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Centuries-old sequoias damaged during prescribed burn at California park. One may not survive

Two historic giant sequoias were damaged in a prescribed burn last fall at Calaveras Big Trees State Park — and one of them may not survive, park officials and tree enthusiasts agree.

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North East bars and restaurants issued warning over artificial flowers after two people die in Spain fire

Artificial foilage in one Newcastle bar was found to be highly flammable following tests by firefighters

Chronicle Live

Scoop: Western lawmakers spot opening in smoke crisis

"For the first time, non-western members are proactively engaging us on wildfire policy."

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Country diary: The air is filled with the scent of an intense garden bonfire

Burbage, South Yorkshire: The dry weeks of May have left the peaty soil parched. A disposable barbecue has done the rest

The Guardian - UK

Landmark youth climate trial begins in Montana

WASHINGTON - The first ever climate trial in the United States opened Monday in Montana, brought by young activists suing the state for violating their constitutional right to a "clean and healthful environment."

Bangkok Post

Canada urgently needs a FEMA-like emergency management agency

Disasters often bring politicians, policymakers, researchers and the public to the discussion table. Due to their catastrophic impacts, disasters and emergencies prompt a large array of stakeholders to focus intently on the issues at hand, providing windows of opportunity for change.

The Conversation

Highest-level fire warnings for eastern France following 6-week drought

Two departments in France's east have been placed under high-risk wildfire warnings. Authorities are concerned as parts of the country haven't had any rainfall for over six weeks.

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Quebec fires weakened by rain as blazes in western Canada force many to flee

More than 14,000 remain under evacuation as nearly 450 fires burned across the country on Sunday, with 220 out of control

The Guardian - US

Residents 'in shock' and 'scared' as 'loud bang' heard from scene of huge Bramley fire

Crowds of people were watching as bellowing smoke and a 'bang' errupted from a Bramley factory

Leeds Live

Be angry about the wildfire pollution – but be angry at the right people

A poisonous haze made the air over New York temporarily more hazardous than any other place on Earth. Thank fossil fuel billionaires

The Guardian - US

Firefighters tackle mile-long wildfire near Inverness

Six fire engines attended the blaze, which broke out on Saturday afternoon in the village of Daviot

The Guardian - UK

Fire crews still tackling massive Scots wildfire 'covering an area a mile long'

Six fire engines remain near the village of Daviot in the Highlands after the fire broke out at around 2.45pm on Saturday.

Daily Record

Huge wildfire tears through beauty spot as locals urged to keep windows and doors shut

Residents in Daviot, south of Inverness, were told to stay inside and close their windows this afternoon when a huge wildfire broke out, sending thick smoke into the sky

Daily Mirror

Donabate residents urged to 'keep windows and doors closed' as firefighters battle industrial blaze

Firefighters from Swords, Kilbarrack and Skerries are currently at an industrial unit on fire

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Daily Record

Huge wildfire tears through Scots hillside after 'very high' risk warning

Emergency crews are currently dealing with the ongoing incident.

The Guardian - US

Exhausted crews battle Canadian wildfires as experts issue climate warning

Global heating and human changes to the landscape have invited more destructive fires, making fire season worse

Manchester Evening News

Firefighters continue to tackle blaze on Marsden Moor

Members of the public are being asked to stay away from the site.

Chronicle Live

Northumberland residents and visitors warned about 'extreme' wildfire risk this weekend

Fire chiefs have issued advice following a spell of extremely dry weather

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The Guardian - AU

Smoke in the air as Australia’s fire crews prepare for the return of El Niño

Climate change has lengthened fire seasons and limited chances for hazard reduction burns, leaving authorities racing the clock before risky weather hits

Wales Online

Wildfire burns forest outside Carmarthen

Firefighters were at the scene for five hours

The Independent UK

Haze from Canadian wildfires eases as reinforcements from abroad arrive

The hazardous haze from wildfires in Canada’s northeast has eased there and throughout much of northeastern United States, but Canadian officials warn it could be a marathon fire season and are welcoming the help of firefighters arriving from other countries

The Guardian - US

Smoke from Canadian wildfires hits Norway and flows to southern Europe

Researchers used a model to predict how the smoke would move through the region and said it wouldn’t pose a health risk

The Guardian - US

A visual guide to the Canada wildfires and US smoke pollution

There are more than 400 fires burning across Canada, with many out of control, and as smoke travels south it is prompting air quality alerts in the US

Daily Mirror

'Apocalyptic' wildfires rampage across UK as residents urged to close windows

A wildfire in Penglais woods, above Aberystwyth, Wales, has left the university town blanketed in thick smoke while 13 fire crews are also battling a blaze on Marsden Moor, West Yorkshire

Evening Standard

How do wildfires start? Firefighters tackle blaze raging in Portugal

Around 800 personnel attended a fire near the town of Odemira, south of Lisbon, overnight on Monday

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