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Spain: Wildfire Near Madrid Kills One, Forces 180 Evacuations Amid Record Heatwave 2

A wildfire that broke out on Monday, August 11, near Madrid in the Tres Cantos area, killed one person and forced the evacuation of 180 residents. The blaze, fueled by a record-breaking heatwave affecting Spain and Portugal, burned fiercely amid extreme temperatures reaching up to 44°C. Emergency crews worked through the night to control the fire located 23 km north of Madrid. A man severely burned on 98% of his body was airlifted to La Paz hospital but later died. Regional authorities reported Tuesday that firefighters had contained the wildfire.

Turkey: Forest Fires Continue in Sakarya

Firefighting continued in Sakarya on Wednesday, July 23. The forest fire that started three days earlier in the wooded area between the Geyve and Pamukova districts spread to Bilecik Province due to strong winds, prompting the evacuation of several villages and the closure of a major highway.

Turkey: Wildfire Rages in Antakya, Forcing 1,500 People to Evacuate 2

A wildfire that broke out in the Karaali neighborhood of Antakya’s central district continued to burn on Tuesday, July 1, spreading to the Oğlakören and Üçgedik neighborhoods due to strong winds. Wildfires have been raging across Turkey, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes. In Hatay Province’s Antakya district, the blaze began on Sunday and intensified as strong winds fanned the flames, prompting the evacuation of around 1,500 residents from three neighborhoods.

US: Somersville Fire Prompts Evacuations in Antioch, California

A brush fire erupted in Antioch, California, prompting evacuations on Wednesday, June 18. The fire, dubbed the Somersville Fire, started just after 7:00 p.m. near Somersville Road and quickly spread to over 200 acres. Fire authorities issued evacuation warnings for residents in the area, though the warnings were later lifted.

US: Somersville Fire Prompts Evacuations in Antioch, California 2

A brush fire erupted in Antioch, California, prompting evacuations on Wednesday, June 18. The fire, dubbed the Somersville Fire, started just after 7:00 p.m. near Somersville Road and quickly spread to over 200 acres. Fire authorities issued evacuation warnings for residents in the area, though the warnings were later lifted.

South Korea: Fire Erupts at High-Rise Apartment in Wonmi District, Bucheon

A fire broke out on the 4th floor of a 21-story apartment building in Jung-dong, Wonmi District, Bucheon City, on Thursday, May 22. Three residents suffered from smoke inhalation, and 60 people were evacuated. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within 23 minutes.

South Korea: Over 1,200 Evacuated as Massive Wildfire Rages in Daegu 4

On Monday, April 28, around 2 p.m., a wildfire ignited in Nogok-dong, Buk District of Daegu, rapidly spreading due to dry conditions and strong winds. The severity of the blaze prompted officials to order the evacuation of residents and the closure of a nearby highway as a precaution.

South Korea: Over 1,200 Evacuated as Massive Wildfire Rages in Daegu

On Monday, April 28, around 2 p.m., a wildfire ignited in Nogok-dong, Buk District of Daegu, rapidly spreading to affect an estimated 50 hectares (123.6 acres) within two hours due to dry conditions and strong winds. The severity of the blaze prompted Daegu city officials to order the evacuation of over 1,200 residents and the closure of a nearby highway as a precautionary measure.

South Korea: Over 1,200 Evacuated as Massive Wildfire Rages in Daegu 2