#wildfires

#wildfires

The Cram Fire in Oregon has burned over 95,000 acres, potentially becoming a 'megafire' as it nears the 100,000-acre mark. This fire, which started on July 13, is currently 73% contained, fueled by strong winds and high temperatures in a sparsely populated area southeast of Portland. While it remains the largest in the U.S. as of 2025, it hasn't equaled the destruction of smaller fires in California, with only four houses lost and many buildings still threatened.

Although Airbnb subsequently took steps to curtail price gouging, evidence indicates that illegal gouging on the site continues and may be ongoing.

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is preparing for the growing number of wildfires with regular drills in London's parks. Since experiencing its busiest day since World War Two in 2022, LFB has dedicated more resources to tackling wildfires in the capital, nearly half of which is made up of green space.

The community of Indian Valley has faced evacuation orders during wildfires, but many residents chose to stay behind due to concerns about livestock, shelter conditions, and family ties.

The Texas flooding in 2025 killed over 100 people, while L.A. wildfires resulted in 30 deaths and destruction of over 15,000 homes and businesses. These events reflect challenges in disaster preparedness for extreme weather.

The Eaton fire charred 14,021 acres, killing 18 civilians and destroying 9,414 structures both residential and commercial. Altadena was nearly wiped off the map.

"I'm proud of the accomplishments we've made in repairing much of the quarter billion dollars of damage between fires and floods, but we still have a ways to go."

Evan Hall, the founding director of the non-profit House Museum, has organized Project Chimney to salvage, relocate, and memorialize the chimneys of historically significant homes lost in the wildfires.

Residents are anxious about potential lead contamination from wildfires. The invisible nature of lead makes it challenging to assess safety, causing frustration and uncertainty among families.

Aerial footage shows raging wildfires across Scotland's Dava Moor, which has seen intense blazes for four days in a row.