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The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

Nasa images show wildfire damage to island dubbed ‘Galapagos of California’

The satellite visuals reveal vast burn scars after blaze tore through rare ecosystems on Santa Rosa Island

The Guardian - US · May 27

Multi-agency response launched to investigate cause of Arthur's Seat fire

An investigation has been launched to establish the cause of a large grass fire which broke out near Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh on Monday ...

The National (Scotland) · May 26

Cause of Arthur’s Seat fire yet to be established

Police Scotland issued a public appeal for information following the fire at the Scottish landmark.

Evening Standard · May 26

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London heatwave: Wildfire threat to Buckingham Palace as climate change 'turns Royal Parks into tinderboxes'

Exclusive: Royal Parks have exactly the ‘land cover types most susceptible to wildfire under drying conditions,’ say mapping experts

Evening Standard · May 26

Hackney Central fire: Dozens of firefighters called as static caravan engulfed in flames

The blaze forced the closure of Hackney Central station on Sunday night

Evening Standard · May 25

Wildfire alert for London as temperatures soar in heatwave towards record 34C for May

‘The risk of wildfire is very real,’ says London Fire Brigade Assistant Commissioner Paul McCourt

Evening Standard · May 22

Wildfire Smoke Exposure for a Week and Its Impact on Lungs and Heart

Learn how a week of wildfire smoke affects lungs and heart, key symptoms, health risks, and ways to protect yourself during poor air quality events.

Medical Daily · May 21

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Police say dozens of people and organizations could be charged over deadly 2017 London fire

British police plan to ask prosecutors to consider charging 57 people and 20 organizations over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London

The Independent UK · May 19

California island fire linked to sailor’s distress flare scorches 10,000 acres

Fire on Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands national park becomes state’s largest this year and threatens rare plants

The Guardian - US · May 18

New Mexico wildfire sparked by fatal medical plane crash spreads quickly in rural area

A wildfire sparked by the fatal crash of a small medical plane in New Mexico has triggered evacuations for a rural area north of the Capitan Mountains and closures in the Lincoln National Forest

The Independent UK · May 18

Minnesota deploys national guard to help fight wildfires in northern region

Tim Walz, the state’s governor, calls blazes ‘unpredictable and fast-moving’ as dry, windy weather fuels them

The Guardian - US · May 17

Small medical plane crashes in New Mexico mountains, killing all 4 people aboard

A small medical plane crashed in a mountain range outside Ruidoso, New Mexico, killing all four people aboard and sparking a wildfire in the surrounding forest

The Independent UK · May 15

Arson suspect in Palisades fire expressed ‘resentment of the rich,’ prosecutors allege

Documents say the man was upset about not having New Year’s Eve plans

The Independent UK · May 4

Huge wildfire engulfs nearly 1,000 acres in Arizona and is still spreading: ‘It’s like a war zone’

Wind speeds of up to 30 mph has helped the fire spread and forced aerial firefighting assets to be grounded.

The Independent UK · May 4

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The Independent UK · Apr 28

Few Maui fire survivors will break even from $4 billion payout: ‘there’s just not enough’

For some victims, up to a third of their settlement could be absorbed by legal fees and insurers

Evening Standard · Apr 28

Minister appeals for anyone with information on wildfires to speak to police

The call comes after blazes broke out across the Mourne Mountains at the weekend.

The Independent UK · Apr 24

Georgia blaze shows how climate change has led to more wildfires in the East

Wildfires are often thought to be a problem for Western North America, but climate change and other factors are making fires nastier in the East, especially this year

The Independent UK · Apr 21

As the planet warms, scientists burn homes to figure out how to best protect them in wildfires

Scientists are using controlled fires to study how to protect homes from wildfires

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The Independent UK · Apr 20

Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payouts

Thousands of survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire in California are accepting settlements from the utility accused of causing it

The Independent UK · Apr 19

Hong Kong fire victims allowed to return to search through scorched homes

Five months after Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, thousands of displaced fire victims are beginning to return to see what remains of their homes and retrieve their belongings

The Guardian - AU · Apr 16

Geelong oil refinery fire: what we know so far

Viva Energy oil refinery at Corio, one of just two remaining in Australia, supplies about 50% of Victoria’s fuel and 10% of the whole country’s

The Guardian - US · Apr 14

‘Nothing but tree skeletons’: record-breaking wildfires devastate US cattle country

Rising temperatures and extreme drought are driving more destructive spring fires across the Great Plains. This year, forces aligned to create the perfect storm in Nebraska

The Guardian - US · Apr 11

Multiple people face charges, including murder, in California fireworks blast

Massive fire followed explosion at 5,000-sq-ft warehouse near Esparto, an hour from Sacramento, on 1 July

The Guardian - US · Apr 4

California protection crews contain parts of wildfire that burned 4,100 acres

Springs fire, which had spread quickly by windy conditions, at least 45% contained on Saturday, say fire officials

The Independent UK · Mar 31

Gravel gardens can cut wildfire and heat risks. It's being used outside fire zones too

In the garden, a simple switch from organic mulch to gravel can help cut wildfire risk and save water

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