Tag: Fire

Battling the Blaze: Israel’s Wildfire Response

On a dry, windy afternoon in late April 2025, the hills west of Jerusalem ignited and burst into an...

California wildfires will hurt your lungs as toxic burnt building pollution drifts

For those with pre-existing conditions, cardiovascular diseases can be exacerbated after inhalation exposure to this smoke. That could mean symptoms such as elevated blood pressure and chest pain.

Culture Minister’s Daughter Arrested in Connection with Qatar’s Fire

Qatar's Culture Minister's daughter is among five people who have been arrested in connection with the fire that swept...

Lebanon Carpet Fire Causing More Atmospheric Pollution

Black plumes go airborne from burning Byblos Carpet Factory fire in Lebanon. Lebanon has had more than its share of...

Tire Fire In Kuwait Seen From Space

A fire which broke out in a Kuwaiti tire dump last week could be seen from space Kuwait hardly has...

Top 10 Middle East Environmental Stories From 2010 (SLIDESHOW)

Follow the top 10 Middle East environment news stories of 2010. With 2011 a few days away, we wanted to...

Lebanon NGO Plants Ancient Species to Reclaim Arid Land

This Lebanese oak tree has survived for 1500 years, but many others were destroyed in recent forest fires. Sawdust from...

Greenpeace Responds to Israel Carmel Fire and States “Climate Changes are Already Here”

Greenpeace Israel responds to the Carmel fire by stating that "climate changes are already here and taking a heavy...

Evergreen Supertanker Arrives In Israel To Fight Carmel Fire

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUEqbLVfpGc&feature=fvsr A private American company has sent the world's largest firefighting plane to help Israel fight the Carmel fire. The international...