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Syria wildfire and a pink octopus in Berlin: photos of the day – Monday

Palestinian girl Hala Abu Dahlez, 12, who was injured in an airstrike, adjusts her earring inside her tent in al-Mawasi in the southern Gaza Strip. Hala sustained serious head injuries when a metal swing collapsed on her after an Israeli airstrike. Doctors …

How to stay safe if you’re visiting Greece and Türkiye during summer wildfire season

Published on 07/07/2025 - 15:00 GMT+2 A heatwave that has been baking Europe for the past week has created prime conditions for wildfires to break out in Greece and Türkiye.  Summer blazes are common in the eastern Mediterranean region, where …

Wildfires sweep across northern Latakia, forcing evacuations

Latakia, Syria, July 4, (dpa/GNA) – Wildfires continued to spread on Saturday across the northern countryside of Latakia, tearing through rugged terrain amid high temperatures and driven strong winds, according to civil defence teams and eyewitnesses. …

AP News: UN teams deploy to Syrian coast as wildfires force hundreds to flee

Smoke rises into the sky during a wildfirenear the town of Rabia, Syria, in the Latakia countryside, Sunday, July 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed) Emergency responders with the Syrian Civil Defense, known as the White Helmets, work to extinguish a …

Wildfires devour 7,000 hectares of forests in Syria's Latakia

A buring tree is seen amid heavy smoke during a forest fire in the rural area of Latakia province, Syria, July 7, 2025. Syrian authorities established a joint operations room on Sunday to combat wildfires that have ravaged more than 7,000 hectares of …

UN teams sent to Syrian coast amid raging wildfires

UN teams have been posted to the Syrian coast to “determine the scale of the disaster” as firefighters battle wildfires raging for a fifth consecutive day. The flames have forced hundreds to flee their homes and destroyed vast agricultural land and vital …

Travellers going to Mediterranean hotspot warned of summer wildfires

Travellers going to a popular holiday destination in the Mediterranean have been warned they could risk encountering wildfires throughout the summer. The Foreign Office's travel advice for Turkey has warned that wildfires are a frequently occurring …

Jordan continues to extinguish fires in Syria for 2nd day

Ammon News - Jordanian Civil Defense firefighting teams continued their work on Monday to extinguish forest fires in Syria for the second consecutive day.   SANA reported that Firefighting teams continue their operations for the fifth straight day, with …

UN official: Our teams are in Lattakia to assess needs following the wildfires

New York, SANA – UN Deputy Special Envoy for Syria Najat Rochdi announced Monday that UN teams are present on ground in Lattakia to assess needs following the devastating wildfires, and ready to offer support for the population. “Latakia is witnessing …

Emergency Minister: Lebanon assists in extinguishing wildfires in Northern Lattakia countryside

Damascus, SANA-The Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management announced that the Republic of Lebanon will take part Monday in efforts to extinguish wildfires in northern Lattakia countryside by deploying two firefighting helicopters, in coordination …

Türkiye sends assistance to Syria amid wildfires

LATAKIA Türkiye, Jordan and the United Nations have dispatched to assistance to Syria as the country battled wildfires for the fifth day on July 7. In a statement late on July 6, Syrian authorities said some 100 square kilometers (40 square miles) of …

Wildfires erupt across Mediterranean as heatwave worsens

Countries across the Mediterranean are battling fast-spreading wildfires and soaring temperatures as a heatwave sweeps through Southern Europe and parts of the Middle East, prompting evacuations and emergency alerts. Blazes broke out in Greece, Turkiye, …

Syria and Jordan explore expanded partnership in local administration

Damascus, SANA- Minister of Local Administration and Environment, Eng. Mohammad Anjarani, explore with Chargé d’Affaires of the Jordanian Embassy in Damascus, Basel Al-Kayed,  avenues for mutual cooperation and the exchange of expertise on relevant issues. …

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Syria wildfire triggers explosions and exodus

At least 1,100 residents have been displaced from villages including Beit Ayoush, Al Mazra’a, and Saboura. Entire olive groves and animal shelters have been destroyed, while power infrastructure, including Latakia’s Al Basit station, has been damaged, …

Syria Battles Massive Fires amid Conflict, Climate Strain

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian authorities, supported by Jordanian and Turkish teams, continue to combat massive wildfires that have destroyed tens of thousands of hectares of forests in Latakia province, describing the crisis as an unprecedented environmental …

Wildfires Sweep Northwestern Syria, 10,000 Hectares Destroyed

(MENAFN) Wildfires are rapidly spreading across northwestern Syria, engulfing approximately 10,000 hectares of forest land, officials confirmed Sunday. New flames have ignited in Qastal Maaf, a town in Latakia’s rural area, according to a local news agency …

Syria: Wildfires ravage Latakia province for fourth consecutive day

Wildfires continued to leave a trail of destruction in Syria's Latakia province on Sunday, as firefighters from neighbouring Jordan arrived to help battle a fourth day of devastating fires in the war-ravaged country. Aerial footage of seen by Middle …

Wildfires expand in Syria’s Latakia as 10,000 hectares of forests burned

Wildfires continue to expand in northwestern Syria after burning 10,000 hectares of forest, officials said on Sunday, Anadolu reports. New fire hotspots broke out in Qastal Maaf town in the countryside of Latakia, the state news agency SANA said, citing …

Flood Debris Removal Services in Kerrville encounter setback as Ingram Dam Breaks

Kerrville Texas Flood Debris Removal Contractors Go to Work on Junk Removal, Clear Up, and Restoration. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Guadalupe River flood tragedy in Central Texas has escalated to a …

W.A. Rasic Construction to Lead Major Upgrades of LA Water Systems in $100M+ Modernization Effort

WA Rasic Construction secured over $100 million in contracts from LADWP to modernize LA’s aging water infrastructure LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- W.A. Rasic Construction Company, a leading utility contractor …

hiSky Continues its Growth Momentum with New Contracts Valued at $31M

Contracts to supply on-the-move Smartellite™ terminals and satellite network solutions for both Government and Commercial customers. TEL-AVIV, ISRAEL, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- hiSky, an Israel-based leading provider of satellite …

VFAF Vet Force was the first boots on the ground delivering essential flood relief in Texas said Stan Fitzgerald

Stan Fitzgerald, Veterans for America First National Vet Force Coordinator, announced VFAF Vet Forces distributing essential supplies for Texas flood victims KERRVILLE , TX, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From L-Strategies: The …

XENOptics and OPTOKON Automate Drone Deployment

Remote Fiber Optics Switching Delivers Innovative Drone Deployment Capabilities CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fiber Optics are finding new roles in defense capabilities. Usually confined to data …

Flood Repair Services Contractors in Kerrville Texas Unite to Providing Flood and Home Repair Relief

Flood Repair Services Contractors Unite in Kerrville, Boerne, Comfort, Ingram, Center Point, Bandera, Fredericksburg, Hunt, Harper for home repair clean up SAN ANTONIO , TX, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Texas Hill …

Frisco TX Emergency Plumber Warns: Mold and Damage Can Start Overnight

FPP Plumbing in Frisco responds 24/7 to emergency calls burst pipes, leaking water heaters, hidden leaks before they turn to mold and major damage. FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It was just past midnight in …

Kerr County Texans Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding July 2 and Continuing Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

AUSTIN – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Texas homeowners and renters in Kerr County who sustained damage from the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that occurred July 2, 2025, and continuing. Financial assistance is …

Robotimize & TWD Trading Unveil ExoVivante™ at Philippines' Top Disaster Resilience Congress in New Partnership

Robotimize and TWD Trading launch ExoVivante™ FIT-HV Pro, empowering Philippine disaster responders with breakthrough exoskeleton tech. SINGAPORE, July 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark collaboration, Robotimize, a global innovator in …

Team Wildfire's 'Storm Cell' takes prize at Central Florida Tech Grove Challenge

BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, July 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Team Wildfire, a leader in advanced wildfire suppression technology, announced a winning performance of its “Storm Cell” unit at the Central Florida Tech Grove "Fire Equipment …

Grade Timber Becomes Authorized Illinois Dealer for Tajfun Forestry Equipment

Grade Timber Partners with Tajfun to Bring Premium Forestry Equipment to Illinois SPRINGFIELD, IL, UNITED STATES, July 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grade Timber, a trusted leader in logging and land management throughout Illinois, is thrilled …

Save Earth Mission Unveils Global Vision; Announces Tree Plantation Campaign Across 60+ Countries

AHMEDABAD , INDIA, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Save Earth Mission successfully concluded its much-anticipated Grand Vision Unveiling event at GIFT City Club in Ahmedabad. The event marked a significant milestone in the organization’s global …

Fence Protection for Hurricane Season: Tony’s Fencing and Iron Works Offers Free Inspections Across Covington

Hurricane season is underway, Tony’s Fencing and Iron Works urges Covington homeowners to secure fences before storms hit with free inspections and expert tips. COVINGTON, LA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With summer now in …

K3 Holdings and Alpine LA Properties Honor Wildland Firefighters

Supports Displaced Families Following Devastating LA Wildfires LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- K3 Holdings, a privately held real estate investment firm with extensive holdings throughout the United States and …

JCS Investments Celebrates Two Decades of Impactful Investments and Sustainability and Circular Economy looking Ahead

JCS Investments Limited marks 20 years of dedicated service to its mission of fostering positive change, the company takes pride in reaching this milestone. ACCRA, GHANA, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As JCS Investments Limited embarks on …

When Technology Flies with a Heart: DFS AI Takes Off from Sardinia to Watch Over the Mediterranean

Born in Sardinia, ready for the world. A custom AI-powered drone that thinks, decides, and acts. The future of emergency response is airborne. MILANO, MI, ITALY, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time when climate threats are growing …

Responding to Lebanon’s Crisis, Life for Relief and Development Delivers Medical Equipment to Healthcare Facilities

SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of one of the most devastating healthcare crises Lebanon has ever endured, Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) has stepped in to provide critical medical supplies …

New EPA-Registered Botanical Disinfectant Offers Multi-Purpose Solution for Mold, Bacteria, and Viral Pathogens

PreVasive combines exceptional effectiveness, an eco-friendly formulation, and an economical price point to offer unmatched value and performance. FRANKFORT, IL, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bad Axe Restoration Products …

E.e.r.s. Wins $200K Meta Grant to Enhance AI Public Service Chatbot for Multilingual Government Support

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S.-based AI startup e.e.r.s. won a $200,000 Meta Llama Impact Grant to further develop the innovative artificial intelligence chatbot. This multilingual virtual assistant is …

A Disaster Recovery Center in St. Louis City to Close Temporarily

A Disaster Recovery Center in St. Louis City will close temporarily from July 6-13 due to a previously scheduled event at that location.  Temporarily Closed July 6-13 LOCATION HOURS OF OPERATION Union Tabernacle M.B. Church 626 N. Newstead Ave. St. Louis, …