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Maui firefighters admit to taking lunch as Lahaina fire reignited

County is suing state power company for allegedly igniting devastating fires

The Independent UK

Wildfire risk is soaring for low-income, elderly and other vulnerable populations in California, Washington and Oregon

As wildfires burn across the Western U.S., the people in harm’s way are increasingly those least able to protect their homes from fire risks, evacuate safely or recover after a fire.

The Conversation

Water-bombing chopper crashes in dam, pilot unhurt

A pilot has escaped injury after a firefighting helicopter crashed into a dam while it was collecting water to battle a blaze in Queensland.

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Heatwave, bushfires wreak havoc as threat moves north

Bushfires are burning across a number of states as a heatwave is forecast to move into Queensland and the Northern Territory, sparking a wave of warnings.

AAP

Australian wildfire danger causes fire ban in Sydney and closes schools

Sydney has experienced its first total fire ban in almost three years and several schools along the New South Wales state coast to the south have been closed because of a heightened wildfire danger caused by unusually hot and dry conditions across southeast Australia

The Independent UK

Afternoon Update: Australia’s bushfire risk rises; China’s defence minister missing; and how to get kids cooking

Extreme fire risks and heatwave warnings as the Bureau of Meteorology confirms El Niño has arrived

The Guardian - AU

‘Symbol of hope’: Lahaina’s beloved banyan shows new growth after fires

Community rallies to save ‘heartbeat’ of town after 150-year-old tree was badly singed by Maui wildfires last month

The Guardian - US

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Australia declares El Nino amid unseasonal heat, strong winds

New South Wales has recorded temperatures as much as 16C (60F) above the September average.

Al Jazeera

DNA tests lower the death toll in Maui fire to 97

Officials previously said at least 115 people had died in the fire, but further testing showed they had multiple DNA samples from some of the victims. The number of those who are missing fell to 31.

WEKU

Hawaii officials say DNA tests drop Maui fire death count to 97

Authorities in Hawaii have adjusted the number of deaths from the deadly Maui wildfires down to at least 97 people

The Independent UK

Our planet is burning in unexpected ways - here’s how we can protect people and nature

People have been using fire for millennia. It is a vital part of many ecosystems and cultures. Yet human activities in the current era, sometimes called the “Anthropocene”, are reshaping patterns of fire across the planet.

The Conversation

Pressure and pay drive exodus of US wildfire fighters: ‘The fatigue is real’

Staffing levels could worsen if Congress doesn’t pass a permanent pay raise before current bonuses are phased out

The Guardian - US

Texas enlists out-of-state volunteers to combat wildfires

As the state’s wildfire season continues, rural fire departments and their volunteers are strained to keep up with hundreds of fires.

The Texas Tribune

Fire regimes around Australia shifted abruptly 20 years ago – and falling humidity is why

This century, Australia has suffered more frequent and more severe bushfires. The Black Summer fires of 2019–20 were the worst on record for the area burned and property loss.

The Conversation

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Canada's lack of recognition for gender-based violence is putting disaster survivors at risk

Canada has experienced an unprecedented wildfire season in 2023. People’s experiences with any disaster event are influenced by social- and place-based vulnerabilities. For example, where you live affects your exposure to different hazards including wildfires and floods.

WEKU

The number of people missing following devastating Maui wildfires has dropped to 66

The new tally of 66 people still missing represents a significant drop from a week earlier, when authorities said 385 remained unaccounted for. The confirmed death toll remains at 115.

Inverse

Scientists Figure Out the “Hot Spots” Where Wildfire Prevention Would Do the Most Good

The U.S. government is investing over US$7 billion in the coming years to try to manage the nation’s escalating wildfire crisis.

The Conversation

Wildfires have wreaked havoc this summer – these plants were prepared

Summer 2023 has seen wildfire crews tirelessly battle forest fires worldwide. The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the Moroccan coast, have faced their worst fires in 40 years, but amid the devastation lies a remarkable tale of resilience.

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The US is spending billions to reduce forest fire risks – we mapped the hot spots where treatment offers the biggest payoff for people and climate

The U.S. government is investing over US$7 billion in the coming years to try to manage the nation’s escalating wildfire crisis. That includes a commitment to treat at least 60 million acres in the next 10 years by expanding forest-thinning efforts and controlled burns.

The Independent UK

Things to know about aid, lawsuits and tourism nearly a month after fire leveled a Hawaii community

It's been nearly a month since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century killed at least 115 people in Hawaii

The Independent UK

A massive wildfire in northeastern Greece is gradually abating, with over 700 firefighters deployed

Greek firefighters say a massive wildfire that decimated vast tracts of forest in northeastern Greece over 17 days is gradually abating, although hundreds of firefighters are still tackling pockets that continue to burn

The Guardian - US

California escaped deadly wildfires this summer. The danger isn’t over yet

An unusually wet winter tamped down conditions so far in 2023, but experts say the state can’t afford to rely on luck

The Independent UK

Greece: Firefighters rescue 25 migrants trapped in forest as massive wildfire approached

Greek firefighters have rescued a group of 25 migrants trapped in a forest in northeastern Greece as flames from a massive wildfire burning for two weeks approached

The Guardian - UK

A visual guide to Greece’s deadly wildfires

Greece has been stricken by hundreds of wildfires this summer, including a blaze in the north-east that started on 19 August

The Independent UK

Fires that destroyed two London pubs just streets apart treated as ‘suspicious’ by police

There were no reports of any injuries but the London Fire Brigade are advising people to avoid the area

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