The United Nations has urged governments to invest more in wildfire prevention rather than focusing solely on emergency response. It warns that climate change is projected to increase the frequency of extreme wildfires globally by 14% by the end of the decade

Since midday, all flight departures and arrivals have been suspended.

In 2024, global temperatures surpassed 1.5°C annually for the first time—an outcome once considered unlikely before 2014—and last year was the hottest in 175 years of records.

Wildfires scar more than land—scientists reveal how smoke and ash disrupt marine life, leaving lasting impacts beneath the sea’s surface.

South Korea's wildfires have already burned 35,810 hectares and come on the heels of the country's hottest year on record.

Other key Hollywood events have also changed their schedules in light of the ongoing fires.

The cause for the wildfire is still under investigation by the California Department of Forestry as well as Fire Protection.

The prime minister reported that Greece had 9,101 fires this year compared to 7163 last year.

Currently, the fire is advancing towards Marathon Lake, with firefighting teams intensifying their efforts.

Another fire erupted on Evia island, leading to the evacuation of settlements and sending smoke as far south as Athens

Destructive blaze more-or-less contained by daybreak on Wednesday after an all-night effort by a sizeable fire-fighting contingent

According to the climate crisis and civil protection minister, since the beginning of this year's wildfire season, 256 fines have been issued and 123 arrests have been made

During an effort to put out flames in Amaliada, firefighters discovered human bones

Amid strong winds, additional support from the mainland has been dispatched to assist with efforts to combat the Andros wildfire

Beyond the Hydra wildfire another major wildfire in the NE Peloponnese, in Achaia prefecture, was mostly under control, the fire brigade said

46 of the blazes were immediately contained, with the most affected areas being brushland, some agricultural tracts and lastly forestland