fires

A “genius trick” succeeds in stopping the spread of Greek fires

<div id="firstBodyDiv" data-bind-html-content-type="article" data-bind-html-compile="article.body" data-first-article-body=" Authorities said firefighters used bulldozers to dig "fire breaks" Outside villages were evacuated on the island, stopping the spread of fire that threatened to devour dozens of homes. Firefighters are battling in Greece Forest fires on the island of Lesbos, as well as new fires in the western and northern … Read more

Governor declares emergency over wildfire near Yosemite

WAWONA, Calif. (AP) — A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses. The Oak Fire started Friday afternoon southwest of the park near the … Read more

Establishment of units to monitor the impact of fires in the North

The Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests has announced the establishment of a unit at the central level and local units to monitor the situation of forest fires that have occurred in the region and assess their impact. “To mitigate the impact of the fire on agricultural activity and come … Read more

A record heat wave hits Europe, and the fires continue

Britain and France on Monday awaited record temperatures as a heat wave gripped southwestern Europe and wildfires ravaged more forests.And meteorologists in Britain warned of confusion in a country that is not equipped for severe weather phenomena, which the authorities say are endangering people’s lives.London is expected to record 38 degrees Celsius, approaching the record … Read more

Office of anti-abortion organization in Wisconsin targeted in arson attack, police say

CNN — The office of a conservative political organization that lobbies against abortion rights was vandalized and damaged by fire on Sunday morning in Madison, Wisconsin, in what police are investigating as arson. The fire and vandalism happened at the office of Wisconsin Family Action, CNN affiliate WISC reported. WFA is a political action committee … Read more

Strong fire in the Chagualo neighborhood of Medellín

Around noon this Friday, March 4, a strong fire is recorded in the center of Medellín. Witnesses in the area confirmed to EL COLOMBIANO that the conflagration is in a residential area. In addition, they told this medium that the fire affected a mattress warehouse, located near the Retail roundabout, on Calle 61 with Carrera … Read more