Forest fires
Coverage of Forest fires in the Nexus archive.
- Firefighters combat blazes in northern Spain, Portugal
Hundreds of Spanish firefighters are battling an expanding wildfire near Costa Brava, while Portugal seeks outside assistance for forest fires in its northern region.
- France on red alert for forest fires amid extreme heat
France is under red alert for forest fires due to a record-breaking heatwave and drought, with southwest departments on high alert. Forest fires have already broken out, with one under control and another still being fought by firefighters.
- UC Berkeley researchers give new life to wildfire wood through innovative construction techniques
UC Berkeley researchers are using a technique called dowel-laminated timber (DLT) to salvage wood from forest fires and fabricate mass timber panels. This method aims to repurpose wildfire-affected wood into construction materials.
- India news: Modi warns of heat wave dangers
Heatstroke has killed at least 16 people in southern Telangana state, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned Indians to heed heat wave dangers. The extreme weather has also triggered forest fires in northern regions.
- India news: Iran releases 10 sailors detained in 2025
India's shipping authorities report that Iran has released 10 sailors detained during a tanker interception in 2025. Simultaneously, forest fires are intensifying in India's hills amid a severe heatwave.