The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

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 · Aug 6

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 · Aug 6

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

The Guardian - US · Aug 6

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

The Guardian - US · Aug 5

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 · Aug 5

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.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 5

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 Times of India · Aug 5

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

The Independent UK · Aug 4

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.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

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

The Independent UK · Aug 4