Andalusia forest fire forces evacuation of over 470 people as blaze spreads to roughly 8,000 hectares, regional authorities say. Spanish emergency services battling the wildfire in southern Spain — El Pais.

Greek firefighters battle forest fire 30 km east of Athens. Residents of Agios Stilianos village received an emergency evacuation order — ERT-news via TASS.

Greek firefighters are battling a forest fire 30 km from Athens, according to ERT-news. Residents of the village of Agios Stilianos and its surroundings have been issued an emergency evacuation order.

Rhine River may become non-navigable for its entire course as water levels fall to minimums in coming days, halting commercial cargo shipping, German river transport union head Jens Schwanen says

The head of the Federal Union of River Transport, Jens Schwanen, said the water level on the Rhine could fall to minimum levels in the coming days, making the river non-navigable along its entire course and preventing commercial shipping from transporting cargo.

At least 20 buildings collapsed in Cali, Colombia after a powerful earthquake; mayor says people are trapped under the rubble.

At least 20 buildings collapsed in the Colombian city of Cali following a powerful earthquake, with people trapped under the rubble, according to the mayor.

Indonesia forest fires scorch over 107,000 hectares as government deploys 43 helicopters and 10-15 aircraft to combat El Nino-amplified blazes

Over 107,000 hectares of land and forest have been affected by fires across Indonesia as of early August, the Indonesian government said on Monday. Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago said air and ground operations, including around 43 helicopters and 10 to 15 fixed-wing aircraft, have been deployed. The blazes have been exacerbated by a prolonged drought driven by a strong El Nino pattern.