2026 fire incidents and wildfire risk

Timeline

1. 4 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Colorado Wildfire and Flash Floods Prompt Evacuations and Road Closures

   Colorado faces a wildfire in Dolores County and flash flooding in Ouray County, prompting evacuations, road closures and a multi‑agency response.

2. 11 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Colorado counties launch new evacuation alerts and extend fire restrictions amid wildfire risk

   Colorado's Clear Creek, Jefferson and Larimer counties roll out new evacuation alerts, a Hi‑Lo siren and extend fire restrictions as wildfire danger persists.

3. 12 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Fire Danger Levels Tighten in Washington and Colorado Counties

   Benton County, WA, declared extreme fire danger and banned all outdoor burns, while Summit County, CO, eased to very high but kept Stage 2 fire restrictions.

4. 13 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Colorado Fire Restrictions Escalate Amid Historic Drought

   Colorado’s federal and tribal lands face fire bans as historic drought prompts Stage 2 limits on White River National Forest and new Stage 1 restrictions on the Southern Ute Reservation.

5. 23 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Routt County Colorado wildfires force evacuations and state emergency declaration

   Two wildfires in Routt County, Colorado – Green Ridge and Fishhook – triggered mandatory evacuations, a disaster emergency declaration by Gov. Jared Polis, and a statewide firefighting response.

6. 29 days ago

   [CRIME] 3 sources

   Dijon apartment fire kills one and injures three

   A fire in a Dijon apartment on 4‑5 July destroyed one flat, killed one person, injured three, and forced the evacuation of 27 others; 48 firefighters responded and an investigation is ongoing.

7. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Fire Restrictions Enter Stage 1 in Colorado’s Douglas County and Nevada’s Carson‑Bridgeport Areas

   Stage 1 fire restrictions began June 29 2026 in Colorado’s Douglas County and Nevada’s Carson‑Bridgeport districts, limiting open burns, fireworks and other activities to curb wildfire risk.

8. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Colorado fire restrictions and El Niño forecast shape a risky summer

   Colorado’s Western Slope faces Stage 1 fire restrictions amid dry conditions, while NOAA forecasts an El Niño‑driven wetter summer that could ease wildfire risk.

9. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Colorado counties impose fire restrictions amid high wildfire risk

   Gunnison National Forest entered Stage 1 fire restrictions on June 23, while Grand County imposed stricter Stage 2 restrictions on June 26, both aimed at curbing wildfire risk in Colorado.

10. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Colorado counties enact Stage 2 fire restrictions

    Pitkin and Routt counties in Colorado have both entered Stage 2 fire restrictions, tightening bans on open flames, fireworks, and certain commercial activities amid high fire‑danger conditions.

11. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    Fire Engulfs Upper Floor of Residential Building in Chișinău

    A fire on 22 June 2026 at a Chișinău apartment block’s attic forced evacuation of residents, injured two people, and saw 76 firefighters respond. Investigators cite a possible short‑circuit or roof‑work spark.

12. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Latvia issues severe thunderstorm and heat warning for June 21

    Latvia’s weather agency warned of thunderstorms with strong rain, hail and gusts across the west and a heat wave in Riga reaching up to 29 °C on June 21.

13. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    King County issues Stage 1 burn ban, bans fireworks in unincorporated areas

    King County fire marshal Eric Urban announced a Stage 1 burn ban starting June 22, prohibiting yard debris fires and banning consumer fireworks in unincorporated areas amid dry conditions and an upcoming World

14. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Colorado's White River National Forest Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

    Colorado’s White River National Forest and nearby woods entered Stage 1 fire restrictions, banning most campfires, grills, smoking and fireworks amid drought and recent wildfires.

15. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Latvia's Upcoming Jāņi and Līgo Day Weather Forecast

    Latvia’s weather outlook predicts sunny, warm Saturday (24‑28 °C) followed by rain and possible thunderstorms on Sunday, the longest day, with cooler, dry conditions returning Monday. Līgo Day stays dry, Jāņi 夜

16. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 24 sources

    Two People Rescued by Helicopter in Stenshuvud National Park

    A man and woman stranded on a cliff in Stenshuvud National Park were rescued by a helicopter on June 19, 2026; both were conscious and received ambulance care.

17. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colorado Wildfire Season Prompts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Across Western Slope

    Colorado's western slope faces multiple early‑June wildfires and drought‑driven Stage 1 fire restrictions that ban open burns and fireworks across Mesa, Delta and Montrose counties.

18. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    2025 Wildfires Ranked World’s Costliest in New Study

    A new analysis finds 2025 wildfires the costliest on record, with the EU labeling the season its most destructive, highlighting massive economic damage despite limited burned area.

19. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 12 sources

    Timmins Wildfire Approaches Highway 144, Firefighters Deploy Helicopters and Heavy Equipment

    Ontario’s ‘Timmins 9’ wildfire has burned 3,154 ha, forcing evacuation of Mattagami First Nation and nearing Highway 144; 15 crews, 5 helicopters and heavy equipment are battling the blaze.

20. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources

    Chișinău block fire forces evacuation of 15 residents, including children

    A fire in a Chișinău block on 7 June forced evacuation of 15 people; a roof fire in an abandoned building followed on 8 June, while separate fires struck a Romanian solar‑panel annex and a Pitești apartment, no

21. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Ontario Timmins wildfire remains uncontained

    The Timmins 9 wildfire in Ontario, now about 3,154 ha, remains uncontained; 13 fire‑ranger crews and four helicopters are battling it amid road closures and public burn‑safety warnings.

22. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Winnipeg fire kills one, injures three in separate incidents

    A Winnipeg apartment fire killed one person, and a separate house fire injured three residents, one critically; both incidents are being investigated.

23. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    RCMP says Penticton construction site fire was arson

    RCMP confirms the May 27 fire at a Penticton construction site was arson, prompting Highway 97 closure, home evacuations and an ongoing investigation.

24. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Western U.S. Faces Early Wildfire Season Amid Drought and Fuel Loads

    Drought, low snowpack and limited forest management have heightened early wildfire risk across the western U.S., with forecasts of above‑normal fire potential through summer.

25. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Penticton ends emergency after fire destroys long-term care construction site

    Penticton lifted its emergency after a fire destroyed a long‑term care construction site, delaying a 200‑bed senior facility and prompting ongoing investigations.

26. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    US Forest Service chief warns of heightened wildfire risk

    US Forest Service chief warns of elevated wildfire risk, citing increased firefighter staffing and fuel‑reduction efforts, while experts note drought, reduced snowpack and staff losses could worsen the 2026 se季

27. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Excavation hits gas pipes, causing fires and evacuations in Belgium and Netherlands

    Excavation work ruptured gas pipes in the Netherlands and Belgium, sparking a care‑home fire in Sint‑Oedenrode and prompting evacuations in Brugge, with emergency crews responding in both cases.

28. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    US wildfire season faces heightened risk as budget cuts and low snowpack threaten response

    Reduced Forest Service staff and budget cuts, together with drought and a light snowpack, have pushed the US wildfire season into a high‑risk outlook, with fires already double the ten‑year average for thistime

29. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    2025 Wildfires Become Costliest Year on Record, Study Finds

    A study says 2025 was the costliest wildfire year ever, with catastrophic fires in the US, South Korea and Europe causing over $140 bn in losses, 90 deaths and 300,000 evacuations.

30. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources

    Portugal launches Phase Charlie to boost rural fire defence

    Portugal activated Phase Charlie on 1 June, deploying over 13 000 staff, 3 500 vehicles and 78‑81 aircraft to bolster rural fire prevention and response ahead of summer.

31. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    Norway sees deadly explosion in Eidsvoll and large fire in Lørenskog

    Four women were hurt in an Eidsvoll explosion and a large fire engulfed a Lørenskog townhouse complex on May 30, 2026, prompting major emergency responses in Norway.

32. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Ontario reports multiple active wildfires across Northeast and Northwest regions

    Ontario reports dozens of active wildfires in its Northeast and Northwest regions, with several fires not under control and public safety advisories issued.

33. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    U.S. drought worsens even as intense storms increase

    Two‑thirds of the U.S. faces drought in 2026 as climate‑driven intense storms cause runoff and faster evaporation, deepening water shortages despite more rain.

34. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Scotland sees spate of incidents: hotel fire in Glasgow, assault in Cumbernauld, lorry blaze on A9

    Scotland recorded a hotel fire in Glasgow, a serious assault in Cumbernauld, and a lorry blaze on the A9, all with no fatalities but requiring emergency response.

35. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    PI Vught Prison Evacuated After Fire, All 162 Inmates Return

    A fire caused by a faulty washing‑room device forced the evacuation of a wing at the PI Vught prison in the Netherlands on Saturday. All 162 inmates were moved, most to other facilities, and returned to their c

36. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Utah Governor Spencer Cox Declares Statewide Drought Emergency Amid Record Low Snowpack

    Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared a statewide drought emergency as record‑low snowpack depletes 95% of water supply, prompting reservoir use, water‑use cuts and federal aid.

37. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Swedish apartment fires injure several and spark arson investigation

    Two Swedish apartment fires – one in Rättvik hospitalized three people, another in Gothenburg's Kungsladugård caused no injuries and is being investigated as a possible arson.

38. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Northwest US Faces Earlier Wildfire Season

    Fire season may start earlier in the Northwest US due to reduced rain, drought and low snowpack; May‑June prescribed burns are possible, while July‑August will likely see the highest fire risk with dry storms,,

39. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Utah Governor Spencer Cox declares statewide drought emergency

    Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared a statewide drought emergency as all of the state faces severe drought and record‑low snowpack, unlocking resources and urging water‑saving measures.

40. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources

    House Fires Strike Timișoara, Romania and Chișinău, Moldova

    Fires in Timișoara injured two people; a separate blaze in Chișinău caused no casualties.

41. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Scheemda fire spreads to four homes as emergency services scale to GRIP 1

    A gas fire in Scheemda spread to four houses; emergency services escalated to GRIP 1, evacuating residents, with no injuries reported.

42. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Shop fires in Ghent and Deventer cause smoke inhalations and evacuations

    Fires in Ghent (Belgium) and Deventer (Netherlands) forced evacuations; ten hospitalized in Ghent, no hospitalizations in Deventer.

43. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Oregon and Washington towns face higher wildfire risk after socioeconomic study

    Study finds 459 Pacific Northwest towns, especially low‑income ones, face higher wildfire risk than previously thought.

44. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Landfill fire near Ladybank, Scotland continues, smoke warnings

    A landfill fire near Ladybank in Fife has burned for over a week, prompting smoke warnings and road closures.

45. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Two residential fires reported in Bergen area and Askøy, Norway

    Electrical fire in Årstad home and separate blaze in Askøy house reported in Norway.

46. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Ontario Northwest Wildfires Escalate with Multiple Uncontrolled Blazes

    Ontario's Northwest Region faces 17 active wildfires, many uncontrolled, prompting evacuations and road closures.

47. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Waste Facility Fires Prompt Safety Warnings in Australia and Scotland

    Battery‑related fire in Bathurst, Australia, and a multi‑day blaze at Ladybank, Scotland raise waste‑site safety concerns.

48. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    House fires in Montebello and Elmwood Place leave multiple injured, under arson probe

    Two US house fires in Montebello and Elmwood Place cause deaths, injuries and a child's hospitalization, with arson probes underway.

49. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Victoria and Utah fire agencies push new safety measures

    Victoria and Utah fire agencies urge registration, mitigation and upcoming fees to lower wildfire risk.

50. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Apartment fires injure victims in Kristiansund and Bamble, Norway

    Apartment fires in Kristiansund and Bamble, Norway left one person critically injured and another exposed to smoke.

51. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Western US Drought Spurs Toxic Algal Blooms and Heightened Wildfire Threats

    Drought in the western US fuels toxic algal blooms in Oregon reservoirs and raises wildfire danger across the region.

52. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Fires in Penticton and Winnipeg Prompt Emergency Response

    Fires at a senior apartment in Penticton and multiple vacant sites in Winnipeg caused injuries, evacuations and strained fire services.

53. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Norwegian fire fatalities spark criticism of emergency response

    Multiple deaths in Norwegian fires lead to calls for better emergency response.

54. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Utah's Record Low Snow Drives Water‑Smart Landscaping Push

    Utah's record low snowfall spurs water‑smart landscaping as drought and warm winters strain ski tourism and water supplies.

55. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Western US faces severe drought, wildfire and water shortages

    Western US drought slashes snowpack, heightening wildfire risk and threatening water supplies for cities, farms and hydropower.

56. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Utrecht region in the Netherlands raises nature fire risk to Phase 2, urges preventive steps

    Utrecht raises nature‑fire risk to phase 2 amid drought; officials urge precautions and outline forest fire‑prevention measures.

57. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Western US Drought Threatens Water Supplies and Fuels Wildfire Season

    A severe snowpack deficit leaves the western US facing water shortages and an elevated wildfire risk this summer.

58. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Latvia expects warm spell and fire‑risk warning in late May

    Latvia foresees warmer late‑May days up to +20 °C, rain and heightened forest fire risk.

59. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources

    Western U.S. Drought Heightens Wildfire and Water Crisis

    Western U.S. drought slashes snowpack, raising wildfire risk and water shortages amid climate‑driven heat.

60. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Peat bog fire burns ~15 hectares in Šepeta, Kupiškio district, Lithuania

    A peat bog fire in Šepeta, Kupiškio district burns ~15 ha, prompting extensive firefighting and air‑quality warnings for nearby villages.

61. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Lithuania warns of heightened forest fire risk after weekend blaze surge

    Lithuania's forest service warns 16 weekend fires burned 6.5 ha; urges public precautions as rain may be insufficient.

62. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Norwegian waste sector warns of battery‑caused fires

    Battery mis‑sorting sparks weekly fires in Norway's waste facilities; industry campaign urges proper disposal.

63. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources

    Utah warns of especially dangerous wildfire season amid drought

    Utah officials warn 2026 wildfire risk is high as drought, low snowpack, and human‑caused fires surge; urging caution and budgeting response.

64. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Residential fires in Bærum and Modum prompt evacuations

    Two Norwegian residential fires in Bærum and Modum trigger evacuations.

65. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Norway issues warning of severe wildfire danger in the south

    DSB warns of high wildfire danger in Southern Norway; May 1 sees many fires; public advised to follow official guidance.

66. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Grass fire in Sirdal and terrain fire reported in separate incidents

    Two fire alerts: grass fire in Sirdal and a fire in the terrain.

67. 4 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Two fires reported near Dalby and outside Bredbyn, Sweden

    Two fires reported near Dalby and outside Bredbyn on Sunday morning.