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Wildfires and extreme heat are wreaking havoc on France's wine industry, already struggling with drought and falling global demand. Producers face threats from smoke damage to vineyards, while the harvest comes earlier than ever due to rapid ripening.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has called for the death penalty for intentional arson after wildfires killed at least 12 people in the northeast. He also ordered compensation for victims and swift restoration of services.
Smoke from Indonesian forest and peat fires has pushed air quality in parts of Malaysian Borneo to hazardous levels, causing a surge in respiratory cases and forcing the cancellation of outdoor Independence Day celebrations. Authorities warn of more severe and prolonged haze as El Nino strengthens.
Forest fires in Indonesia have forced school closures and sent thousands to medical clinics as thick smoke blankets several regions. In West Kalimantan, residents face the worst haze in years, with pregnant women and children most at risk.
At least 12 people were killed and 54 injured as wildfires swept through northeast Algeria amid a severe heatwave. Interior Minister Said Sayoud confirmed the toll across three provinces, with authorities evacuating dozens of families and firefighting efforts ongoing.
A wildfire near Reno, Nevada, now 27% contained, has forced thousands to evacuate. At least 7 people are injured and 32 homes destroyed. Officials warn of continued danger as winds persist.
South Sumatra, Indonesia, faces escalating forest and peatland fires, triggering emergency responses and rain prayer rituals as toxic haze envelops the region. Over 3,000 people gathered in Palembang, with nearly 940 square kilometers of land burned in July alone.
Indonesian police arrested 72 people suspected of involvement in recent forest and peatland fires that have blanketed central and western regions in thick, hazardous haze. The fires have prompted emergency declarations and severe air pollution, disrupting daily life. Police continue to investigate, and suspects face potential imprisonment and fines.
EU helicopters and firefighters, alongside Russian aircraft, are helping Serbia battle large wildfires near Belgrade and in the southwest. Serbia requested support from both the EU and Russia after its own resources proved insufficient.
