Containment lines keep Fullerton Cove fire under control THE fire burning at Fullerton Cove since Sunday morning has now chewed through more than 160 hectares of bushland. Newcastle Herald · Nov 20, 2022
Almost 40 firefighters called to Ryton after 'large scale' blaze at disused warehouse People were told to avoid an area of Ryton on Friday evening after the fire brigade responded to reports of a factory fire Chronicle Live · Nov 19, 2022
Nottingham House of Fraser sign catches fire before falling into street ''All of us were just like, 'is the deer really on fire?''' Nottingham Post · Nov 18, 2022
Wildfires often lead to dust storms – and they’re getting bigger Wildfires affect large areas of the Earth’s surface and many of their effects occur at an alarming speed. The fires that consumed half of Australia’s Kangaroo Island in 2019 left a trail of animal corpses in their wake. In 2021, wildfires burned over 2.5 million acres of land in California. The Conversation · Nov 18, 2022
Son ‘overwhelmed’ as plaque honours firefighter father who died in line of duty The plaque to Adrian McGill who died in 1972 has been unveiled at Maryhill Fire Station. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
Glasgow firefighter who lost his life in Maryhill blaze commemorated with plaque on 50th anniversary Adrian McGill lost his life in a devastating blaze 50 years ago today, and now he's been commemorated with a plaque mounted on the wall of Maryhill Fire Station. Glasgow Live · Nov 18, 2022
Iowa house fire that killed 4 children blamed on power strip Fire officials say a house fire that killed four children in northern Iowa was caused by an electrical power strip The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
Edinburgh city bypass locked down as huge vehicle fire halts traffic A dramatic CCTV image showed flames pouring from the vehicle on the A720, as a firefighter sprayed a hose at the source. Edinburgh Live · Nov 17, 2022
Fire rips through Gaza residential building, killing 21 people A fire erupted during birthday celebrations in a home in Jabalia, spreading quickly through a four-storey building. Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2022
Nottingham neighbours saddened after serious house fire in Broxtowe estate Fire crews from four stations attended the incident Nottingham Post · Nov 17, 2022
Charging vape sparks devastating house fire as residents left unable to stay for 'some time' Four fire crews were sent out to tackle the blaze caused by a vape overheating after it was left charging unattended. Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022
Car blaze forces Dublin Port Tunnel to close causing traffic chaos Huge traffic delays are expected as a result of the incident Dublin Live · Nov 17, 2022
Bangs heard as car goes up in flames on main Valleys road 'Emergency services were there pretty quickly to put it out' Wales Online · Nov 16, 2022
Man killed neighbour by setting fire to mobile home with victim inside Darren Smith murdered Richard Thomas at Beeches caravan park where they both lived on December 20 2021. Daily Record · Nov 16, 2022
Edinburgh Live · Nov 16, 2022 East Lothian beauty spot burnt out after firework destroys sand dunes Local countryside rangers in the Whitesands area took to social media this week to remind locals that the area should be preserved and taken care of after they discovered the blaze.
Glasgow Live · Nov 16, 2022 Bomb disposal experts called in after 'suspicious package' found in Cambuslang Bomb disposal experts were called into Cambuslang on Tuesday night after a suspicious package was discovered. Police shut down surrounding streets while the item was dealt with.
Manchester Evening News · Nov 15, 2022 Giant Snowdonia mountain fire likened to 'Lord of the Rings' It is not yet clear what the source of the blaze that consumed the mountain was
AAP · Nov 15, 2022 Fire eases after warning in Cape York town Conditions have eased and a caravan park near the tip of Cape York is no longer under threat from a fast moving fire, authorities say.
Tribune News Service · Nov 15, 2022 California Legislature warned in new report about ‘growing concern’ over wildfire smoke SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When California legislators return to the state Capitol in three weeks, reducing wildfire smoke won’t be at the top of their to-do list. But a new report calls the pollution source a “growing concern.”
AAP · Nov 15, 2022 Canberra 2020 bushfire inquest postponed An inquest into Canberra's devastating 2020 bushfires has been adjourned just one day into evidence about the monster blaze in the Orroral Valley.
ABC News · Nov 14, 2022 Orroral Valley fire inquiry hears pilot of helicopter that started blaze did not see long grass before landing An Australian Army helicopter pilot tells the first day of an inquest into a fire sparked by a light on the chopper he didn't take the area's long grass into account before landing.
AAP · Nov 13, 2022 Inquest told army helicopter started blaze Two army personnel in charge of a helicopter that started Canberra's 2020 Orroral Valley bushfire have given evidence to an inquest at the ACT Coroners Court.
The Guardian - US · Nov 13, 2022 The arrest that shocked the firefighting world – and threatens a vital practice A fire chief is under investigation for a prescribed burn gone wrong and stirred up long-simmering tensions over wildfire risk
Salon · Nov 13, 2022 Wildfires incite animal behavior changes Wildfires affect forest animals in a multitude ways — both harmful and helpful, oddly
The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2022 Emergency services battle huge fire in Dundee city centre FIREFIGHTERS rushed to Dundee city centre on Saturday night after a huge fire erupted in an abandoned building.