Wildfires

Three firefighters killed, 2 injured in Snyder wildfire as Utah declares state of emergency

Both injured firefighters have been transported to the hospital to receive medical treatment.

Wildfires rage across Utah and Colorado, June 28, 2026.
View of a wildfire that broke out near the northern Israeli city of Katzrin, June 4, 2026.

New Israeli AI system detects wildfires within minutes using sound sensors - interview

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass dances near supporters while attending her election night watch party as she runs for reelection in the Los Angeles mayoral race during the California primary election in Los Angeles, June 2, 2026.

Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt head to November run-off in Los Angeles mayoral race

Ayalon Canada Park after restoration following the 2025 wildfires.

Jerusalem hills finally recovering from devastating 2025 wildfires


Israel is burning in more ways than one - editorial

Every year, Israelis experience the effects of climate change more and more, as the weather gets more extreme, and not all disasters can be fought off.

 Emergency responders on the site of the fire in the Jerusalem area on April 30, 2025

US-Iran nuclear talks delayed, IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon

Authorities investigating terrorism as motive for arson • Syrian Islamist attacks on Druze could be a collision course with Israel

 An IAF F-15I fighter jet

MDA evacuates nursing home residents as wildfires rage near Jerusalem

Magen David Adom (MDA) teams evacuated dozens of elderly residents from a nursing home in the Shoresh area on Wednesday, as massive wildfires swept through the Jerusalem Hills.

Magen David Adom (MDA) teams evacuated dozens of elderly residents from a nursing home in the Shoresh area on Wednesday, as massive wildfires swept through the Jerusalem Hills, forcing widespread evacuations and the closure of major highways.

Jerusalem air quality among worst in world amid fires - report

IQAir recorded the degradation of air quality as the wildfires spread throughout Israel.

Current air quality ranking

WATCH: Israel airs country's 77th Independence Day ceremony

The rehearsal was aired due to the cancellation of the planned live event amid the raging fires across Israel.

 The main rehearsal of the 77th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 28, 2025.

IDF deploys Shimshon aircraft to assist in wildfire efforts

The IDF has also deployed dozens of rescue teams to assist in the efforts to extinguish the fires.

 IDF deploys Shimshon aircraft.

'Post' joins first responders as they rescue, treat wildfire evacuees - exclusive

United Hatzalah is also treating fellow first responders and firefighters who are battling fires and risking their lives to save others.

 United Hatzalah teams aid during fires raging across Israel, April 20, 2025.

Leaders call for West Bank lockdown after police arrest arson suspect

Leaders urged the government to lock down the West Bank in response to terrorists' online campaigns to light fires next to Israeli communities.

 Police found a lighter and cotton on the suspect arrested for arson

Dangers of wildfires: Recognising smoke inhalation, and when to seek help

On wildfire days, tens of thousands of people are exposed to smoke outdoors—many without realizing the risk.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.

Israel ablaze in national emergency believed to be terrorist act

The source confirmed that several arrests have been made in connection with the suspected arson attacks, but declined to give more details due to the ongoing investigation.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.