Wildfires
Jerusalem hills finally recovering from devastating 2025 wildfires
With Lag Ba'omer approaching, and Israelis recalling last year's Independence Day wildfires, the Fire and Rescue Authority issued a statement banning unsanctioned bonfires.
Japan wildfires burn for fifth day, forcing mass evacuations in Otsuchi
The land still burns: Israel’s damaged forests face long road to recovery after war
Victoria's bushfire crisis deepens: Human remains discovered as fires consume 860,000 acres
Lev Echad sends aid delegation to Los Angeles wildfire zones
The delegation consists of members with experience in emergency response to disasters.
Los Angeles wildfires claim 14 lives as containment efforts struggle
Private forecaster AccuWeather estimated the damage and economic loss at $135 billion to $150 billion, portending soaring homeowners' insurance costs.
Jamie Lee Curtis likens LA fires to 'war-torn' Gaza, sparking controversy
"But the entire Pacific Palisades looks like, unfortunately, Gaza or one of these war-torn countries," Curtis stated in the viral clip.
Big Los Angeles wildfire switches direction, posing new threat despite winds easing
Six blazes in Los Angeles have killed at least 11 people and destroyed nearly 54 square miles of land.
When flames consume everything, hope and humanity prevail - comment
As so many people’s lives and livelihoods hang in the balance, all we can continue to do is show up and offer whatever help we can.
Pasadena synagogue burns down as fires rage across Southern California
Southern California has long been vulnerable to devastating fires, but climate change has altered weather patterns that in the past largely limited fire season to only parts of the year.
IDF fails to intercept Hezbollah drones, fires break out in northern Israel
The IDF acknowledged that it had tried to shoot down the drones and failed, without explaining why or how they might improve in the future.
Locals become firefighters as Israel’s northern forests burn
The most ominous part of the trip through the lush but damaged forest and my visit to Bat-Ya’ar Farm was the knowledge that a “real” war with Hezbollah hasn’t even broken out yet.
Ciconia solves NASA's major challenge
Ciconia developed a system preventing drone collisions with each other and other aircraft, crucial for firefighting, deliveries, and flying taxis.
Ecological war: The environmental cost of Hezbollah's missiles and UAVs on northern Israel
Recent fires have rages in northern Israel due to Hezbollah barrages, taking a heavy toll on the environment in the last week. Since Monday, the Fire and Rescue Authority has fought dozens of fires.
