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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeongbuk Forest Fire '1050 Locations' Private Investigation 'It's not that it couldn't be extinguished, but I doubt it wasn't extinguished'

Environmental groups and experts conducted a final private investigation into the 2025 Gyeongbuk forest fire, revealing failures in crisis response and calling for significant reforms in government forest and fire policies.

Feb 25 • 09:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Miryang Forest Fire Extinguished After Two Days... No Casualties Reported

A forest fire in Miryang, South Korea, was extinguished two days after erupting, with no reported casualties thanks to proactive evacuations.

Feb 24 • 04:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Miryang Forest Fire on its Second Day…70% Containment Rate, Goal to Extinguish Main Fire by the 24th

A forest fire in Miryang, South Korea, has been ongoing for two days, with a containment rate of 70% and a goal to extinguish it by the morning of the 24th.

Feb 24 • 00:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hamyang Forest Fire Entering Third Day, Second National Firefighting Mobilization Order Issued…69% Containment Rate

A forest fire in Hamyang, South Korea, has entered its third day, prompting authorities to issue a second national firefighting mobilization order with a containment rate of 69%.

Feb 23 • 04:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chungbuk Danyang Wildfire Extinguished... 'Elderly Man Lit Fire to Avoid the Cold'

A wildfire in Danyang, South Korea, was extinguished after nearly six hours, reportedly caused by an elderly man attempting to stay warm by lighting a fire.

Feb 23 • 01:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Forest fire response level 2 in Goseong, Gangwon… Residents evacuated from nearby resorts

A forest fire in Goseong, Gangwon Province, has prompted a rapid response, leading to the evacuation of residents from nearby resorts as the fire spreads due to strong winds.

Feb 22 • 11:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Netflix adds ‘mind-bending’ thriller that’s ‘packed with twists’

Netflix has released a new psychological thriller titled 'Firebreak' that involves a mother's desperate search for her missing daughter amid a raging forest fire.

Feb 22 • 10:15 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Body of Man Found Among Forest Fire Debris in Wakayama

The body of a man was discovered in the aftermath of a forest fire in Wakayama, which continues to pose a danger as the flames have not yet subsided.

Feb 22 • 09:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Response Level 1’ Gyeongnam Hamyang Forest Fire on Its Second Day… "Difficult to Control Due to Strong Winds"

A forest fire in Hamyang, South Gyeongsang Province, has been difficult to control due to high winds, spreading rapidly since its onset on the night of June 21.

Feb 22 • 01:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Enric Auquer and Belén Cuesta, protagonists of 'Cortafuego': "If I suspect that you have done something to my son, I will kill you"

Enric Auquer and Belén Cuesta star in the psychological thriller 'Cortafuego' about a girl’s disappearance during a forest fire, releasing on Netflix this Friday.

Feb 20 • 04:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fire Chaos Continues in Oklahoma's Forests, See US Top-10

Wildfires in Oklahoma are wreaking havoc, spreading over 23 square miles and forcing evacuations.

Feb 19 • 02:40 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Oaxaca is the most affected entity by forest fires in 2026 so far

Oaxaca has recorded the highest number of forest fire damages in 2026, with over 2,577 hectares affected.

Feb 18 • 22:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Arunachal Pradesh: Helicopters Engaged in Extinguishing Forest Fire

In Arunachal Pradesh, helicopters are deployed to combat the ongoing forest fires in Walong.

Feb 18 • 12:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Deadly Avalanche in Italy, Terrible Forest Fire in Arunachal; Watch VIDEO

An avalanche near a luxury resort in Italy has resulted in the deaths of two skiers, while in Arunachal Pradesh, Indian armed forces are actively engaged in battling a forest fire that has been raging for nearly five days.

Feb 18 • 05:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Balloon falls in forest area and hits high-voltage wires in Jundiaí

A balloon fell in a forest area hitting high-voltage wires in Jundiaí, SP, causing a minor fire that was quickly extinguished.

Feb 17 • 15:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A forest fire in the natural area of Cabo Tiñoso (Cartagena) forces the evacuation of 80 caravans

A forest fire in Cabo Tiñoso, Cartagena, has prompted the evacuation of about 80 caravans as firefighting efforts are underway.

Feb 15 • 06:44 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Has the heat already begun? This is how long the forest fire season lasts in Mexico

The article discusses the start and duration of the forest fire season in Mexico, detailing the critical months and regions affected.

Feb 12 • 20:11 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PUBLIC VIDEO ⟩ William Koval opens up: why he set his car on fire and started walking towards the forest?

William Koval discusses his recent actions of setting his car on fire and walking into the woods, describing it as a desperate plea for help.

Feb 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The best response to fire starts before the emergency

The article discusses the importance of preemptive measures to combat forest and rural fires in Argentina, considering the growing impacts of climate change and human activity on natural landscapes.

Feb 12 • 03:05 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
World

Fires in Chile: Mexican brigades conclude support mission

A Mexican team of forest combatants has completed their support mission in Chile, enhancing operational strategies and regional cooperation in fire management.

Feb 12 • 01:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police charge 3 officials with negligence related to the Sancheong forest fire incident... Gyeongnam Province protests

Three public officials have been charged with involuntary manslaughter concerning the deaths and injuries caused by a forest fire in Sancheong last year.

Feb 11 • 04:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Devastating Fire in Asansol Forest

A serious fire has broken out in the forests of Asansol, India.

Feb 10 • 11:58 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Federal government reinforces national plan against the risk of forest fires due to drought in Mexico

The Mexican federal government has activated a preventive strategy for the 2026 forest fire season in response to drought forecasts and rain deficits across the north and central regions of the country.

Feb 10 • 07:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police suspect: 'Lighter play' ignited a large forest fire in Norway

A large forest fire broke out in Ørland, Norway, prompting the evacuation of 45 residents, with police suspecting that it was caused by 'playing with a lighter.'

Feb 8 • 12:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Strong Winds Cause Forest Fire to Spread for Second Day in Gyeongju... 'National Fire Mobilization Order No. 1' Issued

A forest fire in Gyeongju, South Korea has spread for a second day due to strong winds, prompting the issuance of a national fire mobilization order to combat the blaze.

Feb 8 • 06:12 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Severe forest fire in Norway – spreading towards buildings

A severe forest fire near Trondheim, Norway, is spreading towards populated areas and prompting evacuations.

Feb 8 • 05:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert for a new fire outbreak in Cholila

A new fire outbreak has emerged near Lake Cholila, approximately 30 kilometers from the town of Cholila, adding to the two existing major forest fires in the region.

Feb 6 • 19:39 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Forest Fire in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, Spreads to 40 Hectares; Dispatch Request to the Self-Defense Forces

A forest fire in Chichibu City has expanded to an area of about 40 hectares, prompting the Saitama Prefectural Government to request the dispatch of Self-Defense Forces for firefighting efforts.

Feb 6 • 03:35 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
National & Local

Forest Fire in Chichibu, Saitama Continues with Firefighting Efforts

A forest fire has been burning in the Chichibu region of Saitama Prefecture since the 4th, with firefighters engaged in ongoing efforts to control the fire, which reportedly has been intensifying intermittently.

Feb 6 • 02:58 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

When does the forest fire season in Mexico 2026 start? These would be the dates

The forest fire season in Mexico is approaching, prompting Civil Protection authorities to announce the National Civil Protection Meeting on Forest Fires 2026, detailing start dates and state measures to combat them.

Feb 4 • 14:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

An Bok-jin and the children affected by the Yeongdeok forest fire sing for 'recovery'

Children from Yeongdeok, who suffered from last year's forest fire, have released a song titled 'We, Together, Again' to express their hopes for recovery rather than mere restoration.

Feb 4 • 07:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Photo in Australia exceeded 40 degrees, huge forest fire spread

Severe bushfires have destroyed hundreds of buildings across southeastern Australia, resulting in one confirmed death and extreme temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius in Victoria.

Jan 11 • 12:25 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The fire continues to advance in Patagonia and has already burned more than 3,500 hectares

A major wildfire in Patagonia, Argentina, has burned over 3,500 hectares, leading to the evacuation of thousands of residents in the affected areas since Monday.

Jan 10 • 08:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Snapshots in January: Pictures of the Day

The article presents a series of stunning photographs capturing events in January, including a destructive forest fire in Argentina and the arrival of migratory birds in India.

Jan 8 • 17:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ten English fire services tackled record number of grass, forest and crop fires in 2025

In 2025, ten English fire services faced unprecedented challenges as they dealt with nearly 27,000 wildfires during the UK's hottest spring and summer on record.

Dec 31 • 05:00 UTC

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