Fire crews in Texas continue to battle the state's largest wildfires on record. Although there is a respite in the wildfires that have devastated the cattle-ranching region, officials say there are "enormous potential fire dangers" heading into the weekend.

US: Texas officials warn of more fire dangers over weekend | WION Climate Tracker

Rainfall brought some relief to Texas, home to the largest wildfire in its history, according to officials on Friday (March 1). However, dry and gusty conditions are anticipated to return over the weekend for a blaze that has claimed two lives and consumed a million acres.

Rainfall provides slight reprieve from Texas' largest-ever wildfire

The Smokehouse Creek Fire in Texas has expanded to over 1 million acres, making it the largest recorded wildfire in the state, surpassing the East Amarillo Complex fire in 2006.

Largest wildfire in Texas history claims 1 million acres, kills 2

The historically massive wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma burnt such a large amount of land that the satellites were able to capture scorched ground from space. In the satellite images, which show burn scars stretching from the Texas Panhandle into western Oklahoma, the amount of carnage caused by the blazes could be seen clearly, as fires continue to burn.

Wildfires in Texas: Massive burn scar seen from space; video of crew driving through flames goes viral

Here we bring to you the round up of crucial climate stories from across the globe: Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to provide the required support as the country battles a days-long wildfire emergency that has destroyed homes. Authorities have warned. Meanwhile, In Antarctica, climate change is causing sea ice to deplete drastically. Ice coverage across the continent has dropped to record low levels. The latest data by U.S. National snow and ice data center shows that the past three years have recorded the lowest amount of sea ice around Antarctica. Watch to know more!

Wildfires rage across Australia | Jacarandas blooms early in Mexico

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to provide the required support as the country battles a days-long wildfire emergency that has destroyed homes. Authorities have warned. Watch to know more!

Australian PM pledges support as wildfires destroy homes, force evacuations

The Amazon rainforest is facing a barrage of pressures that might tip it into large-scale ecosystem collapse as soon as 2050, according to new research Wednesday warning of dire consequences for the region and the world.

Amazon rainforest to reach 'tipping point' by 2050 due to 'stress': Study

Chile is observing an official two-day mourning period, for the 123 people killed so far in the country's deadliest wildfires in recent history. Chile's investigative police force is probing areas where fires might have been started intentionally.

Chile mourns as wildfires claim at least 123 lives

Wildfires sweeping through central Chile have killed at least 112 people. Hundreds are still missing. Neighbourhoods have been scorched, and homes burnt out. Thousands of residents have been left with no choice but to evacuate their homes. Watch to know more!

Chile Wildfires: Neighbourhoods scorched, homes burnt out

A devastating wildfire is burning parts of Chile's central and southern regions. officials are warning that the toll can rise soon. Watch to know more!

Chile orders evacuation in tourist city Vina Del Mer

The Colombian government declared a disaster situation on Thursday (Jan 25) and asked for international help to combat the raging wildfires across the country, as the president and local officials said the situation might worsen in the upcoming days.

Colombia declares disaster, calls for international help due to raging wildfires across the country

Devastating wildfires swept the globe this summer. Canada experienced its worst wildfire season on record this year. Even Hawaii had to bear the brunt of extreme wildfires. In 2023, forest fires destroyed nearly 988 million acres of land around the world and killed more than 250 people. Here is a recap of deadly wildfires that were fuelled by climate change.

Record year of Wildfires: Canada, Hawaii, Greece

Wildfires wreak havoc on forests and vegetation, but as per a new study, they can also release a toxic, cancer-causing chemical into the air we breathe. New research released on Wednesday found that wildfires in the US may be transforming a benign form of chromium into a cancer-causing 'Erin Brockovich' chemical.

Beware! Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown threat posed by wildfires

A new report has shown that 98 per cent of Earth's population experienced higher temperatures from June to August. This was caused by effects of Global Warming made more than twice likely by greenhouse gases caused by human activities.

Study finds 98 per cent population in world experienced effects of global warming

IN PICS | Wildfires in dry Amazon rainforest are choking this nearby city

Wildfires in Indonesia have resulted in drop in air quality in neighbouring Singapore, revealed official readings. At 0600 GMT (2 pm local time) on Saturday (Oct 7), the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index in eastern and central Singapore was above 100.

Raging wildfires in Indonesia affect air quality in Singapore

At least 3,000 people were evacuated from the Spanish island of Tenerife overnight a day after a wildfire was sparked by unseasonably hot temperatures and strong winds, according to local officials, on Thursday (Oct 5).

Spain: Around 3,000 people evacuated in Tenerife after wildfire re-ignites

Out-of-control bushfires prompted the evacuations of hundreds of residents and tourists in rural southeast Australia, on Sunday (Oct 1) as the country sweltered in a heat wave.

Australia: ‘Out of control’ fires prompt evacuations as country swelters in ‘scorching’ heat

The death toll in Greece rose to 15 after the country’s rescue teams recovered the bodies of four more people, on Sunday (September 10) as it continues to witness the most intense rain storm since records began in 1930, reported Reuters.

Greece: At least 15 killed after Storm Daniel brings ‘most intense’ rainstorms since 1930

As the Mediterranean was scorched by unprecedented heat from Greece to Spain this summer, wildfires have cost Europe an estimated euros 4.1 billion ($4.43 billion) in damages so far this year.

Wildfires cost Europe 4.1 billion euros as temperatures hit record high: Report

Facebook parent Meta is facing allegations that it is endangering lives by blocking news links in Canada just when the country is fighting devastating wildfires.

Canada: As wildfires rage, Meta gets slammed over news block

European Union-backed Copernicus Climate Change Service has said that wildfires in Greece are turning out to be largest recorded on European soil in years. The fires have burned for a seventh day as of Friday (August 25).

Greek wildfires are worst in Europe in years, says EU-backed climate service

At least 18 suspected migrants were found dead on Tuesday (August 22) in a forest fire raging in northeastern Greece, said a fire department official. This comes after dozens of patients were evacuated from a hospital onto a ferry after out-of-control wildfires continued to rage near the Greek port city of Alexandroupolis for a fourth day.

Greece: At least 18 suspected migrants killed in forest fire, dozens evacuated from hospital

In pics | Dozens evacuated from hospital as Greece wildfires rage for fourth day

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