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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

An electric signboard on the Sanriku Expressway near the Otsuchi interchange in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan, informs drivers of the closure of a section as wildfires continue to rage near the expressway on April 27, 2026, following its outbreak five days before.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

An electric signboard on the Sanriku Expressway near the Otsuchi interchange in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan, informs drivers of the closure of a section as wildfires continue to rage near the expressway on April 27, 2026, following its outbreak five days before.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Photo shows corrugated carboard beds in a temporary evacuation center in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 26, 2026, as a wildfire continues to rage in the northeastern Japan town.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Smoke rises near an expressway intersection in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 26, 2026, as a wildfire continues to rage in the northeastern Japan town.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Smoke rises near an expressway intersection in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 26, 2026, as a wildfire continues to rage in the northeastern Japan town.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A wildfire continues to rage near an expressway intersection in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on the evening of April 26, 2026.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A wildfire continues to rage near an expressway intersection in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on the evening of April 26, 2026.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 3

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 4

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 2

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Illustration - Versailles

FRANCE. YVELINES (78) CASTLE OF VERSAILLES. AERIAL VIEW OF THE BASIN OF LATONE, MOTHER OF DIANE AND APOLLO (WHICH SHE HOLDS WITH HER). SHEPHERDS HAVING PREVENTED HIS CHILDREN FROM PLAYING IN THE WATER OF A SPRING, LATONE, MAD WITH RAGE, TRANSFORMED THE IMPORTONES INTO FROGS Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Versailles

FRANCE. YVELINES (78) AERIAL VIEW OF THE WEST FACADE OF THE CHATEAU DE VERSAILLES. IN THE FOREGROUND, THE BASIN OF LATONE (MOTHER OF DIANA AND APOLLO, WHICH SHE HOLDS WITH HER). SHEPHERDS HAVING PREVENTED HIS CHILDREN FROM PLAYING NEAR A SPRING, LATONE, MAD WITH RAGE, TRANSFORMED THE IMPORTONES INTO FROGS (SCULPTURES THAT YOU SEE ALL AROUND) Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California 3

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 49,000 acres as of Monday, September 8, despite the dedication of over 2,000 firefighters.

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US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California 2

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 49,000 acres as of Monday, September 8, despite the dedication of over 2,000 firefighters.

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US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 34,000 acres as of Friday, September 5, despite the dedication of over 1,000 firefighters.

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Spain: Level 2 Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Garaño, León

Several wildfires continued to rage in León as of Monday, August 25, including the IGR2 (level 2) fire in Garaño, which is at a Level 2 alert. The towns of Mora de Luna and Vega de Caballeros have been evacuated due to the Garaño fire.

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Firefighters during the extinguishing of the Garaño fire, on August 25, 2025, in Garaño, León (Spain). During the afternoon of Sunday, August 24, two new fires were recorded in the province of León, in Garaño and Molinaseca. Neither of them has a "confirmed natural origin". Both were initially classified as IGR 2. Molinaseca has shown a favorable evolution, according to the Junta. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Firefighters during the extinguishing of the Garaño fire, on August 25, 2025, in Garaño, León (Spain). During the afternoon of Sunday, August 24, two new fires were recorded in the province of León, in Garaño and Molinaseca. Neither of them has a "confirmed natural origin". Both were initially classified as IGR 2. Molinaseca has shown a favorable evolution, according to the Junta. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Firefighters during the extinguishing of the Garaño fire, on August 25, 2025, in Garaño, León (Spain). During the afternoon of Sunday, August 24, two new fires were recorded in the province of León, in Garaño and Molinaseca. Neither of them has a "confirmed natural origin". Both were initially classified as IGR 2. Molinaseca has shown a favorable evolution, according to the Junta. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Firefighters during the extinguishing of the Garaño fire, on August 25, 2025, in Garaño, León (Spain). During the afternoon of Sunday, August 24, two new fires were recorded in the province of León, in Garaño and Molinaseca. Neither of them has a "confirmed natural origin". Both were initially classified as IGR 2. Molinaseca has shown a favorable evolution, according to the Junta. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greece: Massive Fire Burns Forests on Chios, Prompting Evacuations

Strong wildfires, stoked by fierce winds and dry conditions, continue to rage in several parts of Greece, forcing thousands to evacuate and triggering road closures, power cuts and emergency rescues. On the island of Chios in the northern Aegean, a massive fire burned forests and farmland, forcing the evacuation of Volissos and other areas, while the coast guard rescued people who were trapped on beaches.

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US: Monroe Canyon Fire in Utah Burns Over 63,000 Acres, Several Evacuation Orders Lifted

The Monroe Canyon Fire, which has burned more than 63,000 acres continued to rage in Sever County, Utah, as of Tuesday, August 5. Evacuation orders for several areas have been lifted, allowing residents to return to their homes.

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Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

A firefighter battles the flames in Drosopigi, East Attica region of Greece, July 26, 2025. Wildfires broke out in many places across Greece on Saturday, due to the extreme heatwaves recently. The Greek government has requested assistance from the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism to combat the fire. Photo by krioneri tatiana bolari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

Rescuers battle the flames in Drosopigi, East Attica region of Greece, July 26, 2025. Wildfires broke out in many places across Greece on Saturday, due to the extreme heatwaves recently. The Greek government has requested assistance from the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism to combat the fire. Photo by krioneri tatiana bolari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

A firefighter battles the flames in Drosopigi, East Attica region of Greece, July 26, 2025. Wildfires broke out in many places across Greece on Saturday, due to the extreme heatwaves recently. The Greek government has requested assistance from the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism to combat the fire. Photo by krioneri tatiana bolari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

A firefighter battles the flames in Drosopigi, East Attica region of Greece, July 26, 2025. Wildfires broke out in many places across Greece on Saturday, due to the extreme heatwaves recently. The Greek government has requested assistance from the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism to combat the fire. Photo by krioneri tatiana bolari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

Rescuers battle the flames in Drosopigi, East Attica region of Greece, July 26, 2025. Wildfires broke out in many places across Greece on Saturday, due to the extreme heatwaves recently. The Greek government has requested assistance from the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism to combat the fire. Photo by krioneri tatiana bolari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

The buildings are on fire in Drosopigi, East Attica region of Greece, July 26, 2025. Wildfires broke out in many places across Greece on Saturday, due to the extreme heatwaves recently. The Greek government has requested assistance from the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism to combat the fire. Photo by krioneri tatiana bolari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Greece’s Numerous Regions

A car is on fire in Drosopigi, East Attica region of Greece, July 26, 2025. Wildfires broke out in many places across Greece on Saturday, due to the extreme heatwaves recently. The Greek government has requested assistance from the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism to combat the fire. Photo by krioneri tatiana bolari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Monroe Canyon Fire Continues to Rage in Utah, ‘Go Now’ Evacuations in Effect

The Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County, Utah, a two-week-old wildfire, has grown to over 30,000 acres as of Tuesday, July 29. Level 3, "Go Now" evacuations have been ordered in some areas due to the fire.

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Italy: Wildfires Rage Across Sicily Amid Record Heatwave

Wildfires continued to rage across Sicily on Friday, July 25, amid record-breaking heatwaves, causing devastating damage in some rural areas despite ongoing efforts to extinguish them. This video, filmed in Trapani, shows the blaze on Monte Cofano.

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Wildfires Rage in Latakia - Syria

Photo taken with a mobile phone on July 10, 2025 shows burned trees in province of Latakia, northwestern Syria. Some 1,900 Syrian families have been directly affected, with thousands more at risk, as wildfires continue to ravage Syria's northwestern province of Latakia for an eighth consecutive day, the United Nations (UN) humanitarian agency said Wednesday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Latakia - Syria

Photo taken with a mobile phone on July 10, 2025 shows burned trees in province of Latakia, northwestern Syria. Some 1,900 Syrian families have been directly affected, with thousands more at risk, as wildfires continue to ravage Syria's northwestern province of Latakia for an eighth consecutive day, the United Nations (UN) humanitarian agency said Wednesday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Latakia - Syria

Photo taken with a mobile phone on July 10, 2025 shows burned trees and damaged houses in province of Latakia, northwestern Syria. Some 1,900 Syrian families have been directly affected, with thousands more at risk, as wildfires continue to ravage Syria's northwestern province of Latakia for an eighth consecutive day, the United Nations (UN) humanitarian agency said Wednesday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Latakia - Syria

Photo taken with a mobile phone on July 10, 2025 shows charred remains of vehicles in province of Latakia, northwestern Syria. Some 1,900 Syrian families have been directly affected, with thousands more at risk, as wildfires continue to ravage Syria's northwestern province of Latakia for an eighth consecutive day, the United Nations (UN) humanitarian agency said Wednesday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Latakia - Syria

Photo taken with a mobile phone on July 10, 2025 shows burned trees in province of Latakia, northwestern Syria. Some 1,900 Syrian families have been directly affected, with thousands more at risk, as wildfires continue to ravage Syria's northwestern province of Latakia for an eighth consecutive day, the United Nations (UN) humanitarian agency said Wednesday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM