A wildfire that has blanketed much of the Spanish island of Tenerife with smoke and ash has slowed its advance thanks to containment efforts and more favourable weather during the night, authorities said on Friday.

Wildfire on Spain's Tenerife burning 'out of control', evacuations underway

A wildfire, known as the Gray Fire, is rapidly spreading through eastern Washington state, prompting urgent actions from authorities, media reports said. As a result, two medical facilities had to seek shelter in place while some residents have been instructed to leave their homes for safety.

Escalating wildfire threatens Washington state residents, triggers urgent evacuations

Canada's Western province has declared a state of emergency following wildfires raging across hills and mountains above the town of West Kelowna.

Wildfires force mass evacuation in Canada

Maui County Emergency Management chief Herman Andaya resigned from his position on Thursday (August 17), after being denounced by locals over the island's response to the deadly wildfires that tore through the Hawaiian town of Lahaina and claimed the lives of at least 111 people.

Maui's emergency management agency chief resigns amid criticism

The capital city of Canada's northwest territories was ordered to evacuate as hundreds of wildfires scorch Yellowknife.

Yellowknife begins evacuation as wildfires approach

On Tenerife, one of the Spanish Canary Islands, a forest fire started on Wednesday (August 16). As quoted by news agencies, the officials said that around 250 firefighters are battling the wildfire that is raging "out of control" and has forced road closures and the evacuation of five villages.

Spain's Tenerife battles 'out of control' wildfire as it spreads across island's north

Canada's biggest city in the Northwest Territories faces an emergency situation as a massive wildfire steadily creeps on to it. As per The Guardian, as of Tuesday night, the huge blaze was just 10 miles (16 kilometres) away.

Massive 402,000 acre wildfire threatens Canada's Yellowknife, authorities sound alarm

The United States President Joe Biden and the increasing incidence of his gaffes are quite common. Recently, he mistakenly referred to the Grand Canyon as one of the "nine" wonders of the world.

Did Joe Biden forget 'Maui' during his address on catastrophic Hawaii wildfires?

Wildfires sweep through Canada's northwest territories, destroying a remote community and posing a risk to territorial capital Yellowknife.

Canada Wildfires: Northwest territories declare emergency

As the Hawaiian island of Maui recovers from the deadly wildfires, specialised search dogs have been pressed into service to search for the missing victims. These cadaver dogs can distinguish human remains from those of pets and other animals.

Maui: These highly-trained dogs are on mission to find wildfire victims

Maui wildfire has resulted in the death of 96 people, with Hawaii officials warning that figure is likely to rise, making it the worst such disaster for the region in a century.

Maui wildfires deadliest in century as death toll hits 96, search for missing goes on

The confirmed death toll was later raised to 93 from the total of 89 announced in a press conference with Green and other officials. At least two other fires have been burning on Maui, with no fatalities reported thus far: in south Maui's Kihei area and in the mountainous, inland communities known as Upcountry.

Maui Hawaii wildfire: Death toll rises to 93

Hawaii Governor Josh Green said that terrifying fire tornados, which had temperatures of '1,000 degrees', tore through the buildings of Maui as no siren or alarms went off.

No siren or alarms as '1,000-degree' fire tornados tore through buildings of Maui, reveals Hawaii governor

Before-and-after aerial photographs of Hawaii unveil the harrowing aftermath of a devastating wildfire. Maui, which was once characterised by lush greenery and beauty, now lies in ruins, reduced to ashes by the fierce flames.

Before and After pics | Destructive wildfires turn Hawaii into ruins, aerial images tell the tale

Hawaii island has been battling deadly wildfires and the death toll has now risen to 80. The search operation continues...

Maui Island: Dest, death & destruction takes over Hawaii islands after fire

Hawaii island has been battling deadly wildfires and the death toll has now risen to 93. The search operation continues. Locals are angry over the disaster response in Maui.

Hawaii wildfires wreak havoc, toll now 93

Hawaii's Attorney General Anne Lopez said on Friday (August 11) that she was opening an investigation into how authorities responded to devastating wildfires which have left 89 people already dead and the toll is expected to rise as search and rescue operations are finally picking up in the regions devastated and burnt down completely.

Maui wildfires: Hawaii attorney general opens probe as death toll climbs to 89

A historic church in Lahaina in the Maui County of Hawaii has miraculously escaped the wildfire, reported New York Post. The church is reportedly still standing unscathed even when fire ripped through Maui, killing more than 80 people.

Hawaii: Historic church unscathed even as wildfires level Maui

Officials have now confirmed that the death toll in the Hawaiian wildfire has reached 67, official making it the deadliest natural disaster in state’s history. The new fatalities were confirmed by the Maui County government on Friday (Aug 11) afternoon even as the officials have yet to figure it out how the fires started in the first place.

Maui wildfire death toll reaches 67, making it Hawaii’s deadliest natural disaster

Wildfires are unplanned, uncontrolled and unpredictable and their behaviour and severity are dependent upon a combination of factors such as weather, available fuels, and physical setting.

California firefighters using AI to help spot wildfires and take necessary action

As firefighters fight the devastating flames that have nearly engulfed the Hawaiian island of Maui completely, scary videos of wildfires ravaging residential areas are now eliciting reactions online.

Watch: Social media awash with videos of deadly Maui island fire in Hawaii

Why wildfires in Hawaii could be the state's deadliest disaster. Experts explain - flash drought, invasive grasses, winds, hurricane and climate change the reasons behind these devastating fires.

Explained: Why Maui's deadly wildfires spread so quickly

Wildfires have been raging on the island of Hawaii and at least about 35 people have ended up losing their lives. At the resort city of Lahaina. Maui Island is being destroyed with great clouds engulfing the affected areas. Firefighters continue to battle the blaze.

Hawaii wildfires kill at least 36 people, 11,000 evacuated

At least 36 people have lost their lives in the wildfires that tore through the Hawaiian island of Maui, after starting on Tuesday (August 8), informed county officials.

Maui: At least 36 killed in devastating wildfires on Hawaiian island

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