Wildfires

After the deadly and destructive megafires of October 2017, Portugal has developed a system of preventive firefighting which could inspire other European countries to follow suit.

The Vosges forest is in for more frequent and intense wild fires because of climate change, and the region is bracing itself

What lessons are being learnt in Canada from the devastating forest fires of Québec in summer 2023?

As wildfires in California become more widespread and fierce every year, the state fire department is adapting its strategy: deliberately setting fire to sections of bush as they fight fire with fire.

NASA images reveal that Africa is a global wildfire hotspot.

In August 2019 the Siberian forests were ablaze. Record high temperatures, low rainfall and windy conditions led to enormous wildfires across the sparsely region choking towns and destroying livelihoods. Other areas have been hit by severe floods.

Camp Fire has been the most destructive wildfire in Californian history: 18,000 buildings destroyed, 62,000 hectares scorched and a death toll of 85. 

Now that the fire season finally comes to a close, what's next?