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The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

UK wildfires expose ‘postcode lottery’ of firefighting resources, says union

Exclusive: Head of Fire Brigades Union calls for statutory body to set national standards amid fears for public safety

The Guardian - UK

UK national parks warn of ‘catastrophic’ risk from wildfires this Easter

Weeks of fires amid warm and dry spell have decimated ecosystems and threatened endangered species, say experts

The Guardian - UK

Cut back your roses? Berkeley sets new rules for its most wildfire-prone areas

Residents of California city’s high-risk areas will be required to remove plants within 5ft of homes under fire safety rules

The Guardian - US

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Images show devastation from Arran wildfire as more than 15,000 trees destroyed

New images have shown the devastation caused by a wildfire in Arran which is estimated to have destroyed more than 15,000 trees ...

The National (Scotland)

Police reveal man scaled fence before arson attack on Pennsylvania Gov’s family home

A suspect, identified as Cody Balmer, was inside the house for around a minute, authorities said

The Independent UK

Wildfire on Scottish island extinguished after raging for four days

A hillside in the Isle of Arran which was devastated by a wildfire has reopened

The National (Scotland)

‘The new normal’: Experts on why Scotland is seeing so many wildfires

Climate change and land use change are contributing to the wildfires which have swept across Scotland, experts have said ...

The National (Scotland)

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'Buy them a pint': Islanders fundraise for crews battling wildfires

A Just Giving fundraiser has been started to reward firefighters battling wildfires on a Scottish island

The National (Scotland)

‘Scotland’s on fire’: Lorna Slater sounds climate change alarm over wildfires

THE Scottish Greens have sounded the alarm over the increasing amount of wildfires Scotland has experienced in the past few weeks ...

The National (Scotland)

Wildfires rage on islands and mainland amid 'extreme' warning for Scotland

POLICE have issued an “avoid the area” warning for a popular Scottish island hiking route after a wildfire started in the area.

The National (Scotland)

London weather: Met Office issues high temperature forecast for London today amid wildfires alert

The London Fire Brigade has warned there is an increased risk of wildfires as an unusually hot and dry spell of weather continues

Evening Standard

In fight over insurance, neighbors crowdsource LA fire contamination data

Los Angeles-area residents whose homes survived the Eaton wildfire in January face a whole different set of struggles to their neighbors whose homes were burned to the ground

The Independent UK

Jewish families channel Passover story after devastating losses in Los Angeles wildfires

Members of a 104-year-old Pasadena synagogue that was burned down in the Los Angeles fires in January are getting ready to celebrate Passover

The Independent UK

Wildfire warnings issued as UK temperatures set to reach 24C on Friday

London fire brigade asks people to behave responsibly and Scottish fire and rescue service gives ‘extreme’ alert

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Emergency services yet to use new advanced rescue technology to combat wildfires

SCOTTISH emergency services haven't used new state-of-the-art urgent response technology despite them being called to 90 reported wildfires at the…

The National (Scotland)

Drone photos show extent of wildfire damage on Highland estate

DRONE images have shown the huge impact of a wildfire which burned across a Highlands estate ...

The National (Scotland)

'Potential to burn for days': Red wildfire warning issued across Scotland

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued an update as firefighters have been tackling a number of large wildfires throughout the weekend

The National (Scotland)

Crews battle mile-long blaze on Scottish island while another fire blocks railway

Firefighters are continuing to battle a mile-long blaze on the Isle of Skye, while a separate fire on the mainland had blocked railway tracks near…

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Evening Standard

75 firefighters involved in quelling wildfire in Mournes but blazes continue

Police have said they are using air support to survey the area for potential suspects and further wildfires.

The National (Scotland)

Ships sound foghorns as wildfire smoke chokes River Clyde

A massive smoke haze from a wildfire led to ships on the River Clyde sounding their foghorns on Monday.

Evening Standard

More than 50 firefighters battle blaze in the Mourne Mountains

A firefighting operation is expected to remain in place across Tuesday in the Bloody Bridge area.

Evening Standard

People starting wildfires risk being charged with manslaughter – Muir

The Environment Minister visited the Mourne Mountains in Co Down on Monday evening to view the extent of damage caused by recent fires.

The National (Scotland)

'A proper inferno': Campers rescued from wildfire by helicopter

Campers were rescued from wildfires in Galloway Forest Park in a four-hour search and rescue drama.

The National (Scotland)

Disappointment as wildfire risk halts Jacobite train's seasonal debut

The seasonal debut of the iconic Jacobite steam train was cancelled due to fire risk, following the outbreak of wildfires across Scotland

Evening Standard

Campers rescued from wildfire by helicopter

At midnight on Friday, the campers saw flames getting closer to where they had set up their tents.

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