UK: Major Incident Declared After Fertiliser Blast Rocks Essex

A massive fire broke out at an industrial site in Rettendon, Essex, on Friday, July 24, causing fertiliser stored there to explode and flames to spread to nearby fields. People living near the site were told to keep their windows and doors closed, and a "major incident" was declared as thick black smoke engulfed the surrounding area. Reports of hearing and feeling the explosion came from across the county, and the fire was later brought under control with no injuries reported.

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.

US: Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds Hit Bradenton, Florida

A heavy rain with gusty wind hit Bradenton, Florida, on Friday, July 24. The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for the area.

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.

US: Tropical Storm Bertha Brings Coastal Flooding to Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha brought coastal flooding of two to three feet along the Gulf Coast from Pensacola, Florida, to southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday, July 22.

Spain: Thermal Burst Tears Through Torrevieja as Red Heat Alert Issued in Alicante

A "thermal burst," a sudden gust of hot air and dust, tore through Torrevieja, Alicante on Thursday, July 23, as AEMET placed the southern region of the province under a red heat warning. Local authorities across the province closed municipal facilities, beaches, and outdoor spaces and suspended outdoor events as a precaution against the extreme heat.

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.

Japan: Tokyo Storm Causes Water to Surge From Manholes 2

Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Tokyo on Friday, July 24, amid unstable atmospheric conditions. A Level 4 warning was issued for Itabashi and Kita wards, with Level 3 warnings in several other wards, disrupting commutes and raising flood and river overflow risks. Several incidents were reported in the area of floodwater bursting violently from manholes like geysers.

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.

Japan: Severe Thunderstorm Batters Tokyo With Flooding and River Overflow Risk

Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Tokyo on Friday, July 24, amid unstable atmospheric conditions. A Level 4 warning was issued for Itabashi and Kita wards, with Level 3 warnings in several other wards, disrupting commutes and raising flood and river overflow risks.

Japan: Tokyo Storm Causes Water to Surge From Manholes

Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Tokyo on Friday, July 24, amid unstable atmospheric conditions. A Level 4 warning was issued for Itabashi and Kita wards, with Level 3 warnings in several other wards, disrupting commutes and raising flood and river overflow risks. This video shows water gushing out from a manhole in Itabashi ward, Tokyo.

Spain: Hailstorm Hits Ripoll, Catalonia

A hailstorm hit Ripoll, Spain, on Thursday, July 23.

France: Wildfire Breaks Out Near Biscarrosse, Sparking Mass Evacuation

A wildfire broke out near Biscarrosse in southwestern France on Thursday, July 23, after a truck caught fire on the D652 road. It has burned more than 2,500 hectares, prompting the evacuation of more than 25,000 people.

UK: Wildfire Erupts at Headon Warren on the Isle of Wight

A wildfire broke out at Headon Warren on the Isle of Wight on Thursday, 23 July, spreading across 25 hectares of protected heathland. The cause remains unknown as firefighters continue battling the blaze.

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.

US: Tropical Storm Bertha Prompts Closure of Two Florida Panhandle State Parks

Tropical Storm Bertha prompted the closure of St. Andrews State Park and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park in the Florida Panhandle. Gusty winds, rain, and rough surf also brought double red flags to area beaches and closed two local piers.

US: West Virginia Flash Floods Trigger Rescues, State of Emergency 4

Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia on Tuesday, July 21, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and roads, and triggering numerous water rescues, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties. Two people died on Tuesday night, Morrisey's office confirmed on Thursday. Search and rescue efforts, including by the National Guard, continued across several communities.

US: West Virginia Flash Floods Trigger Rescues, State of Emergency 5

Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia on Tuesday, July 21, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and roads, and triggering numerous water rescues, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties. Two people died on Tuesday night, Morrisey's office confirmed on Thursday. Search and rescue efforts, including by the National Guard, continued across several communities.

US: West Virginia Flash Floods Trigger Rescues, State of Emergency 3

Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia on Tuesday, July 21, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and roads, and triggering numerous water rescues, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties. Search and rescue operations continued Wednesday in the hardest-hit areas, including Upshur, Lewis, and Pleasants counties, with hundreds of National Guard members deployed and at least 85 rescues carried out, though officials said no fatalities had been confirmed.

Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Cervelló, Near Barcelona

A wildfire broke out in Cervelló, near Barcelona, on Wednesday, July 22, forcing the confinement of about 300 people from Les Rovires and Can Paulet. The fire burned 16 hectares, officials said. No injuries have been reported.

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.

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.

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.

US: West Virginia Flash Floods Trigger Rescues, State of Emergency 2

Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia on Tuesday, July 21, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and roads, and triggering numerous water rescues, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties. Search and rescue operations continued Wednesday in the hardest-hit areas, including Upshur, Lewis, and Pleasants counties, with hundreds of National Guard members deployed and at least 85 rescues carried out, though officials said no fatalities had been confirmed.

France: Wildfire Erupts in Pontevès, Burning More Than 2,500 Hectares 2

A wildfire broke out in Pontevès, in the Var region of southern France, on Tuesday, July 21, burning more than 2,500 hectares and forcing nearly 400 residents to evacuate.

Canada: Fast-Moving Anderson Creek Fire Burns Over 4,000 Hectares Near Boston Bar, B.C.

The Anderson Creek wildfire broke out Tuesday, July 21, near Boston Bar, British Columbia, and grew fourfold overnight to more than 4,000 hectares by Wednesday evening, amid hot, dry conditions.

US: Flash Flooding Hits Kentucky as Severe Storms Sweep Through

Flash flooding was reported in parts of Kentucky on Tuesday, July 21, as severe storms swept across the state.

US: Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain to Loveland, Colorado

Thunderstorms brought heavy rain to Loveland, Colorado on Tuesday, July 21.

US: West Virginia Flash Floods Trigger Rescues, State of Emergency

Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia on Tuesday, July 21, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and roads, and triggering numerous water rescues, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties. Search and rescue operations continued Wednesday in the hardest-hit areas, including Upshur, Lewis, and Pleasants counties, with hundreds of National Guard members deployed and at least 85 rescues carried out, though officials said no fatalities had been confirmed.

US: Tropical Storm Bertha Floods Mississippi Coastal Neighborhoods

Floodwater from Tropical Storm Bertha inundated a residential neighborhood in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, submerging yards, docks, and streets, according to a social media post shared Wednesday. The video shows water levels rising to cover much of the low-lying area as Bertha moved through the Gulf Coast region.

US: Madison Protesters Storm Concert Stage Following Fatal Police Shooting 2

Protesters marched from the scene of a fatal police shooting on the Near East Side to Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, July 22, taking over the stage set for that night's Concert on the Square. The demonstration followed the fatal shooting of a man in his 30s earlier that afternoon, whom police said had pulled a knife during a struggle to detain him after officers responded to a report of a man checking parked cars.

US: Tropical Storm Bertha Pushes Lake Pontchartrain Over Seawall in New Orleans

Storm surge from Tropical Storm Bertha pushed Lake Pontchartrain waters up to the top of the floodwall along the South Shore in New Orleans, Louisiana, with waves splashing over onto Lakeshore Drive near the Mardi Gras Fountain. This video shows water from the lake spilling onto the roadway as Bertha moved through the region. Bertha made landfall Wednesday afternoon, July 22, near the Biloxi Wildlife Management Area in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with sustained winds of 45 mph, trakcing west along the Louisiana coast.

France: Wildfire Erupts in Pontevès, Burning More Than 2,500 Hectares

A wildfire broke out in Pontevès, in the Var region of southern France, on Tuesday, July 21, burning more than 2,500 hectares and forcing nearly 400 residents to evacuate.

Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Almonaster la Real, Huelva, Prompting Evacuation

A forest fire broke out in Almonaster la Real, Huelva, on Tuesday, July 21, forcing more than 300 residents of Las Veredas, Acebuche, and Arroyo to evacuate. According to reports, about 40 hectares have burned.

US: Tornado Spotted Near North Middletown, Kentucky

A tornado was spotted near North Middletown in Bourbon County as severe storms swept across Kentucky on Tuesday, July 21.

US: One Firefighter Injured, Little Fire Breaks Out Near Pleasanton, CA

A wildfire dubbed the 'Little Fire' broke out near Pleasanton, California, on Tuesday afternoon, July 21, and quickly grew to 950 acres, prompting evacuation orders. It was 10% contained, and one firefighter was injured.

US: Heavy Rains Sweep Across Connecticut, Causing Flash Flooding

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday, July 21, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and tornado threats to areas including New Jersey and Connecticut. More than 2,000 flights were canceled, and ground stops were issued at some airports. This video shows flash flooding in Norwalk, Connecticut.

US: Heavy Rains Sweep Across Connecticut, Causing Flash Flooding 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday, July 21, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and tornado threats to areas including New Jersey and Connecticut. More than 2,000 flights were canceled, and ground stops were issued at some airports. This video shows flash flooding in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Chile: Kast Declares Catastrophe in Coquimbo and Huasco Amid Storm

A frontal storm system dropped a month's worth of rainfall on northern Chile, prompting President José Antonio Kast to declare a State of Emergency and Catastrophe for the Coquimbo region and Huasco province on Monday. The storm has left at least five dead, and more than 99,000 people isolated nationwide, Senapred reported Monday, July 20.

Chile: Kast Declares Catastrophe in Coquimbo and Huasco Amid Storm 2

A frontal storm system dropped a month's worth of rainfall on northern Chile, prompting President José Antonio Kast to declare a State of Emergency and Catastrophe for the Coquimbo region and Huasco province on Monday. The storm has left at least five dead, and more than 99,000 people isolated nationwide, Senapred reported Monday, July 20.

France: Car Fire Near Nantes Roma Camp Burns Over 10 Hectares

A car caught fire near the Roma camp at Prairie de Mauves in Nantes, France, on Monday, July 20, and the blaze spread to burn more than 10 hectares, destroying several caravans. The nearby rail line was suspended, residents including those from the camp were evacuated, and ENEDIS preemptively cut power, leaving 369 customers without electricity, with no injuries reported so far.

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.

Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade 4

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade 2

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade 3

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

World Cup 2026 – Fans Celebrate World Cup Win Across Spain 6

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, fans were seen celebrating in the streets across Spain. This video was shot at Jacinto Benavente Avenue.

World Cup 2026 – Fans Celebrate World Cup Win Across Spain 5

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, fans were seen celebrating in the streets across Spain. This video was shot at Plaza del Ayuntamiento in Valencia right after the match ended.

Canada: Possible Tornado Spotted in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta 5

A possible tornado was spotted in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta on Saturday, July 18.

US: Outer Bands From Tropical Depression Two Bring Showers to Central Florida

As outer bands from Tropical Depression Two, expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha, moved through Central Florida on Monday, July 20, scattered showers hit the area.