The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

NSW warned of bushfire dangers as dry El Niño looms after ‘prolific’ vegetation growth

Rural Fire Service warns residents to get ready for upcoming season and not be complacent after three wet years

The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2023

London fire chiefs ‘far better prepared’ for heatwave as Europe swelters in near-record temperatures

Around 100 firefighters extra have been recruited since record-high temperatures last July

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023

11 pictures that capture the devastation of climate crisis as heatwave sweeps Europe

Climate change is forcing extreme weather conditions and wildfires in other parts of the world, including the United States, as well

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Authorities order evacuations as wildfires rage near Athens

Gusts of wind up to 70km/h (45mph) push flames through scrub and forest parched by extreme heat.

Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2023

Millions on alert as wildfire smoke from Canada to spread to US

Officials issue air quality advisories across US and with nearly 900 forest fires – many of them ‘out of control’ – burning to the north

The Guardian - US · Jul 17, 2023

Climate change is increasing the severity and reach of Canadian wildfires, experts say, as smoke hits Chicago again

CHICAGO -- Canada is experiencing one of its worst wildfire seasons in modern history, and experts said climate change is increasing the fires’ intensity, frequency and reach.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 17, 2023

Joining forces: How collaboration can help tackle Canada’s escalating wildfire threat

Wildfires have become a hot topic in Canada this year — and for good reason. Thousands of Canadians have been evacuated from their homes. Millions have experienced smoky skies and air quality advisories. More hectares of land in Canada were burned by mid-June than in any previous year since records…

The Conversation · Jul 16, 2023

High winds hamper efforts to tackle fire at Royal Albion hotel in Brighton

Firefighters says nobody injured in blaze that broke out on Saturday afternoon

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023

Trudeau pays tribute to firefighter, 19, killed battling Canada wildfires

Devyn Gale killed while tackling British Columbia blaze as wildfires continue to rage across country with little reprieve

The Guardian - US · Jul 14, 2023

Canadian firefighter dies as record wildfire season continues

Firefighter dies battling blaze in British Columbia, union says, as more than 900 fires are still burning across Canada.

Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2023