Topic
wildfires
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- Climate · United States
Wildfire veterans warn Trump administration tactics risk firefighter safety
Wildland fire veterans say aggressive suppression tactics ordered by the Trump administration are increasing risks to crews as millions of acres burn across the western United States. Extreme, fast-moving wildfires have escalated this month, with a disaster in Eastern Washington linked to extreme weather conditions.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35 
Climate · European UnionEU wildfires and heatwaves force evacuations and spike deaths
Wildfires near Madrid and Bordeaux have forced over 300,000 evacuations, while drownings and heat-related deaths exceed 10,000 across Western Europe. The Santa New Mexican reports personal accounts of the crisis, including elderly residents enduring extreme heat without air conditioning.
European Union3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 55