US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues 3

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues 2

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

Spain: Lozoyuela Fire Burns Over 700 Hectares, Suspect Arrested

The Lozoyuela wildfire in Madrid, Spain, remained active after starting Thursday, July 16, burning roughly 700 hectares. Authorities arrested a 52-year-old man found with a lighter on suspicion of starting the fire.

US: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwest, Triggers Air Quality Warning 4

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota engulfed large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S., exposing millions of people to hazardous levels of air pollution. It turned skies orange-tinged and hazy and triggered Air Quality Alerts across the region. This drone video shows Canadian wildfire smoke over the sky of Northeast Ohio.

US: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwest, Triggers Air Quality Warning 2

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota engulfed large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S., exposing millions of people to hazardous levels of air pollution. It turned skies orange-tinged and hazy and triggered Air Quality Alerts across the region.

US: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwest, Triggers Air Quality Warning 3

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota engulfed large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S., exposing millions of people to hazardous levels of air pollution. It turned skies orange-tinged and hazy and triggered Air Quality Alerts across the region.

Canada: Wildfires Force Evacuations Across Northwestern Ontario 3

Wildfires devastating northwestern Ontario have forced widespread evacuations and destroyed homes in one First Nation, with over 130 active fires now burning across the region. This aerial footage shows the fires in McDowell Lake First Nation on July 14, 2026.

Canada: Wildfires Force Evacuations Across Northwestern Ontario

Wildfires devastating northwestern Ontario have forced widespread evacuations and destroyed homes in one First Nation, with over 130 active fires now burning across the region.

Canada: Wildfires Force Evacuations Across Northwestern Ontario 2

Wildfires devastating northwestern Ontario have forced widespread evacuations and destroyed homes in one First Nation, with over 130 active fires now burning across the region.

Canada: Aerial Video Shows Wildfires Burning Near Armstrong, Ontario

Wildfires burn near Armstrong, Ontario, as seen from a small aircraft flying between Smoothrock Lake and Mattice Lake on Monday, June 13, 2026. The footage comes as more than 100 wildfires burn across the province, with several northwestern Ontario communities under threat and smoke blanketing Toronto in some of the world's worst air quality this week.

France: Wildfires Rage Near Fontainebleau in Historic Forest Blaze 2

The department of Seine-et-Marne has faced several fires, including two wildfires that have been burning near Fontainebleau since Sunday, July 12, scorching nearly 1,920 hectares by Tuesday, in what could become the worst fire ever recorded in the forest. Firefighters deployed Canadair water bombers, a Dash retardant plane, and water-bombing helicopters, with the water bombers refueling directly from the Seine.

France: Wildfires Rage Near Fontainebleau in Historic Forest Blaze

The department of Seine-et-Marne has faced several fires, including two wildfires that have been burning near Fontainebleau since Sunday, July 12, scorching nearly 1,920 hectares by Tuesday, in what could become the worst fire ever recorded in the forest. Firefighters deployed Canadair water bombers, a Dash retardant plane, and water-bombing helicopters, with the water bombers refueling directly from the Seine.

France: Wildfire in Lozère Burns Over 100 Hectares and One House

Firefighters battled a wildfire overnight near Saint-Bonnet-Laval in Lozère, southern France, burning around 100 hectares and destroying a house before crews contained it by early Tuesday, July 14, cutting off its spread toward Chapeauroux as winds eased. It was the second such fire in the area within a week, with roughly 110 firefighters deployed and two nearby campsites evacuated as a precaution.

US: Time-Lapse Shows Massive Smoke From Babylon Fire in Utah

This time-lapse, filmed on Monday, July 6, shows massive smoke rising from the Babylon Fire burning near Monticello, Utah. The fire grew to 101,073 acres and reached 11% containment by Wednesday, with more than 1,353 personnel deployed to fight it. Five structures have been destroyed, and the cause remains under investigation.

Canada: Orange Haze Blankets Kamloops Skies as Wildfire Smoke Drifts In 3

Skies over Kamloops, British Columbia, darkened significantly on Tuesday evening, July 7, as smoke drifted in from the Brunswick Creek wildfire burning near Boston Bar. Videos shared on social media show an orange haze in the sky that evening.

Canada: Orange Haze Blankets Kamloops Skies as Wildfire Smoke Drifts In 2

Skies over Kamloops, British Columbia, darkened significantly on Tuesday evening, July 7, as smoke drifted in from the Brunswick Creek wildfire burning near Boston Bar. Videos shared on social media show an orange haze in the sky that evening.

Canada: Orange Haze Blankets Kamloops Skies as Wildfire Smoke Drifts In

Skies over Kamloops, British Columbia, darkened significantly on Tuesday evening, July 7, as smoke drifted in from the Brunswick Creek wildfire burning near Boston Bar. Videos shared on social media show an orange haze in the sky that evening.

Spain: Wildfire Near La Bisbal d’Empordà Forces Thousands to Shelter in Place

A wildfire broke out near La Bisbal d'Empordà in the Baix Empordà region of Catalonia, Spain, on Friday, July 3, driven by strong winds. Around 9,700 residents across several municipalities were ordered to shelter in place, with the fire burning over 2,300 hectares and remaining out of control.

US: Aspen Acres Fire Rages in Colorado, Prompting Mandatory Evacuations 4

The Aspen Acres Fire broke out on Monday, June 29, near the Aspen Acres Campground in Colorado, burning over 23,000 acres with 0% containment. Multiple homes were lost, and mandatory evacuations were ordered for several areas.

US: Aspen Acres Fire Rages in Colorado, Prompting Mandatory Evacuations 3

The Aspen Acres Fire broke out on Monday, June 29, near the Aspen Acres Campground in Colorado, burning over 23,000 acres with 0% containment. Multiple homes were lost, and mandatory evacuations were ordered for several areas.

US: Aspen Acres Fire Rages in Colorado, Prompting Mandatory Evacuations 2

The Aspen Acres Fire broke out on Monday, June 29, near the Aspen Acres Campground in Colorado, burning over 23,000 acres with 0% containment. Multiple homes were lost, and mandatory evacuations were ordered for several areas.

US: Aspen Acres Fire Rages in Colorado, Prompting Mandatory Evacuations

The Aspen Acres Fire broke out on Monday, June 29, near the Aspen Acres Campground in Colorado, burning over 23,000 acres with 0% containment. Multiple homes were lost, and mandatory evacuations were ordered for several areas.

US: Pocket Fire Surges Near Sedona, Arizona

The Pocket Fire, burning just seven miles north of Sedona, Arizona, grew to 6,016 acres with zero percent containment as of June 28, more than doubling in size overnight due to windy conditions.

US: Aerial Footage Captures Massive Smoke From Iron Fire Burning in Utah 2

The Iron Fire, which broke out in Juab County, Utah, has burned over 37,000 acres. The fire forced the evacuation of the entire town of Eureka, with hundreds of firefighters from a multi-agency team deployed to battle the human-caused blaze.

China: Passing Water Sprinkler Truck Helps Extinguish Burning Cargo Truck in Hubei

A cargo truck caught fire on a street in Hubei province, China, on May 11, 2026, with flames spreading rapidly due to a load of cardboard boxes. A passing water sprinkler truck stopped to spray the vehicle and repositioned itself for better coverage before fire engines arrived to help bring the blaze under control.

US: Aerial Footage Captures Massive Smoke From Iron Fire Burning in Utah

The Iron Fire broke out in Juab County, Utah on Friday, June 19, scorching over 24,000 acres by Monday, June 22. The fire forced the evacuation of the entire town of Eureka, with more than 400 firefighters from a multi-agency team deployed to battle the human-caused blaze. The video, recorded by a passenger aboard an Allegiant flight flying into Provo, shows massive smoke from the fire.

China: Female Driver Bravely Rushes Harvester Into Fire to Save Crops

A young female farm machine operator in Shandong province made a courageous decision on June 18, 2025, driving a massive harvester directly into a burning wheat field to rescue ripe crops from the flames. Pushing through fear and exhaustion, she focused intently on the task, maneuvering the machine into the danger zone to protect the harvest.

US: Drivers Navigate Smoke-Filled Roads as Bain Fire Burns in Riverside County, California

This video was filmed from a car driving through a road filled with smoke from the Bain Fire burning in Riverside County, California. The wildfire broke out in the Santa Ana River bottom in Jurupa Valley on Tuesday, May 19, prompting evacuations and warnings for residents.

US: Evacuations Ordered as Sandy Fire Tears Through Simi Valley, California 4

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 1,600 acres, destroying at least one home, and putting more than 28,000 people under mandatory evacuation orders.

US: Evacuations Ordered as Sandy Fire Tears Through Simi Valley, California 3

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 1,600 acres, destroying at least one home, and putting more than 28,000 people under mandatory evacuation orders.

US: Evacuations Ordered as Sandy Fire Tears Through Simi Valley, California 2

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 1,600 acres, destroying at least one home, and putting more than 28,000 people under mandatory evacuation orders.

US: Evacuations Ordered as Sandy Fire Tears Through Simi Valley, California

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 1,300 acres, destroying at least one home, and putting more than 28,000 people under mandatory evacuation orders.

US: Fast-Moving Sandy Fire Burns More Than 800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations 6

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 836 acres, destroying at least one home, and forcing more than 29,000 residents to evacuate.

US: Fast-Moving Sandy Fire Burns More Than 800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations 3

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 836 acres, destroying at least one home, and forcing more than 29,000 residents to evacuate.

US: Fast-Moving Sandy Fire Burns More Than 800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations 4

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 836 acres, destroying at least one home, and forcing more than 29,000 residents to evacuate.

US: Fast-Moving Sandy Fire Burns More Than 800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations 5

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 836 acres, destroying at least one home, and forcing more than 29,000 residents to evacuate.

US: Fast-Moving Sandy Fire Burns More Than 800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 836 acres, destroying at least one home, and forcing more than 29,000 residents to evacuate.

US: Fast-Moving Sandy Fire Burns More Than 800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations 2

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 836 acres, destroying at least one home, and forcing more than 29,000 residents to evacuate.

China: Worker Quickly Tackles Burning Truck Tire at Water Station in Guizhou

On May 7, 2026, a truck tire caught fire as the vehicle approached a water filling station in Anshun, Guizhou, China. A female worker at the station quickly grabbed a hose. Her quick reaction helped prevent the fire from spreading to the rest of the vehicle and avoided a potentially more dangerous accident.

US: Lightning-Sparked Grass Fire Forces Evacuations in Canyon, Texas 3

The Hunggate fire, a grass fire one of multiple fires burning in the Texas panhandle, sparked by lightning prompted mandatory evacuations in Canyon, Texas on Thursday, May 14, burning more than 14,000 acres across Randall County.

US: Lightning-Sparked Grass Fire Forces Evacuations in Canyon, Texas 2

A grass fire sparked by lightning prompted mandatory evacuations in Canyon, Texas on Thursday, May 14, burning more than 7,000 acres across Randall County. The Hunggate Fire is one of the multiple fires burning in the Texas panhandle.

US: Lightning-Sparked Grass Fire Forces Evacuations in Canyon, Texas

A grass fire sparked by lightning prompted mandatory evacuations in Canyon, Texas on Thursday, May 14, burning more than 7,000 acres across Randall County. The Hunggate Fire is one of the multiple fires burning in the Texas panhandle.

US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Over 11,000 Acres in South Florida 3

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 11,400 acres as of Wednesday, May 13, with the blaze now fully contained and controlled, according to the Florida Forest Service. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

US: Grand Fire Threatens 650 Homes in Chino Hills, California

A brush fire dubbed the Grand Fire broke out near Chino Hills, San Bernardino County, California, on Wednesday evening, May 13, burning approximately 30 acres and prompting temporary evacuation orders for around 650 homes. Some 250 firefighters, helicopters, and ground crews brought the blaze under control by 10:30 p.m., and all evacuation orders were lifted. One firefighter was hospitalized with minor injuries. No structural damage was reported. The cause remains under investigation.

US: Jones Fire Near Wickenburg Prompts Evacuations and Highway Closure in Arizona

The Jones Fire broke out on May 11 near Wickenburg, Arizona, burning over 100 acres along both sides of the Hassayampa River bottom, forcing evacuations and closing U.S. Highway 60 in both directions.

US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Nearly 5,000 Acres in South Florida 2

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 4,800 acres as of Sunday evening, May 10, with crews from multiple agencies working to contain the blaze. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Nearly 5,000 Acres in South Florida

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 4,800 acres as of Sunday evening, May 10, with crews from multiple agencies working to contain the blaze. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

US: Georgia’s Highway 82 Fire Continues to Grow Across Brantley County

The Highway 82 Fire, a massive wildfire, sparked by a mylar balloon striking a powerline broke out in Brantley County, Georgia, burning more than 22,000 acres and destroying over 100 homes and businesses in communities including Atkinson and Waynesville as of Monday, April 27. Mandatory evacuations were issued for parts of neighboring Glynn County as the flames came within 2.5 miles of the county line. This video shows helicopters loading water from the Satilla River near Lulaton on Thursday, April 24.

Japan: Otsuchi Town in Iwate Shrouded in Smoke From Wildfire

Two wildfires burning in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture have entered their sixth day, with flames continuing to spread into school grounds and residential neighborhoods, prompting authorities to issue new evacuation orders for additional districts. The fires, which broke out on April 22, have scorched more than 1,600 hectares. The videos show the Kirikiri district shrouded in smoke from one of the fires on April 25.