A rescue operation turned tragic off the coast of Lofoten, Norway, when a Norwegian rescue worker died while searching for a missing 12-year-old Swedish girl after a boat carrying seven people capsized in Nappstraumen.

The fires, which scorched large swaths of forest and threatened several communities, had already strained emergency services during one of the hottest summers on record.

At the end of June 2025, 93 young people and 11 mentors from the Ljubljana Firefighters' Association set off for the 25th summer firefighting school.

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Firefighters often struggle with work-life balance, as emergency calls can pull them away from family gatherings, holidays, and daily routines. Families must prepare for missed milestones and find ways to stay connected despite demanding schedules.

A fire demonstration has provided critical insights for firefighters and homeowners alike on how to mitigate wildfire risks through smarter building and landscaping choices.

Authorities had evacuated the village’s 300 residents on May 19, due to warnings about the glacier’s instability. On Thursday, after the collapse, one person reportedly remained unaccounted for.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) team that investigates firefighter line-of-duty deaths may be reinstated after being disbanded under President Donald Trump’s administration.

31 people were inside the 12,000-square-meter building when the fire started, but no injuries have been reported.