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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 4

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue. This video was shot at a parking area near the fire on Sanriku Expressway on April 24.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 2

This video shows the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan shrouded in wildfire smoke as the fires kept spreading on Thursday, April 23. The two blazes, which broke out in forested areas on the afternoon of April 22, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 3

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen

Two wildfires broke out in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan on the afternoon of April 22. The blazes have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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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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Japan: Wildfire Rages in Gunma’s Ueno Village, Prompting Evacuation

A wildfire that broke out on Saturday, March 21 in Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, continues to burn with no sign of containment. Approximately 96 hectares of forest have been scorched as of Monday morning, March 23. A prefabricated mountain structure was destroyed, and 9 households comprising 21 residents remain under evacuation orders. No injuries have been reported.

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Japan: Uncontained Forest Fire Expands Across Mount Ougiyama in Yamanashi

The forest fire on Mount Ougiyama in Yamanashi Prefecture scorched approximately 383 hectares since it first ignited on January 8. While authorities lifted evacuation orders for local residents on Sunday, January 18, the blaze remains uncontained with no reported injuries.

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Japan: Uncontained Forest Fire Expands Across Mount Ougiyama in Yamanashi 2

The forest fire on Mount Ougiyama in Yamanashi Prefecture scorched approximately 383 hectares since it first ignited on January 8. While authorities lifted evacuation orders for local residents on Sunday, January 18, the blaze remains uncontained with no reported injuries.

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West Bank Mosque Arson Attack - Palestine

Palestinians stand next to scorched copies of the Koran inside in the Hajja Hamida Mosque after it was reportedly set on fire and vandalised by Israeli settlers in the Palestinian village of Deir Istiya, near Salfit in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on November 13, 2025. Violence in the West Bank has soared since the war in Gaza broke out in October 2023. Photo by Mohammad Nazzl/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Mosque Arson Attack - Palestine

Palestinians stand next to scorched copies of the Koran inside in the Hajja Hamida Mosque after it was reportedly set on fire and vandalised by Israeli settlers in the Palestinian village of Deir Istiya, near Salfit in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on November 13, 2025. Violence in the West Bank has soared since the war in Gaza broke out in October 2023. Photo by Mohammad Nazzl/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Langdale Moor Wildfire in North Yorkshire Spread to 2,000 Acres

A wildfire that erupted on Langdale Moor in North Yorkshire on August 11 has scorched 2,000 acres. However, exploding hidden WWII bombs and shells have hampered firefighters’ containment efforts.

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Spain: Deers Spotted Wandering Scorched Land in León

Wildfires in León, which have burned thousands of hectares of forest, are having severe impacts on wildlife. This video shows a group of deer in Corporales, Truchas, wandering through completely scorched land.

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US: Everglades Wildfire Spreads Across Broward County, Raising Air Quality Concerns

A wildfire in the Florida Everglades, known as the Mile Marker 39 Fire, has scorched approximately 42,000 acres in western Broward County. The blaze, which began as two separate brush fires on August 18, remains only 10% contained as of August 21. Strong winds have pushed smoke across South Florida, prompting air quality concerns and visibility warnings for residents and drivers. No structures are currently at risk, and no injuries have been reported.

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One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

Scorched earth in a mountain between Villalís de la Valduerna and Quintana y Congosto, after a fire, on August 13, 2025, in Quintana y Congosto, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire affecting León and Zamora has caused the death of a volunteer who was collaborating in the extinguishing work, in addition to more than 10 injured. Some 5,400 people from 25 villages have been evacuated to protect lives, and strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts, causing the fire to spread rapidly. AUGUST 13;2025 Fernando Otero / Europa Press 08/13/2025

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One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

Scorched earth in a mountain between Villalís de la Valduerna and Quintana y Congosto, after a fire, on August 13, 2025, in Quintana y Congosto, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire affecting León and Zamora has caused the death of a volunteer who was collaborating in the extinguishing work, in addition to more than 10 injured. Some 5,400 people from 25 villages have been evacuated to protect lives, and strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts, causing the fire to spread rapidly. AUGUST 13;2025 Fernando Otero / Europa Press 08/13/2025

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One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

Scorched earth in a mountain between Villalís de la Valduerna and Quintana y Congosto, after a fire, on August 13, 2025, in Quintana y Congosto, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire affecting León and Zamora has caused the death of a volunteer who was collaborating in the extinguishing work, in addition to more than 10 injured. Some 5,400 people from 25 villages have been evacuated to protect lives, and strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts, causing the fire to spread rapidly. AUGUST 13;2025 Fernando Otero / Europa Press 08/13/2025

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One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

Scorched earth in a mountain between Villalís de la Valduerna and Quintana y Congosto, after a fire, on August 13, 2025, in Quintana y Congosto, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire affecting León and Zamora has caused the death of a volunteer who was collaborating in the extinguishing work, in addition to more than 10 injured. Some 5,400 people from 25 villages have been evacuated to protect lives, and strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts, causing the fire to spread rapidly. AUGUST 13;2025 Fernando Otero / Europa Press 08/13/2025

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One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

UME vans and trucks, in scorched earth after a fire in scorched earth, on August 13, 2025, in Quintana y Congosto, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire affecting León and Zamora has resulted in the death of a volunteer who was assisting in the extinguishing work, in addition to more than 10 injured. Some 5,400 people from 25 villages have been evacuated to protect lives, and strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts, causing the fire to spread rapidly. AUGUST 13;2025 Fernando Otero / Europa Press 08/13/2025

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One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

A burned car that burned after a fire in scorched land, on August 13, 2025, in Quintana y Congosto, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire affecting León and Zamora has resulted in the death of a volunteer who was assisting in the extinguishing efforts, in addition to more than 10 injured. Some 5,400 people from 25 villages have been evacuated to protect lives, and strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts, causing the fire to spread rapidly. AUGUST 13;2025 Fernando Otero / Europa Press 08/13/2025

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One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

Scorched earth in a mountain between Villalís de la Valduerna and Quintana y Congosto, after a fire, on August 13, 2025, in Quintana y Congosto, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire affecting León and Zamora has caused the death of a volunteer who was collaborating in the extinguishing work, in addition to more than 10 injured. Some 5,400 people from 25 villages have been evacuated to protect lives, and strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts, causing the fire to spread rapidly. AUGUST 13;2025 Fernando Otero / Europa Press 08/13/2025

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Prime Minister Meets with Victims of The Fire in Aude

French Minister of the Interior Bruno Retailleau in Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, southern France, where a wildfire has scorched a vast area on August 6, 2025. The blaze, which started on August 5, 2025, has destroyed or damaged 25 homes in the southern Aude department, where some 2,000 firefighters are struggling to control the largest wildfire in France this summer. Photo by Marc-Olivier Chataignier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meets with Victims of The Fire in Aude

French Minister of the Interior Bruno Retailleau in Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, southern France, where a wildfire has scorched a vast area on August 6, 2025. The blaze, which started on August 5, 2025, has destroyed or damaged 25 homes in the southern Aude department, where some 2,000 firefighters are struggling to control the largest wildfire in France this summer. Photo by Marc-Olivier Chataignier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meets with Victims of The Fire in Aude

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou in Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, southern France, where a wildfire has scorched a vast area on August 6, 2025. The blaze, which started on August 5, 2025, has destroyed or damaged 25 homes in the southern Aude department, where some 2,000 firefighters are struggling to control the largest wildfire in France this summer. Photo by Marc-Olivier Chataignier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meets with Victims of The Fire in Aude

French Minister attached to the Interior Minister Francois-Noel Buffet in Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, southern France, where a wildfire has scorched a vast area on August 6, 2025. The blaze, which started on August 5, 2025, has destroyed or damaged 25 homes in the southern Aude department, where some 2,000 firefighters are struggling to control the largest wildfire in France this summer. Photo by Marc-Olivier Chataignier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France: Deadly Wildfire in Aude Continues to Spread 3

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched 16,000 hectares. The fire has killed one person and injured 13. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, were forced closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

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France: Deadly Wildfire in Aude Continues to Spread 2

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched 16,000 hectares. The fire has killed one person and injured 13. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, were forced closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

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France: Deadly Wildfire in Aude Continues to Spread

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched 16,000 hectares. The fire has killed one person and injured 13. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, were forced closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

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France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 6

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

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France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 5

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

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France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 4

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

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France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 3

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

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France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 2

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

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France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

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Spain: Forest Fire in Extremadura Burns 2,600 Hectares, 6 Villages Evacuated 3

The fire that broke out on Tuesday, July 29, in Las Hurdes, Cáceres, continues to spread, having already scorched 2,600 hectares across a 28-31 kilometer area by Thursday, July 31. The blaze has forced the evacuation of six villages.

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Spain: Forest Fire in Extremadura Burns 2,600 Hectares, 6 Villages Evacuated 2

The fire that broke out on Tuesday, July 29, in Las Hurdes, Cáceres, continues to spread, having already scorched 2,600 hectares across a 28-31 kilometer area by Thursday, July 31. The blaze has forced the evacuation of six villages.

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Cyprus: Raging Wildfire Near Limassol Kills 2, Hundreds Evacuated 2

A massive wildfire in southern Cyprus, fueled by strong winds and a heatwave, killed two and forced hundreds to evacuate. The blaze, which ignited Wednesday, July 23, north of Limassol, has already scorched at least 100 km² of a wine region and remains active on Thursday morning, July 24.

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Cyprus: Raging Wildfire Near Limassol Kills 2, Hundreds Evacuated

A massive wildfire in southern Cyprus, fueled by strong winds and a heatwave, killed two and forced hundreds to evacuate. The blaze, which ignited Wednesday, July 23, north of Limassol, has already scorched at least 100 km² of a wine region and remains active on Thursday morning, July 24.

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Fires and Land Disputes in Dikmece - Turkey

Meryem Olğar stands in front of a scorched olive grove in the Dikmece neighborhood of Antakya, Turkey, on July 17, 2025. Olğar has been the pioneer of the local resistance against state-led expropriation and housing projects since the 2023 earthquake. Recent forest fires burned olive trees belonging to her family, raising renewed fears of land seizure. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires and Land Disputes in Dikmece - Turkey

Meryem Olğar stands in front of a scorched olive grove in the Dikmece neighborhood of Antakya, Turkey, on July 17, 2025. Olğar has been the pioneer of the local resistance against state-led expropriation and housing projects since the 2023 earthquake. Recent forest fires burned olive trees belonging to her family, raising renewed fears of land seizure. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires and Land Disputes in Dikmece - Turkey

Meryem Olğar stands in front of a scorched olive grove in the Dikmece neighborhood of Antakya, Turkey, on July 17, 2025. Olğar has been the pioneer of the local resistance against state-led expropriation and housing projects since the 2023 earthquake. Recent forest fires burned olive trees belonging to her family, raising renewed fears of land seizure. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires and Land Disputes in Dikmece - Turkey

Meryem Olğar stands in front of a scorched olive grove in the Dikmece neighborhood of Antakya, Turkey, on July 17, 2025. Olğar has been the pioneer of the local resistance against state-led expropriation and housing projects since the 2023 earthquake. Recent forest fires burned olive trees belonging to her family, raising renewed fears of land seizure. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires and Land Disputes in Dikmece - Turkey

Meryem Olğar stands in front of a scorched olive grove in the Dikmece neighborhood of Antakya, Turkey, on July 17, 2025. Olğar has been the pioneer of the local resistance against state-led expropriation and housing projects since the 2023 earthquake. Recent forest fires burned olive trees belonging to her family, raising renewed fears of land seizure. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires and Land Disputes in Dikmece - Turkey

Meryem Olğar stands in front of a scorched olive grove in the Dikmece neighborhood of Antakya, Turkey, on July 17, 2025. Olğar has been the pioneer of the local resistance against state-led expropriation and housing projects since the 2023 earthquake. Recent forest fires burned olive trees belonging to her family, raising renewed fears of land seizure. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires and Land Disputes in Dikmece - Turkey

Meryem Olğar stands in front of a scorched olive grove in the Dikmece neighborhood of Antakya, Turkey, on July 17, 2025. Olğar has been the pioneer of the local resistance against state-led expropriation and housing projects since the 2023 earthquake. Recent forest fires burned olive trees belonging to her family, raising renewed fears of land seizure. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fires and Land Disputes in Dikmece - Turkey

Meryem Olğar stands in front of a scorched olive grove in the Dikmece neighborhood of Antakya, Turkey, on July 17, 2025. Olğar has been the pioneer of the local resistance against state-led expropriation and housing projects since the 2023 earthquake. Recent forest fires burned olive trees belonging to her family, raising renewed fears of land seizure. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada: Smoke from Wildfires Blankets Skies in Newfoundland and Labrador

As wildfires continue to burn across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, smoke from the blazes created hazy skies in Newfoundland and Labrador on May 5. So far, the fires have scorched more than two million hectares (4.9 million acres), forcing over 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

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Canada: Smoke from Wildfires Blankets Skies in Newfoundland and Labrador 2

As wildfires continue to burn across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, smoke from the blazes created hazy skies in Newfoundland and Labrador on May 5. So far, the fires have scorched more than two million hectares (4.9 million acres), forcing over 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta