A dramatic video shows a train surrounded by towering wildfire flames as crews rushed to safety during Canada's ongoing wildfire emergency. Authorities said rail operations were disrupted as more than 100 active wildfires continued to burn across the country, forcing precautionary measures and raising safety concerns. The incident highlights the growing impact of Canada's wildfire season on transportation networks, communities, and air quality. Emergency crews remain on high alert as firefighters battle rapidly spreading blazes fueled by dry conditions and strong winds.

Canada wildfires surround train as massive fires disrupt rail operations across the country 

An Emirates plane bound for Dubai on Tuesday (Sep 24) night suddenly caught fire and smoke started to rise from its tail just before its take-off from the Chennai International Airport.

Smoke billows out of tail of Dubai-bound Emirates flight before take-off in Chennai, video goes viral

A rapid emergency landing was made by a JetBlue flight in Kansas after a smoke alarm went off in the cargo which made the pilots make a sudden descent as some passengers freaked out and others were left in tears on Saturday evening (Sep 21).

JetBlue flight detects 'fire-like smoke' in cockpit, makes emergency landing as passengers 'freak out'

The Amazon rainforest has been ravaged by wildfires, blanketing vast regions of Brazil, Bolivia, and Ecuador in thick smoke.

Forest Fire: Out of control fire ravages Ecuador's forests

UK PM Rishi Sunak faces very vocal resistance against his plans to effectively ban smoking for anyone aged 15 and younger as a new bill comes up for a vote in the House of Commons on April 16.

UK: PM Rishi Sunak faces rebellion over smoking ban

President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday announced tough new air quality standards it said were sorely needed to protect the health of vulnerable communities, though industry groups have said the move would devastate domestic manufacturing.

US government strengthens soot regulations, angering industry

Dozens of people have been evacuated from their homes in Argentina's central Cordoba province as wildfires raged amid an intense heatwave.

Wildfires rage in Argentina’s Cordoba province amid heatwave

Canadian wildfire smoke has blanketed the skies of Greenland's capital, Nuuk. Residents of the Arctic Island, which is located hundreds of kilometres from Canada's coast, describe a strong smell of burnt wood diffused in the air. Large black clouds could be seen engulfing the sky in Nuuk. A video that has been making rounds on social media shows a layer of smoke so thick that it gives the illusion of dusk.

Canadian wildfire smoke covers Nuuk | WION Climate Tracker

Thousands of British Columbia residents were on high evacuation alert on Saturday after rapidly intensifying wildfires forced the western Canadian province to declare a state of emergency.

British Columbia residents on high alert as wildfires force state of emergency

Ire on Hawaii's Maui island kill at least six. Mayor says over two-thousand people were rescued and moved to safer places.

Hawaii Wildfires: Six deaths confirmed as blazes engulf Maui

Smoke rising from Canadian wildfire is still plaguing the United States and has triggered air quality alerts in at least 11 states spread across Midwest, Plains and Great Lakes region on Sunday.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires places 60 million US residents under air quality alerts

Canada's wildfire smoke reaches Europe, US

Plumes of smoke from the Canadian wildfires have turned the American skies hazy. Authorities from New York to Minnesota have issued public health alerts. Citizens have been asked to start using masks again to save themselves from toxic particles in the air. Why did the New York sky turn orange? What caused the wildfires in Canada? Are these fires caused by climate change?

What is causing wildfires? United states on alert| Part 2 WION Wideangle

From Australian Bush Fires to California Wildfires to Amazon Rainforest fires -Which are the deadliest wildfires of all time? Wildfires used to be a rare occurrence, but now they have become more frequent and last longer worldwide. This year it is expected that Nepal will record over 9,000 forest fire cases by the end of 2023. Almost every country is affected, and Every continent is burning.

World's worst wildfires | Part 3 WION Wideangle

Wildfires in Canada have displaced more than 20,000 Canadian residents and as fires rage on millions continue to be affected by smoke. Canada is experiencing its worst wildfire season of the 21st century but how did it all start?

How did exactly Canadian wildfires start? | part 1 WION Wideangle

Moving down three spots, India was ranked eighth in the world's most polluted countries in terms of air quality in the 2022 World Air Quality Report by Swiss company IQAir.

Data Lab | Gasping for breath: What is India doing about its air pollution crisis?

The London Underground was plunged into chaos as passengers were forced to break windows in order to get off a train as it started to fill with smoke on Friday night.

WATCH | 'Turned into hysteria': Commuters smash windows to escape smoke-filled carriage in London

A massive blaze broke out at a plastic recycling factory in the US state of Indiana on Tuesday, leading to the release of a towering plume of smoke which officials said was "definitely toxic".

US: Indiana plastics factory fire continues to burn for second day, thousands evacuated

For five days firefighters in India’s southern Kochi city in Kerala state have been battling to douse the fire at the waste treatment plant at Brahmapuram. Authorities on Monday said that the fire has been brought under control as the efforts are on to contain the smoke billowing out from the burning plastic garbage.

India: Massive fire breaks out at Kerala's solid waste plant,  operations delayed due to toxic smoke

Ukraine's eastern city of Vuhledar was shrouded in smoke while fires raged in several areas after Russian attack. Watch this report to know more.

Ukraine's Vuhledar city engulfed in smoke after Russian attack

Iranian videos posted online on Saturday (October 15) showed smoke rising from Iran's Evin prison. The prison holds political prisoners. Gunshots and an alarm could be heard.

Iran: Rising smoke seen from Evin prison videos posted online

A significant study suggests that the risk of heart attacks may be significantly increased by exhaust fumes and abrupt braking. Increases in nitric oxide, a frequent traffic-related pollutant, and the likelihood of having an attack have been linked in a study conducted in Germany on nearly 18,000 people.

Traffic pollution may significantly increase the risk of heart attack

The forest blaze in Portugal is the biggest fire in the country this summer. Since the beginning of the year some 81,000 hectares going up in smoke, the fires are not just impacting the country, the effects are being felt some 400 kilometers away in Madrid.

WION Climate Tracker | Wildfire smoke envelops Madrid landmarks

The wildfires in New Mexico continues to rage on with fierce winds adding to new woes. Smoke blankets are covering the area.

New Mexico wildfires rages on as fierce winds adds to new woes

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