This photograph captures homes in L’Estaque, a district of Marseille in southern France, as thick smoke from a raging wildfire looms in the background. The fast-moving blaze forced the closure of Marseille airport and disrupted train services as it advanced rapidly toward the outskirts of the city. (AFP) Photo Credit : AFP Source link
A fast-moving wildfire near Marseille, France’s second-largest city, has injured at least 110 people and forced hundreds to leave their homes. According to the BBC, the fire began on Tuesday near Pennes-Mirabeau, north of the city, and quickly grew due to strong winds, dry vegetation, and steep hillsides. France’s Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said the…
Two firefighters were shot dead in an ambush in Idaho, US, while responding to a wildfire. Eleven other firefighters were injured. The suspected shooter, believed to be Travis Decker, was found dead with a firearm recovered nearby. The FBI has deployed technical and tactical assets to the scene. The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the…
A massive fire broke out south of Athens on Thursday, triggering emergency evacuations and roadblocks as blazes ravaged housing around the seaside town of Palaia Fokaia. Authorities closed sections of the scenic highway between the Greek capital and Sounion, which features the ancient Temple of Poseidon, a popular tourist destination. GREECE FACES FIRST MAJOR HEATWAVE…
Representative Image (AI-generated) A large brush fire erupted Tuesday afternoon in the Wetlands Park area of Clark County, burning over 100 acres of land and prompting a significant multi-agency response, as reported by KTNV. The Clark County Fire Department (CCFD) and the US bureau of land management are leading efforts to contain the blaze. Additional…
Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada spread across nearly one-third of the United States on Wednesday, according to forecasters. Most areas didn’t face serious air quality issues, but some parts of New England, New York state, and the Midwest faced unhealthy conditions. The haze, which brought hazardous levels of particulate pollution to Minnesota a day…
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reported significantly lower profits Saturday morning, posting just over one-third of last year’s earnings—moments before thousands of shareholders poured into an Omaha arena to hear from the legendary investor himself.The drop in profits was largely due to a steep decline in the value of Berkshire’s investments and $860 million in insurance…
A massive wildfire sweeping through the outskirts of Jerusalem has triggered a national emergency in Israel, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate and sending thick plumes of smoke over the country’s capital. The blaze, described by authorities as one of the largest in the nation’s history, erupted on Wednesday-coinciding with Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen…
A rapidly spreading wildfire in New Jersey has prompted mass evacuations and the closure of a large stretch of the state’s busiest highway, the Garden State Parkway. Firefighters are still trying to combat the Jones Road Wildfire, which broke out on Tuesday and spread to 8,500 acres. The blaze began at 11 am on Tuesday…
A raging wildfire engulfs the trees in Stillwater, Oklahoma, as intense flames consume the dry vegetation, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky. The inferno spreads rapidly, fueled by strong winds and scorching temperatures, threatening the surrounding landscape and wildlife. (Reuters) Source link