The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Namibia in combating wildfires in Etosha National Park, one of Africa's largest reserves, which have caused significant damage.
Wildfires significantly worsened air pollution in 2024, spreading harmful PM 2.5 particles across continents, the WMO said. Officials warned climate change increases wildfire risks, affecting health, infrastructure, and ecosystems. Effective mitigation measures, as seen in China, Europe, and
Europe's 2025 wildfire season has broken records, with over one million hectares burned and 1,800 fires reported, Euro News stated. Experts blame climate change, citing hotter, drier conditions. Authorities warn that proactive landscape management, including controlled burning and vegetation
The UAE rescue team is battling wildfires in Albania, conducting 27 aerial missions with Black Hawk helicopters and 680 water drops using over 1,261 tons of water. Despite high temperatures and rugged terrain, the team works closely with Albanian authorities to contain fires and prevent reig
The UAE rescue team is assisting Albania in fighting wildfires, conducting 18 aerial sorties and 359 water drops since last Monday in the Gramsh forest area. Despite high temperatures and tough terrain, the team is coordinating with Albanian authorities to contain the fires and prevent their
Spain will declare wildfire-hit areas in northern Galicia as disaster zones. Fires have burned nearly 4,000 sq km, killed four, and forced massive firefighting efforts. PM Sanchez warned of climate change impacts. Human activity is linked to many fires, with 23 arrests and 89 under investiga
The team has intensified its field operations, carried out under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, using the latest equipment to ensure the fires are brought under control and to prevent their recurrence.
The UAE Rescue Team is continuing its efforts for the fourth consecutive day to extinguish multiple wildfires in various locations across the Republic of Albania, in close coordination with Albanian authorities.