailed by the Santa Fe New Mexican, Grisham declared an emergency in Grant County after a devastating …

Students heartbroken as wildfires force cancellation of beloved traditions: 'Our top priority is the safety and well-...

Photo Credit: Getty Images Students in Northern Manitoba, Canada, had their school year end early because of wildfires. What's happening? Flin Flon, a city on the Saskatchewan border, was evacuated on May 28, and the community's school division …

Fire Services Need to Adapt to New Realities as Bulgaria Faces Growing Wildfire Risks

Fire services need to adapt to new realities as Bulgaria faces growing wildfire risks, Chief Inspector Sarafov said in an interview with BTA. He is the head of the Prevention and Control Activity sector at the Regional Fire Safety and Population Protection …

State encourages Californians to take steps to protect their health from wildfire smoke and ash exposure

As part of a statewide response to multiple wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Tomás Aragón is urging Californians in areas affected by wildfire smoke to …

Foreign Office issues wildfire alert for two popular tourist spots

Two European countries popular with tourists have had information about them updated by the The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The FCDO is the UK government department responsible for promoting and protecting British interests …

Severe wildfires alert for London as heatwave to push temperature close to 100F

Saturday will see early cloud clearing quickly to long sunny spells, becoming very warm or hot and humid with maximum temperatures around 29C. Looking ahead to Sunday and early next week, conditions will stay largely dry with good spells of sunshine. …

LA Fire Aid Event: REBUILD & RISE

A gathering for Palisades residents and others affected by the fires to gain direct access to resources and support in their recovery and rebuilding process SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Event: REBUILD …

Nordic GEM and Evertreen Announce Strategic Collaboration to Support Corporate Sustainability in the Nordics and Beyond

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nordic GEM, a leading Nordic corporate services provider, is proud to announce a new strategic collaboration with Evertreen, a global platform enabling companies to plant real trees and …

Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Camden, Iron Counties

Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) with FEMA Individual Assistance staff are opening in Camden and Iron Counties to help people affected by the March 14-15 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires. FEMA and the U.S. Small Business …

Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery and Obion Counties

Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery and Obion counties to assist Tennesseans who experienced damage or loss from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.  Locations are: Hardeman County …

Crittenden, Garland, Mississippi Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Crittenden, Garland and Mississippi counties have been added to the major presidential disaster declaration for the April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, meaning state and local governments and certain nonprofit …

Notice of Availability: Draft Programmatic Agreement and Request for Public Comments

PHILADELPHIA-- The City of Annapolis, Maryland has applied through the Maryland Department of Emergency Management to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program …

United Restoration Offers Expert Biohazard Cleanup Services Across Florida

United Restoration offers 24/7 biohazard cleanup in FL. Their certified team safely handles trauma, crime, and infectious scenes with compassion & compliance. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United …

Introducing Tap2Read Christian Bracelet: An Innovative Bracelet for Daily Inspirations

Introducing Tap2Read Christian Bracelet: An Innovative Bracelet for Daily Inspirations LAGOS, LAGOS, NIGERIA, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world filled with uncertainty, stress, anxiety, depression, and distractions, a constant …

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Hazelwood

A Disaster Recovery Center with FEMA Individual Assistance staff is opening in St. Louis County to help people affected by the May 16 tornado and storms. The Disaster Recovery Center opens this Friday, June 27. At all locations, FEMA and the U.S. Small …

Be Alert to Fraud After Tennessee’s Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes and Flooding

Tennesseans should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. In some cases, thieves try to …

FEMA Temporary Housing Units to Be Moved onto Private and Secondary Sites

LAHAINA, MAUI – FEMA will begin moving temporary housing units from the staging site in Lahaina to private and secondary sites on June 26, 2025. Movement will take place over the next several weeks and will provide further available housing for wildfire …

Less Than a Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance for South Texas Severe Storms and Flooding

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas residents who have been affected by the March severe storms and flooding have less than a month left to apply for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties who were displaced or have …

Deadline Approaching to Apply for FEMA Assistance for April Severe Weather and May Tornadoes

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The deadlines are approaching for homeowners and renters to apply for FEMA assistance for damage and losses caused by the April storms and the May tornadoes.  July 25 is the deadline for survivors in the 37 Kentucky counties designated …

Additional Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in the City of St. Louis

Two additional Disaster Recovery Centers with FEMA Individual Assistance staff are opening in the City of St. Louis to help people affected by the May 16 tornado and storms. At all locations, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will help …

Kongsberg Geospatial and FireSwarm Join Forces to Strengthen Early Wildfire Suppression and Drone Swarm Logistics

Kongsberg Geospatial and FireSwarm team up to deliver integrated drone and situational awareness tech for wildfire response and defense logistics. OTTAWA, ON / SQUAMISH, BC, CANADA, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kongsberg Geospatial ( …

Glaciers Disappearing at a Record-setting Pace

Accelerating glacier melt driven by extreme weather events and surface darkening highlights urgent need for improved climate models, says UNBC-led study. PRINCE GEORGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Glaciers in …

PowerMarket Reaches 1 Gigawatt Milestone

PowerMarket celebrates 1 GW of community solar, marking 10 years of scaling clean energy, saving customers $27M, and avoiding 1.9M metric tons of CO₂. NY, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PowerMarket, the leading enterprise …

Pet Sustainability Coalition Leads The Fight Against Massive Plastic Waste in Pet Industry

Colorado Nonprofit Partners With rePurpose Global to Remove 
250,000 Pounds of Plastic in July BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pet Sustainability Coalition, a Colorado-based nonprofit committed to helping pet …

Black Saber Group Shares How They Began and Where They are Now

How the E-Clip & E-Dock are the Solution for Encrypted Voice and Tracking for the Iridium Extreme® over the Iridium® Network TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2018 Black Saber Group engaged and listened to …

Vexos Unveils New Brand Identity for CMS Division to Help OEMs Navigate Global Sourcing Challenges

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vexos is proud to announce the launch of a new brand identity for its Custom Material Solutions (CMS) division, reinforcing its strategic commitment to helping Original Equipment …