The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

Hero son dies bravely trying to save dad from e-bike house fire

The blaze was caused by by an e-bike left charging overnight.

Daily Record · Jan 24, 2023

Car dramatically bursts into flames next to Glasgow's Clydeside Expressway

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent a crew to Exhibition Way, next to the Clydeside Expressway.

Daily Record · Jan 24, 2023

Fire crews attacked by kids 'throwing bottles' whilst battling deliberate fire in Knowle West

The attack meant crews were unable to deal with the deliberate fire and it was left to self-extinguish

Bristol Post · Jan 24, 2023

Overhead power line 'raises bushfire risk'

Running major overhead power lines above bush and farms will significantly increase fire risk for those hit by the Black Summer blazes, a report says.

AAP · Jan 24, 2023

First picture of Edinburgh firefighter critically injured tackling Jenners blaze

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said Barry Martin, 38, sustained serious injuries and remains in a critical condition at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 24, 2023

Firefighter critically hurt in Jenners building fire named as Barry Martin, 38

Mr Martin is being treated at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Warning as Gateshead home destroyed by raging fire sparked by wood burning stove

A woman was left with burns and saw her home burned down after using a wood burner to save on energy bills

Chronicle Live · Jan 24, 2023

Edinburgh firefighter remains in critical condition in hospital after Jenners fire

Five firefighters were rushed to hospital on Monday after tackling a blaze in the old Jenners building. Smoke billowed out onto St David street as 40 fighters tried to control it.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 24, 2023

Jenners left gutted by huge fire as aftermath images show burnt out shell of iconic building

Emergency services raced to the scene at around 11.30am after receiving reports of a commercial building fire at Rose Street.

Daily Record · Jan 24, 2023

Edinburgh home on plush street bursts into flames as fire crews race to the scene

A domestic fire has broken out in a plush area of Edinburgh. Emergency services including three fire appliances have rushed to the scene on Royal Crescent in New Town.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 24, 2023