Air quality was listed as unhealthy for sensitive groups in parts of Pierce and Snohomish counties, but reported to be good to the west throughout Kitsap County.

Between the start of this year and 6 August, the south-east has recorded 144 days of the average rainfall of less than 0.5mm. During these 144 days, 57 days did not see any kind of rainfall at all.

Heat in France has been exceptionally difficult to handle. New wildfires are devouring the forest in the mountain regions which is moving towards downhill villages.

Combined with the hot, dry air, strong winds in Central and Eastern Washington have also encouraged dramatic fire growth.

Alaska witnessed one of the deadliest wildfires till now. Experts say that the frequency of this wildfire has grown to double. There have been 145000 lighting strikes in Alaska and in the adjacent areas of Canada.

A fierce California wildfire expanded Sunday, burning several thousand acres and forcing evacuations as tens of millions of Americans sweltered through scorching heat.

Heatwave in UK causes death toll. Many believe this to be a combined effect of wildfires and global warming.

Holidaymakers and residents have fled towns and villages in France, Spain and Portugal as fires are whipped up by high winds and dry conditions that spark wildfire in these regions. More than 11,000 people have been forced to leave France’s …

The Portuguese resort of Algarve is under high alert due to wildfires that have reached some of the tourists’ and residents’ houses. The holidaymakers in Algarve were asked to leave their properties and accommodation and evacuate the area.

A wildfire that erupted in Northern California forced evacuations as it threatened about 500 homes and other buildings, the local government authorities said.