![Chile forest fires kill 99 as hundreds remain missing Chile forest fires kill 99 as hundreds remain missing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707094614_wildfires.jpg)
Chile forest fires kill 99 as hundreds remain missing
Chilean authorities introduced a 9 pm curfew in hardest-hit areas and sent in the military to help firefighters stem the spread of fires.
Mon Feb 05 2024
![Indonesia defends haze-fighting effort after Malaysia urges action Indonesia defends haze-fighting effort after Malaysia urges action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696565504_Haze.jpg)
Indonesia defends haze-fighting effort after Malaysia urges action
Forest fires in some parts of Indonesia have declined and no haze had been detected moving to M'sia, Indonesia's environment minister said.
Fri Oct 06 2023
![Malaysia prepares to make rain, close schools as haze worsens Malaysia prepares to make rain, close schools as haze worsens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41696307551_TBJerebuKL.jpg)
Malaysia prepares to make rain, close schools as haze worsens
Malaysia's air quality was deteriorating with 11 areas recording unhealthy API readings, said Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar.
Tue Oct 03 2023
![Canadian wildfires could keep burning through winter - Minister Canadian wildfires could keep burning through winter - Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51694160593_wildfire.jpg)
Canadian wildfires could keep burning through winter - Minister
Canada is enduring its worst wildfire season on record, with over 166,000 square of land already burnt.
Fri Sep 08 2023
![Climate change role in July heatwaves 'overwhelming', scientists say Climate change role in July heatwaves 'overwhelming', scientists say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81689974606_HeatwaveTunis.jpg)
Climate change role in July heatwaves 'overwhelming', scientists say
July's extreme weather caused havoc across the planet, with temperatures breaking records, sparking forest fires and water shortages.
Tue Jul 25 2023
![Tackling the haze crisis in Malaysia Tackling the haze crisis in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71652276237_TBJEREBU.jpg)
Tackling the haze crisis in Malaysia
The haze has been a recurring environmental issue for the country, dating back several decades.
Mon Apr 24 2023
![Amazon Indigenous lands prevent disease, save billions: Study Amazon Indigenous lands prevent disease, save billions: Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71680861193_amazon.jpg)
Amazon Indigenous lands prevent disease, save billions: Study
The decade-long study analyzed the health impacts of forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon, which release huge amounts of particles into the atmosphere.
Fri Apr 07 2023
![Chilean wildfires destroy hundreds of homes, endanger world's smallest deer Chilean wildfires destroy hundreds of homes, endanger world's smallest deer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81675907815_CHILE.jpg)
Chilean wildfires destroy hundreds of homes, endanger world's smallest deer
Forest fires across south-central Chile that have left 24 people dead and swallowed up hundreds of houses spread into new areas.
Thu Feb 09 2023
![Chile heat wave could further fan the flames of deadly wildfires Chile heat wave could further fan the flames of deadly wildfires](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675820544_CHILE.jpg)
Chile heat wave could further fan the flames of deadly wildfires
Over 290,000 hectares (716,606 acres) have been ravaged by fires this season.
Wed Feb 08 2023
![13 people dead as Chile battles raging wildfires 13 people dead as Chile battles raging wildfires](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675490685_TBwildfire.jpg)
13 people dead as Chile battles raging wildfires
Thirteen people have died in south-central Chile amid forest fires raging through several regions.
Sat Feb 04 2023
![Chile battles to combat forest fires amid threat to residents Chile battles to combat forest fires amid threat to residents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61670902189_CHILE.jpg)
Chile battles to combat forest fires amid threat to residents
Chile is battling to control the spread of several wildfires that have already destroyed more than 9,900 acres of woodlands.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![Forest fires: When goats lend a hand to firefighters Forest fires: When goats lend a hand to firefighters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660363059_GOAT.jpg)
Forest fires: When goats lend a hand to firefighters
Goats are being called upon to graze in specific areas of vegetation in order to reduce the risk of forest fires.
Sun Aug 14 2022
![California forest fire kills 2, rainfall helps fight flames California forest fire kills 2, rainfall helps fight flames](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81659415023_California.jpg)
California forest fire kills 2, rainfall helps fight flames
The fast-moving McKinney Fire has forced some 2,000 residents to flee while destroying homes and critical infrastructure.
Tue Aug 02 2022
![Climate change increases vulnerability of children in Sabah Climate change increases vulnerability of children in Sabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645431471_Perubahaniklim.jpg)
Climate change increases vulnerability of children in Sabah
Children often fare the worst in climate and weather-related disasters such as floods, droughts, and forest fires.
Mon Feb 21 2022
![Fires raging in Argentinas southern Patagonia region for more than 20 days Fires raging in Argentinas southern Patagonia region for more than 20 days](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81640841771_PATAGONIA.jpg)
Fires raging in Argentinas southern Patagonia region for more than 20 days
Forest fires in Patagonia have destroyed more than 4,000 hectares (988 acres) of forest.
Thu Dec 30 2021