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Discover the inspiring story of Yoda and Ysis, the lion cub siblings who have triumphed over trauma to start anew in their homeland.
Officials warned that after a weekend of relatively calm winds, the notoriously dry Santa Ana winds would pick up again from Sunday night until Wednesday, reaching speeds of up to 96km/h.
Wildfires fuelled by 'life-threatening' Santa Ana winds – warm, dry air formed in the Great Basin Desert of America’s southwest – are forcing the evacuation of over 100,000 residents in Southern California.
A new wildfire has erupted in the Hollywood Hills, prompting the evacuation of Hollywood Boulevard and warnings for an additional 100,000 residents to prepare to leave their homes.
At least five people have been killed in wildfires rampaging around Los Angeles, with hundreds of homes worth millions of dollars razed to the ground.
More than 1,000 buildings have burned in multiple wildfires that have erupted around America's second biggest city, forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes.
A ferocious wildfire in a Los Angeles suburb, home to many Hollywood celebrities, devoured buildings and sparked panicked evacuations Tuesday, as hurricane-force winds tore through the region.
Emergency teams along the Garden Route remain on high alert after a fire was reported in Voëlklip in Hermanus, on Sunday morning.
Through robust wildfire management and key partnerships, CapeNature has minimised fire devastation in the Western Cape, safeguarding thousands of hectares and unique ecosystems.
The fire season is imminent, and the risks are too great to ignore. Let us work together to ensure that our city is not caught unprepared when the next emergency arises, says the writer.
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Over 200 firefighters were deployed to Canada in July to assist with firefighting efforts.
In Mthatha, the situation is dire. A great number of businesses are closing down as owners are unable to cope with the demands from these thugs.
It’s been an emotional few days for the management and staff at one of KwaZulu-Natal’s favourite holiday destinations, Bushman's Nek Berg and Trout Resort in the KZN Midlands.
The intricate dynamics of wildfire regimes through a new biogeographical framework thatchallenges existing perspectives on fire ecology.
More than 200 South African firefighters are expected to travel to Canada where they will join other emergency services in battling the blazes currently wreaking havoc in the province of Alberta.
The DA says government needs to be proactive when tackling KZN’s natural disasters.
The death toll in the KwaZulu-Natal wildfires has now increased to 10 following the deaths of the three firefighters.
In contrast, the Western Cape is dealing with the aftermath of significant rainfall and flooding as an Antarctic conveyor belt of weather patterns bash the region.
Disaster management teams continue to be on high alert in KwaZulu-Natal following yet another veld fire warning for the province.
At the heart of Darling Sweet’s ethos lies the motto ‘Take your Time,’ echoing the careful craftsmanship and the unhurried enjoyment their sweets inspire.
Climate change is endangering the health of billions of workers globally, with excessive heat causing almost 19,000 work-related deaths each year, according to the International Labour Organisation
The fire burnt approximately 283 hectares of veld.
Greece faces another devastating wildfire season as climate change worsens. Can it prevent a repeat of last year’s disaster?
In a devastating turn of events, residents of Du Noon have been hit by two separate fires in less than 24 hours, leaving hundreds of people displaced and in urgent need of assistance.