California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief

 
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January's devastating wildfires, which he said could become the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history.

New wildfire breaks out north of LA, forces evacuations

A rapidly growing wildfire has broken out around 80km north of Los Angeles, burning 3,407 acres while two major fires burning in the metropolitan area for more than two weeks were getting under control, fire officials have said.

Firefighters race to beat LA fires as death toll hits 16, authorities had sent 395 prisoners to fight forest fires

At least 16 people were now confirmed dead from fires that have ripped through the city, leaving communities in ruins and testing the mettle of thousands of firefighters - and millions of California residents.

At least five dead as Los Angeles surrounded by wildfires

Raging wildfires surrounded Los Angeles, killing at least five people, destroying hundreds of homes and stretching firefighting resources and water supplies to the limit, as more than 100,000 people were ordered to evacuate.

Authorities urge thousands to flee 'Mountain Fire' near Los Angeles

Thousands of people were urged to flee an out-of-control wildfire burning around communities near Los Angeles on Thursday, with scores of homes already lost to the fast-moving flames.

Portugal asks Europe for help as wildfires rage

Portugal has asked for more fire-fighting planes as at least 15 wildfires raged in central and northern regions, including one that burned houses on the outskirts of the town of Albergaria-a-Velha.

Residents flee as Greece wildfires rage despite 'superhuman' efforts

Greece ordered the evacuation of hospitals and homes near Athens Monday as wildfires spread despite "superhuman" efforts to combat the flames, the fire brigade said. 

Greece fighting dozens of wildfires braces for worse to come

A large wildfire broke out southeast of Athens on Sunday afternoon, amid warnings that the worst of the summer heat is yet to come. 

Day of mourning in Chile as 123 killed in wildfires

Chile has begun two days of national mourning for at least 123 victims of a raging wildfire, with the search continuing for the missing as survivors pick through the scorched remains of their lives.

Death toll climbs to 110 in central Chile's raging forest fires

Death toll from forest fires raging in central Chile's Valparaiso region has climbed to 110, the country's Legal Medical Service (SML) said Sunday.

Chile forest fires, at least 51 dead - official

At least 51 people were killed by forest fires in Chile's Valparaíso region, local authorities have said.

Canada wildfire: Race to evacuate city as blaze approaches

One of the largest cities in Canada's far north is being evacuated amid warnings that a wildfire could reach it by the weekend.

Death toll in Hawaii wildfire rises to 89

The death toll from wildfires burning in the U.S. state of Hawaii's Maui jumped to 89, Hawaii Governor Josh Green said Saturday.

Death toll in US Hawaii wildfire rises to 67

The death toll from wildfires burning in the U.S. state of Hawaii's Maui jumped to 67, Maui County officials said Friday.

Greece did not turn to Russia for help in extinguishing fires - Russian FM

Athens did not turn to Moscow for help in extinguishing forest fires, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing.

Turkey Sending Three Firefighting Aircraft To Greece To Battle Wildfires

Turkey will send two amphibious firefighting aircraft and one firefighting helicopter with crews to battle wildfires in Greece, the Turkish Directorate of Communications said Friday.

Russia sends two Be-200 planes to fight wildfires in Turkey

Two Russian Be-200ChS amphibious planes have departed to Turkey to help fight forest fires in the country, the press service of the Russian emergencies ministry told TASS on Tuesday.

Wildfires 'off the charts' in Canada as temperatures climb

"The numbers are literally off the charts, with at least three more months left in the active wildfire season," said Michael Norton of the Canadian Ministry of Natural Resources.

Zelensky offered Canada help in extinguishing forest fires

Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video message posted on his Telegram channel that Ukraine is ready to assist Canada in extinguishing forest fires, if necessary.

Continuing wildfires in Canada prompt air quality warnings in northeastern US

The effects of hundreds of wildfires burning across the western provinces to Quebec could be felt as far away as New York City and New England, blotting out skylines and irritating throats.