Southern Chile Wildfires Claim 19 Lives as Fires Rage On
High winds drove wildfires across southern Chile this past weekend, killing at least 19 people, razing forests and homes, and leaving many fires still burning as of Jan 20, 2026.
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Chile Wildfires Kill 18, State of Catastrophe Declared
Chile declares state of catastrophe as wildfires kill 18 in Biobio and Nuble regions. Over 24,000 hectares burned, curfews in force and hundreds of homes lost.
South African Crews Battle Western Cape Wildfire Flare-Ups
South African crews battle Western Cape wildfires near Franschhoek and in Overstrand as high heat and winds fuel flare-ups. Aerial and ground teams aim to fully contain blazes.
Western Cape Wildfires Rage On, Displacing Thousands
On January 11, wildfires in South Africa’s Western Cape damaged homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Some blazes remain out of control while firefighters work to contain the flames.
3,000 Tourists Evacuated as Wildfires Rage in Patagonia
Over 3,000 tourists were evacuated from Puerto Patriada in Chubut as wildfires fueled by heat and drought spread across Argentine Patagonia.
Firefighting Helicopter Crashes into Lake in France but Crew Safe 🚁
During a wildfire in Finistère, France, a Morane 29 water bomber helicopter clipped the water with its tail and spun into the lake. Both the pilot and firefighter onboard reached shore safely.
Wildfire Alert: Western US & Canada Blaze Into a New Normal
Wildfires are tearing across the Western US from California to Colorado, while Canadian blazes send smoke thousands of kilometers away. Scientists warn this could be the new normal.
2025 Could Be America’s Costliest Disaster Year
By mid-2025, the U.S. has already seen $93 billion in weather damages, from record California wildfires to Missouri tornadoes, with peak hurricane season still ahead.
US Wildfires Spread Coast to Coast, Air Quality Alarms
Wildfires across North America are creating hazardous conditions from the Pacific to Atlantic, impacting air quality, health and travel coast to coast.
Southern Europe’s Fiery Battle: Wildfires & Heatwaves
Scorching heatwaves and raging wildfires sweep across Southern Europe, with emergency crews battling extreme climate risks.