It's been a deadly year for firefighters. More than 5,600 square miles (14,504 square kilometers) have burned in the U.S. so far this year, outpacing the average for the past decade. The most recent outlook shows above normal wildfire potential in July from the Four Corners Region to Oregon, Idaho and Washington.
France has been battling two wildfires that have scorched more than 1,300 hectares (3,200 acres) of forest south of Paris. The blaze broke out on Sunday in the sprawling Fontainebleau, a former royal hunting estate about 60 km (40 miles) southeast of the capital. It spread rapidly across the UNESCO biosphere reserve, disrupting rail and road traffic during a busy long holiday weekend. About 1,000 people were evacuated. It is the third heatwave in less than three months.
The fires in the Fontainebleau forest have scorched around 2,050 hectares (5,000 acres) since Sunday. Around 850 firefighters are battling the flames with the help of specialised Canadair aircraft. Around 1,000 people have been forced to flee their homes because of the fires. France is sweltering in the third major heatwave in less than two months.
There are around 19 wildfires burning across the UK. Major incidents were declared in Conwy, north Wales, and Glossop, Derbyshire, on Sunday. The Conwy wildfire has now been brought under control, but firefighters are still tackling several active blazes in Wales.
A fire has scorched at least 1,900 hectares in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris. Some 850 firefighters are battling the flames with the help of specialised aircraft. Around 1,000 people in and around the forest were evacuated. France is experiencing a third heatwave in less than three months.
There are at least 20 active fires in the Superior National Forest. Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved site permits for Geronimo Power to begin work on a solar power generation and energy storage project. Minneapolis City Council is set to vote on Thursday to approve controversial construction plans along South Lyndale Avenue. Anil Menon will launch into space Tuesday morning from a base in Kazakhstan.
It's been a deadly year for firefighters. More than 5,600 square miles (14,504 square kilometers) have burned in the U.S. so far this year, outpacing the average for the past decade. The most recent outlook shows above normal wildfire potential in July from the Four Corners Region to Oregon, Idaho and Washington.
France has been battling two wildfires that have scorched more than 1,300 hectares (3,200 acres) of forest south of Paris. The blaze broke out on Sunday in the sprawling Fontainebleau, a former royal hunting estate about 60 km (40 miles) southeast of the capital. It spread rapidly across the UNESCO biosphere reserve, disrupting rail and road traffic during a busy long holiday weekend. About 1,000 people were evacuated. It is the third heatwave in less than three months.
The fires in the Fontainebleau forest have scorched around 2,050 hectares (5,000 acres) since Sunday. Around 850 firefighters are battling the flames with the help of specialised Canadair aircraft. Around 1,000 people have been forced to flee their homes because of the fires. France is sweltering in the third major heatwave in less than two months.
There are around 19 wildfires burning across the UK. Major incidents were declared in Conwy, north Wales, and Glossop, Derbyshire, on Sunday. The Conwy wildfire has now been brought under control, but firefighters are still tackling several active blazes in Wales.
A fire has scorched at least 1,900 hectares in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris. Some 850 firefighters are battling the flames with the help of specialised aircraft. Around 1,000 people in and around the forest were evacuated. France is experiencing a third heatwave in less than three months.
There are at least 20 active fires in the Superior National Forest. Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved site permits for Geronimo Power to begin work on a solar power generation and energy storage project. Minneapolis City Council is set to vote on Thursday to approve controversial construction plans along South Lyndale Avenue. Anil Menon will launch into space Tuesday morning from a base in Kazakhstan.