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Russian Emergencies Ministry Il-76 crew honored in Serbia for fighting wildfires

MOSCOW, September 17. /TASS/. The crew of a Russian Emergencies Ministry Il-76 aircraft that helped fight wildfires in Serbia has received an award from the International Police Association, the ministry’s press service told TASS. "For special …

‘Everyone was absolutely terrified’: Couple ‘trapped’ as wildfire engulfed Croatia resort

A couple have described their terrifying escape after a wildfire surrounded their holiday resort, forcing hundreds of guests to flee towards the sea. Stephen and Anna Saunders, from Rainham, had been staying at the Gava Waterman resort on Brač in Croatia …

Around 700 flee by sea as wildfire tears across Croatia's Brač Island

A major wildfire on Croatia's Brač Island sent hundreds of people scrambling away from a seaside resort, with many escaping into the sea. Tourists described a chaotic flight through burning embers and into the water as the fire pushed toward the area …

Croatia to get more precise weather warnings from 22 September

by croatiaweek September 16, 2026 in News (DHMZ) Croatia is changing the way potentially dangerous weather is communicated to the public, with a new warning system coming into effect on 22 September 2026. The Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological …

Is it safe to travel to Croatia during wildfires? Latest advice after tourists evacuated from Brac island

Wildfires continue to rage in Croatia during one of the country's worst-ever years for blazes. Around 500 people, including British tourists, have evacuated Brac island in Croatia following a major wildfire, which broke out on 10 September. Tourists …

Sussex woman speaks of amazing escape from Croatian wildfire

Lorraine Pearce was holidaying with her friend Donna Beard at the Gava Waterman Milna Resort on Brač, the largest island in Dalmatia, located in the Adriatic Sea, when a wild fire broke out on the island. Forest fires were believed to have been triggered …

British tourists are forced to flee Croatian holiday island on little boats during raging wildfires

British tourists have been forced to flee a wildfire-stricken Croatian island on little boats after hotel staff abandoned them.  Tourists were pushed into the sea by a wildfire after receiving no help from hotel staff or holiday organiser TUI on the island …

What von der Leyen’s SOTU speech got right about energy—and where the EU still needs to pivot

Amid the Iran and Ukraine wars, tightening energy supplies, and rising fuel prices, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech on September 16 recognized the range of serious energy challenges these conflicts present. At …

British tourists escape ‘wall of flames’ by fleeing into the sea as Croatia wildfire tears through holiday island

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Horrifying moment Brit tourists watch on as flames engulf hotel on Croatian island before panicked escape by boats

THIS is the horrifying moment British trippers who escaped a terrifying wildfire watch on as their hotel erupted in a fiery inferno. Shocking footage has emerged showing a huge crowd of tourists waiting to be rescued as the night sky lit up bright orange …

Sussex woman speaks of amazing escape from Croatian wild-fire

Lorraine Pearson was holidaying with her friend Donna Beard at the Gava Waterman Milna Resort on Brač, the largest island in Dalmatia, located in the Adriatic Sea, when a wild fire broke out on the island. Forest fires were believed to have been triggered …

52-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Suspected Wildfires in Southern Albania

A 52-year-old man has been arrested in southern Albania after police said he was found near several wildfire hotspots in the Borsh area of Himarë. The man, identified by authorities by his initials as D.Z., is suspected of deliberately starting several …

Seasonal Cook Arrested Over Pelješac Wildfire After Alleged Marriage Proposal Rejection

A 21-year-old seasonal cook from Čapljina has been arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting a wildfire on Pelješac – with unofficial reports suggesting a broken heart and an allegedly rejected marriage proposal may have been behind the extraordinary …

Couple trapped in sea waiting for boat rescue as fire hit holiday hotel

A couple have described their terrifying escape after a wildfire surrounded their holiday resort, forcing hundreds of guests to flee towards the sea. Stephen and Anna Saunders had been staying at the Gava Waterman resort on Brač in Croatia for a week-long …

British tourists among hundreds evacuated from Croatian island after major wildfire

UK couple trapped in sea waiting for rescue as huge fire tore through resort

13:07, 17 Sep 2026Updated 13:16, 17 Sep 2026 Hundreds of people had to flee from the hotel A couple have described their terrifying escape after a wildfire surrounded their holiday resort, forcing hundreds of guests to flee towards the sea. Stephen and …

Wildfires Burn Thousands of Hectares, Exposing Albania’s Systemic Weaknesses

In early September, wildfires engulfed Himara, burning olive groves on the hills around the Albanian coastal city and forcing  emergency evacuations. Thick smoke blanketed the city as the flames spread towards inhabited areas. A preliminary assessment by …

Terrifying moment Brit tourists flee wildfires on little boats in Dunkirk-style evacuation from holiday island inferno

SCORES of terrified British trippers fled wildfires tearing through a Croatian holiday island in a dramatic Dunkirk-style little boat evacuation. Brits being showered with burning embers leapt into the sea after local hotel staff abandoned them at the Gava …

Fire on Croatia’s Brac island forces nearly 700 evacuations

BAKU  -  A large wildfire continued to burn on Croatia’s Brac island on Sunday, after firefighters managed to defend the town of Milna, which came under serious threat overnight, while nearly 700 people were evacuated from affected areas, Anadolu Agency …

25 Years After 9/11, Man Seeks Public’s Help to Return Lost Family Photograph

Photograph of a mother and baby found among World Trade Center debris may have come from Fuji Bank’s South Tower offices NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Twenty-five years after a photograph of a mother …

IMR Joins Reggae Icons to Bring Healthcare and Recovery Support to Hurricane-Affected Families in Jamaica

BLUEFIELDS, JAMAICA, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Medical Relief (IMR) joined reggae icon Judy Mowatt, Judy Mowatt Outreach Ministries, and the Sean Paul Foundation for the Bluefields Rising Health & Recovery Fair …

Facilities Advisors Releases Flash Flooding Guidance for Timeshare HOA Boards

Gary Porter of Facilities Advisors outlines how legacy resorts can assess drainage risk, protect critical systems, and link flood resilience to reserve planning LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Facilities …

Spring Home Maintenance Takes on New Urgency as Storm and Bushfire Risk Rises

New data from the Bureau of Meteorology and the insurance industry point to a higher-stakes spring for Australian homeowners AUSTRALIA, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gutters, roofs, air conditioning, decks, the same jobs come around …

Central Georgia Water and Mold Pricing Guide

Local professionals outline what water damage and mold removal typically cost for Central Georgia homeowners. WARNER ROBINS, GA, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Homeowners often face unpredictable repair costs. A new …

RedZone launches RZRisk Canada, bringing property-level wildfire intelligence to Canada's insurers

Built for Canadian landscapes, fuels, and fire behavior, RZRisk Canada delivers wildfire intelligence for more confident underwriting. BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RedZone, a leading provider of wildfire …

Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Hans Frederiksen

Using geographic information systems to help support emergency response efforts across California, behind the maps, data, and technology is a person who has dedicated much of his career to helping others and strengthening the state’s ability to prepare for …

Matrix Wildfire Deploys Landscape-Scale Utility Corridor Hardening to Prevent Grid Ignitions and Catastrophic Liability

Massive Area Fire Denial platforms and long lasting non-toxic retandtants provide power utilities with proactive defense against powerline-sparked wildfires. BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid escalating grid- …

Implementing Maintenance Fee Recovery Systems for Legacy Timeshare Resorts

Meridian Financial Services Announces How Consistent Resort Visibility Builds Owner Pride and Drives Long-Term Demand ASHVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maintenance fees and assessments form the financial …

CustomWeather Names Senior Operating Team to Execute Next Phase of Growth

Luana Lewis, Saurabh Dharia, and Rupa Friedhoff join the company as Moonshot Partners builds out its earth and climate intelligence platform TYSONS, VA, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MILL VALLEY, CA and TYSONS, VA — …

OCTOBER'S WILDFIRE PROTECTION MONTH SERVES AS A REMINDER THAT WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS IS NOW A YEAR-ROUND RESPONSIBILITY

Experts urge homeowners and communities to prioritize ember defense, home hardening, and defensible space as wildfire risk grows beyond traditional fire seasons BEND, OR, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- October's Wildfire …

FireTech Pioneer Matrix Wildfire Unveils Strategic Rebrand Ahead of 2027 Scale-Up

Backed by Deep-Tech Leader Cottonwood Technology Fund, Matrix Wildfire Shifts Mission to Pre-Mitigation Massive Area Fire Denial for Rail and Utility Networks BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As accelerating …

Utah Restoration Firm Urges South Valley Homeowners to Winterize Outdoor Plumbing Before First Freeze

Keystone Restoration Group says the most common freeze failure happens inside the wall and often goes undetected until spring irrigation starts. BLUFFDALE, UT, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Keystone Restoration Group is …

Ready is how California leads, and every Californian has a role to play

During Preparedness Month, Governor Newsom highlights California’s preparedness leadership and calls on every Californian to make a plan What you need to know: Governor Newsom announces September as Preparedness Month, highlighting statewide events, …

A' Emergency Response, Disaster Preparedness and Relief Design Awards 2026 Call for Nominations Announced

A' Emergency Response, Disaster Preparedness and Relief Design Awards 2026 celebrates design solutions for disaster preparedness, rescue and relief. COMO, CO, ITALY, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, A' Design Award & …

AAA Organized Plumbing Offers Sump Pump Installation for Flood-Prone Homes in Ukiah, CA

Licensed Mendocino County plumbers help Ukiah homeowners protect crawl spaces and basements from seasonal flooding and groundwater intrusion. UKIAH, CA, UNITED STATES, September 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ukiah homeowners can experience …

Regent Restoration Denton Expands Storm Damage Response as North Texas Hail Season Intensifies

Denton County saw 149 hail events in 12 months. Regent Restoration is equipping property owners with faster emergency response and full structural recovery. DENTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Denton County has recorded …

California Approves Firefighting Resources to Seven Counties Ahead of Red Flag Warnings

As Red Flag Warnings impacts Northern California, at the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has prepositioned firefighting resources to Plumas, Tehama, Sierra, Colusa, Shasta, Glenn, and …

Tampa Coin Buyers Issues Flood Insurance Reminder for Gold and Silver Owners

Tampa Coin Buyers urges Tampa Bay owners to check insurance terms and document coin collections as Florida renews hurricane-preparation advice. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tampa Bay households that keep gold or …

Matrix Wildfire Rebrands to Commercialize Data Integrated, Massive Area Fire Denial Hardware Ahead of 2027 Rollout

Backed by MUUS, the FireTech Pioneer Deploys Industrial-Scale Wildfire Pre-Mitigation Hardware to De-Risk Critical Grid and Rail Corridors BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As compounding climate volatility …