Forest Fire

Tropical Rainforest Doesn't Catch Fire, Amazon Is Burning Is A Lie: Brazil President

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 13, 2020

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has said it is a "lie" that fires are ravaging the Amazon rainforest, despite data from his own government showing the number of blazes is rising.

Fake Photos Of Uttarakhand Forest Fire On Social Media: Official

India News | ANI | Friday May 29, 2020

Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Uttarakhand on Thursday said that some people are circulating false information and are spreading rumours about the forest fire on social media.

Uttarakhand Forest Fire Pictures False: Trivendra Singh Rawat

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 28, 2020

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat Wednesday said old pictures of forest fires in Chile and China are being circulated on social media to claim that state forests are in flames.

Radiation Spike After Forest Fire Hits Chernobyl Nuclear Accident Zone

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday April 6, 2020

Ukrainian authorities on Sunday reported a spike in radiation levels in the restricted zone around Chernobyl, scene of the world's worst nuclear accident, caused by a forest fire.

19 Killed In Massive China Forest Fire

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday March 31, 2020

Eighteen firefighters and one forestry guide died while fighting a huge forest fire in southwestern China, the local government said Tuesday.

Amazon Forest Fires Increased By 30% In 2019: Report

World News | Reuters | Thursday January 9, 2020

The number of fires in the Amazon rainforest grew 30.5% in 2019 from the previous year, according to data released by space research agency INPE on Wednesday.

Wildfire In Chilean Port City Of Valparaiso Leaves 700 Homeless

World News | Reuters | Friday December 27, 2019

More than 245 homes have been destroyed and 700 people left destitute after a forest fire tore through a low-income area of the Chilean seaside city of Valparaiso on Christmas Eve.

Families Homeless On Christmas After Forest Fire In Chilean Port

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday December 26, 2019

Dozens of families found themselves homeless on Christmas after a forest fire in the Chilean tourist port city of Valparaiso burned through two hillside neighborhoods.

Brazil President Accuses "Cool Guy" Leonardo DiCaprio Of Giving Money "To Torch" The Amazon

World News | Reuters | Saturday November 30, 2019

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro claimed on Friday that Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio financed fires being set in the Amazon rainforest, without presenting any evidence, the right-wing leader's latest broadside in casting blame over forest fires that have generated international concern.

Lewis The Koala, Saved From Australian Bush Fire, Dies Days After Dramatic Rescue

World News | Brittany Shammas, The Washington Post | Wednesday November 27, 2019

As deadly bush fires ravage swaths of Australia, the tale of Lewis the koala offered a glimmer of good news.

Australia Fire: Australian Bushfires May Continue For Weeks As No Rain Expected For Next 3 Months, Says Weather Office

World News | Reuters | Thursday November 14, 2019

Australia Fire: Wildfires in New South Wales and Queensland states have killed four people, destroyed hundreds of homes and wiped out 2.5 million acres (1 million hectares) of farmland and bush over the past week.

Australia Bushfires Destroy Over 50 Houses But Cool Change Brings Relief

World News | Reuters | Thursday November 14, 2019

Australia Fire: A cool change on Wednesday brought relief for firefighters battling massive bushfires in eastern Australia which destroyed 50 homes and saw flames come within metres of homes on the outskirts of Sydney.

Pope Francis Blames Amazon Forest Fires On Destructive "Interests"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday October 6, 2019

Pope Francis opened a synod Sunday to champion the Amazon's poverty-stricken and isolated indigenous communities by condemning the destructive "interests" he blamed for the fires that devastated the region.

"Amazon Not Being Devastated Or Consumed By Fire": Brazil President

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 25, 2019

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said Tuesday it was a lie that the Amazon was being devastated by fire and accused countries critical of him of having a "colonialist spirit."

"This Is Earth Not Mars": Blood Red Skies Unsettle Indonesians

World News | Reuters | Tuesday September 24, 2019

While smoke from forest fires in Indonesia often simply obscures visibility with a choking haze, parts of Sumatra island recently witnessed blood red skies due to the interaction of sunlight on particles from smoke in the air.