The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

Derry arson: Accelerant poured on property in "reckless attack"

Police said "this was a reckless attack which could have resulted in serious consequences"

Belfast Live · Dec 31, 2022

Climate chaos of 2022 with flooding hell, raging wildfires and freezing of waterfalls

The year of 2022 marked a year of extreme weather and experts fear things can only get worse in 2023 as climate change accelerates

Daily Mirror · Dec 31, 2022

Australia marks New Year 2023 with fireworks displays in Sydney and across the country

Celebrations to ring in the new year have been held around Australia with most of the country marking the start of 2023 with good weather and big crowds.

ABC News · Dec 31, 2022

27 Thais perish in Poipet casino inferno

The bodies of 10 of the 27 Thais who died in the casino inferno in Poipet in Cambodia have been returned to the border town of Aranyaprathet as authorities try to tackle congestion at another checkpoint to keep trade flowing between the two countries.

Bangkok Post · Dec 30, 2022

Threat level downgraded for bushfire in Chittering, in Perth's north-east

The threat level for a bushfire burning 75 kilometres north-east of Perth is downgraded to a watch and act.

ABC News · Dec 30, 2022

More victims recovered from Cambodia casino hotel fire

The confirmed death toll from a massive fire at a casino hotel complex in western Cambodia has risen to 25 as search efforts resume

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

Rescuers search for bodies in ruins of Cambodia casino fire

Cambodian rescue teams recovered several bodies on Friday from the charred rooms of a casino-hotel where a fire killed at least 27 people a day earlier, with more than 20 people still missing.

Reuters · Dec 30, 2022

Nottinghamshire Fire Service's plan to stop responding to automatic hospital alarms during day

The fire service says that automatic alarm calls will not be attended in the daytime unless backed up by a 999 call under new plans.

Nottingham Post · Dec 30, 2022

Rosebery was Tasmania's first test this fire season — and experts warn there's 'the perfect recipe' for more blazes

The blaze in Rosebery in Tasmania's west was the state's first real test this bushfire season, and with more hot and dry conditions predicted, Tasmanians are being urged to prepare.

ABC News · Dec 30, 2022

Firefighters tackled nearly 25,000 wildfires in England during record-breaking summer

One of the most devastating fires hit Wennington in east London on July 19, destroying two rows of terrace houses

Wales Online · Dec 30, 2022