All articles tagged with #wildfires
Wildfires in southern Argentina have scorched more than 15,000 hectares this week, led by a blaze near Epuyen in Chubut Province that has burned about 11,980 hectares; rain began to fall in parts of Patagonia, and more than 500 responders are battling multiple fires, with roughly 3,000 tourists evacuated and at least 10 homes destroyed as officials cite the worst drought since 1965.
Wildfires in Victoria, Australia, have burned nearly 900,000 acres, destroyed homes, and caused one death, driven by record heat and lightning strikes amid a severe heat wave, marking the worst fire conditions since the 2019-2020 Black Summer fires.
Cary Elwes filmed his new movie 'Dead Man's Wire' shortly after losing his home in California wildfires, finding solace in acting amidst personal trauma, and reflecting on life's unpredictable nature as a 'rollercoaster.'
Ashley Tisdale was reportedly cut out of her mom group due to her perceived self-absorption and lack of support during the LA wildfires, leading to strained friendships with fellow celebrities like Hilary Duff and Vanessa Hudgens.
A year after the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, residents continue to face hazardous indoor conditions due to lingering toxins like lead and asbestos, with many struggling to get proper cleanup and insurance coverage, leading to ongoing health risks and emotional distress.
The article highlights how the climate crisis has increasingly impacted Americans' lives through record heat, wildfires, water shortages, shrinking growing seasons, and loss of biodiversity, with individuals sharing personal experiences of these changes and efforts to adapt.
A series of atmospheric river storms is bringing heavy rain and flood threats to California, especially Southern California, with evacuation warnings issued in wildfire-affected areas. The storms follow a recent destructive Christmas-week storm, with concerns about debris flows, flash flooding, and mountain snow hazards, impacting events like the Rose Parade and mountain travel.
Miles Teller gave his wife a remade version of her wedding dress as a Christmas gift after the original was destroyed in the January wildfires that devastated their home in Los Angeles, symbolizing resilience and rebuilding after the disaster.
The article reports that 2025 saw some of the most costly climate-related disasters, including cyclones, floods, and wildfires, causing over $120 billion in insured losses, with human and economic impacts especially severe in developing countries. Experts attribute the increasing frequency and severity of these events to human-made climate change, emphasizing the urgent need for global action to reduce fossil fuel use and support vulnerable nations. Despite commitments at COP30 to increase climate finance, the funding remains insufficient to meet the growing needs for adaptation and disaster mitigation.
The article reviews major US stories of 2025, including devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, a series of tragic plane crashes, the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, significant legal cases like Karen Read’s trial and Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea, Sean Combs’ conviction, a manhunt for Travis Decker, and the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife by their son, highlighting a year marked by tragedy, legal battles, and notable events.
In 2025, climate change significantly impacted the world through intensified wildfires in California and South Korea, record-breaking heat waves in England, devastating floods in Texas, supercharged hurricanes in the Caribbean, and severe droughts in the Middle East, demonstrating its pervasive influence on global weather events.
Southern California faces severe weather with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow, leading to flooding, mudslides, and wildfire burn scar risks, causing evacuations, road closures, and at least two storm-related deaths.
A powerful winter storm hit California, causing heavy rain, flooding, and debris flows, leading to evacuations, water rescues, and travel disruptions across Southern and Northern California, with warnings of mudslides, landslides, and hazardous conditions during the holiday season.
A quiz covering major events from January to March 2025, including wildfires, political changes, and celebrity news, such as Millie Bobby Brown's engagement tease.
The UK is on track to record its hottest year ever in 2025, driven by human-caused climate change, with increased temperatures, droughts, and wildfires, reflecting a global trend of rising temperatures and extreme weather events.