esidents of Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province are taking the government to court over recurring wildfires and toxic haze that have caused illnesses, school closures and economic disruption. Lawyers have filed a class action lawsuit against President Prabowo Subianto and 26 government officials, accusing authorities of negligence and failing to prevent a public health crisis.

Indonesians on fire-ravaged island sue state for clean air

The Bike Fire has burned 172 acres in California, prompting evacuation alerts as the wildfire continues to spread. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze as authorities monitor conditions and assess the potential threat to nearby communities.

Residents in at-risk areas are being urged to stay alert, follow official evacuation instructions and prepare for possible changes as the fire develops. The incident highlights the ongoing threat of wildfires in California and the challenges faced by emergency crews battling the flames.

Bike fire burns 172 acres in California, Evacuation alert issued as wildfire spreads

Indonesian women volunteers known as the “Power of Mama” are battling some of the country’s worst fires in 11 years. The volunteers are helping fight blazes as wildfires spread across fire-hit areas of Indonesia.

Indonesia: Women-led firefighting group battles to protect forests 

A wildfire in Colombia was reportedly sparked by agricultural land-clearing activities, with flames spreading through forested areas. The incident has raised concerns over the environmental impact of fires linked to agricultural practices and the growing risk of wildfires during dry conditions.


Colombia wildfire: State of emergency declared, red alert issued as flames rage 

Singapore’s air quality has deteriorated to unhealthy levels as transboundary smoke haze from forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia drifts across the island. The haze has reduced air quality in parts of Singapore, raising fresh concerns over pollution levels.

Indonesia wildfires drive worsening air qualities in Singapore 

A wildfire is causing serious concern in southern Spain after flames swept through the hills near the famous Costa del Sol. Three people have been injured in the fire, including one person who suffered burns and had to be taken to the hospital. Watch for live reports and visual updates.



Wildfire rages near Costa Del Sol homes

Colombia wildfire: Raging inferno hits vital water sources

The Indonesian wildfires are threatening the release of millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and methane into the atmosphere. Borneo's wildfires are burning through the world's largest tropical peatland ecosystems that are hiding ancient carbon inside them. As the fires burn through the 4.5-million-hectare swathe of forest, these carbon deposits could explode, thus also lending the peats the name of "carbon bomb."&nbsp;Scientists say carbon accumulates under these peatlands over thousands of years, making them a crucial reserve of the element. But this carbon can rapidly release into the atmosphere when they are burned, turning them into a carbon bomb. "Tropical peatlands in Indonesia are among the world's most effective natural carbon stores," Dr Nisa Novita, a peatland researcher at Indonesian conservation NGO Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara (YKAN), told BBC.<h2>6,000 tonnes of carbon beneath the peats</h2>Peat deposits exceed 20 metres in depth in certain areas in Kalimantan, the Indonesian portion of the island of Borneo that is being ravaged by wildfires. According to experts, such depths could harbour more than 6,000 tonnes of carbon, almost the same as CO₂ emissions of 4,800 cars in a year. Nearly 200,000 hectares of forest and farmland across Indonesian Borneo have already released a huge amount of carbon.&nbsp;&nbsp;The forest fires in Indonesia have spread a toxic haze over Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. Air pollution levels have reached 75 times the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO).<h2>Toxic gases shroud massive areas&nbsp;</h2>According to Indonesia's Health Ministry, 50,000 cases of respiratory infections were recorded in the country between July and August, including 12,000 children. The emissions are coming from the peat fires, with carbon monoxide and very fine particulate matter being inhaled by people in the region. Volunteer firefighters are risking their lives to put out the blaze in the peat. They are digging ponds and canals to make ad hoc irrigation systems to combat subterranean fires.&nbsp;Fuelled by strong El Niño dry conditions, wildfires have gripped Sumatra and Kalimantan (Borneo). Over 200,000 to 285,000 hectares have burned across the region since the start of the year. Emissions reached the highest levels in August in decades. Over 10 million people have been affected, with local health authorities reporting tens of thousands of acute respiratory infections.

Peatlands burning in Kalimantan, the Indonesian portion of Borneo, have triggered the release of ancient carbon accumulated over thousands of years. Local people are fighting the blazes, inhaling toxic gases that have shrouded regions in Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.

The Indonesian wildfires are threatening the release of millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and methane into the atmosphere. Borneo's wildfires are burning through the world's largest tropical peatland ecosystems that are hiding ancient carbon inside them. As the fires burn through the 4.5-million-hectare swathe of forest, these carbon deposits could explode, thus also lending the peats the name of "carbon bomb." Scientists say carbon accumulates under these peatlands over thousands of years, making them a crucial reserve of the element. But this carbon can rapidly release into the atmosphere when they are burned, turning them into a carbon bomb. "Tropical peatlands in Indonesia are among the world's most effective natural carbon stores," Dr Nisa Novita, a peatland researcher at Indonesian conservation NGO Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara (YKAN), told BBC. 6,000 tonnes of carbon beneath the peats Peat deposits exceed 20 metres in depth in certain areas in Kalimantan, the Indonesian portion of the island of Borneo that is being ravaged by wildfires. According to experts, such depths could harbour more than 6,000 tonnes of carbon, almost the same as CO₂ emissions of 4,800 cars in a year. Nearly 200,000 hectares of forest and farmland across Indonesian Borneo have already released a huge amount of carbon. The forest fires in Indonesia have spread a toxic haze over Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. Air pollution levels have reached 75 times the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO). Toxic gases shroud massive areas According to Indonesia's Health Ministry, 50,000 cases of respiratory infections were recorded in the country between July and August, including 12,000 children. The emissions are coming from the peat fires, with carbon monoxide and very fine particulate matter being inhaled by people in the region. Volunteer firefighters are risking their lives to put out the blaze in the peat. They are digging ponds and canals to make ad hoc irrigation systems to combat subterranean fires. Fuelled by strong El Niño dry conditions, wildfires have gripped Sumatra and Kalimantan (Borneo). Over 200,000 to 285,000 hectares have burned across the region since the start of the year. Emissions reached the highest levels in August in decades. Over 10 million people have been affected, with local health authorities reporting tens of thousands of acute respiratory infections.

Peatlands burning in Kalimantan, the Indonesian portion of Borneo, have triggered the release of ancient carbon accumulated over thousands of years. Local people are fighting the blazes, inhaling toxic gases that have shrouded regions in Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.

Indonesia wildfires: 'Carbon bomb' sickens millions as wildfires ravage ancient reserves

As severe wildfires and prolonged drought ravage Indonesia’s Borneo island, a young local hero has captured global attention. Seventeen-year-old student Rudiyansah—affectionately dubbed Indonesia's teenage "Superman"—has been spending his free time after school battling aggressive peatland and forest fires in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan.


Indonesia's teenage 'Superman' fights wildfires in Kalimantan to save home

A 17-year-old Indonesian teenager dressed as Superman has joined volunteer firefighters battling wildfires on Borneo. Rudiyansah, who learned firefighting alongside his father, now grabs a hose and helps tackle the flames in his striking superhero outfit. Nearly 95,000 hectares of land burned across Indonesia in July, amid a worsening wildfire and haze crisis.


Indonesia wildfires: Superman-clad teen helps fight Indonesidan wildfires 

Europe is battling a brutal summer of extreme heat and devastating wildfires. Belgium has recorded some of its worst fires in decades, while thousands have been evacuated across Spain and Greece. Reports estimate around 16,000 excess deaths linked to the heat, with economic losses potentially crossing €200 billion. From scorched forests to overwhelmed communities, Europe is facing a climate crisis with a staggering human and economic cost.


Europe burns under extreme heat: Wildfires, deaths & €200 billion losses 

A severe wave of wildfires is spreading across Europe, fueled by an intense summer heatwave, extreme drought and strong winds. Blazes have forced mass evacuations, destroyed homes and stretched emergency services, with the European Commission's Joint Research Centre warning of very extreme fire danger across parts of Central and Eastern Europe.

Europe Wildfires: Belgium, France, Croatia & Germany scorched by wildfires 

Europe's brutal 2026 fire season shows no signs of slowing. Wildfires have scorched 37,000 hectares in Spain, while crews in Bosnia battle to contain a vast forest fire of their own. Meanwhile, England is grappling with a historic drought, with dry conditions fueling blazes that have damaged properties across the country.


Europe burns: Wildfires rage in Spain and Bosnia; England battles historic drought

Australia has deployed a CH-47D Chinook, a Bell 412 support aircraft and 24 NSW Rural Fire Service personnel to France to help battle severe seasonal wildfires. The team was transported by Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft, marking the service's first-ever deployment to Europe for wildfire response.

Advanced Australian Chinook helicopter deployed to France

A strengthening El Nino that could shatter all-time records is "adding fuel to a planet already on fire" and pushing the world into "uncharted territory," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Friday."Two months ago, I warned that El Nino was arriving on our doorstep," Guterres told the world body. "Now it is inside the house -- and turning up the heat."The El Nino weather pattern warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, triggering worldwide changes in winds, atmospheric pressure and rainfall patterns, and pushing warmer overall global temperatures.Human-caused climate change can amplify El Nino's impacts because a warmer ocean and atmosphere increase the availability of energy and moisture for extreme weather events, such as heat waves and heavy rainfall."We have already endured a summer of extremes -- record-shattering heat domes; apocalyptic wildfires raging in Spain, France and far beyond; thousands of lives lost in the scorching conditions," said Guterres. "But according to the latest science, this is only a warm-up act."Pacific waters driving the El Nino have never been this warm this early, he said, with a new forecast by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) finding sea-surface temperatures now averaging 3C (5.4F) above normal.The WMO's outlook shows that through October, nearly every land mass on Earth is expected to be hotter than normal."Taken together, that risks shattering every seasonal record -- and driving even more severe effects worldwide," said Guterres. "We are in uncharted territory."The risks go beyond heat alone, he added. India's monsoon is running well below average, while hotter and drier conditions are forecast from Central America and the Caribbean to parts of South America, South Asia, the Southwest Pacific, Europe and Africa."The verdict is clear: the climate crisis is in overdrive," said Guterres, outlining action required on four fronts.First, protect people from heat with city- and country-wide heat plans and early warning systems, including expanded access to sustainable cooling.Second, make work safer, with governments setting heat standards so vulnerable workers — in the garment industry, for example — aren't risking their lives.Third, build protection from extreme heat into the design of cities, homes, schools and hospitals, and factor it into plans and budgets.Fourth and most fundamentally, "the world must stop fueling the crisis," said Guterres, and roll back fossil fuels that are driving planet-wide heating rather than treating each disaster as an isolated tragedy.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Pacific waters driving the El Nino have never been this warm this early, he said, with a new forecast by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) finding sea-surface temperatures now averaging 3C (5.4F) above normal.

A strengthening El Nino that could shatter all-time records is "adding fuel to a planet already on fire" and pushing the world into "uncharted territory," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Friday. "Two months ago, I warned that El Nino was arriving on our doorstep," Guterres told the world body. "Now it is inside the house -- and turning up the heat." The El Nino weather pattern warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, triggering worldwide changes in winds, atmospheric pressure and rainfall patterns, and pushing warmer overall global temperatures. Human-caused climate change can amplify El Nino's impacts because a warmer ocean and atmosphere increase the availability of energy and moisture for extreme weather events, such as heat waves and heavy rainfall. "We have already endured a summer of extremes -- record-shattering heat domes; apocalyptic wildfires raging in Spain, France and far beyond; thousands of lives lost in the scorching conditions," said Guterres. "But according to the latest science, this is only a warm-up act." Pacific waters driving the El Nino have never been this warm this early, he said, with a new forecast by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) finding sea-surface temperatures now averaging 3C (5.4F) above normal. The WMO's outlook shows that through October, nearly every land mass on Earth is expected to be hotter than normal. "Taken together, that risks shattering every seasonal record -- and driving even more severe effects worldwide," said Guterres. "We are in uncharted territory." The risks go beyond heat alone, he added. India's monsoon is running well below average, while hotter and drier conditions are forecast from Central America and the Caribbean to parts of South America, South Asia, the Southwest Pacific, Europe and Africa. "The verdict is clear: the climate crisis is in overdrive," said Guterres, outlining action required on four fronts. First, protect people from heat with city- and country-wide heat plans and early warning systems, including expanded access to sustainable cooling. Second, make work safer, with governments setting heat standards so vulnerable workers — in the garment industry, for example — aren't risking their lives. Third, build protection from extreme heat into the design of cities, homes, schools and hospitals, and factor it into plans and budgets. Fourth and most fundamentally, "the world must stop fueling the crisis," said Guterres, and roll back fossil fuels that are driving planet-wide heating rather than treating each disaster as an isolated tragedy. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Pacific waters driving the El Nino have never been this warm this early, he said, with a new forecast by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) finding sea-surface temperatures now averaging 3C (5.4F) above normal.

‘Adding fuel to planet already on fire’: UN Chief warns El Nino strengthening

A resurgent wildfire in the southeastern Var region of France has flared up near the Gros Bessillon massif, quickly scorching an additional 1,000 hectares of land in just a few hours.

France: Fresh fires erupt in Var, burn 1,000 hectares of land

Firefighters in Turkey are battling fast-moving wildfires fueled by strong winds, particularly in the southwestern Muğla Province near tourist hubs like Fethiye and Bodrum. The blazes have forced the precautionary evacuation of hundreds of residents, tourists, and a local hospital, while heavy smoke has temporarily closed major regional roads.

Europe Wildfires: Firefighters battle infernos in Turkiye 

Massive wildfires in southwest France have forced around 250,000 people to leave their homes as firefighters battle to contain the rapidly spreading flames. The blaze has moved closer to the Bordeaux region, raising concerns for communities, vineyards, and surrounding areas as emergency crews continue rescue and containment efforts.


France & Spain battle 'unpredictable' wildfires

Europe is battling one of its worst wildfire emergencies in years as massive blazes continue to spread across Spain and France. More than 300,000 people have been evacuated, with Spain declaring a nationwide emergency and France carrying out one of its largest evacuation operations since World War II. 

France, Spain race to contain 'Monster Fires' | Entire towns emptied in Southwestern France

In an unprecedented emergency response, France has deployed a heavy-duty Airbus A400M military transport aircraft to combat massive wildfires raging in the southwest. Equipped with a special dispensing kit capable of dropping 20 tonnes of fire retardant in a single run, the military aircraft joins an extensive fleet of firefighting units trying to contain aggressive blazes threatening the Bordeaux region.


France deploys military aircraft to battle wildfires

Spain is battling multiple devastating wildfires as scorching temperatures and strong winds fuel rapidly spreading blazes. Thousands of hectares have already been destroyed, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate while firefighters and aircraft continue working around the clock. Officials warn that extreme heat linked to climate change is making wildfires more intense and difficult to control.


Spain wildfires: Thousands of hectares of land burn, firefighters deployed

An air quality alert was issued across the northeastern United States, including New York and New Jersey, due to smoke drifting from Canadian wildfires. The haze blanketed the area just days ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, scheduled at MetLife Stadium.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Wildfire smoke prompts air quality health alert across New York region

Toronto recorded the worst air quality among major cities worldwide as thick wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario blanketed the city and drifted into the northeastern United States. Canadian authorities issued very high-risk air quality warnings, urging residents to limit outdoor activities amid hazardous conditions.

Toronto faces worse air quality than New Delhi

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 

Italy is battling multiple wildfires as firefighters continue emergency operations in Sardinia while overnight efforts helped contain fires in Emilia-Romagna. Authorities evacuated homes as a precaution, with emergency crews working to prevent the flames from spreading further amid challenging conditions.

Italy: Wildfires rage across Italy, emergency operations continue

Europe is facing a climate-driven crisis as record-breaking heatwaves and early-onset wildfires devastate the continent. As of July 5, 2026, over 42,000 acres of land—more than twice the size of Manhattan—have been scorched across Portugal, Spain, France, and Greece.


Europe wildfire: 2026 Tour De France cancelled due to fire

 A deadly wildfire on the utah-colorado border is raising fresh questions about the growing dangers facing firefighters in a warming climate. As crews mourn three colleagues killed in the line of duty, experts warn that hotter, longer fire seasons are creating increasingly extreme and unpredictable conditions.


Utah-Colorado border wildfires turn deadly

Raging wildfires tear through Syria’s northeastern countryside, forcing desperate residents and local farmers onto the front lines to protect what remains of their harvest. Armed only with water hoses and clothing, locals struggle to contain the advancing flames before the nation's critical wheat fields are entirely consumed.

Wildfires Engulf Wheat Fields Across Syria

Firefighters and volunteers battled a fast-moving wildfire on the Greek island of Syros as helicopters were deployed to drop water and contain the spreading flames. Civil protection authorities issued alerts for residents as emergency crews worked to prevent the blaze from advancing further. The wildfire comes as Greece enters another dangerous fire season, with extreme heat and dry conditions raising the risk of major outbreaks. Scientists warn that climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of wildfires across the Mediterranean region, putting communities and ecosystems under growing threat.

Wildfire Engulfs Greek Island Of Syros, Prompts Evacuation Warning

Extreme heat, prolonged drought and strong winds are fueling wildfires across the western United States, heightening fire danger across the region. In Utah, a fast-growing wildfire has forced evacuations as firefighters battle to contain the blaze amid scorching temperatures and bone-dry conditions.

Fast-Moving Fires Forces Evacuations in Utah 

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Indonesians on fire-ravaged island sue state for clean air

Bike fire burns 172 acres in California, Evacuation alert issued as wildfire spreads

Indonesia: Women-led firefighting group battles to protect forests

Colombia wildfire: State of emergency declared, red alert issued as flames rage

Indonesia wildfires drive worsening air qualities in Singapore

Wildfire rages near Costa Del Sol homes

Colombia wildfire: Raging inferno hits vital water sources

Carbon bomb explodes as Indonesia wildfires ravage ancient reserves

Indonesia's teenage 'Superman' fights wildfires in Kalimantan to save home

Indonesia wildfires: Superman-clad teen helps fight Indonesidan wildfires

Europe burns under extreme heat: Wildfires, deaths & €200 billion losses

Europe Wildfires: Belgium, France, Croatia & Germany scorched by wildfires

Europe burns: Wildfires rage in Spain and Bosnia; England battles historic drought

Advanced Australian Chinook helicopter deployed to France

‘Adding fuel to planet already on fire’: UN Chief warns El Nino strengthening

France: Fresh fires erupt in Var, burn 1,000 hectares of land

Europe Wildfires: Firefighters battle infernos in Turkiye

France & Spain battle 'unpredictable' wildfires

France, Spain race to contain 'Monster Fires' | Entire towns emptied in Southwestern France

France deploys military aircraft to battle wildfires

Spain wildfires: Thousands of hectares of land burn, firefighters deployed

Spain wildfires: Thousands of hectares of land burn, firefighters deployed

FIFA World Cup 2026: Wildfire smoke prompts air quality health alert across New York region

Toronto faces worse air quality than New Delhi

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

Italy: Wildfires rage across Italy, emergency operations continue