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In less than seven days, the U.S. experienced four separate 1-in-1,000-year rainfall events, each statistically expected to occur only once every millennium.

Officials also advised several neighbourhoods to shelter indoors due to smoke, while hundreds of children at recreational centers in the north were brought inside for safety.

Trump Administration proposes state-led disaster response model - Critics warn of fragmentation and delays as Federal Emergency Agency faces historic overhaul.

The order calls for the creation of a new Federal Wildland Fire Service under the U.S. Department of the Interior, effectively shifting thousands of personnel and resources from the U.S. Forest Service.

As Romania braces for more rain in the coming days, the government has declared a state of emergency in several counties and pledged financial aid for affected communities.

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.

Firefighters often struggle with work-life balance, as emergency calls can pull them away from family gatherings, holidays, and daily routines. Families must prepare for missed milestones and find ways to stay connected despite demanding schedules.

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.

The leak occurred in Ohio when an unknown contaminant entered a 5,000-gallon tank containing nitric acid, triggering a reaction that released the hazardous gas.

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