Extreme Weather Sends Insured Losses 70% Above Historical Norms July 31, 2024 By Stephan Kahl Natural catastrophes caused about $62 billion of insured losses in the first half of 2024 — roughly 70% above the...
Wildfire in Jasper National Park Could Burn for Months, Canadian Official Says July 29, 2024 JASPER, Alberta (AP) — A wildfire that has destroyed hundreds of structures in the town of Jasper is the largest...
Devastating Wildfire Burns Down Almost 50% of Western Canadian Tourist Town July 26, 2024 By David Ljunggren and Nia Williams A raging wildfire has devastated the western Canadian tourist town of Jasper, potentially destroying up to 50% of structures, and...
Canadian Wildfires Threaten Oil Output, Prompt Evacuations July 24, 2024 By Robert Tuttle Wildfires in Canada’s energy-producing Alberta province are threatening almost 10% of the region’s oil production and forcing the evacuation of...
World Records Hottest Day While Wildfires Threaten Mediterranean July 23, 2024 By Eamon Akil Farhat and Paul Tugwell The world recorded its hottest ever day, as many parts of the Mediterranean face extreme wildfire risks. Sunday witnessed the...
Greece Fights Deadly Fire on Aegean Island as Temperatures Soar July 12, 2024 By Sotiris Nikas Greece is fighting a deadly fire on the island of Lesvos, as temperatures in some parts of the country exceed...
Wildfires Encircle Canada’s Oil-Sands City Amid Hot Weather July 12, 2024 By Robert Tuttle A ring of wildfires has erupted around Canada’s unofficial oil-sands capital of Fort McMurray, adding new threats to crude production...
Greece Evacuates Hospital as Wildfire Threatens City of Patra July 9, 2024 By Sotiris Nikas Greek authorities evacuated a hospital after a wildfire broke out in Patra, the country’s third-biggest city. Firefighters, assisted by planes...
Fireworks Started New Jersey Forest Fire That Burned 4,000 Acres: Officials July 8, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson Fireworks have been identified as the cause of the wildfire burning in New Jersey’s Wharton State Forest. The fire, which...
Eastern Canada Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Hydro Plant Workers June 26, 2024 A wildfire in an eastern Canadian province moved closer to a huge power plant on Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of...