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‘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

The Guardian - US

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.

Edinburgh Live

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.

Daily Record

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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

Wales Online

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.

Edinburgh Live

Bushfires flare out of control in south-west Queensland as residents urged to flee

Relief for bushfire-affected towns expected from Tuesday, when storms in the afternoon could ease the fire burden

The Guardian - AU

'Leave immediately': Bushfires rage across Queensland

Emergency warnings are in place across parts of Queensland as the state battles 50 bushfires, with challenging conditions expected to continue.

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People warned to close windows and doors as landmark pub goes up in flames

A huge fire at the Old Cobblers in Rawtenstall sent a huge plume of black smoke into the air

Manchester Evening News

Multiple bushfires burning across Queensland

Numerous fires are burning across Queensland, as temperatures hit 40C in several parts of the state.

AAP

Large grassfire burning between Wee Jasper and Yass most likely started by lightning

The fire is now under control but authorities remain nervous a change in weather conditions could see the blaze jump containment lines.

ABC News

Ash Wednesday firefighting heroes honoured 40 years on

More than a dozen firefighters who died while battling Victoria's Ash Wednesday blazes almost 40 years ago are being honoured at a service.

AAP

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue at Wollaton Park for test operation

They shared pictures from the operation alongside caption explaining why they attended the Wollaton Hall.

Nottingham Post

A boy and his boat help Chile firefighters combat blazes

As his parents fought wildfires threatening their home in southern Chile, 13-year-old Lucas Cespedes decided to take action, ferrying firefighters across the local river in a small yellow rowing boat to help them put out the flames.

Reuters

Total fire ban for regions surrounding ACT on Saturday

The fire ban will not apply to the ACT.

The Canberra Times

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Chilean wildfires destroy hundreds of homes, endanger world's smallest deer

Forest fires across south-central Chile that have left 24 people dead and swallowed up hundreds of houses spread into new areas on Wednesday after raging overnight, burning up the habitats of vulnerable woodland animals.

Liverpool Echo

Fire hazard warning over five items you wouldn't expect including oranges and flour

There are a number of common household items that are more flammable than you'd expect

Daily Record

Seven fire crews battling blaze at Glasgow recycling centre

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) received a call around 2.35am, a spokesperson said. There are no reported injuries at this stage.

ABC News

Koala extinction report shows bushfires may have wiped out marsupials in Shoalhaven

Not one koala has been seen in areas south-west of Nowra since the 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires, prompting concern for the marsupials' future.

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Reuters

Chile heat wave could further fan the flames of deadly wildfires

Chilean authorities on Tuesday warned of a "very complex" situation as a new heat wave in the country's south-central region threatened to further fan the flames of dangerous forest fires that have already left 24 dead.

Daily Record

Scottish Government 'thoroughly considering' recommendations of Cameron House fire inquiry

Couple, Richard Dyson, 38, and Simon Midgley, 32, died in the fire on December 18, 2017.

Zenger

Deadly Wildfires Continue To Rage In Chile

Chile is still experiencing deadly wildfires this weekend, and efforts to contain the fires have been hampered by the dry weather

The Guardian - AU

Pilots survive Boeing 737 water bomber crash while fighting bushfire in Western Australia

Investigators to examine wreckage and interview two pilots who were responding to a bushfire in the Fitzgerald River national park

Reuters

Chile battles deadliest wildfires on record as heatwave grips

Chilean firefighters were battling to hold back forest fires on Monday as authorities said hot and dry weather would continue this week, potentially exacerbating what are already the deadliest blazes in the country's recent history.

Glasgow Live

Fire crews remain at Milton home after garden structure erupts into flames

The Scottish Fire and Rescue service remains at the property, surveying the area to ensure that no further fires break out. No casualties have been reported as a result.

Evening Standard

At least 24 dead as wildfires sweep through Chile

The government has declared a state of emergency in the southern region of Araucania, along with the Nuble and Biobio regions

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