wildfires

A cloud of smoke and ash is seen covering Quito, as the city has five active fires in its surroundings, Ecuador September 4, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Karen Toro/File Photo
Climate Change

Ecuador declares national emergency as wildfires, drought intensify

The South American country faces 13 active wildfires and another nine that have been controlled, according to an update from the government's communications office

'Cholita' a Spectacled bear walks on a tree at the dry forest of the Chaparri Natural Reserve in Peru's northern region of Lambayeque October 19, 2014. Picture taken October 19, 2014. Photo: REUTERS/Mariana Bazo/File Photo
Climate Change

Record wildfires ravage Peru's ecosystems and wildlife

A long exposure image shows the Eagle Bluffs Wildfire, which crossed the border from the US state of Washington, and prompted evacuation orders in Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada July 30, 2023. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Canada to deploy military in British Columbia to tackle fast-spreading fires

The shells of burned houses and buildings are left after wildfires driven by high winds burned across most of the town in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, U.S. August 11, 2023. Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources/Handout via REUTERS
World+Biz

Explainer: What are the deadliest wildfires in US history?

A Maui County firefighter fights flare-up fires in a canyon in Kula on Maui island, Hawaii, U.S., August 13, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake
USA

After Hawaii wildfires kill 96: Prayers, and a search for the missing

One of the worst natural disasters in Hawaii's history has wiped out the historic town of Lahaina. Photo: DW
Panorama

What caused Hawaii's devastating wildfires?

Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Explainer: How did the Hawaii wildfires start? What to know about the Maui and Big Island blazes

A view of burned debris after wildfires devastated the historic town of Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, U.S., August 10, 2023. Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources/Handout via REUTERS
World+Biz

Hawaii wildfire death toll hits 80 as questions raised over warnings

An aerial view shows smoke as wildfires ravage the island in Maui, Hawaii, August 9, 2023. County of Maui/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY
World+Biz

Maui wildfires death toll reaches 55 as blaze mostly contained

A firefighter uses a drip torch to light backfires while fighting the Mosquito fire at Volcanoville, California, U.S. September 9, 2022. REUTERS/Fred Greaves
Europe

EU plans to buy new firefighting planes as climate crises worsen

A firefighter tries to extinguish a wildfire burning near the village of Kandyli, near Athens, Greece, July 19, 2023. REUTERS/Stelios Misinas TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Europe

As wildfires rage in Greece, tourists flee and locals shelter

A smoke column rises from wildfire WCU001 near Wildwood, Alberta, Canada May 5, 2023. Alberta Wildfire/Handout via REUTERS
World+Biz

Rain to help clear Canada's air soon, but days away from Quebec fires

People walk at 6th Avenue as haze and smoke caused by wildfires in Canada blanket New York City, June 7, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
USA

Millions breathing hazardous air as smoke from Canadian wildfires streams south over US