A wildfire now under control near Spain’s capital, Madrid, was one of the worst the area has ever seen, taking a hit to small businesses in villages and towns in the region. Evacuees have now been allowed to return to their homes and businesses — some of whom are taking in the destruction left by … Read more
It’s been five days since wildfires began tearing through the forests in the western part of Spain’s Madrid region. Since then, nearly 30,000 people have been evacuated from their homes, many of them now sleeping in sports centers and makeshift shelters. I’m 88 years old, and it’s the first time in my life I’ve experienced … Read more
Indervir Singh has worked for the Delhi Fire Services for 32 years but he cannot recall responding to as many fires as this summer. Temperatures in India’s capital, New Delhi, home to about 20 million people, have hit record highs, with the mercury climbing to nearly 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) on several occasions. … Read more