The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

Canada’s Nova Scotia appeals for help amid ‘unprecedented’ fires

Premier says eastern Canadian province will ‘take all the support we can get’ as crews battle out-of-control blazes.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023

California utility avoids trial for 2020 wildfire that killed four

Pacific Gas and Electric will pay over $50m for rebuilding and civic penalties and continue initiatives to reduce wildfire risks

The Guardian - US · May 31, 2023

Unprecedented wildfire on Canada's Atlantic coast still burning after four days

Wildfires are burning out of control for a fourth day in Canada’s Atlantic-coast province of Nova Scotia

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Eastern Canada struggles to bring wildfires under control

Wildfires that have already forced thousands in Canada's Nova Scotia province to evacuate were threatening communities on the outskirts of Halifax on Wednesday and causing poor air quality hundreds of miles away as smoke drifted across the U.S. border.

Reuters · May 31, 2023

Experts say there is one thing you must do every time you use your tumble drier

The mistake could cost you £25,000

Wales Online · May 31, 2023

Smoke from massive wildfire in Highlands visible from space

Two firefighters involved in tackling the blaze at Cannich, near Loch Ness, were injured earlier this week.

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Marsden Moor on fire AGAIN as crews called out to yet another blaze near Greater Manchester

"Another week, another fire"

Manchester Evening News · May 30, 2023

Wildfire on Canada's Atlantic coast spurs evacuation of 16,000 people

A wildfire on Canada’s Atlantic coast has damaged about 200 houses and other structures and prompted the evacuation of 16,000 people

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage in Canada's Nova Scotia

Wildfires in Canada’s Atlantic coast province of Nova Scotia have caused thousands to evacuate.

France 24 · May 30, 2023

Gardai investigate cause of three separate blazes at popular nature reserve in Wexford

Fire crews from Wexford town and Enniscorthy battled the fires which broke out at around 8pm on Sunday, 4am and 2.30pm on Monday

Irish Mirror · May 30, 2023