The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have exposed a potentially deadly threat lurking beneath the blackened landscape: rusty bombs and mines from World War I and II that threaten crews responding to the flames. Some of the weapons have exploded in the intense heat. Blasts have been reported in France, Belgium, Germany and the […]
Hot and dry conditions out west fueled at least 200 major wildfires across the U.S. and Canada. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Spokane, Washington, and Paul Deanno has the forecast. Wildfires ravage the West: Details and the forecast #Wildfires #ravage #West #Details #forecast
Spokane, Washington — More than 40 large wildfires are burning in the West, fueled by severe drought, as over 100 blazes scorch parts of western Canada. The Bug Fire near Reno, Nevada, has burned more than 15,000 acres, getting dangerously close to homes and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate over the weekend. In Utah, […]
These are the “super scooper” firefighting seaplanes dousing European and U.S. wildfires – CBS News Watch CBS News As wildfires rage in parts of the United States and Europe, firefighting efforts have taken to the seas and skies. CBS Saturday Morning takes a look at these remarkable “super scooper” amphibious aircraft. These are the “super […]
Europeans face energy crisis as heat wave brings wildfires and drought – CBS News Watch CBS News The Danube River hasn’t been this low in over 200 years. Wildfires are scorching multiple countries in Europe. Less water means less nuclear energy generation, bringing an energy crisis. Ramy Inocencio details Europe’s heat wave struggles. Europeans face […]
Two Greek firefighting helicopters collided in midair on Sunday as they were battling a wind-driven wildfire west of Athens, sending one aircraft crashing to the ground, footage showed. The aircraft were Bell helicopters operating over the Psatha area west of Athens, each with a two-person crew. Two of the crew members, one Greek and one Danish […]
Wildfires threaten France’s historic Bordeaux wine region – CBS News Watch CBS News Scorching wildfires are encroaching on France’s Bordeaux region, known for historic vineyards which power the local economy. Château Smith Haut Lafitte owner Florence Cathiard shared how the fires threaten her grape crops and way of life. Wildfires threaten France’s historic Bordeaux wine […]
Entire neighborhoods have been reduced to ash amid the devastating wildfires in France. While thousands of people are being allowed to return to their homes, nearly 80,000 people across southern France are still displaced. Ramy Inocencio reports. See the devastating destruction of the wildfires in this French town #devastating #destruction #wildfires #French #town
Wildfires scorch Spain and France with more dry weather expected – CBS News Watch CBS News Firefighters in Spain and France are battling some of the worst wildfires western Europe has ever seen with more hot and dry weather anticipated. Ramy Inocencio reports. Wildfires scorch Spain and France with more dry weather expected #Wildfires #scorch […]
Deadly wildfires continue to rampage across parts of Spain and France, stranding tourists and forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate. Officials say the fires could continue to burn for months. Imtiaz Tyab reports. European wildfires could burn for months, officials say, as evacuations continue #European #wildfires #burn #months #officials #evacuations #continue