California is currently facing the wrath of wildfire which claimed two lives and forced many to evacuate their homes. As the wildfire is growing, it has burnt about 4,000 acres of land so far. The reason of the fire is still unknown.

WION Climate Tracker: Rapid wildfire spreads in California, 2 dead

Scorching hot summer temperatures caused by climate change is wreaking havoc across the planet. Reportedly, Canada's easternmost province of Newfoundland and Labrador is facing its worst-ever forest wildfire, which has been raging for the better part of the last two weeks.

Emergency declared in Canada's province due to wildfires, the worst in 50 years

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

More than 1,100 firefighters battled a huge wildfire in central Portugal on Tuesday. The fire, which has ravaged the Serra da Estrela national park, had been largely put out as of Sunday but reignited again on Monday leading to the evacuation of several villages.

Firefighters battle Portuguese wildfire as smoke reaches Madrid

IN PICS| 'We're heartbroken, we're exhausted': France battles 'Monster wildfire'

In the United States, a Utah man has been arrested on suspicion that he started a wildfire when he was trying to burn a spider with his lighter, local police have informed.

US: Man arrested on suspicion that he started wildfire while trying to burn spider with lighter

A fast-moving wildfire, dubbed the McKinney Fire, has grown to become the largest wildfire so far this year in California within only three days. The fire has claimed two lives and is forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.

WION Climate Tracker | Two dead as California’s McKinney fire spreads rapidly

The French media is currently obsessed with an unnamed 30-year-old man who has been nicknamed 'Pyromaniac fireman' for allegedly setting a series of wildfires in France.

Pyromaniac fireman lights up the jungles to seek adrenaline rush and avoid family

Firefighters in US say they have made great progress in California's largest wildfire. Monsoon moisture is moving slowly to the region giving a break to increase humidity levels. Nearly 3,000 firefighters with aircraft support are battling this fire.

WION Climate Tracker | Largest wildfire in California burns over 18,000 acres

High temperature and dry conditions have fueled a massive wildfire near California's Yosemite National Park. According to California's department of forestry and fire protection, the fire blaze has consumed more than fifteen thousand acres of region.

Wildfire blazes through 15,600 acres of land in California

Aerial footage captures a fierce wildfire in Balch Springs, Texas, spread from a grass field to nearby homes on Monday. Firefighters are battling to contain the fierce flames.

Aerial footage captures raging wildfire in Balch Springs burning homes

Wildfires in the United States' California are burning abated. Evacuations were ordered after wildfires continued to spread.

US: Evacuations ordered as California wildfires burn abated

In pics - Emergency declared as wildfire rages near Yosemite National Park

Major Oak Fire broke out on Friday in California near Yosemite National Park. Oak Fire started southwest of the park near the town of Midpines in Mariposa County. The fire is intensifying and spreading to the Sierra National Forest.

California's Oak Fire reaches Sierra National Forest, smoke plume seen from space

On Saturday, a wildfire near the coastal village of Vatera forced the evacuation of hundreds of visitors and locals from a well-known resort on the Greek island of Lesbos.

Hundreds forced to flee vacation resort in Lesbos due to wildfire

Wildfires require firefighters to make quick decisions. Often in difficult conditions like high winds and lightning. Other challenges include a century of reflexive wildfire suppression and overgrown forests. They have to make decisions like: What time of day is best to battle flames?

Dousing wildfires: How firefighting works

Wildfire has been raging across Greece in Athens. Hundreds of firefighters were seen battling the wildfire. Meanwhile, Amazon Inc.-owned firm Zoox is gearing up to launch 'robotaxi'. Here are some impactful images from around the world on July 20.

World in Pictures: Wildfire rages near Athens, Amazon-owned firm to launch 'robotaxi'

Firefighters across southern Europe battled on Sunday to control huge wildfires in countries including Spain, Greece and France, where thousands of people have been evacuated in soaring temperatures.

France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Morocco battle wildfires amid intense heat

Wildfires from Spain spread into neighbouring Portugal and more than 17,297 acres of land has been destroyed in France due to wildfires. Emmanuel Macron reviewed wildfire mitigation efforts in France.

Wildfires rage across Europe: Thousands evacuated due to wildfires

WION Climate Tracker: Emmanuel Macron reviews wildfire mitigation efforts in France

In pics: Heatwave and wildfire scorch parts of Europe and northern Africa

About four days after a wildfire started at the park, firefighters in California have begun to contain the blaze, which has threatened some of the oldest giant sequoia trees in the world.

Fire brigades remove burnt trees to contain Yosemite wildfire

From James Webb Telescope releasing the first infrared image of the universe to Yosemite National Park’s raging wildfire, here are some impactful images from around the world on July 12, 2022.

World in Pictures: Deepest image of universe; Yosemite’s wildfire; queues in Sri Lanka for LPG

Over 630 hectares of forest ravaged as France battles massive blaze in the north. Nearly 700 firefighters, 12 planes and 12 choppers have been deployed to douse the fire.

WION Climate Tracker: France battles blaze in North Grad, several areas put on read alert

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