Tag: fires
Big fire in farm with thatched roof in Oudewater: also fires in two homes in Utrecht
The fire was reported to the fire brigade at 1.15 p.m. An hour later, the firefighters were still busy fighting the flames, according to spokesman Marcel van Westendorp: “They are…
Forest fires: what are the causes?
Fires have always been a threat to our forests. Today, with ongoing climate change, the risk is perhaps a little more serious. But not all fire starts are natural…far from…
Perth County banning open air fires, cautioning farmers amid ‘extreme dryness’
News Local News A ban on open air fires taking effect in Perth County at midnight on Friday will be in place until further notice, local officials have announced. Perth…
Extreme heat: Forest fires continue to rage in southern Europe
Several large forest fires continue to rage in southwestern Europe as a result of the extreme heat wave. Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate and leave their homes…
Temperatures of up to 45 degrees – forest fires cause massive destruction across Europe
Thousands have fled forest fires caused by the heat wave in France, Spain, Portugal and Greece. The highest possible heat warning was issued in Britain for the first time. Ilmari…
Fires and suspected drug trafficking in Köping – now the authorities are stepping in to put a stop to it
In recent weeks, it has burned several times in different places in Köping and Kolsva. At the same time, the municipality has received more and more reports of suspected incidents…
Fires: how long does it take for the forest to recover from a fire?
Since fires broke out on Tuesday, July 12, in Landiras and Teste-de-Buch, in Gironde, more than 4,200 hectares of forest have gone up in smoke. It’s the first giant forest…
Therefore, forest fires caused by machines have decreased
In just a few years, the number of forest fires caused by machines has decreased significantly. After the major forest fires in 2014 and 2018, the forest industry changed its…
It’s 40 degrees in Portugal, the risk of forest fires prevents the normal conduct of the Junior World Championships in Orienteering – Finland’s coach opens up about health risks
Due to the forest ban, there have been changes to the program of the youth WC competitions. According to head coach Arttu Syrjäläinen, doubling the number of sprint races is…
Hundreds of firefighters are battling extensive fires in southern France
A total of 18 firefighters have been injured in the fight against one of the major fires that hit Gard in southeastern France. Adverse weather conditions – drought, heat and…