Rain eases Indonesia's wildfire smoke but peat fires persist
Short-lived rains have dampened surface flames in Indonesia, yet smoldering peat beneath continues to fuel hazardous haze across Southeast Asia.
27 Oct 2026
wildfires
All UnbarNews coverage of wildfires: 12 reports, newest first. Each story links to the original reporting it is based on.
US
Oregon ranchers battle drought, wildfires and record diesel costs
Ranchers in Oregon are forced to buy extra hay and pay higher transport fees as drought, fire threats and soaring diesel prices strain their operations, NPR reports.
25 Oct 2026
World
Andean blaze pushes toward Villa de Leyva, threatening Colombia's heritage tourism
A fast‑moving forest fire in central Colombia threatens the historic town of Villa de Leyva amid record heat and drought conditions.
20 Sept 2026
World
Algerian president pushes capital punishment for deliberate forest fires
After a deadly wildfire season in the northeast, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune proposes the death penalty for anyone convicted of intentionally igniting forest fires.
1 Sept 2026
World
Drought and Wildfires Threaten Sudan’s Date Palm Livelihoods
Severe dryness and spreading fires are putting the staple date palm industry of Sudan's Northern State at risk.
29 Aug 2026
World
Jijel communities assess devastation after deadly Algerian wildfires
Neighbors in Algeria's northeastern Jijel province walk through charred landscapes, mourning those lost and evaluating the damage.
28 Aug 2026
World
Indonesia battles hazardous haze as fires spread across ten provinces
Widespread wildfires have shrouded large parts of Indonesia in dangerous smoke, prompting health warnings and emergency measures.
25 Aug 2026
World
Forest blaze threatens homes on Ankara’s Mamak outskirts
A sizable forest fire on the edge of Turkey’s capital is putting residential neighborhoods in the Mamak district at risk.
24 Aug 2026
World
Serbia appeals to EU and Russia for emergency wildfire support
Belgrade has formally asked the European Union and Moscow for assistance as fast‑moving fires threaten large forested areas.
23 Aug 2026
UK
UK wildfire danger spikes as fires grow larger, linger longer and edge nearer homes
Analysis shows this summer's blazes are covering more ground, lasting longer and threatening residential areas more than ever before.
22 Aug 2026
World
French PM faces heckling over wildfire response as fires rage across Europe
Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced €12 million in aid for the hardest‑hit French regions amid criticism of the government's handling of the blazes.
17 Aug 2026
World
Britain deploys military to aid wildfire response across Europe
The UK has sent armed forces to support firefighting as flames spread through multiple European countries.
17 Aug 2026
