Arctic on fire: Siberian wildfires expand dramatically, sending a smoke cloud towards Canada and the United States
Record-breaking temperatures in the Russian Arctic region and Siberia continue to remain much higher than normal which has contributed to an increase of hundreds of wildfires. The Siberia wildfires...
Wildfires in Australia create a smoke cloud larger than the continental United States! It can be seen from space as it circles the hemisphere, covering over 12.000km! Full animation included.
We are witnessing one of the most devastating fire seasons in Australia. The fires have gotten so intense, that the smoke cloud can be seen from space, as it...
Extreme fire danger during the intense heat wave across Spain and Portugal this week
An extremely dangerous heat wave is developing across the Iberian peninsula and will be peaking this weekend. It could locally be record or near record-breaking as various models are...
High fire hazard across large parts of Europe – June 20
The extended heat wave across W-CNTRL Europe and dry and hot weather across S-SE Europe are driving up the wildfire threat. Fire Weather Index (FWI) map for today, June...
Heat wave across Iberia, France, the UK: update on Monday, June 19
Another very hot day ahead for the Iberian Peninsula, France and parts of the UK today. Temperatures expected to soar above 40 °C in the Iberian Peninsula, high 30s...
Severe wildfires in Portugal claim over 60 lives – June 18, 2017
Intense wildfires have hit the region of Pedrógão Grande in central Portugal, as a severe heat wave affects the country. Over 60 fatalities reported, most victims were killed while...