Brazil's Fire Bulletin records about 2 million hectares burned in 2026, compared with more than 3 million in the historical average for the same period. The Caatinga is 8% above its average, while a possible strong El Niño keeps risks elevated.
The fire grew to about 9,500 hectares and advanced on Summerland, Peachland and other districts west of Okanagan Lake. The province declared a state of emergency while fighting more than 100 fires; homes had been destroyed, but the property-loss count remained open.
CONAF examined 708 of the 935 wildfires recorded during the latest regional season with teams deployed across all 32 municipalities. New coordination with prosecutors seeks to turn evidence on causes and patterns into targeted prevention and, where appropriate, stronger criminal cases.
Three fires on the outskirts of Washington state's second-largest city burned more than 8,000 acres and forced tens of thousands to leave. The August 3 toll remained provisional as crews searched for missing residents and fought blazes with no containment.
More than 100 firefighters battled a blaze across Dunwich Heath and Minsmere reserve, coastal habitats whose vegetation may take decades to recover. About 50 people were evacuated; nearby Sizewell B nuclear station kept operating and was not on alert.
After twelve days of fire, forest and moorland in the Scottish national park were still burning. Three helicopters were dropping about 750,000 liters a day and more than 75 firefighters remained deployed as losses to Caledonian pinewood and wildlife begin a long recovery.
North Wales and the Upper Severn basin officially entered drought after receiving less than 2% of expected July rainfall, with rivers at record lows, fires still burning and mounting damage to habitats, crops and wildlife.
Thousands of people were evacuated, three firefighters died in France and Italy, and Spain is nearing 120,000 hectares burned in a season shaped by heat and rising fire risk.
The Government of San Luis deployed a large-scale operation to combat the forest fire that started in Estancia Grande. With the reinforcement of three water-dropping aircraft and the uninterrupted work of firefighters and brigades, they managed to contain the advance of the fire and protect homes. Authorities are investigating the intentional nature of the incident.
Forest fires in the Bolivian department of Tarija are spreading for the fifth consecutive day, reaching communities near the capital. Strong winds of up to 70 km/h, mountainous terrain and drought hinder firefighting efforts, while the government deploys helicopters and reinforces operations with military and firefighters.
Smoke from more than 180 active fires in northern Ontario blankets the United States, triggering air quality alerts in more than 20 states. Chicago, Detroit and Minneapolis top global pollution rankings, as authorities urge people to stay indoors and take precautions in what could be the most significant smoke event since 2023.
Wildfire smoke and pollution indexes show again that public health, urban planning and climate action have become central variables in organizing major sporting events.