wildfires

Greek wildfires die down after burning for nearly two weeks

On the island of Rhodes, wildfires have died down after scorching about 10% of the island's acreage.

By REUTERS
28/07/2023

Firefighters battle blaze at Herzliya site shaken by explosion a month ago

The source of the fire will be investigated later on. There is no concern of dangerous materials leaking at the site.

Mediterranean nations, US, meet in Israel to discuss wildfires, climate change

Representatives from Greece, Italy, and Turkey, as well as from the United States, come together to share their experiences and know-how in dealing with wildfires and climate change challenges.

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
28/07/2023

Wildfires in Greece burn for days, more tourists expected to fly out

Some 20,000 people had to leave homes and hotels in Rhodes over the weekend.

By REUTERS
25/07/2023

Italian region of Calabria hit by wild fires, heat to intensify

Parts of northern Italy have also seen intense hail storms as the hot weather broke down there in the last few days.

By REUTERS
23/07/2023

Israeli firefighting team begins fighting Greece's fires in Operation Firebird

Israel sent a team of four pilots in addition to ground crews, experts in forest fire containment, and a variety of necessary equipment. 

Israel to send two firefighting jets to aid in Greece wildfires

The statement from the Prime Minister's Office emphasized the nation's commitment to "stand by Greece in combating massive wildfires."

Fire breaks out near central Israeli moshav, houses evacuated

6 teams of fire fighters are working to prevent the spread of the fire toward the houses.

Wildfire near Jerusalem's biblical zoo, aquarium brought under control

As the fire quickly advanced in the direction of the Israel Aquarium and the zoo, aided by strong winds, the two sites' visitors were evacuated.

US East Coast smothered in veil of smoke from Canada wildfires

The US National Weather Service issued air quality alerts for virtually the entire Atlantic seaboard.

By REUTERS
08/06/2023
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