Spain: Wildfire Near Barcelona Forces Residents to Evacuate, Shelter 2

A wildfire broke out Tuesday afternoon, August 25, in the Collserola mountain range near Barcelona, burning an estimated 35 hectares and prompting the evacuation and confinement of nearby residents due to heavy smoke. More than 160 firefighters and 12 aerial resources were deployed to contain the blaze, as emergency services received over 1,000 calls and authorities urged residents to stay indoors.

Spain: Wildfire Near Barcelona Forces Residents to Evacuate, Shelter

A wildfire broke out Tuesday afternoon, August 25, in the Collserola mountain range near Barcelona, burning an estimated 35 hectares and prompting the evacuation and confinement of nearby residents due to heavy smoke. More than 160 firefighters and 12 aerial resources were deployed to contain the blaze, as emergency services received over 1,000 calls and authorities urged residents to stay indoors.

US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 6

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 8

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 7

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 5

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 4

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 3

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

Scene from Kyiv

Scene from Kyiv

A poster encouraging enlistment in the Ukrainian armed forces is seen in Kyiv on Aug. 23, 2026, as the country marks four and a half years since the start of Russia's invasion.

Scene from Kyiv

Scene from Kyiv

A poster encouraging enlistment in the Ukrainian armed forces is seen in Kyiv on Aug. 23, 2026, as the country marks four and a half years since the start of Russia's invasion.

US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 2

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

Defense Minister Koizumi in quake-hit Kumamoto

Defense Minister Koizumi in quake-hit Kumamoto

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (back, L) meets on Aug. 23, 2026, with Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel at a cultural center in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, who are assisting with the setting up of a public bath facility for people affected by a powerful earthquake that hit the region on July 28.

Spain: Lightning-Sparked Fire in Castellón Forces Evacuation of Gátova

A wildfire that broke out in Segorbe, Castellón province, on Thursday, August 20, has burned around 630 hectares, forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,000 people from Gátova. The fire started when lightning struck during a dry storm, spreading toward the Sierra Calderona Natural Park. The fire was declared stabilized on Sunday.

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.

UK: Field Fire Forces Evacuations in Grays, Essex

A large wildfire broke out in fields near Grey Goose Farm in Grays, Essex, on Friday evening, August 14. Homes on Brookmans Avenue and Rushley Close were evacuated, with fire damage reported at some properties. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze spread to nearby gardens and outbuildings near Long Lane in Stifford Clays. Local reports suggest the fire was started deliberately.

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.

Spain: Niebla Wildfire in Huelva Spans 8,000 Hectares, Forces Evacuations 2

The Niebla wildfire broke out in Huelva, Spain, on Thursday afternoon, August 6. The blaze has affected an area of more than 8,000 hectares — though officials note not all of it has burned — and forced approximately 467 people to evacuate.

Spain: Niebla Wildfire in Huelva Spans 8,000 Hectares, Forces Evacuations

The Niebla wildfire broke out in Huelva, Spain, on Thursday afternoon, August 6. The blaze has affected an area of more than 8,000 hectares — though officials note not all of it has burned — and forced approximately 467 people to evacuate.

Taiwan holds drill to repel China landing

Taiwan holds drill to repel China landing

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te (C) observes an annual military exercise in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, on Aug. 8, 2026, simulating an attempted amphibious landing by Chinese forces.

Military drill in Taiwan

Military drill in Taiwan

A Taiwanese Coast Guard patrol vessel (back) and a Navy missile ship (front L), take part in an annual military exercise in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, on Aug. 8, 2026, simulating an attempted amphibious landing by Chinese forces.

Military drill in Taiwan

Military drill in Taiwan

A Taiwanese Coast Guard patrol vessel (back) and a Navy missile ship (front L), take part in an annual military exercise in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, on Aug. 8, 2026, simulating an attempted amphibious landing by Chinese forces.

US: Gann Fire Burns Homes, Forces Evacuations in Calaveras County, California

California's Gann Fire in Calaveras County has burned 9,363 acres with 10% containment as of August 5, destroying homes and forcing the evacuation of more than 1,400 residents.

Turkey: Wildfire in Balıkesir Forces Evacuations

A forest fire broke out near the Kumgedik neighborhood in Balıkesir's Gomec district, Turkey, around 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29. Authorities evacuated 210 houses in Altınoluk. No injuries or deaths were reported as of writing.

Chile: Train Fire at Santa Isabel Station Forces Evacuations

A fire broke out around 5:20 PM on Monday, July 27, in a stopped train at Santa Isabel station on Line 5 of the Santiago Metro, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of passengers and a partial line closure.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UK: Trackside Fire Forces Closure of London’s Stratford Station 2

A large trackside fire forced the closure of Stratford station in east London on Friday, July 10, suspending several train services. Passengers were evacuated from trains stopped near the station, with some walking along the tracks to safety. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

US: Volcano Fire Forces Evacuations in Riverside County, California 3

A brush fire dubbed the Volcano Fire broke out near Murrieta in Riverside County, California, on Tuesday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders and warnings as it burned through medium to heavy brush in the La Cresta area. The blaze was first reported at 2:50 p.m. near Via Volcano and Tenaja roads.

US: Volcano Fire Forces Evacuations in Riverside County, California 2

A brush fire dubbed the Volcano Fire broke out near Murrieta in Riverside County, California, on Tuesday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders and warnings as it burned through medium to heavy brush in the La Cresta area. The blaze was first reported at 2:50 p.m. near Via Volcano and Tenaja roads.

US: Partial Collapse Forces Evacuation of Midtown Manhattan High-Rise

A partial structural collapse forced the evacuation of a 33-story high-rise under construction in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday morning, July 7, after two columns buckled and floors 21 through 26 caved in at the former Pfizer building at 235 East 42nd Street. The FDNY reported no injuries, though the incident triggered major street closures and traffic restrictions around Second and Third Avenues that caused significant commuter delays.

US: Volcano Fire Forces Evacuations in Riverside County, California

A brush fire dubbed the Volcano Fire broke out near Murrieta in Riverside County, California, on Tuesday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders and warnings as it burned through medium to heavy brush in the La Cresta area. The blaze was first reported at 2:50 p.m. near Via Volcano and Tenaja roads. The video shows smoke filmed from a flight heading to Palm Springs.

Spain: Sentmenat Fire Forces Evacuations Amid Catalonia Blazes

Three major wildfires broke out simultaneously in Catalonia, Spain, on Monday, July 6, near Sentmenat, Anoia, and Artesa de Segre, straining local firefighters and prompting the government to call in Spain's Military Emergencies Unit for help. The Sentmenat fire, sparked by an excavator, burned about 90 hectares and forced evacuations and confinements in nearby towns.

Spain: Sentmenat Fire Forces Evacuations Amid Catalonia Blazes 2

Three major wildfires broke out simultaneously in Catalonia, Spain, on Monday, July 6, near Sentmenat, Anoia, and Artesa de Segre, straining local firefighters and prompting the government to call in Spain's Military Emergencies Unit for help. The Sentmenat fire, sparked by an excavator, burned about 90 hectares and forced evacuations and confinements in nearby towns.

Spain: Wildfire Near La Bisbal d’Empordà Forces Thousands to Shelter in Place 2

A wildfire that broke out near La Bisbal d'Empordà in the Baix Empordà region of Catalonia, Spain, on Friday, July 3, has burned over 2,300 hectares and eight houses in the area. Authorities lifted shelter-in-place orders for around 12,000 residents on Sunday after the fire was stabilized.

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.

Spain: Wildfire Near Tamarite de Litera, Huesca, Forces Hundreds to Evacuate

A wildfire broke out near Tamarite de Litera, Huesca, on Thursday, June 25. It burned more than 4,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of hundreds of people. The blaze, believed to have been caused by agricultural machinery, remained uncontrolled as of Friday morning.

Canada: Wildfire in Alberta Forces Evacuations Near Edmonton

A wildfire broke out Thursday, May 28 in Barrhead County, northwest of Edmonton, Alberta, prompting a state of local emergency. Evacuation orders were issued for the Summerlea and Thunder Lake subdivisions. Firefighting crews have since contained structural fires in the area, allowing Summerlea residents to return home, while Thunder Lake residents remain evacuated.

US: Four Injured, Fast-Moving Bain Fire Forces Evacuations in Jurupa Valley, CA 3

The Bain Fire, a fast-moving wildfire broke out in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, California on Tuesday, May 19, quickly spreading to 1,300 acres and injuring four people. Evacuation orders were issued and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

US: Four Injured, Fast-Moving Bain Fire Forces Evacuations in Jurupa Valley, CA

The Bain Fire, a fast-moving wildfire broke out in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, California on Tuesday, May 19, quickly spreading to 900 acres and injuring four people. Evacuation orders were issued and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

US: Four Injured, Fast-Moving Bain Fire Forces Evacuations in Jurupa Valley, CA 2

The Bain Fire, a fast-moving wildfire broke out in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, California on Tuesday, May 19, quickly spreading to 900 acres and injuring four people. Evacuation orders were issued and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

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.

UK: Apartment Fire in Battersea Forces 50 Residents to Evacuate, Three Hospitalized

A fire broke out on the seventh floor of a 10-story residential building on Charlotte Despard Avenue in Battersea, London, on Monday evening, May 11. Around 50 residents were evacuated, and three people were hospitalized. Some 60 firefighters responded to the blaze, which destroyed a four-room apartment. The cause is under investigation.

Turkey: Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla Arrives in Marmaris After Israeli Interception

The Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Marmaris, Turkey, on Sunday, May 10, after being intercepted by Israeli forces near Crete on April 29. The 38-vessel convoy, which departed Barcelona on April 15 carrying nearly 300 activists, was forced to dock for technical maintenance and resupply. Entry procedures and forensic examinations are underway for returning activists, while Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into the interception. Officials say the flotilla plans to set sail again on Wednesday to resume its mission of delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Japan SDF participates in joint Philippine drill

Japan SDF participates in joint Philippine drill

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian speaks at a press conference in Beijing on May 6, 2026, criticizing launches by the Japanese Self-Defense Forces of anti-ship missiles during the annual Balikatan exercise in Paoay, the Philippines.