Bangladesh

Fire at shopping centre in Bangladesh capital kills at least 43

Authorities are still trying to establish a full death count and return identified bodies to the victims' families.

01/03/2024

Chile

At least 112 dead in Chile after forest fires ravage the country

Chile’s President Gabriel Boric warned that the number of victims might rise as rescue services go through the homes that have collapsed because of the flames.

05/02/2024

Romania

Death toll from Romanian guesthouse fire rises

Many of the destroyed building's 26 guests are still missing.

27/12/2023

Kazakhstan

At least 32 dead in Kazakhstan coal mine fire

Operating company ArcelorMittal Temirtau added that at least another 14 people still remain unaccounted for.

28/10/2023

Spain

Spanish nightclub fire: two premises had invalid papers

Two of the nightclubs involved in Sunday's fire in Murcia did not have a municipal licence and had been under a cease and desist order. Thirteen people were killed.

01/10/2023

USA

Biden pledges help to Maui ‘for as long as it takes’ after wildfires

The president and his wife cut short their week-long holiday to comfort survivors of the devastating wildfires.

22/08/2023

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WATCH: The search for victims of Hawaii's fire continues

Rescue workers from across the US are using tracker dogs as they search for the remains of the fire's victims. The authorities have warned the death toll is expected to rise.

18/08/2023

World News

With 93 dead, Maui families and faith leaders tackle reality of loss

For scores of families in Hawaii still hoping to reunite with loved ones, it was not yet time to give up - even as the staggering death toll continued to grow, and even as authorities predicted that more remains would be found within the ashes left behind by a wildfire that gutted Lahaina.

14/08/2023

World News

Extreme weather causing chaos in northern and southern Europe

Soaring temperatures and autumn-like storms are igniting wildfires and flooding the streets of Europe this summer.

07/08/2023

World News

Firefighters contain wildfires on Greek islands but risk remains

Greece reported a significant improvement in the situation around forest fires. The vast majority of fires were under control on Friday, firefighters said.

31/07/2023

World News

Greece wildfires begin to die down, firefighters remain cautious

After 2 weeks of devastating wildfires ravaging Greece, the blazes are beginning to show signs of dying down. However, firefighters remain on alert, battling flareups across the country.

29/07/2023

Travel News

Catania airport: Terminal reopens but airlines struggle to catch up

Travel in Sicily is slowly returning to normal after three weeks of chaos.

26/07/2023

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Watch: Aerial shots of wildfire devastation on Greek island of Rhodes

Tens of thousands of people have already fled blazes on Rhodes, with many frightened tourists scrambling to get home on evacuation flights.

24/07/2023

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WATCH: Aerial shots show the devastation from Greek island fires

Aerial shots show the devastation caused by a wildfire near the seaside town of Kiotari on the Greek island of Rhodes.

24/07/2023

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Watch: Firefighters battle flames on Dalmatian coast in Croatia

A forest fire fueled by strong winds has engulfed homes and resorts in Croatia.

13/07/2023

Europe Decoded

Wildfire season has started. Here's what Europe's doing wrong

The EU is focusing too much on suppressing wildfires, one expert told Euronews, and not properly addressing the root causes.

25/06/2023

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WATCH: Vendors despair as fire rages through Haiti market

Authorities have yet to reveal the cause of the fire but no injuries were recorded.at the market in Port-au-Prince.

13/06/2023

Canada

French firefighters battle Canadian fires that could last 'all summer'

Two days after arriving in Quebec to assist their Canadian colleagues in the fight against the historic fires that are ravaging the country, French civil protection firefighters and rescue workers are working on operational preparation.

11/06/2023

World News

Haze from Canadian wildfires eases as firefighters from abroad arrive

The Canadian government has warned there could be more wildfires this year as the haze that had spread over much of eastern Canada and the US eased.

09/06/2023

Earth News

Ohio train disaster: Concerns linger as toxic waste is disposed of

Famous lawyer Erin Brokovich led a town hall meeting for concerned residents on Friday.

27/02/2023