British Columbia wildfire emergency deepens as Bald Range fire grows and evacuations expand
British Columbia has declared a provincial state of emergency as the Bald Range wildfire and other blazes continue to force evacuations across western Canada. The fire has grown to about 9,500 hectares and remains out of control, with orders affecting Summerland, Peachland and other districts west of Okanagan Lake. Homes have been lost and residents have been moved out as conditions changed quickly.Premier David Eby said the situation was "very dynamic and threatening" and confirmed that people had been trapped as the fire spread, requiring rescues. Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes said a number of farms had been affected, while the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
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Guatemala says Fuego eruption has ended as evacuees begin returning home
Guatemalan authorities said the eruption of Fuego volcano has ended after about 50 hours of activity, allowing more than 1,700 evacuated residents to return home. The announcement came on Wednesday after the volcano, one of Central America's most active, had been sending lava and ash into the air since Monday. Officials said the crater, about 35 kilometres from Guatemala City, was no longer showing the same level of activity.The country's Institute of Volcanology said the eruption had officially ended and urged continued caution because ash remained in the area and renewed activity could not be ruled out. Conred emergency services... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 04:31 LONDON
Major wildfire west of Athens forces evacuations as winds drive flames toward mountain communities
Hundreds of firefighters are battling a major wildfire west of Athens, with helicopters and water-dropping aircraft supporting the operation. Strong winds are pushing the blaze towards mountain communities, while crews work to slow its spread with firebreaks in forested areas. The fire has already destroyed homes and farmland, according to the supplied report.More than 1,000 people have been evacuated from the region, including more than 250 rescued by boat from beaches nearby. Evacuation orders were issued in the early hours of Monday for three more areas as the fire continued to advance. The response remains focused on protecting settlements and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 13:34 LONDON
Sri Lanka closes schools as heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides
Sri Lanka has closed schools in its tea-growing mountainous regions after heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides that killed at least five people. The worst-affected areas are in the country's central region, where downpours over the past two days have caused widespread disruption. Officials said the weather has flooded homes, fields and roads, while rescue teams continue to respond to the emergency.The government's Disaster Management Centre said five people died after being buried in mudslides that overran two houses in the central region. Its spokesperson, Pradeep Kodippili, said three people were wounded and two remain missing. He also said rains... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 10:35 LONDON
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Washington state wildfires force mass evacuations around Spokane as arson suspect is arrested
Authorities in Washington state say about 65,000 people have now been displaced by wildfires burning around Spokane, as firefighters continue to battle three separate blazes in the area. The latest figures also indicate that between 700 and 1,110 structures may have been destroyed, a wider range than previously reported. The fires have burned a combined 8,026 acres, and officials say the situation remains active.The arrest of Aaron Farinacci, 37, on suspicion of first-degree arson in connection with the Old Trails fire adds a criminal investigation to the emergency response. Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels said a witness allegedly saw him... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 10:32 LONDON
Greek wildfires burn homes in Porto Germeno as fires spread across the country
Porto Germeno west of Athens has woken to burned homes and blackened cars after another fast-moving wildfire swept through the area. Residents are beginning to assess the damage while firefighters continue to tackle flames across Greece. The latest destruction comes as the country endures a second straight week of major wildfires.The supplied report says hundreds of firefighters remain deployed as strong winds and dry conditions make containment difficult. Former Villia mayor Konstantinos Makrynoris described the past few days as "absolutely unacceptable", reflecting growing frustration over the scale of the damage. The report also says at least five people have died... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 10:03 LONDON
Wildfires continue burning in France and Spain amid fears of more to come
Wildfires are still burning in parts of France and Spain, although officials say some of the worst fronts are beginning to ease. In southwest France, the Gironde region and the mountainous Var department have seen large fires that scorched tens of thousands of hectares. In central Spain, blazes near Madrid have also eased, allowing some evacuees to start returning home, even as crews continue to deal with flare-ups and new hotspots.Officials in France say the country's largest blaze since 1949 is now under control, but it has not been fully extinguished. Firefighters from across Europe are still involved in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 11:29 LONDON
Naples-area earthquake injures 26 as aftershocks continue in Campi Flegrei
A shallow magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei volcanic area near Naples late on Friday, injuring 26 people and causing fresh damage in Pozzuoli. The quake was recorded at a depth of three kilometres and was followed by a series of smaller aftershocks. Around 300 residents were evacuated, with most of the damage concentrated in the town closest to the epicentre.Italy's civil protection service said five of the injured were taken to hospital. Several unoccupied buildings collapsed, and landslides were reported in the affected area. Officials have continued to urge caution as seismic and volcanic activity in Campi Flegrei... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 11:05 LONDON
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Greece wildfire response hit by helicopter collision west of Athens as one crew survives
Two firefighting helicopters collided in mid-air on Sunday while responding to a wildfire in Greece, leaving two crew members dead and two others alive after an emergency landing and a crash in a ravine. The incident happened about 65 km west of Athens, near the Attica-Boeotia border, as crews were working on a large blaze in the area. Video from the scene showed one Bell helicopter striking the propellers of the other before one aircraft caught fire and went down.The Greek Fire Service said the helicopters were leased and were taking part in efforts to tackle the wildfire. The dead... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 22:02 LONDON
