WILDFIRES

Wildfires erupted in and around Los Angeles, claiming at least five lives, obliterating hundreds of homes, and pushing firefighting resources and water supplies to their breaking point, leading to the evacuation of over 100,000 residents. Powerful winds severely hampered firefighting efforts and intensified the blazes, which had continued to rage unchecked for two consecutive days. Authorities revealed that five distinct fires were blazing across Los Angeles County, all entirely uncontrolled as reported by state officials.…

Emergency responders are engaged in fierce battles against wildfires blazing on both the east and west coasts of the United States. Among these blazes is a tragic fire in New York and New Jersey. It claimed the life of a state parks worker and disrupted Veterans Day festivities. Meanwhile, in Southern California, another fire has wreaked havoc, leaving over 130 structures in ruins. Progress is being made against a wildfire located in Ventura County, just northwest of Los Angeles. This fire erupted last Wednesday and…

As forest fires blown by windy temperatures and dry-dry conditions flame through Algeria's Kabylie region, the death toll has risen further. At least 65 people, including 25 soldiers, have died in fires that broke out east of the Algerian capital Algiers, state television reported on Wednesday. Prime Minister Ayman Benabderrahmane had previously revealed that the death toll was 42 on Tuesday. He also told state television that the government had asked for help from the international community and was…