A relentless heatwave sweeping across southern Europe has triggered a wave of devastating wildfires, forcing mass evacuations, claiming lives, and stretching emergency services to their limits.

Scientists warn that wildfires are releasing carbon at higher rates than ever before, threatening global efforts to store carbon in forests and mitigate climate change.

At a recent two-day summit in Brussels, over 150 experts gathered to launch the Integrated Wildfire Risk Management (IWRM) Strategy, a plan designed to bridge gaps between science, policy, and operational preparedness.

President Donald Trump has announced plans to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following the conclusion of the 2025 hurricane season. The decision, aims to shift disaster response responsibilities to individual states.

A fire demonstration has provided critical insights for firefighters and homeowners alike on how to mitigate wildfire risks through smarter building and landscaping choices.

The study warns that heat waves, droughts, and forest fires will not only become more frequent but will increasingly strike simultaneously in many regions worldwide.

Authorities had evacuated the village’s 300 residents on May 19, due to warnings about the glacier’s instability. On Thursday, after the collapse, one person reportedly remained unaccounted for.

The tests aim to pinpoint the origin of the fire and its rapid spread during high winds. Authorities are considering whether an earlier fire, thought to have been extinguished, reignited or if it was a new blaze, with human activity likely involved.

Enhanced community preparedness and training, Integration of Technology for Real-Time Information, Infrastructure investments and Collaboration Across Jurisdictions are some of the lessons mentioned.

Traditionally, the peak wildfire season in California occurs from August through October. However, officials now warn that wildfires can happen at any time of the year due to climate change and prolonged drought conditions.