Wildfires

A wildfire declared on Tuesday in Leciñena, Zaragoza, has burned more than 1,000 hectares of pine forest in the Sierra de Alcubierre in just two and a half hours. Authorities have activated a large firefighting operation involving the UME.

27. juni 2026 Rapportert av AI

The Government of Aragón has lowered the emergency level of the Tamarite de Litera forest fire after its stabilization on Saturday at 10:00.

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.

26. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

The New Mexico Reforestation Center is set to break ground on a 155,000-square-foot greenhouse facility to address a severe seedling shortage following major wildfires. Director Jennifer Auchter highlighted the need for 385 million trees across existing burn scars in the state. The project aims to triple current production capacity amid ongoing recovery from the Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon Fire.

In Cape Town, the sound of Bell Huey helicopters signals wildfires on Table Mountain, where pilots like John Mittelmeyer drop water to contain the blazes. These aircraft play a key role in initial suppression, working alongside ground crews to protect the area. Most fires have human origins, highlighting the need for vigilance in this fynbos-rich landscape.

4. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

A new study from UC Berkeley indicates that climate models may significantly underestimate carbon emissions from wildfires in boreal forests due to overlooked peat soil burning. Researchers analyzed 2018 wildfires in Sweden and found that smoldering underground fires release ancient carbon stored for centuries. This discrepancy highlights potential gaps in global emission estimates, especially in vast regions like Siberia and Canada.