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Chile: Wildfire Burns Hundreds of Hectares in Las Condes, Santiago

A wildfire broke out on Monday, December 29, 2025, in the San Carlos de Apoquindo area of Las Condes, northeastern Santiago, prompting a large emergency response. The blaze, known as Plaza Sur, has burned at least 470 hectares near the Claro Arena stadium, though no homes or critical infrastructure have been affected. Strong winds and limited water access have hampered firefighting efforts, but authorities say the fire’s intensity is decreasing while containment work continues.

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Small drone to investigate interior of Fukushima plant reactor

Photo taken in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 1, 2025, shows a very small drone to be used to investigate the interior of the No. 3 reactor containment vessel at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The drone -- 13 centimeters by 12 CM -- weighing 95 grams was unveiled to the media the same day before its likely use from November.

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Drone for crippled Fukushima nuclear plant survey

Photo taken in Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Oct. 1, 2025, shows a drone flying inside a facility simulating the No. 3 reactor containment vessel at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings plans to use the drone to investigate the containment vessel from November to gather information necessary to remove melted fuel debris.

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Drone for crippled Fukushima nuclear plant survey

Photo taken in Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Oct. 1, 2025, shows a drone flying inside a facility simulating the No. 3 reactor containment vessel at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings plans to use the drone to investigate the containment vessel from November to gather information necessary to remove melted fuel debris.

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Drone in crippled Fukushima nuclear plant

Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings unveils to the media in Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Oct. 1, 2025, a drone to be used in the No. 3 reactor at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. TEPCO plans to investigate the No. 3 reactor containment vessel with the drone from November to gather information necessary to remove melted fuel debris.

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The Reactor Building of Unit 4 of Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant Capped

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 - Staff monitor the lifting of the top head of the nuclear island containment vessel for Unit 4 at Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant in Yantai, Shandong, China on September 6, 2025.

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The Reactor Building of Unit 4 of Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant Capped

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 - Staff monitor the lifting of the top head of the nuclear island containment vessel for Unit 4 at Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant in Yantai, Shandong, China on September 6, 2025.

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The Reactor Building of Unit 4 of Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant Capped

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 - Staffs monitor the lifting of the top head of the nuclear island containment vessel for Unit 4 at Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant in Yantai, Shandong, China on September 6, 2025.

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CO2-reducing pavement at Osaka expo

Photo taken on Aug. 21, 2025, shows pavement on the premises of Germany's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka, made of blocks containing woodchips for absorption and containment of carbon dioxide emissions in the air.

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UK: Langdale Moor Wildfire in North Yorkshire Spread to 2,000 Acres

A wildfire that erupted on Langdale Moor in North Yorkshire on August 11 has scorched 2,000 acres. However, exploding hidden WWII bombs and shells have hampered firefighters’ containment efforts.

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Illustration - Immobilier

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 31 MARCH 2020 - THE CHAMPS ELYSEES AVENUE EMPTY DURING THE CONTAINMENT FOR THE COVID-19 (ARC DE TRIOMPHE MONUMENT IN THE BACKGROUND) Photo by Bruno De Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Immobilier

FRANCE. PARIS (75) MARCH 31, 2020 - BUTTE MONTMARTRE. PANORAMIC VIEW OF PARIS FROM LOUISE-MICHEL GARDEN UNDER CONTAINMENT OF COVID-19 Photo by Bruno De Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Immobilier

FRANCE. PARIS (75) MARCH 31, 2020 - NORVINS STREET AND THE SACRE-COEUR UNDER CONTAINMENT OF COVID-19 Photo by Bruno De Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Brush Fire Burns Over 100 Acres Near Dublin and San Ramon in California

A brush fire, named the Parks Fire, burned in the Tri-Valley area near Dublin and San Ramon, California on Friday afternoon, August 22. The fire, fueled by grassy terrain along the Dublin-San Ramon border near Camp Parks and the former FCI Dublin prison, grew to about 118 acres and was 25% contained by evening. Fire crews from Cal Fire, SRVFPD, ACFD, and Camp Parks’ fire department responded, and authorities said the fire posed minimal threat to structures by the evening.

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Barniedo de la Reina Fire Nears Containment - Spain

View of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Boca de Huérgano, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The fire originated last Wednesday, August 13, in the Leonese town of Barniedo de la Reina has a favorable evolution and the emergency services consider it "almost contained", which has allowed the relocation of the Valdeón Valley and the towns of Llánaves de la Reina, Barniedo de la Reina, Los Espejos and Villafrea de la Reina will be added throughout the day. However, the southern area of the fire is still of concern, so the Potential Severity Index 2 (IGR) is maintained. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Barniedo de la Reina Fire Nears Containment - Spain

View of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Boca de Huérgano, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The fire originated last Wednesday, August 13, in the Leonese town of Barniedo de la Reina has a favorable evolution and the emergency services consider it "almost contained", which has allowed the relocation of the Valdeón Valley and the towns of Llánaves de la Reina, Barniedo de la Reina, Los Espejos and Villafrea de la Reina will be added throughout the day. However, the southern area of the fire is still of concern, so the Potential Severity Index 2 (IGR) is maintained. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Barniedo de la Reina Fire Nears Containment - Spain

View of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Boca de Huérgano, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The fire originated last Wednesday, August 13, in the Leonese town of Barniedo de la Reina has a favorable evolution and the emergency services consider it "almost contained", which has allowed the relocation of the Valdeón Valley and the towns of Llánaves de la Reina, Barniedo de la Reina, Los Espejos and Villafrea de la Reina will be added throughout the day. However, the southern area of the fire is still of concern, so the Potential Severity Index 2 (IGR) is maintained. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Barniedo de la Reina Fire Nears Containment - Spain

Several people observe the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Boca de Huérgano, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The fire originated last Wednesday, August 13, in the Leonese town of Barniedo de la Reina has a favorable evolution and the emergency services consider it "almost contained" which has allowed the relocation of Valle de Valdeón and the towns of Llánaves de la Reina, Barniedo de la Reina, Los Espejos and Villafrea de la Reina will be added throughout the day. However, the southern area of the fire is still of concern, so the Potential Severity Index 2 (IGR) is maintained. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Barniedo de la Reina Fire Nears Containment - Spain

A helicopter collaborates in the work of extinction, on August 20, 2025, in Boca de Huérgano, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The fire originated last Wednesday, August 13, in the Leonese town of Barniedo de la Reina has a favorable evolution and the emergency services consider it "almost contained", which has allowed the relocation of Valle de Valdeón and the towns of Llánaves de la Reina, Barniedo de la Reina, Los Espejos and Villafrea de la Reina will be added throughout the day. However, the southern area of the fire is still of concern, so the Potential Severity Index 2 (IGR) is maintained. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Barniedo de la Reina Fire Nears Containment - Spain

View of the burning landscape on August 20, 2025, in Sanabria, Zamora, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire affecting the region of Sanabria has been contained last night thanks to a firefighting operation coordinated by the Junta de Castilla y León and reinforced by other administrations. Firebreaks have been essential to prevent the flames from reaching populated areas, as well as the use of heavy machinery to control the most active fire lines. AUGUST 20;2025 Paloma V. Escarpa 08/20/2025

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Barniedo de la Reina Fire Nears Containment - Spain

A helicopter collaborates in the extinguishing work, on August 20, 2025, in Sanabria, Zamora, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire affecting the region of Sanabria has been contained last night thanks to an extinguishing operation coordinated by the Junta de Castilla y León and reinforced by other administrations. Firebreaks have been essential to prevent the flames from reaching populated areas, as well as the use of heavy machinery to control the most active fire lines. AUGUST 20;2025 Paloma V. Escarpa 08/20/2025

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Barniedo de la Reina Fire Nears Containment - Spain

A helicopter collaborates in the work of extinction, on August 20, 2025, in Boca de Huérgano, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The fire originated last Wednesday, August 13, in the Leonese town of Barniedo de la Reina has a favorable evolution and the emergency services consider it "almost contained", which has allowed the relocation of Valle de Valdeón and the towns of Llánaves de la Reina, Barniedo de la Reina, Los Espejos and Villafrea de la Reina will be added throughout the day. However, the southern area of the fire is still of concern, so the Potential Severity Index 2 (IGR) is maintained. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Barniedo de la Reina Fire Nears Containment - Spain

Advanced command post, on August 20, 2025, in Sanabria, Zamora, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire affecting the region of Sanabria has been contained last night thanks to an extinguishing operation coordinated by the Junta de Castilla y León and reinforced by other administrations. Firebreaks have been essential to prevent the flames from reaching populated areas, as well as the use of heavy machinery to control the most active fire lines. AUGUST 20;2025 Paloma V. Escarpa 08/20/2025

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RECAP: Buckley Draw Fire Rages Near Provo, Utah

The Buckley Draw Fire broke out on the mountainside south of Slate Canyon in Provo, Utah, around 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2025. The fire quickly grew, reaching an estimated 427 acres by Tuesday, August 20, mainly spreading along the east flank at the top of Buckley Mountain. Steep terrain and active flames have made containment difficult. Evacuation warnings remain for nearby residents, and trails in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest are closed. Fire crews are making progress, with aircraft supporting suppression efforts. No injuries have been reported.

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US: Buckley Draw Fire Burns 400 Acres Near Provo With 0% Containment 2

The Buckley Draw Fire ignited on Sunday, August 17, near Provo’s Slate Canyon in Utah. By Monday afternoon, it had burned 400 acres with 0% containment.

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US: Buckley Draw Fire Burns 400 Acres Near Provo With 0% Containment

The Buckley Draw Fire ignited on Sunday, August 17, near Provo’s Slate Canyon in Utah. By Monday afternoon, it had burned 400 acres with 0% containment.

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Illustration - Bike - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) AT THE BICYCLE REPAIRER. 2-WHEEL SPECIALIST SHOP. SINCE MAY 2020 (AFTER THE FIRST CONTAINMENT OF THE COVID), BIKE OWNERS CAN BENEFIT FROM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OF 50 EUROS TO HAVE THEIR BIKE REPAIRED Photo by Serge Attal/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Canyon Fire Grows Rapidly, Prompts Evacuation in Ventura County, California 4

A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

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US: Canyon Fire Grows Rapidly, Prompts Evacuation in Ventura County, California 3

A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

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US: Canyon Fire Grows Rapidly, Prompts Evacuation in Ventura County, California

A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

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US: Canyon Fire Grows Rapidly, Prompts Evacuation in Ventura County, California 2

A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents. This video shows smoke over the Antelope Valley seen from Quartz Hill, Los Angeles County.

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US: Monroe Canyon Fire Grows to 20,000 Acres, Prompts Evacuations in Utah

The Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County, Utah, has burned over 20,000 acres since July 13 and is just 13% contained as of Sunday, July 27. Evacuations have been ordered for several mountain communities, including Long Flat, Deep Lake, and Elk Country Cabins. Firefighters are battling tough conditions with high winds, dry fuels, and steep terrain. Nearly 1,000 personnel are on scene, and officials say parts of the fire remain “dicey” due to spot fires and fatigue among crews.

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Turkey: Sakarya Forest Fire Forces Evacuations, Spreads Toward Bilecik

A forest fire in Geyve, Sakarya Province, northwestern Turkey, forced the evacuation of the Hacılar and Taşoluk neighborhoods. The blaze, which has burned around 1,500 hectares, is partly contained but has spread to Osmaneli district, Bilecik Province. Fire crews are battling the flames by land and air, while residents move their belongings to safety.

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US: Brush Fire Burns 10 Acres in Antioch, California, Prompts Health Advisory

A three-alarm brush fire known as the Willow Fire broke out in Antioch, California, on Tuesday, July 15, burning at least 10 acres near Oakley Road and Willow Avenue. Thick black smoke spread across the area, prompting Contra Costa County officials to issue a public health advisory at 5:45 p.m. for nearby communities. By around 6 p.m., firefighters managed to contain the fire's perimeter, and the advisory was lifted at 8 p.m. No serious injuries were reported.

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US: White Sage Fire in AZ Forces Evacuations of Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Jacob Lake 2

A rapidly growing White Sage Fire, which started on July 9 approximately 15 miles southeast of Fredonia on Bureau of Land Management lands, has expanded to nearly 50,000 acres with zero containment as of July 14. This has prompted mandatory evacuations along the Grand Canyon's North Rim and for Jacob Lake, leading the National Park Service to close the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

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US: White Sage Fire in AZ Forces Evacuations of Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Jacob Lake

A rapidly growing White Sage Fire, which started on July 9 approximately 15 miles southeast of Fredonia on Bureau of Land Management lands, has expanded to an estimated 1,000 acres with zero containment as of July 10. This has prompted mandatory evacuations along the Grand Canyon's North Rim and for Jacob Lake, leading the National Park Service to close the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

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US: Hope Fire Rages Near Kettle Falls, Washington, Burning About 7,000 Acres

The Hope Fire continued to rage between Kettle Falls and Northport, Washington, burning nearly 7,000 acres with no containment of the fire as of Thursday, July 10. Level 3 evacuations have been in effect and the fire cause is currently under investigation.

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Spain: Raging Wildfire Threatens Communities in Tarragona Region

A fast-moving wildfire that broke out near Paüls, southern Tarragona has burned more than 2,900 hectares. Strong winds are hampering containment efforts. 18,000 residents have been ordered to shelter or evacuate due to heavy smoke and fast-spreading flames. Military units and over 300 firefighters are battling the flames.

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Illustration - Bordeaux

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33) BORDEAUX, QUARTIER LA BASTIDE, AVENUE THIERS, ZONE CLASSIFIED WORLD HERITAGE OF UNESCO, BRIDGE SAINT JEAN, AERIAL VIEW, COVID-19 CONTAINMENT, CORONAVIRUS, AERIAL VIEW Photo by Jean-Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Bordeaux

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33) BORDEAUX, CHARTRONS DISTRICT, SQUARE PAUL DOUMER, COVID-19 CONTAINMENT, CORONAVIRUS, AERIAL VIEW Photo by Jean-Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Bordeaux

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33) BORDEAUX, QUARTIER LA BASTIDE, AVENUE THIERS, ZONE CLASSIFIED WORLD HERITAGE OF UNESCO, BRIDGE SAINT JEAN, AERIAL VIEW, COVID-19 CONTAINMENT, CORONAVIRUS, AERIAL VIEW Photo by Jean-Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Bordeaux

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33) BORDEAUX, CHARTRONS DISTRICT, SQUARE PAUL DOUMER, COVID-19 CONTAINMENT, CORONAVIRUS, AERIAL VIEW Photo by Jean-Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Bordeaux

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33) BORDEAUX, MERIADECK DISTRICT, BUILDING, COVID-19 CONTAINMENT, CORONAVIRUS, AERIAL VIEW Photo by Jean-Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) MARCH 31, 2020 -COURTYARD OF HUMAN RIGHTS AT THE TROCADERO AND THE EIFFEL TOWER UNDER CONTAINMENT OF THE COVID-19 Photo by Bruno de Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 31 MARCH 2020 - THE CHAMPS ELYSEES AVENUE EMPTY DURING THE CONTAINMENT FOR THE COVID-19 (ARC DE TRIOMPHE MONUMENT IN THE BACKGROUND) Photo by Bruno de Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33) BORDEAUX, DESERT AVENUE IN THE DISTRICT LA VICTOIRE, COVID-19 CONTAINMENT, CORONAVIRUS, AERIAL VIEW Jean-Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Brush Fire at Joint Base Sends Huge Smoke Over Bourne, Massachusetts

A significant brush fire consumed a portion of Joint Base Cape Cod in Massachusetts on Thursday, May 1, sending a prominent plume of smoke into the atmosphere. Initial reports indicate the incident began as a controlled burn that subsequently spread beyond its intended area. Authorities reported full containment of the fire by nightfall.

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US: Smoke From Table Rock Fire Spreads Over Nature Preserve in South Carolina

The Table Rock Fire in Pickens County, South Carolina Upstate, continued to burn, resulting in over 1,100 acres burned with zero percent containment as of Tuesday, March 25. Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency. Authorities have accused four teenagers of starting the fire. This video shows the substantial smoke from the Table Rock Fire, as seen at Bunched Arrowhead Heritage Preserve.

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Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Repair Work in Progress

Handout photo shows : Climbing rescuers from the National Emergency Service are working to dismantle the structures and extinguish the fire in the shelter at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which was caused by a Russian drone strike on February 14. The situation is under control, and constant monitoring is being carried out using drones equipped with thermal cameras. Radiation levels are normal, and there is no threat to people. Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of damaging the containment arch of the damaged Chernobyl nuclear power plant with an explosive drone. This morning, the Ukrainian emergency services transmitted these new photos of the repair work underway on the building. Pripyat, Ukraine on February 20, 2025. Photo by State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Repair Work in Progress

Handout photo shows : Work is underway to partially open the structures and extinguish 2 points of combustion in the roof insulation. Three groups of SES climbers are at work. The situation is constantly monitored by a drone equipped with a thermal camera. Radiation levels at the industrial site of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant do not exceed the norm, and there is no threat to the population. The situation is under control. Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of damaging the containment arch of the damaged Chernobyl nuclear power plant with an explosive drone. This morning, the Ukrainian emergency services transmitted these new photos of the repair work underway on the building. Pripyat, Ukraine on February 18, 2025. Photo by State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM