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Thousands evacuated in Greece as wildfires burn for a fifth day

More than 60 hectares of land have now burned across four wildfires in Greece

The Independent UK · Aug 4

In 1948, Maine loaded white-pine seeds into a Navy plane and scattered them across 2,200 burned acres; some produced 2,475 seedlings per acre

Maine foresters used a biplane to replant thousands of acres after a 1947 wildfire disaster. They mixed seeds with sawdust and dropped them from the air for cost-effectiveness. This aerial seeding method proved promising for moderately burned areas. However, severely burned land showed weaker seedling establishment and survival rates. The…

The Times of India · Aug 4

In 2024, helicopters delivered 3,800 giant sequoia seedlings seven miles into California wilderness; replanting a 48-acre burn scar considered unlikely to recover naturally

Park crews planted thousands of baby sequoias in a severely burned grove. This effort aimed to restore a forest too damaged to heal itself. Researchers developed benchmarks to identify groves needing human intervention. Wildfires in 2020 and 2021 killed a significant percentage of mature giant sequoias. This restoration push is…

The Times of India · Aug 4

Spokane wildfires explode as thousands flee and hundreds of homes burn

Thousands of residents evacuated as Washington wildfires spread rapidly near Spokane. Flames have destroyed hundreds of homes and buildings, impacting the local community. Fire crews face dangerous conditions with strong winds fueling the blazes. A state of emergency has been declared, and air quality alerts are in effect. Western United…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Washington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate

Light winds and lower temperatures are in the forecast to help firefighters with wildfires in eastern Washington state that have forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Washington wildfires ‘worst disaster’ state has ever faced, says Spokane mayor

Tens of thousands forced from their homes in Pacific Northwest and more than 640 structures destroyed as firefighters struggle to contain blazes encouraged by driving winds and dry conditions

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Wildfire threat eases across France despite heat alerts and storm warnings

France’s wildfire situation has shown signs of improvement on Monday, with thousands of residents and tourists preparing to return to evacuated areas in the south-west, even as firefighters remained on alert amid high temperatures, low humidity and a new risk of violent thunderstorms.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 3

Water bombers take to skies as Greece battles wildfires

KRYO PIGADI (GREECE) - Water-bombing aircraft resumed firefighting operations in Greece on Monday after winds eased, joining hundreds of firefighters battling multiple blazes that have already claimed five lives, the fire department told AFP.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

What Europe can learn from Australia's 'Black Summer' wildfires

Australians share their hard-earned wildfire strategies with Europe, which is grappling with severe blazes. Effective preparation and hazard mitigation are crucial for managing such extreme fire scenarios. It is important to resist complacency, given the shifting weather patterns. Open dialogue with communities is essential during crisis situations. Addressing climate change…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Researchers tracked wildfires from 1984 to 2022; a Pacific trend added 22% to US Southwest drying-related burned area but reduced eastern Australia’s by about 19%

A Pacific Ocean warming trend has impacted wildfire conditions globally. This pattern amplified fire risks in the southwestern United States significantly. Conversely, it eased fire conditions in eastern Australia during the study. Researchers analyzed decades of wildfire and climate data for these findings. Understanding these ocean-climate links can improve future…

The Times of India · Aug 3