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July 21, 2026 at 7:22 AM

Paul Macdonald

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Ryan Katz-Rosene, PhD @ryankatzrosene.bsky.social · Jul 24

Seems like we oughta talk about average fire size per year in Canada...

July 25, 2026 at 4:16 PM

Paul Macdonald

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The Final Report @firehorse249791.bsky.social · Jul 21

21.07.2026

'A large wildfire has been burning for the past five days in Skikda, Algeria, as firefighters continue battling multiple blazes across the country.

According to Algeria’s Civil Protection, 172 wildfires were recorded between 20 and 21 July 2026.'

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July 21, 2026 at 6:36 PM

Paul Macdonald

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July 21, 2026 at 8:11 PM

Paul Macdonald

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The Final Report @firehorse249791.bsky.social · Aug 6

Wildfires burn 70,000 hectares in Italy, up 133% from long-term average: Report www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/wi... #FossilFuels #Meat #Dairy #Collapse #Climate #Europe

Wildfires burn 70,000 hectares in Italy, up 133% from long-term average: Report

Across Europe, some 435,000 hectares already burned so far this year, around 100,000 hectares more compared to same period in 2025, according to environmental organization WWF | Anadolu

www.aa.com.tr

August 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM

Paul Macdonald

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The Final Report @firehorse249791.bsky.social · Aug 2

02.08.2026

USA | Washington

'Dramatic New Video from the Old Trails Fire in Spokane shows dozens of homes burnt to the ground, similar to what we saw in LA and Paradise. Eery feelin'

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August 2, 2026 at 5:28 PM

Paul Macdonald

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The Final Report @firehorse249791.bsky.social · Aug 14

Wildfire sweeps into Croatian coastal town, forcing mass evacuation www.intellinews.com/wildfire-swe... #FossilFuels #Meat #Dairy #Collapse #Climate #Europe

Wildfire sweeps into Croatian coastal town, forcing mass evacuation

A wildfire fanned by strong, shifting winds swept overnight from the village of Lokva Rogoznica into the Croatian coastal town of Omiš, a popular ...

www.intellinews.com

August 14, 2026 at 8:48 AM

Paul Macdonald

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The Mr Neutron @themrneutron.bsky.social · Aug 8

2026 is keeping pace (not in a good way) with some of the worst fire years in recent history (2017/2022)

climatesignal.net/american-wes...

August 8, 2026 at 3:08 PM

Paul Macdonald

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The Final Report @firehorse249791.bsky.social · Aug 6

Wildfires in Siberia's Krasnoyarsk region nearly quadrupled in four days, from 16,700 hectares to 62,600, and officials say a moth infestation is the reason the forest burned so easily spacedaily.com/n-wildfires-... #FossilFuels #Meat #Dairy #Collapse #Climate #Siberia

Wildfires in Siberia's Krasnoyarsk region nearly quadrupled in four days, from 16,700 hectares to 62,600, and officials say a moth infestation is the reason the forest burned so easily

A plague of moths weakened Siberia's forests so thoroughly that wildfires now spread with catastrophic speed, revealing how climate cascades can turn a region into kindling.

spacedaily.com

August 6, 2026 at 3:08 PM

Paul Macdonald

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The Final Report @firehorse249791.bsky.social · Jul 29

29.07.2026

'Turkey: A fast-moving forest fire in Seydikemer, Muğla has spread to the Seydikemer–Fethiye highway. Strong winds are making it really difficult for the firefighters.'

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July 29, 2026 at 12:57 PM

Paul Macdonald

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The Final Report @firehorse249791.bsky.social · Jul 27

[France] Bordeaux wildfires mapped as blaze threatens to reduce city of 850,000 to ash www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-n... #FossilFuels #Meat #Dairy #Collapse #Climate #France #Europe

Horror wildfires mapped as blaze threatens to reduce city of 850,000 to ash

Huge wildfires in south-west France are now encroaching on parts of the Bordeaux metropolitan area - this is a breaking story

www.mirror.co.uk

July 27, 2026 at 1:22 PM

Paul Macdonald

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The Final Report @firehorse249791.bsky.social · Jul 27

Madrid wildfire latest: Blaze raging near the capital now largest in Spain’s history as almost 100,000 impacted by evacuation orders www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2... #FossilFuels #Meat #Dairy #Collapse #Climate #Spain #Europe

Madrid wildfire is largest in Spain's history as 100,000 impacted

The blaze in Avila province, southwest of the Spanish capital, tore through an unprecedented 50,000 hectares of farmland and forests since breaking out last week.

www.theolivepress.es

July 27, 2026 at 10:46 AM

Paul Macdonald

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The Final Report @firehorse249791.bsky.social · Jul 30

Crete wildfires live: Rethymno in flames amid mass evacuations on Greek islands www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-n... #FossilFuels #Meat #Dairy #Collapse #Climate #Greece #Europe

Crete wildfires live: Rethymno in flames amid mass evacuations on Greek islands

Flames are tearing across Greek Islands, forcing the evacuation of entire villages on Crete, Paros and Andros as wildfires continue to sweep across Europe

www.mirror.co.uk

July 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM

Paul Macdonald

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The Final Report @firehorse249791.bsky.social · Aug 7

Indonesia battles Mount Bromo wildfire as El Nino takes root sg.news.yahoo.com/indonesia-ba... #FossilFuels #Meat #Dairy #Collapse #Climate #Asia

Indonesia battles Mount Bromo wildfire as El Nino takes root

Indonesian authorities battled Friday to contain a wildfire that has swept through Mount Bromo National Park on Java island, destroying more than 120 hectares as the country braces itself for an extre...

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August 7, 2026 at 11:40 AM

Paul Macdonald

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The Final Report @firehorse249791.bsky.social · Aug 2

02.08.2026

'A forest fire is burning following a prolonged dry season in Wadangku, Jayawijaya Regency, Highland Papua, Indonesia.'

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August 2, 2026 at 5:29 PM

Paul Macdonald

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The Final Report @firehorse249791.bsky.social · Aug 13

13.08.2026

'A large wildfire broke out in Siviri, Halkidiki, Greece, this evening.

Emergency evacuations are underway by land and sea as strong winds spread the flames toward homes and beaches.'

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August 14, 2026 at 8:46 AM

Paul Macdonald

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Photos show scale of devastation caused by unprecedented fires in France and Spain

Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as fires reach a level ‘never seen before’

www.independent.co.uk

July 25, 2026 at 1:43 PM

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Europe wildfires latest: More than 140,000 evacuated across France and Spain

Regional emergency management chief Carlos Novillo says extinguishing the Spanish fires is "beyond the capacity" of fire crews.

www.bbc.com

July 25, 2026 at 2:56 AM

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The Final Report @firehorse249791.bsky.social · Jul 27

Wildfires in France hit economy like 'a thunder,' economy minister says www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/wi... #FossilFuels #Meat #Dairy #Collapse #Climate #France #Europe

Wildfires in France hit economy like 'a thunder,' economy minister says

Insurers will cover temporary accommodation for evacuated residents for up to three weeks, says Roland Lescure | Anadolu

www.aa.com.tr

July 27, 2026 at 1:09 PM

Paul Macdonald

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July 19, 2026 at 3:07 AM

Paul Macdonald

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The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · Jul 19

While firefighting resources are important for protecting local communities — some of which have been completely destroyed in Ontario fires this year — experts say it is not possible to extinguish every fire sending smoke toward major cities.
https://ow.ly/cAk150ZpovW