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Aerial view of raging wildfires in southeast Georgia destroying homes and forests, with firefighters responding amid thick smoke.

Kemp declares emergency for 91 Georgia counties as Highway 82 and Pineland Road wildfires burn more than 39,500 acres

25 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA Verificato

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a 30-day state of emergency on April 25 for 91 counties as the Highway 82 and Pineland Road wildfires in the state’s southeast burned more than 39,500 acres combined and destroyed at least 122 homes and other structures, according to state forestry officials.

Study finds fuel treatments save $3.73 per dollar spent on wildfires

New research shows that prescribed burns and other fuel reduction efforts by the U.S. Forest Service deliver strong economic returns by limiting wildfire damage. The study, published in the journal Science, analyzed hundreds of fires in the Western United States. It found that every dollar spent avoided nearly four dollars in health, property, and emissions costs.

LA Mayor Bass slams challenger Spencer Pratt for 'exploiting' Palisades fire grief

03 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass accused reelection challenger Spencer Pratt of exploiting Palisades wildfire grief in a podcast interview, calling his tactics 'reprehensible' amid rising campaign tensions. This follows Pratt's January candidacy launch and April viral ad criticizing her leadership during the blaze that destroyed his home.

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Wildfires in tropical peatlands hit 2000-year high

Africa

Firefighting helicopters battle Table Mountain wildfires

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Study reveals underestimated carbon emissions from boreal wildfires

Study reveals tripling of extreme wildfire risk days over 45 years

A recent study in Science Advances has found that the number of days with conditions ideal for extreme wildfires—combining heat, drought, and wind—has nearly tripled globally in the past 45 years. This increase, driven largely by human-caused climate change, is most notable in the Americas and involves more frequent simultaneous risks across regions. The findings highlight challenges for firefighting resources and underscore the need for homeowner preparedness.

Firefighters battle wildfires in Cape Winelands Boland region

27 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Fire services in the Cape Winelands District Municipality are working to contain a wildfire between Montagu and Barrydale in the Boland. Hot and windy conditions have led to several flare-ups in areas previously under control. Officials state that no infrastructure is currently threatened.

Few Los Angeles homes rebuilt after 2025 wildfires

One year after devastating wildfires destroyed 13,000 homes in Los Angeles County, only seven have been rebuilt. The 2025 blazes, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, killed at least 31 people and caused up to $275 billion in economic damage. Despite efforts to speed up permitting, challenges like toxic cleanup, labor shortages, and regulatory hurdles continue to slow recovery.

Epuyén dichiara catastrofe mentre incendi in Chubut si intensificano

13 gennaio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Nell’escalation degli incendi di Chubut iniziati il 5 gennaio — in precedenza legati a incendio doloso e che hanno sollecitato aiuti cileni —, il consiglio di Epuyén ha dichiarato una catastrofe completa fuoco, sociale, ambientale, economica e sanitaria dopo che le fiamme hanno devastato oltre 12.000 ettari. Riaccessi dai venti, gli incendi hanno distrutto 24 case e siti chiave, provocando visite di alto livello, donazioni e richieste di aiuti in mezzo ad attività locali paralizzate.

26 aprile 2026 21:54