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Indonesia: Wildfires Continue to Rage Across Kalimantan

Indonesia's wildfires in Kalimantan continued and pushed air quality to dangerous levels, with the Air Pollution Standard Index hitting 835 in Pekanbaru, Riau. According to reports, haze even spread to Malaysia.

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Turkey: Wind-Driven Wildfire Threatens Homes, Prompts Evacuations in Fethiye

On Thursday, August 28, a wildfire of undetermined origin broke out near the Çalış area of Fethiye in Turkey's Muğla province, and strong winds fueled its rapid spread toward nearby homes. Local authorities evacuated residents, including elderly residents from a nearby care home, as firefighting crews worked to contain the blaze from the air and ground.

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US: Aftermath of Hawk Fire Revealed in Nevada Foothills

The Hawk Fire, which ignited Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, was fueled by strong winds and has burned more than 15,000 acres. This video captures the aftermath at Peavine Peak, an area scorched by the fire.

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Croatia: Wildfires Kill One, Injure Dozens Along Coast 2

A wildfire tore through Croatia's coastline overnight into Friday, killing at least one person and injuring around 40 others near the tourist town of Omis. Around 1,200 residents and tourists were evacuated as the blaze, which broke out near Lokva Rogoznica, burned through 1,000 hectares of pine forest in just four hour.

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Indonesia: Thick Haze From Wildfires Reduces Visibility in Kalimantan

Thick haze from wildfires has cut visibility to just one to two meters in Sungai Tabuk, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, creating hazardous driving conditions as motorists navigate through the near-blinding smog. This video shows motorbike riders making their way as dense haze reduces visibility to just a couple of meters.

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US: Wind-Driven Mukluk Fire Forces Evacuations Near Tok, Alaska

A fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire dubbed the Mukluk Fire ignited in the backyard of a home along the Alaska Highway near Sundog Trail in Tok, Alaska, late Monday morning, growing to an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 acres in the evening and destroying an unknown number of structures. Officials said a downed power line appeared to have sparked the human-caused blaze, prompting Level 3 evacuation orders.

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Croatia: Wildfires Kill One, Injure Dozens Along Coast

A wildfire tore through Croatia's coastline overnight into Friday, killing at least one person and injuring around 40 others near the tourist town of Omis. Around 1,200 residents and tourists were evacuated as the blaze, which broke out near Lokva Rogoznica, burned through 1,000 hectares of pine forest in just four hour.

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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.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Navas de San Antonio Shuts Down Segovia Motorways 2

A wildfire broke out Saturday, August 8, near Navas de San Antonio, Segovia, reportedly after a vehicle caught fire along the AP-6 motorway, temporarily closing both the AP-6 and N-6 roads and prompting a level 1 severity response.

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US: Little Giant Fire Grows to Nearly 60,000 Acres in Washington Forest 3

The Little Giant Fire, sparked by lightning on July 15 in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, grew to an estimated 59,345 acres with no containment as of Tuesday, August 4. Gusty winds under a Red Flag Warning drove rapid spread, sparking a new spot fire and prompting additional evacuations. Smoke from the blaze also triggered an Air Quality Alert across multiple counties.

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US: Sinlahekin Fire Grows to Over 100,000 Acres Near Tonasket, Washington

The Sinlahekin Fire, which sparked on July 26 near Tonasket, grew to an estimated 102,934 acres with 5% containment as of Tuesday, August 4. At least two structures were destroyed, though no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

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US: Footage Captures Damage From Spokane Wildfires 2

Fast-moving wildfires fueled by strong winds and high temperatures forced roughly 60,000 people to evacuate in Spokane County, Washington. The Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires burned about 7,500 acres combined and destroyed more than 600 structures. The state issued air quality warnings as the fires continued to spread. No injuries or deaths were confirmed as of Sunday, August 2.

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US: Footage Captures Damage From Spokane Wildfires

Fast-moving wildfires fueled by strong winds and high temperatures forced roughly 60,000 people to evacuate in Spokane County, Washington. The Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires burned about 7,500 acres combined and destroyed more than 600 structures. The state issued air quality warnings as the fires continued to spread. No injuries or deaths were confirmed as of Sunday, August 2. The video shows scorched ground and smoke haze from Spokane wildfires.

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US: Spokane Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations, Trigger Air Quality Alerts 2

Fast-moving wildfires fueled by strong winds and high temperatures forced roughly 60,000 people to evacuate in Spokane County, Washington. The Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires burned about 7,500 acres combined and destroyed more than 600 structures. The state issued air quality warnings as the fires continued to spread. No injuries or deaths were confirmed as of Sunday, August 2.

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US: Spokane Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations, Trigger Air Quality Alerts

Fast-moving wildfires fueled by strong winds and high temperatures forced roughly 60,000 people to evacuate in Spokane County, Washington. The Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires burned about 7,500 acres combined and destroyed more than 600 structures. The state issued air quality warnings as the fires continued to spread. No injuries or deaths were confirmed as of Sunday, August 2.

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US: Wildfire Smoke Reduces Visibility, Worsens Air Quality in Central Oregon

Smoke from wildfires burning across Central Oregon reduced visibility and hurt air quality this week. By Wednesday, July 29, conditions had improved across most of the region, though Prineville still logged an unhealthy reading of 101.

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France: Arcachon Basin Wildfire Smoke Blankets Mérignac Near Bordeaux

Smoke from wildfires burning in the Arcachon Basin reached Bordeaux Metropolitan Area. The Arcachon Basin has burned roughly 42,000 hectares and destroyed 240 homes since it began on July 22. This video shows smoke blanketing Mérignac.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Vall d’Uixó Forces Mass Evacuations in Castellón 5

A wildfire broke out near Vall d'Uixó in the Valencian province of Castellón on Saturday, July 25, forcing the evacuation of 19,000 residents across 16 municipalities, with authorities saying the blaze is beyond firefighting capacity.

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France: Wildfire Smoke Reaches Bordeaux City Center

Smoke from wildfires burning in the Arcachon Basin reached downtown Bordeaux, with footage showing hazy skies over the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville as the air quality deteriorated. The video's poster described the air as barely breathable, even as pedestrians and cyclists continued moving through the square near Bordeaux's cathedral.

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Spain: Aftermath of Record Wildfire Seen in Cebreros, Ávila

On Friday, July 24, video showed the aftermath of a wildfire that tore through the Valle Abajo area of Cebreros, in Spain's Ávila province, leaving homes and property scorched. The blaze, which broke out at Burgohondo on July 22 and swept through the Alberche and Tiétar valleys, has burned around 50,000 hectares, becoming the largest wildfire ever recorded in Spain, with nearly 90,000 people affected and almost 60,000 evacuated.

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US: Fast-Moving Dove Fire Prompts Evacuations in Tuolumne County

A fast-moving wildfire forced evacuations in Tuolumne County, California, on Sunday, July 26, after the Dove Fire broke out near Highway 108 and Stockton Road in the Sonora area. Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for several areas, while evacuation warnings and road closures were put in place across additional areas.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Vall d’Uixó Forces Mass Evacuations in Castellón 4

A wildfire broke out near Vall d'Uixó in the Valencian province of Castellón on Saturday, July 25, forcing the evacuation of 19,000 residents across 16 municipalities, with authorities saying the blaze is beyond firefighting capacity.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Vall d’Uixó Forces Mass Evacuations in Castellón 3

A wildfire broke out near Vall d'Uixó in the Valencian province of Castellón on Saturday, July 25, forcing the evacuation of 19,000 residents across 16 municipalities, with authorities saying the blaze is beyond firefighting capacity.

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Spain: Burgohondo Fire Continues to Rage, Prompting Historic Emergency Declaration 2

A wildfire that broke out in Burgohondo, in Spain's Ávila province, quickly escalated as it spread and devastated the Valle de Iruelas nature reserve. It was part of a series of blazes across Ávila and the neighboring Madrid region that forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate or shelter in place by the weekend, prompting Spain to declare its first-ever national state of emergency over wildfires.

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Spain: Security Camera Shows Wildfire Bearing Down on Home in Navas del Rey

Security camera footage captured a wildfire engulfing the surroundings of a home in the El Club neighborhood of Navas del Rey, in Spain's Community of Madrid, on Friday, July 24, with flames spreading across the property as part of the larger Sierra Oeste wildfire. The homeowner said the fire did not enter the house, though the footage shows the surrounding grass and trees completely burned.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Vall d’Uixó Forces Mass Evacuations in Castellón 2

A wildfire broke out near Vall d'Uixó in the Valencian province of Castellón on Saturday, July 25, forcing the evacuation of 19,000 residents across 16 municipalities, with authorities saying the blaze is beyond firefighting capacity.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Vall d’Uixó Forces Mass Evacuations in Castellón

A wildfire broke out near Vall d'Uixó in the Valencian province of Castellón on Saturday, July 25, forcing the evacuation of 19,000 residents across 16 municipalities, with authorities saying the blaze is beyond firefighting capacity.

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Spain: Wildfire Smoke Blankets Madrid Region

Wildfire smoke blanketed parts of the Community of Madrid region on Friday, July 24, triggering poor air quality and low visibility. Madrid's Emergency Service urged residents to limit outdoor activity, close windows, and wear masks if going outside.

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Spain: Poor Air Quality Hits Millions as Wildfire Smoke Covers Madrid

Smoke from the wildfires blanketed the capital on Friday, July 24, triggering fire alarms in some office buildings and affecting millions with poor air quality and low visibility. Madrid's Emergency Service urged residents to limit outdoor activity, close windows, and wear masks if going outside.

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Spain: Burgohondo Fire Continues to Rage, Prompting Historic Emergency Declaration

A wildfire that broke out in Burgohondo, in Spain's Ávila province, quickly escalated as it spread and devastated the Valle de Iruelas nature reserve. It was part of a series of blazes in Ávila and the neighboring Madrid region that forced the evacuation of around 60,000 people, prompting Spain to declare its first-ever national state of emergency over wildfires on Friday, July 24.

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France: Tens of Thousands Evacuated From Cap Ferret as Gironde Wildfires Rage

French authorities ordered evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula on Friday, July 24, launching boats to help evacuate tens of thousands of holidaymakers as wildfires tore across the Gironde region in southwestern France. Officials said around 40,000 people were evacuated from the tourist destination west of Bordeaux, with fires having burned roughly 10,000 hectares.

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Spain: National Emergency Declared Over Madrid Wildfires

Spain declared a national emergency in Madrid on Friday, July 24, after wildfires reached the outskirts of Madrid, evacuating more than 10,000 people. The national emergency was also issued for the neighboring province of Ávila, where fires have similarly threatened nearby communities. This video shows smoke from wildfires blanketing Aldea del Fresno.

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Spain: Smoke Blankets Villamantilla as Madrid Wildfires Spread

Multiple wildfires burned simultaneously across Madrid region on Thursday, July 23, forcing evacuations and confinements in several towns. Strong winds and high temperatures fueled the flames, and more than 10,000 people were evacuated across the affected areas. This video shows smoke from wildfires blanketing Villamantilla.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Burgohondo, Ávila Province 4

A wildfire broke out on Wednesday, July 22 in Burgohondo, Ávila province. The fire spread rapidly Wednesday and quickly reached Level 1 severity, with firefighting crews working intensively to contain its advance.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Burgohondo, Ávila Province 2

A wildfire broke out on Wednesday, July 22 in Burgohondo, Ávila province. The fire spread rapidly Wednesday and quickly reached Level 1 severity, with firefighting crews working intensively to contain its advance.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Burgohondo, Ávila Province 3

A wildfire broke out on Wednesday, July 22 in Burgohondo, Ávila province. The fire spread rapidly Wednesday and quickly reached Level 1 severity, with firefighting crews working intensively to contain its advance.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Burgohondo, Ávila Province

A wildfire broke out on Wednesday, July 22 in Burgohondo, Ávila province. The fire spread rapidly Wednesday and quickly reached Level 1 severity, with firefighting crews working intensively to contain its advance.

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US: Boston Area Skies Turn Hazy as Wildfire Smoke Lingers

Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota drifted into the northeastern United States, intermittently flowing into New England, including Massachusetts. Skies over the Boston area, including Cambridge, appeared hazy as the smoke lingered over the region.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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US: Thick Haze From Canada Wildfires Blankets Washington, D.C.

A thick haze from Canadian wildfires spread across a wide swath of the United States on Friday, July 17, causing air quality to plummet, with dangerous conditions expected to persist. The smoke settled over Washington, DC, which had mostly avoided hazardous air until that point.

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Canada: Eastern Shore Wildfire Remains Out of Control in Nova Scotia

A wildfire on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore grew significantly and remained out of control as of Friday, July 17. A mandatory evacuation order issued Thursday evening affected residents near Mooseland Road, and the cause of the fire remained unknown.

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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.

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US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 9

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution. This video shows the sun turned red amid the haze from Canadian wildfire smoke on July 16.

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US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 8

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

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Canada: Aerial Footage Shows Toronto Skyline Shrouded in Wildfire Smoke

Toronto recorded the world's worst air quality among major cities on Wednesday, July 15, as smoke from over 100 Ontario wildfires turned the sky orange. An Orange-level air quality warning remained in effect.

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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.

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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.

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Canada: Wildfire Smoke Blankets Toronto, Air Quality Warning Issued 3

Toronto recorded the world's worst air quality among major cities on Wednesday, July 15, as smoke from over 100 Ontario wildfires turned the sky orange. Environment Canada issued health warnings, urging residents indoors.