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UAE expresses solidarity with Algeria, conveys condolences over victims of
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed solidarity and condolences to Algeria over the tragic deaths and injuries caused by wildfires in the country's northeast, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
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Over 20,000 evacuated as wildfire rages in British Columbia; Canada PM ple
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
In response to the growing crisis, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and federal emergency management officials pledged full federal support to assist British Columbia's provincial response and coordinate relief efforts.
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Two pilots killed in US firefighting helicopter crash
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Two helicopter pilots who crashed while they were fighting a wildfire in Utah have died, officials have confirmed. The pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane helicopter went down, according to the Sevier County Sheriff.
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Lionel Messi donates 80,000 euros for Madrid wildfire reconstruction
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Football icon Lionel Messi has donated 80,000 euros towards the reconstruction efforts in areas of Madrid affected by the devastating wildfires that swept through the Spanish capital in recent weeks.
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Man arrested on suspicion of starting devastating Spokane wildfire that di
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
A man was apprehended on Monday, suspected of igniting one of three wildfires that displaced more than 65,000 residents over the weekend in Spokane County, Washington.
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Two helicopters collide while battling major wildfire near Athens
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Greece's Fire Service announced that two helicopters collided while taking part in efforts to extinguish a major wildfire in the Psatha area, about 60 kilometres west of central Athens.
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"Extremely difficult for our country": Greek PM defends state preparations
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, Prime Minister Mitsotakis described the current period as "extremely difficult for our country" and highlighted how conditions have tested the collective resilience of the Fire Service, Civil Protection, local governments, and citizens alike.
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Washington state declares state of emergency as wildfires scorch thousands
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
According to CNN, the emergency declarations followed a historic decision by the National Weather Service, which issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning across Central and Eastern Washington.
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Macron thanks Australia, Lithuania for aid in combating wildfire in France
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
His remarks come after Australia announced that it is dispatching specialised aviation assets and emergency responders to France as the country battles severe and widespread wildfires.
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Nearly 3,00,000 evacuated as wildfires advance toward Bordeaux in France a
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Authorities reported that roughly 220,000 people have been evacuated across France. In neighbouring Spain, over 75,000 residents have been forced to flee, while another 30,000 have been instructed to shelter in place.
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'Standing shoulder to shoulder': Macron pledges national recovery as unpre
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Acknowledging the scale of destruction, Macron noted that "thousands of hectares have been ravaged, homes destroyed, activities disrupted, lives upended".
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Trump posts AI image of giant air filter at US-Canada border amid wildfire
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of an air filter on the US-Canada border, criticising Canada over wildfire smoke drifting south. Trump suggested Ottawa pay damages or face tariffs, claiming the smoke disrupted US businesses, while Canada battles another severe wildfire
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