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The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

Two fire crews tackle electrical fire in flat in North Shields with the road taped off

Firefighters attended the premises above Porky's takeaway on Union Quay

Chronicle Live

Tottenham fire: 60 firefighters battle huge tower block blaze with residents evacuated

The fire broke out on the sixth floor of Kenneth Robbins House in Northumberland Park in Tottenham with 60 firefighters sent to the scene and residents evacuated

Daily Mirror

At least one home destroyed by Port Lincoln bushfire, as locals assess damage

Daniel Woodward only had time to collect his dogs before his house was destroyed by a bushfire that broke out near the SA town of Port Lincoln yesterday. Nearby, Rohan Freeman's family watched as the fire reached their back door.

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Buildings lost but lives saved in Port Lincoln bushfire

A bushfire has destroyed a number of buildings, including commercial properties at Port Lincoln after being sparked by failed electricity infrastructure.

AAP

Fire 'whirlwind' injures three firefighters, tears open home as bushfire grows near Cowra

Water-bombing aircraft and firefighters have been working to contain a large blaze in the NSW Central West that is threatening rural properties.

ABC News

Gotham doctor's sadness as village hall fire damages GP practice

A doctor said it will have a 'big impact' on the community

Nottingham Post

Nottinghamshire fire service statement in full as Gotham village hall roof 'destroyed' in blaze

Five crews are currently tackling the blaze

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Homes hit by fire near Port Lincoln, CFS says, as blaze takes hold in local dump

It is currently unknown exactly how many properties have been lost amid a bushfire on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula — but the CFS has indicated that the impacted structures include homes.

ABC News

Uncontrolled grassfire rages towards Port Lincoln

People in parts of Port Lincoln in South Australia have been urged to take shelter as an uncontrolled grassfire burns towards the town.

AAP

BOM forecasts further bushfire-friendly conditions as Queensland's Western Downs community begins recovery

Residents have returned home after fleeing the fast-moving bushfire on Sunday. Meanwhile, the BOM warns of more hot and dry conditions ahead.

ABC News

Ongoing battle to contain regional Qld bushfire

Emergency warnings are still in place for residents to the north of the Queensland town of Miles, as firefighters try to bring large bushfires under control.

AAP

SA marks Ash Wednesday with resilience day

South Australia's Country Fire Service will remember the 1983 Ash Wednesday bushfires on Thursday, declaring it Bushfire Resilience Day.

AAP

Smoke likely across parts of ACT as two prescribed burns lit

Residents will see smoke from two prescribed burns in Pialligo and the Molonglo Valley

The Canberra Times

Bushfire-affected residents have 'lost everything' as firefighters continue to battle massive Western Downs blazes

Some Western Downs residents have already lost their homes — others don't know what they'll eventually return to when it's safe to do so.

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AAP

Firefighters battle large blaze in Qld's Western Downs

Firefighters have told about 220 residents near Miles, 300km northwest of Brisbane, to monitor conditions as they try to contain a major bushfire.

The Guardian - AU

‘Rorting’ claims over bushfire grants rejected by NSW premier

Federal emergency management minister Murray Watt criticises state cabinet over relief program

ABC News

Grassfire at Bulla, on Melbourne's north-west fringe, brought under control with one building damaged

Firefighters have contained a blaze that was burning out of control at Bulla in Melbourne's north-west, with at least one building damaged by the fire.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland bushfires: firefighters battle 18 blazes in Western Downs as severe thunderstorms forecast for south-east

Montrose fire destroys homes and residents of Kowguran, Myall Park and Hookswood urged to flee

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Bushfires continue to burn in Queensland's Western Downs region, evacuated residents face anxious wait to assess the damage

Residents of Queensland's Western Downs endure a second sleepless night at evacuation centres as dozens of fire crews battle multiple fast-moving bushfires.

AAP

Queensland on high alert as crews battle bushfires

Residents in Queensland's Western Downs are bracing for the impact of multiple bushfires in the region, with a leave immediately warning near the town of Miles.

The Guardian - US

‘Double-edged sword’: why the badly needed rains in California could fuel catastrophic fires

Downpours bumped California out of the most extreme categories of drought, but the storms also left behind a dangerous mess

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Arthur's Seat: Firefighters continue to tackle wildfire through the night

The fire service were alerted around 10:30pm to reports of a fire near St Margaret's Loch in Holyrood Park, as huge flames and clouds of smoke could be seen as far away as Newington.

Daily Record

Arthur's Seat on fire as crews rush to put out massive hillside blaze

It is not currently known if anyone has been injured in the blaze.

Wales Online

Arson warning after huge fires lit on the Gower at Cefn Bryn

South Wales police say that 'arson will not be tolerated' following emergency services callout on the Gower peninsula

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh emergency services race to blazing inferno on Arthur's Seat

The inferno appears to be on the Crags and there are three engines at the scene battling the huge flames - it is currently unknown if anybody has been injured.

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