The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

Hundreds arrested on suspicion of arson in France as wildfires rage across Europe

One person killed and hundreds evacuated in Croatia as blazes also hit Germany, Greece and Spain

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

French firefighters threaten to strike over lack of resources

As wildfires continue to burn across France, representatives of firefighters' unions said they would go on strike in September to protest a lack of resources. Despite a meeting with the interior minister on Thursday, they say they are unhappy with the government's response so far.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 14

Paramedics treat 54 people after wildfire tears through homes in West Midlands

PARAMEDICS have treated a total of 54 people, including 19 who were admitted to hospital, after wildfires broke out across the West Midlands.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14

Burnham to consider ban on disposable barbecues as wildfires rage in UK

PM to look at imposing restriction in public spaces, though campaigners fear it does not go far enough

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Wildfire total for 2026 in England and Wales reaches same as whole of last year

Some 1,017 wildfires have been recorded so far this year.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Stars, trees, mountains: Santa Rosa outdoor youth program is using nature to combat gun violence

LandPaths takes at-risk youth out of their concrete, urban environments and into the natural one, offering many their first encounters with the land

The Guardian - US · Aug 12

Barking fire LIVE: Huge blaze erupts in east London, closing section of A13

Around 125 firefighters are tackling the blaze on Ripple Road

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Drones to hunt for unexploded Second World War bombs exposed by wildfire

Dunwich Heath was used as a training ground during the Second World War and since the fire, two unexploded ordnance have been found.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Stop using disposable BBQs in London, says Andy Burnham to prevent wildfires as fifth heatwave hits city

The London Fire Brigade has responded to hundreds of wildfires in recent months

Evening Standard · Aug 12

In 1871, Wisconsin’s Peshtigo Fire killed more than 1,200 people as Chicago burned, becoming the deadliest wildfire in US history

The Peshtigo Fire of 1871 stands as a grim testament to nature’s fury, claiming over 1,200 lives and marking it as the deadliest wildfire in American history. This catastrophic event unfolded in Wisconsin with unimaginable speed. While overshadowed by the Chicago Fire, the immense toll on Peshtigo's community was staggering.

The Times of India · Aug 12