While former U.S. President Donald Trump blames Canada for "poisoning" American air with wildfire smoke, scientists warn that climate change is the real culprit. Fires ravage North America and Europe, and a new study reveals health effects could last for years, demanding hopeful global responses.
A glimmer of hope amid Europe's devastating wildfire crisis: on July 28, 2026, some 60,000 residents in France's Gironde region were allowed to return home after the largest evacuation since World War II. Meanwhile, experts explain the terrifying 'fire storm' phenomenon as a new heat wave looms.
France and Spain are experiencing an unprecedented catastrophe. With over 250,000 evacuees and tens of thousands of hectares scorched, French President Emmanuel Macron warns that 'tough weeks' lie ahead. A fourth heatwave threatens to rekindle the flames, marking the worst emergency scenario since World War II.
France and Spain are experiencing the worst wildfire crisis ever recorded, with over 350,000 people evacuated and 254,000 hectares burned across the EU in 2026. An unprecedented meteorological phenomenon—fire clouds—has turned the emergency into a challenge without precedent, forcing Europe to rethink its climate strategy.
More than 250,000 people have been evacuated in southwestern Europe as unprecedented wildfires rage across France and Spain. With France deploying military aircraft and Spain declaring a national emergency, authorities battle flames fueled by climate change, while international aid offers a glimmer of hope.
After a critical weekend with unprecedented Zonda wind gusts—a meteorological phenomenon of warm, extremely dry air descending from the Andes Mountains—Salta authorities confirmed control over fires in the capital. The total reaches 830 affected hectares, but a cool front brings hope. A yellow alert remains active for the local valleys.
The Argentine province of Córdoba is bracing for a severe weather scenario on Thursday, July 16, and Friday, July 17, 2026. Authorities forecast strong wind gusts, the local Zonda wind effect, and an extreme risk of forest fires. Safety guidelines have been issued to protect the community.
Civil Protection issued a weather warning for nine departments in Argentina's San Juan province. The notorious Zonda wind, a warm dry wind descending from the Andes, could bring gusts exceeding 90 km/h. Residents should prepare for hazardous conditions and elevated fire risk.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
