Torrential rain follows summer wildfires in Greece, one dead
Authorities have restricted traffic in Volos and the nearby mountainous area of Pelion where the storm has caused extensive power cuts.
Greece wildfire scorches area bigger than New York City
Satellite images highlight the extent of the destruction in the area, with swathes of forest virtually flattened and lush pine trees turned into blackened, skeletal bark.
Canada wildfires intensify, doubling evacuations to over 35,000
The province of British Columbia has declared a state of emergency, to access temporary authoritative powers to tackle fire-related risks.
Maui's chief of emergency management resigns amid criticism
The resignation takes place one day after Herman Andaya made his first appearance in a press conference, which came more than a week after the catastrophe.
Maui officials urge patience as search for the missing inches ahead
The deadliest US wildfire in more than 100 years destroyed or damaged more than 2,200 buildings, 86% of them residential, causing an estimated US$5.5 billion in damage, authorities say.
Hawaii wildfires kill 36 as 'apocalypse' hits resort city
Aerial video showed pillars of smoke rising from block after block of Lahaina, the largest tourist destination on Maui and home to multiple large hotels.
Wildfire rages for fourth day in southern Portugal, 1,400 people evacuated
The wildfire started in the municipality of Odemira, in the Alentejo region, but has since spread south towards the Algarve, one of Portugal's top tourist destinations.
What are the health risks from wildfire smoke?
More toxic than normal air pollution, wildfire smoke can linger in the air for weeks and travel hundreds of miles.
Canada wildfires shroud New York in apocalyptic haze
IQAir.com, which tracks air quality around the world, says New York is enduring the worst air quality index of any major city in the world.
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