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Sister of 73-year-old lookout killed in McKinney fire, dozens of others sue utility company

LOS ANGELES — A week after PacifiCorp was sued by Northern California residents who lost homes and property in the McKinney fire, the utility company faces another lawsuit on behalf of dozens of people, including the sister of a longtime Siskiyou County fire lookout killed in the blaze, alleging wrongful…

Los Angeles Times

California's extreme wildfires taking lethal toll on elderly who can't escape flames

Ronald Tyra knew it was time to flee when the 100-acre blaze across the street began igniting spot fires as it raced down the mountain. Tyra sped from his Klamath River, California, home with little more than the clothes on his back.

Los Angeles Times

Water-bombers sent to out-of-control fire near Gulgong, as wet ground hampers RFS efforts

Initial attempts to control a fire that threatened homes, a solar farm and substation in the state's central west were unsuccessful as fire trucks could not get through the wet paddocks.

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Police probe Saltcoats garden shed blaze 'linked' to gunshots fired incident

North Ayrshire Police say it was 'lucky' that nobody was injured as a result of the fire.

Daily Record

Record-setting wildfire in New Mexico declared contained

More than four months and $300 million later, the federal government has declared the largest wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history 100% contained

The Independent UK

Emergency warning for Darwin bushfire

A bushfire may threaten lives and homes in Darwin where authorities have issued an emergency warning for locals to leave if it's safe to or shelter indoors.

AAP

Busy weekend for Dublin Fire Brigade following multiple wildfire blazes as they issue advice

They shared advice on what to do to help stop wildfires, and what to do if there is a fire

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LA County to receive $3.78 million in federal grants for wildfire recovery efforts

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County will receive $3.78 million in federal grants to assist with recovery efforts stemming from the devastating and deadly 2018 Woolsey fire. The city of Malibu will receive an additional $47,000.

Los Angeles Times

Pleasant fire burns west of Nevada City, prompting evacuations

Plumes of smoke rose from the hills west of Nevada City, California, where the Pleasant fire ignited Saturday afternoon at 2:31 pm.

Los Angeles Times

Deadly Algeria wildfires now 'under control'

Wildfires which killed at least 38 people and left a trail of destruction in northeastern Algeria this week have now been contained, a civil defence official told AFP on Friday.

France 24

Wind drives major wildfire in Spain as 35 aircraft deployed

Authorities say a large wildfire burning out of control in the eastern Valencia area has become one of the biggest of the year in Spain, having already scorched 19,000 hectares (47,000 acres) along a 120 kilometer (75 mile) perimeter

The Independent UK

‘Scenes of Devastation’ as Deadly Wildfires Ravage Algeria

Algerian firefighters battled Thursday to rein in forest fires that have ravaged large parts of the drought-hit North African country, killing almost 40 people including 12 who died in a bus trapped by the flames.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Firefighters continue battling Six Rivers fire in Northern California

Firefighters are continuing to battle a 26,000-acre wildfire in Northern California that has been raging for nearly two weeks.

Los Angeles Times

Forest fire smoke drifts into Russian capital amid heatwave

Russian firefighters worked to tackle blazes burning through forests southeast of Moscow on Thursday as residents of the capital complained of sweltering heat and the pungent smell of smoke.

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Daily Mirror

Moscow covered in poisonous smog as officials fear telling Putin about forest fires

Authorities in the Russian capital advised residents to wear face masks to protect themselves from the smog and The Federal Forestry Agency (Rosleskhoz) blamed authorities in the Ryazan region for failing to keep the fires under control

Al Jazeera

Wildfires across Algeria kill at least 37 people

The North African country has repeatedly been accused of failing to invest in much-needed firefighting technology.

The Independent UK

At least 26 killed in forest fires in Algeria

Mother and daughter among victims, say authorities

Liverpool Echo

Land scorched after huge wildfire devastates field

People were told to close their windows and doors when the blaze broke out

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Reuters

Spanish fire crew's brush with death as Valencia wildfire rages

A cry of "run, run, run, run" rang out across the hillside as a wall of flame fed by high winds swept down towards four Spanish firefighters, engulfing tinder-dry bracken seconds after they fled for their lives.

The Independent UK

Spain: 10 injured while leaving stopped train near wildfire

Authorities in Spain say an approaching wildfire caused a train driver to stop and prepare to change directions, and several passengers were injured when they got off rather than wait

Evening Standard

London Bridge fire: ‘Illegal pedicab’ blamed for blaze in arches that shut railway line

An illegal pedicab was the cause of the fire in a railway arch that caused chaos at London Bridge station on Wednesday morning, the Standard can reveal.

Reuters

Portuguese wildfire envelops Madrid skyscrapers in smoke 400 km away

Smoke from a huge wildfire in central Portugal enveloped skyscrapers known as the "Four Towers" in Madrid 400 km (250 miles) away on Tuesday, and residents of the Spanish capital complained of a strong burning smell.

Wales Online

Large fire in Margam sees major road shut and residents told to shut doors and windows

Residents have been asked to close doors and windows as a precaution and to avoid the area

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s much easier to stop someone lighting a match than to put out a 1,000-acre fire’

In Peru’s Sacred Valley, a community-led initiative is creating fire prevention brigades to stop devastating wildfires before they even begin

Nottingham Post

Firefighters tackle grass fire at Nottinghamshire park with help of ranger

A fire crew rushed to Sconce and Devon Park in Newark on Monday evening

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