Forest fires fall 11% annually in Western Ghats as Eastern Ghats see rise, study findsSatellite data reveals how proactive intervention reduced blazes in Karnataka reserves, while dry spells fuelled fires further east.21 October 2026
Santa Clarita Bike Fire triggers evacuations as flames spread rapidly near Sand CanyonMandatory evacuation orders are in place after a brush fire exploded from a single acre to more than 200 acres in roughly an hour and a half.12 October 2026
Women firefighters on Borneo’s peatlands battle blazes, slash‑and‑burn and patriarchyThe 146‑woman Power of Mama brigade, formed by NGO YIARI, patrols West Kalimantan’s peatlands, warning locals, calling out slash‑and‑burn and proving that women can lead the fight against Indonesia’s worst haze season.16 September 2026
