Wildfires

A forest fire declared at 13:15 in the area of Villanueva de los Castillejos in Huelva has been raised to emergency phase 1 of the Infoca Plan.

28 Mwezi wa tano, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Spencer Pratt is serving up raw reflections on his pre-wildfire days in Pacific Palisades. The reality star and wife Heidi Montag lost their home in the 2025 blaze. Now he's opening up about what the neighborhood once meant to him.

The Chilean government submitted a bill to Congress to raise up to USD 1.35 billion for rebuilding homes and infrastructure damaged by 2026 wildfires in Ñuble and Biobío. The plan mixes direct fiscal spending, tax incentives, and private investment attraction, without permanent tax hikes. Mayors from affected areas call for swift approval, while facing criticism from Valparaíso.

13 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Endangered fire-dependent flowers are emerging in South Africa's Western Cape Overberg region following recent intense wildfires. Botanists and citizen scientists are documenting these rare blooms amid the scorched landscapes. The discoveries include highly endangered species unique to the area.

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.

27 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

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.