forest fires

Brazil’s Amazon saw highest number of fires in 17 years: agency

January 1, 2025

Brazil's Amazon rainforest experienced its highest number of fires in 17 years in 2024, government data published Wednesday showed, after the vast biome suffered months of a lengthy drought.There...

Firefighters gain control of Madeira wildfire aided by Spanish planes

August 24, 2024

Firefighters have brought a major wildfire in a forest in the Portugese island of Madeira under control aided by two Spanish firefighting aircraft, according to António Nunes, the regional...

EU sends firefighting planes to help battle Madeira wildfires

August 22, 2024

The European Commission announced on Thursday that it was sending two firefighting aeroplanes to the island of Madeira to help Portugal battle wildfires that have destroyed about 5,500 hectares...