Fire

Thousands of hectares in flames as Belgium's biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany

The fire is more than double the size of a blaze in 2011 that burned close to 1,400 hectares, data from ​the European Forest Fire Information System showed.

Fire rages in the Hautes Fagnes (High Fens) nature reserve, on Friday 14 August 2026 in Kettenis, Eupen.
The ChatGPT app icon on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025

Teens asked ChatGPT about arson punishment before setting fire to Givatayim Japanika restaurant

Flames and smoke rise during a wildfire near Montfort-sur-Argens, near Correns, in the Var department, as drought conditions worsen following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, August 1, 2026.

Over 2,000 evacuated in western Germany due to raging wildfire near Belgian border

Firefighters work to extinguish a wildfire in Omis, Croatia, August 13, 2026, in this still image taken from video.

Croatia wildfire forces hundreds to evacuate, 36 confirmed injured, seven critically


Massive fire breaks out in southern Israel factories, hazardous leak ruled out

The Fire and Rescue Authority also stated that rescue forces were on the scene. Two firefighters were lightly injured, while a bystander was lightly injured and treated for smoke inhalation.

United Hatzalah volunteers at the scene of a fire in Sderot's industrial area, July 27, 2026.

Wildfires across region force Tour de France to reroute final stage

The change is necessary because multiple first responders have been diverted to the fires. The new route will leave a smaller race footprint for local officials to secure.

Smoke rises as flames burn during a wildfire at Ares, Grionde, amongst worsening drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, July 25, 2026.

Major fire destroys main building at Chabad founder's grave in Ukraine

Initial assessments indicated that the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit, although investigators are still examining all possible causes.

Fire rages near the grave of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of the Chabad Hasidic movement, in Hadiach, in Ukraine’s Poltava region on July 24, 2026. .

France sends boats, orders evacuation of tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires continue to rage

French President Emmanuel Macron said he had requested help from the European Union as the country's battle against wildfires intensifies.

Firefighters respond to a wildfire in Lege-Cap-Ferret in the Gironde department amid worsening drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, July 23, 2026.

Two arrested on suspicion of starting devastating Gilad Farm fire in Samaria

The fire damaged dozens of structures and vehicles and led to the injury of several people, including two firefighters.

Damage caused by a fire that broke out in the Israeli settlement of Havat Gilad in the West Bank, July 19, 2026.

NIS 5.6 million donated in single day to fire–ravaged Gilad Farm

Following the devastating fire in Gilad Farm that consumed homes and businesses, a crowdfunding campaign was launched and has raised over NIS 5.6 million so far.

Fire damage, Havat Gilad, July 19, 2026

Police probing reported price tag attack on Palestinian village, connection to Gilad Farm fire

Suspects set a vehicle on fire, graffitiing buildings, and damaging the door of a prayer building in the town, according to police. Ynet, however, reported that a mosque was set on fire.

JEWISH SETTLERS are seen at the unauthorized Beit Anot outpost in the Gush Etzion area of the West Bank after being informed of an expected evacuation, June 1, 2026.

Fire near railway tracks contained after disrupting train service across central, southern Israel

Firefighters are working with Israel Railways to contain the fire and protect the track's infrastructure.

Firefighter works to extinguish the flames after a wildfire broke out in Samaria on July 18.

Residents evacuated in Jezreel Valley as fire spreads in West Bank, ignites firefighting truck

Two wildfires, one in Samaria and one in the Jezreel Valley, burned 13 homes, damaged vehicles, and forced evacuations as strong winds drove the flames into a residential area.

Fires in the West Bank and northern Israel cause residents to evacuate as houses burn.

Why is Canada's wildfire smoke blanketing parts of North America? - explainer

Canada currently has more active wildfires than it did at the same stage in either of the past two years, while the area burned so far this year exceeds the 10-year average.

A woman walks on an overpass as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario, combined with an intense heat wave, fills the sky, prompting health warnings and calls for residents to limit outdoor activity in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 15, 2026.