Fighting a brush fire with a cooler and garden hose

France just witnessed its first fire cloud. Here's what that means

What is a 'fire cloud'?

22 July 2026: A corner shophouse along Jalan Khoo Peng Loong in Sibu caught fire on 21 July, sending thick smoke into the sky. Firefighters battled the blaze using both defensive and offensive firefighting strategies, with heavy rain helping to slow the fire's spread. No injuries have been reported as authorities continue their response. @thesundaily #theSun #theSunMY #SibuFire #FireRescue #MalaysiaNews

Andre Ward vs. Antonio Tarver would’ve been GREAT smoke 💨🍿

After three days of dealing with smoky, particulate-filled air, many Philadelphians went outside Sunday to enjoy the sunshine, gentle winds, and relatively clear horizons. But hundreds of miles northwest in Ontario, wildfires continued to burn, posing a life-threatening emergency to some Canadians and leaving much of the United States susceptible to more rounds of smoke. Experts say the ongoing wildfires will threaten air quality in the region, while the longer dry seasons, droughts, and high wi