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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 11, 2026.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 10, 2026.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 10, 2026.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

A helicopter is engaged in firefighting operations at Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026, as a wildfire that started the previous day continues to burn.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

A helicopter is engaged in firefighting operations at Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026, as a wildfire that started the previous day continues to burn.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a wildfire that started the previous day continuing to burn on Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a wildfire that started the previous day continuing to burn on Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo.

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Australia: Three Missing in Victoria as Heatwave Fuels Catastrophic Fire Conditions

Three people, including a child, have been reported missing after a home burned down in Longwood on Friday, January 9, as catastrophic bushfires sweep through Victoria and South Australia. Authorities remain on high alert with dozens of towns under threat and multiple properties already destroyed by the out-of-control blazes.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

People including firefighters watch a helicopter engaged in firefighting operations on Mt. Ogi, which straddles the cities of Uenohara and Otsuki in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026, as a wildfire that started the previous day continues to burn.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

A helicopter is engaged in firefighting operations at Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026, as a wildfire that started the previous day continues to burn.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

A helicopter is engaged in firefighting operations at Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026, as a wildfire that started the previous day continues to burn.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Jan. 9, 2026, shows a helicopter engaged in firefighting operations at Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, as a wildfire that started the previous day continues to burn.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Jan. 9, 2026, shows smoke rising from Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, as a wildfire that started the previous day continues to burn.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Jan. 9, 2026, shows smoke rising from Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, as a wildfire that started the previous day continues to burn.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Jan. 9, 2026, shows smoke rising from Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, as a wildfire that started the previous day continues to burn.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

A helicopter is engaged in firefighting operations at Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026, as a wildfire that started the previous day continues to burn.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

A wildfire continues to burn on Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 8, 2026.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Smoke rises as a wildfire continues to burn on Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 8, 2026.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Smoke rises as a wildfire continues to burn on Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 8, 2026.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Smoke rises as a wildfire continues to burn on Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 8, 2026.

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US: Wind-Fueled Wildfire Forces Evacuations Near Broomfield-Boulder Line

A wildfire fueled by strong winds triggered evacuation orders on Monday afternoon, January 5, for neighborhoods near the Broomfield-Boulder county line, leading to the closure of Highway 287. There were no immediate reports of any injuries.

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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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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 9

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 8

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 6

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 7

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 5

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 4

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 2

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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US: Grass Fire Forces Evacuations Near Cheyenne, Wyoming

A fast-moving grass fire driven by strong winds broke out Wednesday, December 17 near Cheyenne, southeast Wyoming, forcing evacuations in the Winchester Hills area. The blaze threatened nearby homes, and firefighters continue to respond. No injuries or fatalities have been reported.

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Australia: Disaster Declared After Fast-Moving Bushfire Devastates NSW Central Coast

A fast-moving bushfire tore through Koolewong in New South Wales on Saturday, December 6, destroying at least 12 homes. Natural disasters were declared in six areas as more than 20 fires still remained uncontained across the state.

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Mexico: Fire Erupts on Cerro del Tepeyac in Mexico City

A wildfire broke out on the Cerro del Tepeyac in the Sierra de Guadalupe, near Avenida Cantera in Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City, on the night of Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The fire, also known locally as "El Gachupín," was reported by residents on social media to affect areas near Martín Carrera and La Villa. Emergency services responded and managed to control the blaze. Authorities are investigating the cause to determine whether it was deliberately set.

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US: Pack Fire Burns Nearly 2,000 Acres in Mono County, California

A wildfire in Mono County, California, destroyed more that two dozen structures and burned 1,974 acres near McGee Creek Road and Highway 395. The Pack Fire, which started on November 13, prompted mandatory evacuations in Long Valley and McGee Creek, affecting around 1,800 residents, while nearby communities remained under warnings. As of the evening of November 17, the fire was 83% contained, with 614 firefighters and multiple air tankers deployed. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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US: Massive Field Fire Rages in Illinois, Smoke Visible for Miles

A massive fire broke out in a bean field in Ford County, Illinois, on Sunday, October 5, sending smoke visible for miles. At least 40 fire departments battled the blaze, and no injuries were reported.

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Panton Wildfire Has Already Devastated 2000 Hectares - Spain

Two people next to a burned house, on September 20, 2025, in Panton, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The conselleira do Medio Rural, María José Gomez, has explained that the flames of this forest fire burned several houses and, although the situation improved with respect to yesterday, there are points of "much complexity" since the areas of the ravines that fall towards the river Sil are now active. In addition, the 17 people who were evacuated during the night in the nucleus of Abelairas returned to their homes after being forced to vacate them because of the proximity of the fire, in Panton, Spain, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Panton Wildfire Has Already Devastated 2000 Hectares - Spain

A burnt vineyard, on September 20, 2025, in Panton, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The conselleira do Medio Rural, María José Gomez, has explained that the flames of this forest fire burned several houses and, although the situation improved with respect to yesterday, there are points of "much complexity" since the areas of the ravines that fall towards the river Sil are now active. In addition, the 17 people who were evacuated during the night in the nucleus of Abelairas returned to their homes after being forced to vacate them because of the proximity of the fire, in Panton, Spain, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Panton Wildfire Has Already Devastated 2000 Hectares - Spain

Fumarolas in the front of the fire, which is located over the villages of Pombeiro, Amandi and San Pedro, on September 20, 2025, in Panton, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The conselleira do Medio Rural, María José Gomez, has explained that the flames of this forest fire burned several houses and, although the situation improved with respect to yesterday, there are points of "much complexity" since the areas of the ravines that fall towards the river Sil are now active. In addition, the 17 people who were evacuated during the night in the nucleus of Abelairas returned to their homes after being forced to vacate them because of the proximity of the fire, in Panton, Spain, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Panton Wildfire Has Already Devastated 2000 Hectares - Spain

A burnt house, on September 20, 2025, in Panton, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The conselleira do Medio Rural, María José Gomez, has explained that the flames of this forest fire burned several houses and, although the situation improved with respect to yesterday, there are points of "much complexity" since the areas of the ravines that fall towards the river Sil are now active. In addition, the 17 people who were evacuated during the night in the nucleus of Abelairas returned to their homes after being forced to vacate them because of the proximity of the fire, in Panton, Spain, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Panton Wildfire Has Already Devastated 2000 Hectares - Spain

A person next to a burned land, on September 20, 2025, in Panton, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The conselleira do Medio Rural, María José Gomez, has explained that the flames of this forest fire burned several houses and, although the situation improved with respect to yesterday, there are points of "much complexity" since the areas of the ravines that fall towards the river Sil are now active. In addition, the 17 people who were evacuated during the night in the nucleus of Abelairas returned to their homes after being forced to vacate them because of the proximity of the fire, in Panton, Spain, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Panton Wildfire Has Already Devastated 2000 Hectares - Spain

A person observes a burned house, on September 20, 2025, in Panton, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The conselleira do Medio Rural, María José Gomez, has explained that the flames of this forest fire burned several houses and, although the situation improved with respect to yesterday, there are points of "much complexity" since the areas of the ravines that fall towards the river Sil are now active. In addition, the 17 people who were evacuated during the night in the nucleus of Abelairas returned to their homes after being forced to vacate them because of the proximity of the fire, in Panton, Spain, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Panton Wildfire Has Already Devastated 2000 Hectares - Spain

A group of people next to a burned house, on September 20, 2025, in Panton, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The conselleira do Medio Rural, María José Gomez, has explained that the flames of this forest fire burned several houses and, although the situation improved with respect to yesterday, there are points of "much complexity" since the areas of the ravines that fall towards the river Sil are now active. In addition, the 17 people who were evacuated during the night in the nucleus of Abelairas returned to their homes after being forced to vacate them because of the proximity of the fire, in Panton, Spain, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Panton Wildfire Has Already Devastated 2000 Hectares - Spain

Fumarolas in the front of the fire, which is located over the villages of Pombeiro, Amandi and San Pedro, on September 20, 2025, in Panton, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The conselleira do Medio Rural, María José Gomez, has explained that the flames of this forest fire burned several houses and, although the situation improved with respect to yesterday, there are points of "much complexity" since the areas of the ravines that fall towards the river Sil are now active. In addition, the 17 people who were evacuated during the night in the nucleus of Abelairas returned to their homes after being forced to vacate them because of the proximity of the fire, in Panton, Spain, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Panton Wildfire Has Already Devastated 2000 Hectares - Spain

A burnt house, on September 20, 2025, in Panton, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The conselleira do Medio Rural, María José Gomez, has explained that the flames of this forest fire burned several houses and, although the situation improved with respect to yesterday, there are points of "much complexity" since the areas of the ravines that fall towards the river Sil are now active. In addition, the 17 people who were evacuated during the night in the nucleus of Abelairas returned to their homes after being forced to vacate them because of the proximity of the fire, in Panton, Spain, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Panton Wildfire Has Already Devastated 2000 Hectares - Spain

A person next to a burned house, on September 20, 2025, in Panton, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The conselleira do Medio Rural, María José Gomez, has explained that the flames of this forest fire burned several houses and, although the situation improved with respect to yesterday, there are points of "much complexity" since the areas of the ravines that fall towards the river Sil are now active. In addition, the 17 people who were evacuated during the night in the nucleus of Abelairas returned to their homes after being forced to vacate them because of the proximity of the fire, in Panton, Spain, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Panton Wildfire Has Already Devastated 2000 Hectares - Spain

Burnt landscape, on September 20, 2025, in Panton, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The conselleira do Medio Rural, María José Gomez, has explained that the flames of this forest fire burned several houses and, although the situation improved with respect to yesterday, there are points of "much complexity" since the areas of the ravines that fall towards the river Sil are now active. In addition, the 17 people who were evacuated during the night in the nucleus of Abelairas returned to their homes after being forced to vacate them because of the proximity of the fire, in Panton, Spain, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Panton Wildfire Has Already Devastated 2000 Hectares - Spain

A burnt animal, on September 20, 2025, in Panton, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The conselleira do Medio Rural, María José Gomez, explained that the flames of this forest fire burned several houses and, although the situation improved with respect to yesterday, there are points of "much complexity" since the areas of the ravines that fall towards the river Sil are now active. In addition, the 17 people who were evacuated during the night in the nucleus of Abelairas returned to their homes after being forced to vacate them because of the proximity of the fire, in Panton, Spain, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Pico del Lobo Wildfire Raised to Level 2 Alert, Prompts Evacuations

A wildfire on Pico del Lobo, Guadalajara, broke out on Sunday, September 21, prompting Castilla-La Mancha to raise its status to level 2. Evacuation orders were issued for Peñalba de la Sierra and Cabida. Reports indicate the flames have begun to affect non-forest property.

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US: Smoke From Wildfires Blankets Central Washington Sky Amid Red Flag Warning

Wildfires, including the Labor Mountain Fire and Lower Sugarloaf Fire, have raged in Chelan County, central Washington, as of Thursday, September 25. Smoke from the fires covered the sky in Wenatchee. A Red Flag warning was in effect due to strong winds and dry conditions, prompting authorities to expand Level 3 evacuation areas due to the blazes.

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US: California’s Garnet Fire Burns 57,000 Acres in Sierra Nevada, Forces Evacuations

The Garnet Fire, sparked by lightning on August 24 in the Sierra National Forest near Garnet Dike, central California has burned about 57,000 acres and is 15% contained. Fire activity remains intense, particularly on the northwestern front, where crews are struggling with steep terrain that limits the use of heavy equipment. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for multiple zones, with warnings in surrounding areas. Road closures affect McKinley Grove Road and sections of Trimmer Springs Road.