Belgium's Altos Fens wildfire burns 2,700 hectares and forces evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire in Belgium's Altos Fens nature reserve has burned 2,700 hectares and forced evacuations in nearby villages, as firefighters battled the blaze on Saturday. The fire, which began on Friday in eastern Belgium, is being described by local reporting as the largest forest fire in the country's history. Residents, tourists and a children's camp were among those moved out of the area as smoke and shifting winds complicated the response.By Saturday afternoon, the burned area had reached 2,700 hectares, according to an update from the governor's office in Liège. Earlier in the day, the fire had covered 1,600... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 23:04 LONDON
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Hawaii braces for possible direct hit from Hurricane Lala as warnings widen
Hawaii is preparing for what could be a rare direct hurricane strike as Lala strengthens to Category 1 status off the islands. The storm is forecast to pass close to, or make landfall near, the southern tip of Big Island on Saturday before moving west. Officials have warned that the system could bring damaging winds, heavy rain, flooding, mudslides and storm surge across the state.A hurricane warning is in effect for Big Island, while Maui County, Oahu, Kauai and Niihau are under tropical storm warnings. Lala was packing winds of about 75mph (120km/h) when it gained hurricane strength on Saturday,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 22:31 LONDON
Day News Recap: Earthquake toll rises in Indonesia as Middle East tensions and wildfires deepen
Indonesia is facing the worst of the day’s developments after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake off Flores Island killed at least 38 people, injured many more and caused widespread damage, with aftershocks continuing across eastern Indonesia. 🔗In the Middle East, Lebanese officials said Israeli air strikes killed nine people in the south, while Yemen’s internationally recognised government said a Houthi strike on the Red Sea port city of al Makha killed at least four. 🔗 🔗Lebanon’s political and security tensions also sharpened as the prime minister pressed for a clear timetable for Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory, even as Hezbollah... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Aug 2026 18:18 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Hormuz tensions flare as Lebanon, Indonesia and Afghanistan crises deepen
Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Iran by saying he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of United States territory, a claim Tehran rejected as shipping concerns over the strategic waterway remained unresolved. Iran said it had not yet decided whether to restart talks with Washington, while also working separately with Oman on a temporary shipping route. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Lebanese state media said an Israeli airstrike on a home near Ansar in southern Lebanon killed seven people and wounded three, as fresh attacks continued in the south. Separately, Lebanon's prime minister is pressing for a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Aug 2026 08:34 LONDON
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National wildfire alert issued as fires destroy 19 homes in Stourbridge
A national government alert has been issued in England and Wales after a series of fires spread across multiple areas, including a major blaze in Stourbridge, West Midlands. The warning was issued on Friday evening as firefighters continued to deal with several active incidents. In Stourbridge, 19 homes were destroyed and a further 18 were damaged after fire spread rapidly through grass and woodland on Thursday before reaching residential streets.The alert urged people not to light anything that could spark a wildfire, and the prime minister said the warning should be taken seriously. He said it had been triggered at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
Croatia wildfire near Omiš leaves one dead as evacuations continue
Croatian officials say at least one person has died and around 40 others have been injured after a fast-moving wildfire swept through the coastal area near Lokva Rogoznica, Omiš and the Split coastline. The fire broke out on Thursday evening and spread rapidly overnight into Friday, forcing large-scale evacuations from the Adriatic shore. Emergency shelters were opened in several towns as crews worked to protect homes, vehicles and tourist accommodation.Authorities said about 1,200 residents and visitors were moved from the affected area, while 10 people were reported to be in intensive care. The blaze was driven by strong winds and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine retakes ground as Hormuz tensions, wildfires and disasters hit multiple regions
Ukraine said it has completed a counteroffensive in the southern part of Dnipropetrovsk region, retaking 26 settlements and about 745 square kilometres, even as Russian strikes intensified elsewhere in the war zone. Kyiv also said Russian and Ukrainian forces traded fresh strikes on rail, port and oil infrastructure, widening the latest exchange in the conflict. 🔗 🔗In eastern Ukraine, a Russian air raid on Kramatorsk killed one person and wounded 17 after eight FAB 250 guided bombs hit the city, while Ukraine separately proposed a deal to halt attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea in an effort to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Aug 2026 18:22 LONDON
Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures 14 and disrupts holiday travel
A wildfire near the coastal town of Omiš in southern Croatia injured 14 people and forced evacuations as it spread close to homes and the town centre. Seven of those taken to hospital were reported to be in a life-threatening condition early on Friday. The blaze also damaged or destroyed homes, cars and boats, while parts of the town lost power.Evacuees spent the night in a sports hall, sleeping on beds and floors after leaving their homes as flames advanced. Residents described chaotic scenes as they fled the fire, which prompted a large emergency response. The local fire brigade commander... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Wildfires, floods and war strikes dominate a tense global noon brief
Wildfires have forced thousands to flee across Croatia, France, Germany and Greece, with blazes spreading through parts of western and southeastern Europe as hot, dry conditions persist. 🔗In Croatia, a separate coastal fire drove about 1,000 people from their homes, while in France a blaze in the Landes forest burned more than 1,100 hectares and triggered evacuations near Luglon. 🔗 🔗Japan is also dealing with severe weather after record rainfall in Chiba prefecture near Tokyo killed at least six people and injured five more, with flooding and power cuts still disrupting the area. 🔗In the war in Ukraine, Russian and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Aug 2026 12:06 LONDON
France's Landes forest wildfire forces evacuations as more than 1,100 hectares burn
A wildfire in France's Landes forest has forced evacuations and burned more than 1,100 hectares, according to local authorities. The blaze broke out near Luglon in southwest France on Thursday afternoon and spread through forested land under strong, shifting winds. Residents and a nearby campsite were moved to a reception centre in Sabres as firefighters worked to contain the fire.The fire started shortly before 2:30 p.m. on 13 August and by Friday morning the Landes prefecture said the burned area had passed 1,100 hectares. No homes had been destroyed, but the flames had reached within a few hundred metres of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 09:33 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Iran pressure, regional tensions and disaster response dominate a crowded briefing
The biggest geopolitical story was the sharpening US pressure on Iran, with Washington saying it can maintain a naval blockade indefinitely and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning of economic isolation, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continued to fall. The UAE also accused Iran of attacks on two ADNOC linked vessels in the strait, and verified video and satellite analysis showed a major oil slick washing up on Iran's Qeshm Island after a vessel was hit there. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Security tensions widened elsewhere in the region, with NATO fighter jets scrambling after a drone crossed into Latvian airspace... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Aug 2026 08:20 LONDON
West Midlands wildfire spreads near Stourbridge as evacuations continue
Residents near Stourbridge in the West Midlands have been evacuated after a large grass fire spread across homes, roads and woodland on Thursday. Emergency crews said the blaze was affecting six houses and had burned across about 40 acres of land, with smoke visible across the town. Stourbridge Town Hall has been opened as a rescue centre for people forced to leave their homes.West Midlands Fire Service said it was facing extreme levels of demand as around 60 firefighters attended the scene near Stourbridge golf course after being alerted at about 1.30pm. The service said two casualties were affected by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 19:59 LONDON
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US Army Apache helicopter crashes near Fort Hood, killing two and sparking wildfire
A US Army Apache helicopter crashed in central Texas on Wednesday during a routine training flight, killing the two people on board and triggering a forest fire near Fort Hood. The aircraft came down in a field close to the military base, which is used for training and the mobilisation of heavy forces. Authorities said the helicopter did not hit homes or other structures.A military official said the AH-64 Apache was on a standard training mission when it crashed. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. Cliff Coleman, who described the impact, said it was clear the aircraft... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 02:30 LONDON
Spokane-area wildfires burn 10,000 acres and destroy more than 900 homes
Wildfires in and around Spokane, Washington have burned about 10,000 acres, destroyed more than 900 homes and forced more than 64,000 residents to evacuate. The fires spread rapidly across the area in strong winds, leaving neighbourhoods heavily damaged and prompting a major emergency response. No serious injuries or deaths have been reported in Spokane so far.The latest confirmed figures place the fires among the most destructive in the region this season. Officials said the blazes were moving quickly because of the wind conditions, while drought has added to the wider fire risk across the Pacific Northwest. The fires were described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 16:30 LONDON
British Columbia wildfire as evacuations top 12,000 and one woman dies
The Bald Range Fire in British Columbia's Okanagan region has continued to spread rapidly, forcing more than 12,000 residents to evacuate. The blaze started on Friday and grew in a matter of hours to about 53 square miles, or 136 square kilometres, according to officials. It remains out of control as authorities assess the damage left behind in communities around Okanagan Lake.Police said an 80-year-old woman died while trying to flee the wildfire on Sunday. Officials in British Columbia are still trying to determine how many homes have been lost, and the full scale of structural damage has not yet... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 18:06 LONDON
Typhoon Dolphin forces more than one million evacuations as it weakens inland in eastern China
Typhoon Dolphin has forced more than one million people to evacuate across eastern China as it continues to bring heavy rain, flooding risk and transport disruption to the region. The storm made landfall in Yuhuan, Zhejiang province, at about 5:30pm local time on Sunday before weakening as it moved inland. It has still left Shanghai and surrounding provinces dealing with waterlogged streets, flight cancellations and warnings of landslides.China's meteorological authorities said Dolphin came ashore with winds of up to 150 kilometres per hour, making it the strongest storm to make landfall in the country this year. About 40 percent of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 14:59 LONDON
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Hong Kong records hottest day ever as Typhoon Dolphin drives extreme heat
Hong Kong has recorded its highest official temperature since records began in 1884, after Typhoon Dolphin pushed warm air over the city. The Hong Kong Observatory said the temperature at its headquarters reached 36.9C on Sunday, setting a new city record. The heat came as the storm moved towards eastern China and continued to affect weather conditions in the region.The observatory said the previous Hong Kong record was 36.6C, set on 22 August 2017 before Typhoon Hato. It also said temperatures in other parts of the city were higher than the official reading, with a station in Sheung Shui in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 03:00 LONDON
British Columbia wildfires force about 22,000 people to flee as federal aid is approved
British Columbia is facing a fast-moving wildfire emergency that has forced about 22,000 people to leave their homes, with evacuations widening across the province. The fires have spread across multiple communities, including Summerland and Peachland, as firefighters struggle to contain several fronts at once. Officials say the situation has developed rapidly, with one major blaze expanding to more than 100 square kilometres within hours.The BC Wildfire Service said 102 wildfires were burning across the province on Sunday, and nearly half were classified as out of control. Of those fires, 78 started in the past week, underscoring how quickly the situation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 20:03 LONDON
British Columbia declares state of emergency as wildfires force more than 20,000 to flee
British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as wildfires continue to force large-scale evacuations across the Canadian province. Officials said more than 20,000 people have fled their homes, underscoring the speed and spread of the fires. The declaration signals that the situation has moved beyond routine wildfire response and into a province-wide emergency posture.The confirmed figures place the evacuation total at above 20,000, with the declaration announced on 9 August 2026. The available reporting does not specify the exact number of active fires, the communities affected, or the full extent of the burned area. Even so, the scale of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 16:02 LONDON
Pilot and crew member killed in Utah wildfire helicopter crash near Richfield
A firefighting helicopter has crashed during operations on the Widemouth 2 fire in central Utah, killing the pilot and one crew member. The aircraft went down near Richfield, in the Three Creeks Reservoir area southwest of the city, as crews worked to contain one of the state's largest wildfires this year. Recovery efforts were delayed by extreme fire conditions and steep terrain, according to officials.The Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane was operating under contract with the United States Forest Service when it crashed at about 10am local time on Friday, which was 16:00 GMT. The National Interagency Fire Center confirmed the deaths... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 05:00 LONDON
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