wildfire
Evacuations because of a forest fire near Mycenae - Greece
2020-08-30: On Sunday (30 August), visitors had to be evacuated because of a forest fire near the archaeological site of Mycenae.
Travellers need to anticipate local road closures and should inform themselves about the current situation before undertaking overland journeys. Warnings and instructions of local authorities and media should be strictly followed.
AFP
Evacuations due to forest fire in Southern California - United States
Update 2020-08-02: The so-called 'Apple Fire' east of Los Angeles (California) is still not under control. Meanwhile, almost 8,000 people have been evacuated in Riverside County.CNN2020-08-01: Due to a fire in the Cherry Valley area (Riverside County) of Southern California, 200 homes had to be evacuated on Friday night (31 July, local time). In the evening, the fire was still completely out of control ('zero containment').
Bush fire in state of Western Australia - Augusta, Australia
2018-01-29: According to reports from Monday (29 January), in the state of Western Australia, a bushfire is out of control. The fire broke out in a wooded area near the city of Augusta, about 300 kilometers south of Perth, and spread rapidly. Authorities urged local residents to move to safety.
Travellers need to anticipate local road closures and should inform themselves about the current situation before undertaking overland journeys. Warnings and instructions of local authorities and media should be strictly followed.
dpa
Several killed, thousands evacuated due to wild fires around Knysna - South Africa
Update 2017-06-08: The wild fire threat has intensified on Thursday (08 June). At least eight people have been killed in the storms and fires that have been raging in the town and other areas of the Western Cape region. More than 10,000 people have been evacuated. Strong winds from the worst winter storm in 30 years fuelled the fires.
Travellers need to anticipate further local road closures and should inform themselves about the current situation before undertaking overland journeys. Warnings and instructions of local authorities and media should be strictly followed.
One Person killed by forest fire - Agioi Theodoroi, Greece
All larger fire incidents are displayed as red squares on the Global Monitoring map. (Satellite Data, given that weather conditions allow to gather the required information).
