Germany: Hundreds of Hectares Burn as Hürtgenwald Wildfire Forces Evacuations

A wildfire broke out in Hürtgenwald, in the Düren district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on Thursday, August 13. The blaze spread to around 300 hectares and was not under control as of Friday evening, prompting residents in the area to evacuate.

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.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

Germany: Wildfire Breaks Out in Quedlinburg, Saxony-Anhalt

A forest fire broke out in the Harz district of Saxony-Anhalt, near the town of Quedlinburg, late on Wednesday, July 2, at around 10:30 p.m. Approximately 100 firefighters were deployed overnight to battle the blaze, and nearby residents were warned of heavy smoke.

Heatwaves, severe droughts cause Europe searing pain

STORY: Heatwaves, severe droughts cause Europe searing pain DATELINE: Aug. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:03 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1 various of drought in European countries 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (French): BERNARD RUDE, Head of the village of Cernon, France 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (German): LILITH, German environmental technical assistant 4 SOUNDBITE 3 (English): HUANG YAN, Xinhua correspondent in Germany 5 SOUNDBITE 4 (Spanish): VICENTE MARTINEZ, Farmer in Spain 6 SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MARTIN DRENTH, Dutch water resources expert STORYLINE: Historic heatwaves and droughts have swept across Europe this summer. Many European countries have been plagued by blistering heat, devastating forest blazes, little precipitation and dried-up rivers and lakes. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): BERNARD RUDE, Head of the village of Cernon, France "The heat of the afternoon favored new outbreaks of fire. Last night the situation was very worrying: we could see the front of fire from this place, it was very impressive." Major

Romanian firefighters arrive in Greece for summer wildfire season

STORY: Romanian firefighters arrive in Greece for summer wildfire season DATELINE: July 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Various shots of the unit of Romanian firefighters that came to Greece during the launch of a European pilot program for forest fire protection this summer 2. Various file shots of wildfire in the north of Evia island 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): CHRISTOS STYLIANIDES, Minister of Greece Climate Crisis and Civil Protection 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Romanian): ADRIAN ALEXANDRU CSILIK, Colonel and head of the Romanian mission 5. Various file shots of wildfire in the north of Evia island STORYLINE: A group of 28 Romanian firefighters was welcomed by Greek authorities in Athens on Saturday during the launch of a European pilot program for forest protection against fire this summer, Greek national news agency AMNA reported. Under the program, a total of 200 firefighters from six countries across Europe (Bulgaria, France, Germany, Romania, Norway and Finland) will b