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European wildfires in numbers: How record-breaking heatwaves have scorched the continent

IN FOCUS: Europe is in the midst of some of the most damaging wildfires in its history - with more expected to erupt. As experts warn wildfires will become more common in the near future, Alex Croft looks at the numbers behind a devastating summer for the continent

The Independent UK

Utah wildfire: Helicopter carrying 2 crashes while fighting massive blaze, sparks new fire

A heavy-lift helicopter carrying two people crashed while battling a wildfire in Utah, as firefighters across the US West faced rapidly spreading blazes and dangerous weather conditions, officials said Friday.

The Times of India

Drought and scorching heatwaves threaten Europe’s vision of a nuclear-powered future

IN DEPTH: Nuclear power offers Europe a reliable way of powering itself without laying waste to the planet. But hotter summers and a changing climate are interfering with how it works, writes James C. Reynolds

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Country diary: We’ve had fires here in the Cairngorms before. This one has changed things

Abernethy: It’s been a period of heartbreak and gratitude, mourning the scorched landscape and staying away from home when the smoke got too close

The Guardian - UK

At least one person dead in California wildfire allegedly sparked by chainsaw

Police arrested Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, in connection with the Gann fire, which has burned more than 15 sq miles in Calaveras county

The Guardian - US

California lost as many as 1.3 million Joshua trees in the 2020 Dome Fire; new software now helps park managers target recovery after wildfires

California scientists developed digital tools to map fire damage in the Mojave National Preserve. These new software programs help park managers focus restoration work on vulnerable desert plants. The tools assist in assessing post-fire conditions and developing recovery plans for affected areas. Scenario modeling directs limited conservation resources to high-elevation…

The Times of India

Wildfires Are Ravaging Europe. Insurers Are Warning Of A Rising 'Protection Gap'

With wildfires ravaging France and Spain, insurers are warning that the costs of such disasters are increasingly outpacing insurance coverage.

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Spokane Wildfires Prompt Federal Authorisation to Down Drones Disrupting Air Crews

Federal authorities authorised action against drones as damage from the Spokane wildfire rose to more than 900 structures.

International Business Times UK

Accused arsonist studied how to maximize Washington wildfire’s harm, police say

Court documents allege Aaron Farinacci, who faces slew of arson charges, set 25 fires in Spokane area over past year

The Guardian - US

Latest update as Cairngorms fire exclusion zone set to be partially lifted

THE exclusion zone around a wildfire incident in the Cairngorms is set to be partially lifted.

The National (Scotland)

8 Ways to DIY Fireproof Your Home This Weekend

There are more fire hazards around your home than you think. Here's eight easy ways to protect yourself.

Kiplinger

London firefighters battle 10 grass fires in a day amid drought

Firefighters were mobilised to 493 incidents on Wednesday, including 10 grass fires across the capital

Evening Standard

In 2013, California’s Rim Fire burned across the Sierra Nevada; more than a decade later, crews are planting 125,000 trees, including giant sequoias, across parts of the burn scar

Crews planted 125,000 trees in the Rim Fire burn scar to aid forest recovery. High-intensity fires often prevent natural conifer regeneration, necessitating replanting efforts. Giant sequoias, while fire-resistant, also face reproduction challenges after intense heat. This project aims to restore water sources and store carbon for climate mitigation. The replanted…

The Times of India

We need a wartime mindset to fight the threat of wildfires

While many leaders compare the wildfire crisis to the second world war, governments fail to adopt the real lessons of pre-emptive wartime action

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Human-driven climate crisis fuels Canada’s deadly wildfires, study finds

Current blazes roaring across country more than twice as likely to occur because of fossil fuel-driven global heating

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: Even in a heatwave, signs of last winter storms still linger

South Devon: On holiday in deeply familiar places, we swim fully clothed, snack on overhanging cherries and see the fallen Teignmouth pier

The Independent UK

Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated

Crews have taken advantage of cooler weather to begin getting a handle on wildfires that have displaced tens of thousands of people around Washington state’s second-largest city, but hotter, drier and windier days lie ahead

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I’m From Spokane, And It Meant The World To See Sydney Sweeney Give It A Spotlight As Wildfires Rage

Three wildfires have caused major destruction in Spokane, Washington.

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Suspect in Washington state wildfire was questioned about blazes last year

Aaron Farinacci is accused of starting the Old Trails fire that has destroyed homes and forced thousands to flee

Radio France Internationale

July France's hottest month since records began, says national weather service

July this year was the hottest month in France since records began in 1900, according to meteorologists. It was also France's third-driest July, with rainfall nearly 70 percent below average.

Radio France Internationale

Ile-de-France region files suit for compensation over Fontainebleau forest fire

The Ile-de-France regional council this week launched a civil law suit over the recent wildfire which decimated more than 2,000 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest, south of Paris. A criminal investigation has been opened into the blaze, which the national forestry office says caused significant environmental damage.

The Times of India

Oregon planted 72 million seedlings and dropped about a billion seeds from aircraft, helping turn the 554-square-mile Tillamook Burn into a state forest

A devastating wildfire in Oregon's Coast Range burned over 355,000 acres. Subsequent fires fueled by dead trees continued the destruction for years. Oregon voters narrowly approved a bond measure for reforestation efforts in 1948. Millions of seedlings were hand-planted and aerially seeded over decades. This effort transformed the burn scar…

The Independent UK

Suspect accused of starting Washington wildfire once went to prison for dad’s death

Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, was arrested Monday on suspicion of first-degree arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire that ignited Saturday

International Business Times UK

Who Is Aaron Farinacci? Spokane Arson Suspect Killed Father, Now Accused of Wildfire

Aaron Farinacci, previously imprisoned for killing his father, has been arrested for allegedly starting Spokane County's largest wildfire, displacing 65,000 people and destroying 700 buildings.

The Independent UK

Deadly Eaton Fire in Los Angeles was caused by Southern California Edison equipment, fire officials say

It took firefighters nearly a month to extinguish the blaze, which killed 19 people and torched 9,000 homes and businesses

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