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Israel Brings Deadly Wildfire Under Control

JERUSALEM (Dec. 5) -- Israeli officials said an inferno that has raged for four days in a northern Israeli forest was under control by nightfall, helped in part by the world's largest flying fire extinguisher - a Boeing 747 from the U.S. carrying 20,000 gallons of water and fire retardants that joined the efforts on...

Record Heat Wave Fans Deadly Fires in Russia

(July 30) -- A record-breaking heat wave continued to send forest fires sweeping across parts of Russia today, destroying villages and leaving thousands homeless and up to 23 people dead, officials said. More than 200,000 acres have been engulfed in the past few days, fueled by strong winds and a severe drought. Moscow's...