The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

At least 20 people dead after huge fire rips through Russian care home

A fire that ripped through a Russian care home on Christmas Eve is reported to have left at least 20 people dead and six more injured. The blaze tore through an unregistered facility in Siberia

Daily Mirror · Dec 24, 2022

Boksburg explosion: Eight dead including children after huge blast near hospital

A large rescue operation is underway in the city of Boksburg, South Africa, after a fuel tank exploded close to the OR Tambo Memorial Hospital, where a fire broke out

Daily Mirror · Dec 24, 2022

Emergency services lock down busy Scots street amid building fire in city centre

Four appliances remain in attendance at the scene on Edinburgh's Lauriston Street, where a cordon has been put in place.

Daily Record · Dec 23, 2022

Nottinghamshire fire service warning after pensioner died in house blaze

The fire was caused by a faulty electric blanket

Nottingham Post · Dec 23, 2022

'Lives will be lost' if Ashfield Fire Station doesn't fully re-open as consultation closes

A consultation recommending the return of a full-time crew at Ashfield Fire Station is closing

Nottingham Post · Dec 23, 2022

Chilean forest fire: At least two dead and 400 homes burnt down in huge inferno

Chile has called a "state of catastrophe" as a huge fire sweeps all before it with so far two people confirmed dead and 400 homes burnt to the ground while a mass evacuation is under way

Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022

Northam man accused of lighting fires in Western Australia facing five more charges

A 23-year-old man accused of lighting a string of fires that have burned through hectares of bushland in Western Australia's Wheatbelt has been handed five more charges.

ABC News · Dec 23, 2022

Second boy charged in relation to Glenroi Heights Public School fire causing $3 million in damage

A 13-year-old boy has been charged in relation to a fire at a primary school in the central west of New South Wales. Earlier in the week, a 12-year-old boy was also charged over the blaze.

ABC News · Dec 23, 2022

Neighbours hailed heroes after attempting to rescue father and daughter from devastating house fire

An inquest into the death of Paul and Mia Scott in May this year found neighbours smashed windows and climbed ladders in an attempt to rescue the pair

Wales Online · Dec 23, 2022

Investigation launched after elderly woman dies in house fire during early hours in County Durham

Fire crews attended the scene on Shafto Way in Newton Aycliffe where the woman was pronounced dead at the scene

Chronicle Live · Dec 22, 2022