Massive wildfire devastates 20% of Brazilian forest Dtrends

Massive wildfire devastates 20% of Brazilian forest Dtrends

Firefighters successfully reduced the spread of a massive wildfire in Brasília on Wednesday, after two days of intense flames destroyed 20% of the National Forest of Brasilia. The blaze, which officials suspect may have been caused by arson, blanketed the city in thick smoke. The fire erupted during the peak of the dry season, where … Read more

Wildfire fanned by gales menaces Athens suburbs as residents flee Dtrends

Wildfire fanned by gales menaces Athens suburbs as residents flee Dtrends

Flames rise from a wildfire burning in Nea Penteli, Greece on August 12, 2024. — Reuters ATHENS: Greece’s worst wildfire this year spread into the Athens suburbs on Monday, forcing hundreds of people to flee as it torched trees, homes and cars overnight and choked busy roads with smoke and ash. The government has called … Read more

People flee wildfire near Athens as it spreads ‘like lightning’ Dtrends

People flee wildfire near Athens as it spreads ‘like lightning’ Dtrends

ATHENS: Residents fled their homes on Sunday as a fast-moving wildfire outside Athens fuelled by hot, windy weather burned trees, houses and cars and sent smoke clouds over the Greek capital. More than 400 firefighters backed by 16 waterbombing planes and 13 helicopters battled the blaze that broke out at 3 p.m. (midday GMT) and … Read more