forest fire
Coverage of forest fire in the Nexus archive.
- Forest fire west of Sedalia prompts mandatory evacuations
A forest fire burning west of Sedalia on Sunday evening has led to mandatory evacuations for residents. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for the area.
- Forest fire west of Sedalia prompts mandatory evacuations
A forest fire burning west of Sedalia has prompted mandatory evacuations for residents Sunday evening. The fire led to evacuation orders for the area.
- Fire ravages forest in southwestern France as thousands evacuated
A forest fire in the Gironde department of southwestern France has forced thousands to evacuate, exacerbated by drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages. Firefighters are working in Le Porge to combat the blaze.
- 'Never before have 11,000 hectares burned this early in the summer in southern France in at least the past 20 years'
A record 11,000 hectares burned in southern France this early in the summer, marking the first such occurrence in at least the past 20 years. A firefighter was seen combating flames near Perpignan on July 6, 2026.
- Europe hit by deadly weather extremes: Forest fire kills two in Greece, storms claim lives in the east and Portugal braces for 44C heat
Europe experienced deadly weather extremes, including a forest fire in Greece that killed two, storms causing fatalities in Eastern Europe, and Portugal preparing for a heatwave with temperatures reaching 44°C.
- French firefighters brace for high-risk season after record heatwave
French firefighters are preparing for a high-risk fire season following a record heatwave. The Aude Department Fire and Rescue Service (SDIS 11) in Carcassonne, southern France, is monitoring forest fires on July 30, 2025.
- High country sheriff looking for arsonist who tried to start forest fire
The Chaffee County Sheriff's Office is seeking an arsonist who attempted to start a forest fire during an exceptionally dry year in the county and state.