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Photos show devastating Argentina wildfires as firefighters battle flames

A firefighter works to extinguish a wildfire in El Coihue, in the Patagonian province of Chubut, Argentina January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Matias Garay
Published on Jan 12, 2026 08:00 pm IST

Wildfires tear through California Wine Country and Central Oregon | Photos

Wildfires intensified overnight in California’s wine country and Central Oregon, forcing hundreds to evacuate as crews battled the flames in scorching, dry conditions Sunday.
Published on Aug 26, 2025 12:47 am IST

Wildfire tears through southern France, outraces water bomber planes | Photos

A Canadair aircraft of the French civil security drops fire retardant over a wildfire in Villeseque-Corbieres, southern France on August 7, 2025.
Published on Aug 07, 2025 08:21 pm IST

Smoke, ashes, and pain: California battles biggest wildfire of the year | Photos

Thick smoke rising from the field from the Madre wildfire in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Updated on Jul 04, 2025 01:41 pm IST

Carolina wildfires wreak havoc as hundreds urged to leave their homes | Photos

COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 23: Troutman Fire Department firefighter Sam Mills works a backburn preventative fire to stop the spread of the Deepwoods Fire on March 23, 2025 in Columbus, North Carolina. According to authorities evacuation orders were issued Sunday for parts of Polk County, North Carolina, where three large wildfires have burned more than 3,000 acres combined, with two of the blazes remaining out of control (Photo by Allison Joyce / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Mar 27, 2025 11:06 am IST

South Korea battles one of its worst wildfires in history | Photos

Parts of Gounsa, a Buddhist temple that was first constructed in the seventh century, have been completely destroyed by the fires. Almost half of the temple complex's thirty buildings, including two "treasures" declared by the state, were destroyed. In pic: A bell is seen broken at the remains of the bell pavilion due to wildfires at Gounsa Temple in Uiseong, South Korea.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:10 pm IST

South Korea's wildfires displace hundreds, prompt emergency declaration | Pics

South Korea wildfires: Some 620 residents in the southeastern city of Ulsan and the nearby Gyeongsang province have taken shelter from forest fires that started Saturday, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said.
Published on Mar 23, 2025 12:42 pm IST

Tornadoes, dust storms wreck Missouri; fire rages in Oklahoma| In Pics

The storm has left 32 people dead across the country, as well as several injured and caused many homes to fall apart
Published on Mar 16, 2025 10:05 am IST

Photos: NY Long Island wildfires prompt highway closures, state of emergency

Fires continue to rage in and around the Pine Barrens region, which is located east of New York City. As of Saturday evening, officials reported that the Westhampton fire was 50% contained and three of the four fires were completely contained. (Steve Pfost/Newsday via AP)
Published on Mar 09, 2025 05:27 pm IST

LA wildfires to Alaska's avalanche deaths: US struggles with extreme weather

Fueled by strong winds and dry weather, a series of fierce wildfires broke out on January 7 and raced through the Los Angeles region, burning hundreds of properties and killing many people, some of whom perished attempting to save their houses from the flames. In the picture: A motorcyclist stops to look at a burning home during the Eaton Fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County, California, on January 8, 2025.
Published on Mar 07, 2025 02:03 pm IST

LA wildfires in photos: Hughes fire prompts evacuations after weeks of blazes

While county workers cleaned drainage basins and pipelines and put up barriers, fire firefighters filled sandbags for communities. In Ventura and Los Angeles counties, red flag warnings for significant fire risk were extended until 10 a.m. on Friday.
Published on Jan 23, 2025 12:21 pm IST

California braces for more destruction as new wildfires emerge | Photos

A firefighter sprays water while battling the Lilac Fire near the Bonsall community of San Diego County in California on January 21. Evacuation orders were issued for the Lilac Fire, which had burned about 50 acres (20 hectares).  
Published on Jan 21, 2025 10:37 pm IST

LA wildfires: Donation drive held at NBA game to support victims | In pictures

Los Angeles wildfires: San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, center, warms up with signs announcing the Los Angeles Lakers donation drive for California wildfires victims before an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Published on Jan 14, 2025 06:07 pm IST

With $275 billion loss, California wildfires leave trail of destruction | Photos

The blazes are expected to rank among the costliest in modern US history. As of early Monday, the Eaton fire was 33% contained and the Palisades blaze was 14% contained.
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 12:17 am IST

Only charred remains left as Los Angeles wildfires devastate homes | Photos

Pacific Palisades Fire: Rev. John Shaver carries away a section of the baptismal font after looking through the remains of Community United Methodist Church, while visiting for the first time since it was destroyed in the Palisades Fire, as wildfires cause damage and loss through Los Angeles County on January 10, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, California.
Published on Jan 11, 2025 09:09 pm IST

Wildfires in California, rare snowstorm in Southern US | A contrast in pics

4. Fires raging in posh areas of Los Angeles, the city that houses Hollywood, reduced some 12,000 structures to ash and rubble, killed at least 11, displaced thousands of others and spread over an area larger than the size of San Francisco.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 01:29 pm IST

Los Angeles wildfires obliterate entire neighbourhoods | Photos

Flames overtake the intersection of Temescal Canyon and Pacific Coast Highway Fire at the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades California.
Updated on Jan 30, 2025 07:00 pm IST

Homes gutted, thousands flee as Los Angeles wildfire causes chaos | Photos

A man comforts his daughter amidst the charred ruins of their family home destroyed by the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, on January 9, 2025. The massive wildfires, which have devastated neighborhoods and displaced thousands in Los Angeles, remained entirely uncontained as of January 9. US National Guard troops prepared to step in to help restore order, while large swaths of the city lay in ruins under a blanket of smoke and the pervasive smell of ash.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 01:01 pm IST

California wildfires wreak havoc: Before-after photos show devastation

A home burning during the Eaton Fire on January 8, 2025 in Altadena, California
Published on Jan 09, 2025 04:02 pm IST

Los Angeles wildfires in photos: Houses, cars destroyed; 30,000 evacuated

About 20 miles (32 km) west of downtown Los Angeles, the neighbourhood that surrounds Malibu consists of narrow lanes that snake down to beaches along the Pacific Ocean and hillside neighbourhoods with densely populated homes tucked away against the Santa Monica Mountains.
Published on Jan 08, 2025 10:45 am IST

Athens wildfires continues to burn for second day, forcing more evacuations

The wildfire that started near the Greek capital earlier this week continues to rage on, and it is predicted to expand even more on Wednesday due to stronger winds. Greek authorities have ordered the evacuation of several areas around the blaze.
Published on Aug 23, 2023 02:14 pm IST

More evacuations as wildfires race through Spain's Tenerife

More people were evacuated from their homes on Saturday morning on the Spanish island of Tenerife as a wildfire raging in the north of the island remained out of control. A blaze broke out earlier this week in a mountainous national park around the Mount Teide volcano, Spain's highest peak, amid hot and dry weather. The flames have so far avoided major tourist areas. 
Published on Aug 19, 2023 04:56 pm IST

Rhodes Wildfire: Thousand evacuated as wildfire blazes on Greece island

Thousands of tourists and island residents sheltered in schools and indoor stadiums as a wildfire raged on the Greek island of Rhodes for six days. 
Published on Jul 23, 2023 06:20 pm IST

New York gets taste of Delhi pollution as Canada wildfire casts pall of smoke

A seagull flies before the lower Manhattan skyline during heavy smog.
Published on Jun 08, 2023 03:48 pm IST

Canada wildfires affect parts of the US, millions advised to mask up

Smoke billows upwards from a planned ignition by firefighters tackling the Donnie Creek Complex wildfire south of Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada on June 3.
Published on Jun 08, 2023 01:25 pm IST

Canada wildfires trigger health warnings in New York

A view of The Statue of Liberty covered in haze and smoke caused by wildfires in Canada, in New York on June 6. An unusually early and intense start to the wildfire season has set Canada on track for its worst-ever year as warm and dry conditions are forecast to persist for months. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued a health advisory for counties including New York, Bronx, and Queens, reported Reuters. 
Published on Jun 07, 2023 06:31 pm IST

Chile wildfires beginning to ease, 24 dead

Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire in Ninhue, Chile.
Published on Feb 12, 2023 09:15 pm IST

Extreme heat wave sparks wildfires in parts of Europe

A spate of wildfires is scorching parts of Europe amid an unusual heat wave that authorities are linking to climate change, menacing villages and disrupting tourists' holidays. Thousands of firefighters battled more than 20 blazes that raged on Wednesday across Portugal and western Spain.
Published on Jul 14, 2022 11:49 am IST

In pics: Greece battles wildfires for third day, dozens evacuated

Greek authorities ordered more evacuations on an island near Athens and battled a blaze near the site of the ancient Olympic Games in the western Peloponnese as wildfires burned for the third day.
Published on Aug 05, 2021 04:25 pm IST

In pics: Homes evacuated in Turkey as wildfire rages near southern town

Security forces helped move residents of four neighbourhoods out of the fire's path as firefighters worked to control the blaze, Manavgat district governor Mustafa Yigit told the state-run Anadolu Agency.
Published on Jul 29, 2021 10:51 am IST