Politics
State of Emergency in Washington: 60,000 Evacuated as Spokane Burns
As the city of Spokane battles the worst natural disaster in its history, researchers in New York are baffled by a humpback whale with a massive bite and a severely injured tuna.
Politics
Italy Burns: Red Alert in a Record 25 Cities
Temperatures exceed 40°C, and the Mediterranean is warming, heightening the risk of wildfires. Europe faces billions of euros in damage and thousands of lost lives.
World
EU Activates Largest Fire Response in History
As Southern Europe Battles Devastating Wildfires, Brussels Debates Whether to Invest More in Firefighting or Prevention
Crime
Suspect Arrested for Murder of British Woman in Athens
Greek police detain a 26-year-old who confessed to the crime, as the country simultaneously battles devastating wildfires that have killed five people.
World
Apocalyptic Scenes in Europe: Famous Lake Dries Up, Greece in Flames
Lake Brenets on the Swiss-French border has almost completely disappeared, while Greece battles devastating wildfires. Drought and fire are simultaneously ravaging the continent.
World
Greece in Flames: Fire Devastates Over 100 Homes
Politics
Fire Engulfs Spokane Suburbs: 60,000 People Flee
Politics
Firestorm: Wildfires Ravage Europe and the US
Politics
Anušić Decorates Pilots: They Dropped 1,224 Tons of Water
Crime
Risk of Forest Fires in Southern Europe Has Doubled Since 1981
New research from the University of Groningen warns of increasingly frequent extreme weather conditions conducive to fires, particularly on the Iberian Peninsula
Croatia
Firefighters Receive Three New Vehicles, Tucaković: Burned Areas Up 54 Percent Year-on-Year
The Croatian Firefighting Association handed over three new wildfire trucks on Thursday, with Chief Fire Commander Slavko Tucaković warning of a significantly tougher firefighting season.
World Scene
George and Amal Clooney Evacuated from Their Home in France: 'We Don't Know If the House Will Survive'
Deadly Wildfires Rage Across Southern Europe, with the Famous Actor's Family Among the Evacuees Sending a Heartfelt Letter to the Mayor.
Weather
DHMZ: Pyrocumulonimbus Clouds are Rare in Europe but Dangerous, Can Reach 15 km
Deputy Director General of DHMZ Petra Mikuš Jurković explained the formation of pyrocumulonimbus clouds and their danger in an interview for N1, as Croatia enters a new heatwave with orange and red weather alerts.
Travel
Catastrophic wildfires ravage France and Spain, new heatwave threatens the Balkans
Over 200,000 hectares burned in Spain this year, while France records historic areas. In the Balkans, temperatures up to 40°C expected, and the Danube has fallen to historically low levels.
Weather
WHO: Wildfire Smoke a Health Emergency; EU Lacks Intelligence Network on Arson
As flames devour thousands of hectares in France and Spain and over 300,000 people have been evacuated, the World Health Organization warns that smoke travels across the continent endangering millions of lives. Meanwhile, the European Union lacks a unified picture of deliberate arson.
Weather
EU coordinates aid: Fires in France and Spain have consumed 115,000 hectares
More than 320,000 people evacuated, new heatwave could worsen situation. Rescue teams also care for hundreds of pets.
Crime
More than 250,000 hectares ablaze: Europe on the brink of its worst fire season ever
Viral photo from France becomes symbol of climate apathy as UN warns of catastrophic consequences and misinformation spreads on social media
Politics
Croatia Steps Up Aid to France: Canadair, Helicopter, and Pilatus in Action
Government approves continuation of engagement and additional resources, while experts warn of increasingly destructive sixth-generation fires that alter weather conditions.
Crime
EU agency warns: 'All of Europe could burn', wildfires ravage Turkey and Greece
Three firefighters killed in Greece, tens of thousands evacuated across southern Europe. Head of EU emergency response center warns of record wildfire season that could engulf the entire continent.
Croatia
Croatian pilots in France: 118 flights, 576 tonnes of water in four days
Members of the 855th Firefighting Squadron are battling the largest fire near Bordeaux, while simultaneously handling a record season along the Croatian coast.