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Residents told to evacuate as bushfire threatens homes

Multiple emergency warnings and evacuation orders are in place as an out-of-control bushfire threatens homes, with some residents told it is too late to leave.

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Hong Kong mourns as deadly fire claims 128 lives and sparks safety crackdown

A devastating fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex has killed at least 128 people

The Independent UK

Grateful to be alive, residents who escaped the Hong Kong apartment blaze wonder what comes next

A massive fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has become the deadliest in the city's memory, causing 128 deaths with 200 people unaccounted-for

The Independent UK

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Hong Kong Fire Hero: Man Dies In Blaze One Month Away From Marrying Girlfriend of 10 Years - Meet Hei Weihao

Firefighter Hei Weihao dies battling Hong Kong high-rise fire; heroic service mourned, planned wedding left unfulfilled, dozens reported missing.

International Business Times UK

Fire that killed at least 44 burns in Hong Kong towers for a second day

Firefighters are battling one of Hong Kong’s deadliest modern blazes for a second day, fighting to control the fire that blackened several high-rise towers and killed at least 44 people

The Independent UK

Holborn fire: Dozens of firefighters tackle blaze in underground tunnel in central London

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to the scene

Evening Standard

NSW storms leave man dead, thousands without power and cause Sydney train delays

Multiple roofs torn from buildings in NSW central west while more than 20 public schools closed due to catastrophic fire danger

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UK wildfires devastated more areas in 2025 than at any time since records began, figures show

Firefighters call for long-term investment and say UK is dangerously underprepared as climate crisis worsens

The Guardian - UK

Zombie fires: how Arctic wildfires that come back to life are ravaging forests

Blazes that smoulder in the permafrost, only to reignite, are extending fire season though winter, leaving vegetation struggling to recover

The Guardian - UK

Judge orders man accused of starting deadly LA wildfire jailed while awaiting trial

The man accused of sparking January's deadly Los Angeles wildfire must remain jailed while he awaits trial

The Independent UK

7 holiday lighting mistakes that put your home at risk — and what to do instead

Don’t let your holiday lights become a fire hazard: 7 mistakes to avoid now

Tom’s Guide

Fire pit etiquette: How to avoid fines, fires and feuding neighbors

The right things to do when using your backyard fire pit

Tom’s Guide

Fireworks spark flat fire and tree burns as LFB handles highest number of Bonfire Night calls in a decade

Crews responded to a flat fire in Whitechapel sparked by a firework, a box of fireworks alight in a Hackney park, and a tree fire in Brixton Hill, among other incidents

Evening Standard

LA mayor picks new fire chief to fill void following most destructive wildfire in city history

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has picked a 30-year fire department veteran as the new fire chief months she ousted the previous chief over handling of the most destructive wildfire in the city’s history

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‘Frustrated young man’ pleads not guilty to sparking deadly Palisades Fire

Jonathan Rinderknecht is accused of sparking one of the most destructive wildfires in California history

Evening Standard

'Like the Wild West': Diwali fireworks spark over 35 emergency call outs across London

Thousands take part in joyous Diwali celebrations but some Londoners complain about fireworks keeping them awake

The Independent UK

Suspect in deadly Palisades Fire to be moved to California from Florida after grand jury indictment

A suspect in the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles was ordered to be moved to California from Florida

Evening Standard

London travel news LIVE: Disruption across Central line as Mile End station closed after casualty on track

Emergency services are at Mile End Underground station after a casualty on the track, forcing its closure

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PHOTO ESSAY: Young California inmates learn skills to fight wildfires

Inmate firefighters in California will receive higher pay and the state will make permanent firefighting camps that train and educate young offenders under two laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The Guardian - US

‘Reckless’ behavior and dystopian AI: disturbing picture of suspect in Pacific Palisades fire emerges

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, allegedly used ChatGPT to create scenes of a city burning and to confide an obsession with fires

The Independent UK

California governor signs bills to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery and reform disaster response

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a package of bills to aid recovery from two deadly wildfires in Los Angeles earlier this year

The Independent UK

Man charged with sparking the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history will remain jailed

A federal magistrate has ordered a man charged in California’s deadly Palisades Fire to remain jailed

International Business Times UK

Who Is Jonathan Rinderknecht? Inside the Digital Trail That Led to the Palisades Fire Arrest

Jonathan Rinderknecht's digital trail led to his arrest in the Palisades Fire case, with authorities detailing crucial evidence that built their case.

The Guardian - AU

As I prepare for another bushfire season in NSW, I wonder: will triple zero be there if I need it?

It’s up to telcos like Optus to ensure our emergency system works, but so far the only word you could use to describe our mobile signal is ‘intermittent’

The Independent UK

Here's a look at California's five most destructive wildfires

The Palisades Fire was the most destructive blaze in Los Angeles to date and among the five worst in California’s history

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