The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

French wildfires expose cache of buried Second World War shells

Devastating wildfires in the southwest of France have uncovered a hidden cache of Second World War-era shells in the village of Le Porge, adding an explosive edge to an already dangerous situation.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 3

Deadly helicopter crash in Greece highlights danger to crews fighting wildfires

Water-bombing aircraft returned to the skies over Greece on Monday as firefighters battled several major blazes near Athens, a day after two pilots were killed when their fire-fighting helicopter collided with another aircraft.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 3

Washington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate

Light winds and lower temperatures are in the forecast to help firefighters with wildfires in eastern Washington state that have forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Water-dropping aircraft take off to tackle major Greek wildfire, after 2 killed in crash

Water-dropping planes and helicopters have taken off at first light to help hundreds of firefighters battling a major wildfire west of Athens, Greece

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Briton survives after two killed in collision between Greek firefighting helicopters

A Greek and a Danish national were killed in the tragedy as firefighters battled huge flames in Attica, near Athens

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Disaster Strikes Greek Wildfire Mission as Firefighting Helicopters Collide Mid-Air West of Athens

Greek officials say two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air during a wildfire mission west of Athens, underscoring the extreme risks facing aerial crews battling blazes in western Attica.

International Business Times UK · Aug 2

Two helicopters collide outside Athens as Greece battles to control wildfires

Fire department says two-person crew of one aircraft killed in incident during gale-force winds to west of capital

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2

Huge fire near tracks stops all services to one of London's busiest train stations

Dozens of firefighters battled the blaze on tracks near Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire

Evening Standard · Aug 2

Wildfires burned 42,000 hectares and forced 220,000 evacuations near Bordeaux; now France’s wine country fears damage that may only emerge in the bottle

France's worst wildfires in decades now threaten Bordeaux's famed wine production. Smoke taint can subtly damage grapes, affecting taste and value for years. This danger arrives during a sensitive ripening period for the grapes. The wine industry already faces market pressures and export challenges. Climate change poses ongoing threats to…

The Times of India · Aug 2

French wildfire near Bordeaux contained as 1,500 firefighters battle separate blaze in Provence

France's vast wildfire near Bordeaux remains contained but is still burning

The Independent UK · Aug 2