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🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Loreen: "I sing in a sexual way"

Swedish artist Loreen discusses her unique musical style and the release of her new album 'Wildfire,' which reflects her journey in the music industry.

Mar 21 • 16:16 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Wildfire funding not sufficient in Saskatchewan budget, says fire chief

A Saskatchewan fire chief criticizes the provincial budget for insufficient funding aimed at wildfire prevention despite an increase in overall funding.

Mar 20 • 23:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WATCH THE VIDEO: Comment made on Terevisioon has made thousands laugh – video is spreading like wildfire

A recent segment from ERR's Terevisioon has gone viral on social media, bringing amusement and laughter due to an unexpected twist in a cooking segment.

Mar 20 • 16:27 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Extension of the stay order at Sukkertoppen

The police have announced the extension of the stay and access ban in the Sukkertoppen area until March 21 following a significant wildfire.

Mar 20 • 12:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

An Unremarkable Special Law on Wildfires Dismantles Communities

The special law initiated in response to last year’s wildfires in Korea is failing to adequately support affected residents, leading to community disintegration.

Mar 19 • 20:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Texas: Greg Abbott announced federal assistance after the fire in the Panhandle

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the state will receive federal assistance to manage the aftermath of the Corner Pocket wildfire, which led to massive evacuations in the Panhandle region.

Mar 19 • 17:43 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
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Worsened situation in Ålesund

The situation in Ålesund, Norway, has worsened due to a significant wildflower fire threatening buildings, although fire services are now gaining control amid improving weather conditions.

Mar 18 • 07:34 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Justice and Preparedness Minister: – Formidable Efforts

The Justice and Preparedness Minister commends the remarkable efforts of emergency services in combating a significant wildfire near Ålesund, highlighting the challenges faced by first responders.

Mar 18 • 06:10 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Wednesday, March 18: This has happened overnight

A series of significant events have occurred overnight, including a serious wildfire situation in Ålesund, controversy over a VAR decision in the Champions League, the tragic death of a prominent Norwegian figure in a plane crash, and escalating military tensions between Iran and Israel.

Mar 18 • 04:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A wildfire rages in Norway – Hundreds evacuated

A wildfire in Ålesund, Norway, has led to the evacuation of hundreds of residents from Hessan Island as firefighters battle the blaze amid strong winds.

Mar 18 • 03:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Hundreds evacuated in Norway due to large wildfire

In Norway, approximately 450 people are set to be evacuated from the Ålesund area due to a large wildfire, as reported by NRK.

Mar 18 • 00:22 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Considering whether to evacuate more

Authorities are contemplating additional evacuations in Ålesund due to an uncontrolled fire spreading at Sukkertoppen.

Mar 17 • 22:44 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Lytton wildfire rebuild lacked legal framework from province, auditor general says

A report highlights that British Columbia's lack of a legal framework hindered the recovery efforts in Lytton following the devastating 2021 wildfire.

Mar 17 • 20:47 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Fire Department has begun spraying houses in Ålesund

The fire department in Ålesund has started spraying nearby houses to prevent heat radiation from an approaching fire.

Mar 17 • 20:44 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Cecilie had to evacuate in a hurry: - Unpleasantly close

A significant heath fire in Sukkertoppen has led to the evacuation of over 200 people in Ålesund, where residents, including Cecilie Bjerknes Hagen, had to flee their homes.

Mar 17 • 19:56 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Ålesund: Concludes firefighting efforts with helicopter

Firefighting efforts in Ålesund are concluding with the cessation of aerial helicopter support due to darkness, although ground teams continue their efforts.

Mar 17 • 18:59 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Ålesund: 278 people evacuated as a result of the fire

A total of 278 people have been evacuated due to a wildfire in Ålesund, Norway, affecting approximately 150 residences.

Mar 17 • 18:50 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

100 homes evacuated due to wildfire in Norway

A wildfire has broken out in Ålesund, Norway, prompting the evacuation of 100 homes and 91 individuals from the nearby Sukkertoppen mountain due to rapidly spreading flames.

Mar 17 • 18:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A hundred households were evacuated due to an uncontrollable wildfire in Norway

A wildfire near Ålesund, Norway, has prompted the evacuation of around a hundred households due to its rapid spread fueled by strong winds.

Mar 17 • 17:32 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
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Wildfire in Ålesund – risk of spreading to buildings

A wildfire in Ålesund poses a significant risk of spreading to nearby buildings due to strong winds, according to local firefighters.

Mar 17 • 13:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

EL MUNDO journalist Chema Rodríguez awarded the Huelva Journalism Award 2026

EL MUNDO journalist Chema Rodríguez has been awarded the 2026 Huelva Journalism Award for his report on the recovery of the Doñana National Park after a catastrophic wildfire.

Mar 16 • 12:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Arson Suspect in Hamyang Wildfire Identified as 'Ulsan Bongdaesan Fire Squirrel'

A man previously imprisoned for multiple arson incidents has been arrested again for causing wildfires in South Korea's Gyeongsangnam-do region.

Mar 16 • 06:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Wildfires are keeping rescuers busy

Firefighters in Estonia have responded to over 20 wildfires since Friday, primarily caused by campfires, resulting in one building being destroyed and one person hospitalized.

Mar 15 • 11:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

TV Review Maybrit Illner: "There is a danger that it could lead to a wildfire"

The Maybrit Illner talk show highlights the uncertainty surrounding Trump's intentions regarding the Iran conflict, suggesting that it could escalate unexpectedly.

Mar 13 • 00:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

TV Critique Maybrit Illner: 'The Danger is that it could turn into a wildfire'

A discussion on the Maybrit Illner show highlighted the uncertainties surrounding U.S. policies towards Iran and the potential for unintended escalations in conflict.

Mar 13 • 00:33 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Fire in Chios: The fire in August that devastated the island started from a pole of the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network

A fire that severely damaged northwestern Chios in August was determined to have originated from an electrical pole, according to a report from the Fire Service.

Mar 10 • 12:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Did you really believe this news? The fake news about the new Windows spread like wildfire: 'It should never have been published'

An article claiming that Windows 12 would be released this year alongside the end of Windows 10 support was revealed to be largely false, leading to backlash and the publication's retraction of the claims.

Mar 10 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Social Reform Committee Proposes to Suspend 'Forest Cleaning and Pine Tree Planting' to Prevent Wildfires

The Social Reform Committee, under the Prime Minister's Office, has proposed suspending forest maintenance and pine tree planting efforts as part of a new approach to wildfire prevention.

Mar 10 • 07:36 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
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta mountain towns deal with ‘low-grade anxiety’ as wildfire season begins

Mountain towns in Alberta, including Canmore and Hinton, are experiencing concerns as wildfire season begins, influenced by a previous devastating fire in Jasper.

Mar 8 • 13:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Newsom rips Noem as ‘Kosplay Barbie’ over $220M ad campaign, demands DHS release $500M for LA wildfires

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Secretary Kristi Noem for a costly ad campaign while demanding the release of FEMA funds for wildfire recovery in Los Angeles.

Mar 7 • 15:23 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Jasper affordable housing apartment receives funding boost as fire rebuild ramps up

Jasper, Alberta is experiencing a construction boom focused on rebuilding after the 2024 wildfire, with new affordable housing developments underway funded by government support.

Mar 6 • 00:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeongbuk Wildfire Reoccurs: This Winter Also 'Dry' for Two Consecutive Years

South Korea is experiencing its second consecutive winter with significantly low rainfall, raising alarms for spring wildfire prevention efforts.

Mar 4 • 05:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The 203 Days of Abandonment After the Fire in El Bierzo: "I Hope to Eat My Words, Which Would Mean the Politicians Kept Their Promises"

The article discusses the aftermath of a significant fire in El Bierzo, Spain, focusing on the ongoing challenges faced by the affected residents.

Feb 27 • 23:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nationwide prescribed burn program being launched, administered through UBC-Okanagan

A new program aims to expand the use of prescribed burns in Canada to mitigate wildfire risks.

Feb 26 • 02:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

One news item from Finland spread like wildfire around the world - 'Reputation disaster'

The international media spotlighted Finnish beauty queen Sarah Dzafcen and peaceful Finnish parliament members in a controversy involving racist images, which concluded with an apology from Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.

Feb 25 • 13:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Curious Reason Why Karen Bass Deployed 500 Goats in Los Angeles: Savings and Security

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has deployed 500 goats in the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve as part of a pilot project to clear invasive vegetation and reduce wildfire risk.

Feb 24 • 19:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SP government opens a selective process to hire 243 temporary firefighters

The São Paulo government is initiating a selection process to hire 243 temporary firefighters for wildfire prevention and combat across the state.

Feb 24 • 03:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Snow or Rain Nationwide from Morning... Expected to Aid Firefighting in Miryang

A forecast predicts snow or rain across South Korea, which is expected to aid in extinguishing a wildfire in Miryang.

Feb 23 • 23:38 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Chinamaxxing is spreading like wildfire on social media: 'You are Chinese if you see this'

A social media trend called 'Chinamaxxing' is gaining popularity, where individuals express a desire to identify with Chinese culture, much to the delight of Chinese authorities.

Feb 23 • 21:52 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"It's a big shock to suddenly have fire in the backyard"

A significant fire outbreak near Elliðavatn has raised concerns among residents and horse owners in Kópavogur.

Feb 23 • 19:03 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Trauma of Having a Fire in the Backyard

A fire in the backyard has caused concern among horsemen in Kópavogur as wildfires rise near Elliðavatn in Reykjavík.

Feb 23 • 18:07 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Difficult to determine the cause of the wildfires

Firefighters are battling wildfires near Elliðavatn, where over 30 hectares have burned amidst challenging conditions.

Feb 23 • 13:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hamyang Wildfire Extinguished After Three Days; 164 Evacuated with No Casualties

A large wildfire in Hamyang, South Korea has been extinguished after three days, with 164 residents evacuated and no injuries reported.

Feb 23 • 08:23 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Water sources would have been at risk if the wind direction had been different

Water sources in the capital region of Iceland were at risk during a recent wildfire, according to a statement from the utility company Veitur.

Feb 23 • 08:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Delta plane engine failure moments after takeoff causes airport fire

A Delta flight experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff, resulting in a fire at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.

Feb 23 • 07:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"860m Above Sea Level Steep Slope, Hard for People to Access"...Total Efforts to Extinguish the Fire in Hamyang on the Third Day

A large wildfire in Hamyang, South Korea, has continued for three days with significant challenges due to difficult terrain.

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

Second-stage response to wildfire in Hamyang declared for the first time this year... government implements zero tolerance for cigarette butts and illegal incineration

The first second-stage response to a wildfire this year was declared in Hamyang, South Korea, following a three-day battle against the flames.

Feb 23 • 01:56 UTC

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