Europe readies record wildfire response force
With blazes starting early this year, the EU is deploying nearly 800 firefighters
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Manitoba communities working on improving wildfire preparation, prevention
According to the province's FireView map, there were 17 wildfires burning in Manitoba as of Monday, with six of them out of control.
Fire’s Footprint on Santa Rosa Island
A wildland fire charred grassland, coastal sage scrub, and chaparral across one-third of the island, the second largest of the Channel Islands.
Canada
Wildfire fighting continues in Saskatchewan as blaze near Prince Albert slows
Two fires were said to be of note in Saskatchewan, the east-central Cayford Fire, and the Lobstick Fire, which the SPSA said is slowing after Sunday's precipitation.
Wildfires
Wildfires devastating richer areas but fewer hectares burned globally – study
‘Megafires’ in California, Canada, South Korea and Europe in 2025, but changes to farming slowed spread in parts of Africa“Devastating” wildfires ripped across the wealthier parts of the world in…
2025 Wildfires Were the Costliest Ever, Researchers Say
Severe, hard-to-control blazes in densely populated areas like Los Angeles drove the year’s record losses.
Canada
Fast-moving wildfire prompts evacuation order near Shellbrook, Sask.
A fast-moving wildfire has triggered a mandatory evacuation order in the Rural Municipality of Shellbrook as crews continue battling multiple active fires across Saskatchewan.
Global Warming
Europe’s Heat Wave Has the ‘Fingerprints of Climate Change All Over It’
An unusually early heat wave in Europe, new technology to save whales and more climate news.
Environment
‘Out of control wildfire’ in central Manitoba quadruples in size
An out of control widlfire is burning around one kilometre outside of the Manitoban community of Easterville. There is "no indication the community is at risk," the province said.
Canada
How bad will wildfires get this year? Officials set to share outlook
The outlook comes after years of intense wildfires with the 2025 wildfire season being Canada’s second-worst on record, with nearly 90,000 kilometres consumed as of September 2025.
Canada
After major snow and flooding in Saskatchewan, wildfires are on the map
The majority of Saskatchewan is seeing an extreme wildfire risk due to low humidity levels, with some crews already responding to fires.
Heat and Heat Waves
Heat Wave Hits Canada With Warnings in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Canada’s first big heat wave of the year was expected to bring prolonged warm weather to southern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Wildfires
A Spring Heat Wave is Breaking Records in the U.K., Spain and France
Authorities in Britain and France warned that “unprecedented” temperatures — at a time when few expected them — could persist. Climate change has made heat waves more frequent and more…
Wildfires
It’s Still Spring in Europe, but the Heat is Already Breaking Records
Authorities in Britain and France warned that “unprecedented” temperatures — at a time when few expected them — could persist. Climate change has made heat waves more frequent and more…
As wildfire season nears, Canada leasing 10 new firefighting aircraft
Provincial and territorial wildfire agencies will be able to request the use of four air tankers, one spotter plane and five heavy lift helicopters to fight wildfires, feds say.
Wildfires
How Wine, Truffles and Honey Could Help Europe Fight Wildfires
Countries are learning that the finer things in life sometimes have a serendipitous side benefit.
Canada
Wildfire sparks overnight response in B.C Maple Ridge forest
Fire crews worked overnight to contain a wildfire in steep terrain near Maple Ridge. Officials say there is currently no threat to the public or nearby homes.
Global Warming
A Strong El Niño Could Be Coming. Countries Are Already Preparing.
Experts say a powerful El Niño weather pattern could be forming, which could put serious strain on a planet that is already dangerously heating up.
Wildfires
Aerial footage shows California brush fire spreading across Simi Valley – video
A fast-growing brush fire that started on Monday morning in southern California has prompted evacuation orders for thousands of people and damaged at least one home.The Sandy fire was reported…
Weather
When Tornado Weather Hits, These Scientists Break Out the Colored Pencils
With a battery of modern technology at their fingertips, meteorologists often turn first to an old-fashioned tracking technique.
Wildfires
Wildfires Strike Florida, Georgia and America’s ‘Wood Basket’
Large fires, fueled by a record breaking drought, have been destroying homes and timber plantations in Southeastern states.
Wildfires
Oregon Prepares for a Challenging Summer of Water Shortages and High Fire Risk
After a warm winter that brought more rain than snow, the state’s snowpack was the lowest it has ever been.
News
Wildfires continue to rage in southern Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina — Wildfires continue to rage in southern Argentina, burning tens of thousands of hectares of forest in the Patagonia and Chubut provinces. According to the governor of…