Now playing Next Belgium How does the EU's Civil Protection Mechanism combat wildfires? The heatwave in Europe raises the risk of fires, prompting the EU to activate its emergency mechanism for on-ground assistance. How does this mechanism work? 02/08/2024
Now playing Next World News Wildfires continue to burn across Europe as temperatures remain high The Italian capital and parts of Albania and North Macedonia have seen some of the worst incidents of fires so far this year. 01/08/2024
Now playing Next Green News AI and drones to protect the world’s vulnerable forests Climate change makes forests more vulnerable to invasive species, with insects, pests and disease pathogens threatening tree growth and survival. 23/07/2024
Now playing Next World News Wildfires continue to burn in Portugal, North Macedonia and Bulgaria Temporary accommodation has been set up for those who have lost their homes in the worst affected area of Bulgaria. 23/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News At least 20 wildfires burn across parts of North Macedonia’s south Firefighting crews from neighbouring Serbia, as well as Croatia and Slovenia, have joined to put out the blazes in an EU-coordinated effort after requests by North Macedonia. 20/07/2024
Now playing Next World News Balkan countries struggle with more wildfires amid latest heatwave Bulgaria triggered its heatwave Code Red, while North Macedonia asked for international aid. 17/07/2024
Now playing Next Greece Two yacht officers set to remain in custody over Hydra fireworks blaze Some 3,000 acres of pine forest were destroyed in the blaze overnight on Friday, said to be caused by fireworks shot off a yacht carrying Kazakh oligarchs. 27/06/2024
Now playing Next Climate Extreme wildfires are ramping up in these countries as climate warms The 2024 wildfire season has already begun in Europe as the season starts earlier and lasts longer. 25/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Thirteen in court after yacht's fireworks spark Greek island blaze The crew appeared in court in Piraeus on Sunday after allegedly launching fireworks from their luxury yacht on the island of Hydra. 23/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Wildfire season is upon us: Here's what the EU is putting in place Following a devastating summer of fires across Europe last year, the EU has upped its resources to prevent widespread damage in 2024. 01/06/2024
Now playing Next Green News One in every eight Europeans now lives in an area prone to flooding Many European hospitals were also found to be on flood plains. 15/05/2024
Now playing Next Greece Firefighters battled blaze on the southern Greek island of Crete Following one of the warmest winters on record, Greece tackled its first blaze of the year, nearly a month before the onset of the traditional May fire season. 08/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News Scientists issue Amazon warning as up to 47% of rainforest at risk The vital ecosystem could also flip between rainforest and Savanna-like vegetation if drought deepens, the research finds. 14/02/2024
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Chile Dozens killed in Chile as forest fires rage in densely populated areas President Gabriel Boric warned that the death toll could worsen as four large fires burn in the region of Valparaiso, where firefighters have struggled to reach the most threatened neighbourhoods. 04/02/2024
Now playing Next No Comment WATCH: Bushfires burn through homes in northern Perth Local media reported Thursday that a bushfire had burned through some of Perth's northern suburbs, with many properties already lost. 23/11/2023
Now playing Next Spain Wildfire In Valencia forces hundreds from their homes Firefighters in Valencia battled a wildfire overnight. Hundreds of people were evacuated and some 1,400 hectares of land were destroyed by the raging flames. 03/11/2023
Now playing Next World News Could AI-powered drones be the solution to Europe's wildfire problems? Danish inventors from a start-up formed at an Aalborg University technology incubator are combining the latest technology on drones and artificial intelligence to give fire crews a fighting chance. 19/09/2023
Now playing Next No Comment Watch: Bushfire sweeps through Beerwah area of Queensland, Australia Footage provided by local media on Monday showed flames burning right next to homes. 18/09/2023
Now playing Next Green News Greek Prime Minister promises to fight ‘climate war’ The Greek prime minister has pledged to fight a ‘climate war’ after floods and wildfires devastated the country. 18/09/2023