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🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Full taverns and fire pits in the forest. Two perspectives on the opening of Brdy to tourists

The article discusses the recent opening of the Brdy region to tourists, highlighting contrasting opinions regarding the impact on local facilities and natural landscapes.

Mar 22 • 15:25 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Suspicions of Arson Causing Forest Fire

Authorities suspect arson might have caused a forest fire in East Iceland, with efforts from multiple fire brigades to control the blaze.

Mar 21 • 21:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Firefighters from various cantons continue efforts to extinguish forest fire in Baños de Agua Santa

Firefighters are actively working to control a forest fire in Puertas al Cielo, Baños de Agua Santa, while ensuring nearby areas are protected.

Mar 21 • 11:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Forest fire in Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, spreads due to strong winds; Self-Defense Forces requested for disaster dispatch

A forest fire in Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, has burned approximately 1.5 hectares as strong winds hinder firefighting efforts, leading to a request for the Self-Defense Forces to assist.

Mar 21 • 10:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Forest fires down 52% in Edomex: Strengthening surveillance and warning 'whoever ignites pays'

The State of Mexico has achieved a 52% reduction in forest fire-affected areas through permanent surveillance and community awareness campaigns.

Mar 19 • 20:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"I’m happy to work again" "I’m suffocated by worries about interest rates"... One year after the forest fire, struggling to survive

A community in North Gyeongsang Province, affected by a catastrophic forest fire, is slowly returning to daily life and rebuilding their livelihoods after significant losses.

Mar 19 • 20:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A forest machine burned in the Svitavy region, hot oil from it destroyed containers for capture

A forest machine in the Svitavy region caught fire, leading to the destruction of capture containers due to hot oil.

Mar 19 • 14:14 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

In the Midst of the Fire Inferno

A forest fire threatened Atlanterhavsparken, a major aquarium in Ålesund, Norway, forcing staff to focus on saving lives over buildings as flames approached dangerously close.

Mar 18 • 20:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In Norway, nearly 300 residents still evacuated due to forest fire

Nearly 300 people remain evacuated in Ålesund, Norway, as a forest fire continues to pose a critical threat despite efforts to control it.

Mar 18 • 11:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Severe Forest Fire Rages in Norway

A severe forest fire is currently affecting Ålesund, Norway, prompting the evacuation of over 400 people from Hessan Island.

Mar 18 • 05:27 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Forest fire threatens buildings in Ålesund

A forest fire in Ålesund, Norway, has compelled about 300 residents to evacuate their homes as authorities prepare for further evacuations.

Mar 17 • 23:56 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Considering whether to evacuate more in Ålesund

Authorities in Ålesund are contemplating further evacuations due to a spreading forest fire near Sukkertoppen.

Mar 17 • 22:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Forest fire in Norway - 450 evacuated

A forest fire on the slopes of Mount Sukkertoppen near Ålesund, Norway, has led to the evacuation of 450 people, with the fire still not under control as of late Tuesday evening.

Mar 17 • 21:21 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Ålesund Fire Approaches Residential Areas. Hundreds Evacuated.

Nearly 300 people have been evacuated due to a forest fire in Ålesund, Norway, as emergency services struggle to gain control amidst critical conditions.

Mar 17 • 21:16 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Ålesund Fire Approaches Residential Areas. Several Hundred Evacuated.

Nearly 300 people have been evacuated due to a forest fire in Ålesund, Norway, with fire services struggling to gain control of the situation.

Mar 17 • 21:16 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Large forest fire in Norway – several homes evacuated

A large forest fire in Norway has led to the evacuation of several homes as firefighting efforts continue without full control of the blaze.

Mar 17 • 15:47 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Forest fire rages in Norway – 100 homes evacuated

A significant forest fire in Ålesund, Norway has led to the evacuation of 100 homes as firefighting efforts continue amidst strong winds.

Mar 17 • 15:22 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Large forest fire in Ålesund: Police consider evacuation

A significant forest fire is threatening the Ålesund area, with authorities considering evacuating local residents due to rapid spread and limited control over the flames.

Mar 17 • 14:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[On Scene] The Fire Reignited After Five Years... Is the Fire Festival an Ecological Festival?

The Jeju Fire Festival, a traditional celebration that was paused during the pandemic and due to forest fire concerns, has returned, but it faces criticism regarding its environmental impact.

Mar 15 • 20:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Firefighters in Kroměříž Region Extinguish Forest Fire in Difficult Terrain

Firefighters are working to extinguish a forest fire in the Kroměříž area, facing challenges due to difficult access to the terrain.

Mar 14 • 18:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pyros: Fire now in a forest area in Vytinaika, Ilia - An airplane has taken to the skies

A forest fire has broken out in the Vytinaika area of the Municipality of Pyrgos in Ilia, Greece, prompting a large response from firefighting services.

Mar 14 • 15:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Fire now at a steep location in Grammos

A forest fire has erupted in a remote area near the village of Pevfokhito in the Grammos region, prompting a significant mobilization of firefighting forces.

Mar 13 • 14:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

It is climate change, not arsonists: today there are almost 12 more days a year of extreme fire weather risk

A new study reveals that climate change is significantly increasing the number of days with extreme fire weather risk in Spain, contrary to claims attributing forest fires solely to arsonists.

Mar 11 • 18:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sanabria joins to manage the forest against fire: 'The forest is consuming us'

Sanabria municipalities collaborate on a project to mitigate wildfire risks posed by dense forest growth near homes.

Mar 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Reducing Carbon Creates Forest Fires... The Risks of the 'Young Forest' Policy

A professor argues that the increasing number of forest fires in Korea is linked to the predominance of young pine forests, which are more susceptible to fire.

Mar 4 • 20:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Forest fire in Azuay mobilizes 40 firefighters over 11 hectares

A forest fire in El Descanso, Azuay, has mobilized over 40 firefighters to manage the situation affecting approximately 11 hectares of land.

Mar 3 • 16:47 UTC
🇰🇷 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

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