A human-made, sometimes natural disaster: unplanned, uncontrolled vegetation fire
California regulators have found hundreds of violations in State Farm’s handling of wildfire claims tied to the 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires. The investigation reviewed 220 claims and identified 398 state-law violations in 114 cases. Authorities seek penalties and potential license actions as part of broader reforms to post-disaster claims processing.
Jurors have been unable to reach a unanimous verdict in the Palisades Fire arson trial. The court has scheduled a retrial for October 19 as prosecutors vow to seek guilty verdicts in the renewed case. The trial has featured extensive digital records and testimony about what sparked the wildfire that killed 12 people in Pacific Palisades and Malibu.
Extensive wildfires are burning across France, Spain and Italy as heatwaves drive arid conditions. Evacuations continue, hundreds of firefighters operate across multiple fronts, and authorities warn that heat and dry vegetation will keep fire risk high in coming days.
Since mid-July, a series of fast-moving wildfires has scorched large areas of France and Spain, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee. French authorities have mobilised soldiers, masks and international firefighting aircraft as flames approach Bordeaux and fires burn near Paris, the Var and Fontainebleau. Extreme heat and drought have fuelled unusually early, violent fires.
Independent and trade outlets detail running costs and energy use for home air purifiers amid wildfire smoke and heat. New models emphasize energy efficiency, with some units using as little as 18–19W. Critics highlight design, noise, and value when selecting a purifier.
Wildfire smoke from Canadian fires is driving hazardous air across multiple U.S. states. Health officials urge people to stay indoors and protect indoor air quality, with guidance on HVAC use and DIY filters. Experts warn that smoke can affect the heart, brain and pregnancy, and that air quality can remain poor for days.
Global wildfire smoke from Ontario and other Canadian fires is driving dangerous air quality across the US Midwest and Northeast. President Trump is pressing Canada over forest management, while Ontario faces evacuations and aid efforts. Canadian fires have intensified amid a hotter, drier climate.
Wildfire smoke from Canadian fires continues to affect the US Midwest and Northeast, with air quality remaining unhealthy in several cities. Authorities warn that smoke will transport east and south in coming days, and residents are advised to limit outdoor activity and seal homes where possible.
A sweeping heatwave has intensified wildfires across southern France and parts of central Spain. Evacuations are underway, dozens of firefighting aircraft are deployed, and authorities warn that the fires could worsen as temperatures stay high.
Wildfires continue to burn across Wales, with Rhinogydd and Blaenavon among the most significant incidents. Fire crews are coordinating ground operations while aerial support is under discussion at the UK level. Officials warn the fires will burn for several days as communities brace for smoke and disruption.
Wildfires across Canada and the US have intensified, triggering evacuations and health warnings. President Trump has threatened tariffs over smoke pollution, while Canada and US officials mobilize firefighting resources amid a climate-driven crisis.
A wildfire near Valencia has forced 16,000 evacuations as blazes spread. In France, evacuations extend from Bordeaux to towns beyond, with authorities citing rapid spread and high temperatures. The government has mobilized resources as more aid arrives from Madrid.