The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

100 tonnes of timber set on fire in huge blaze sending black smoke hovering over Ely again

Crews have been using water from the River Ely to tackle the blaze, which was still being dealt with this morning

Wales Online · May 24, 2023

High fire risk warning in place until next Monday as Government issues advice

The Department has explained this is due to the higher temperatures across Ireland in the coming days, as well as the expected level of risk in all areas where dead grasses, heather and gorse exist

Dublin Live · May 24, 2023

Heavy rains in Canada offer relief from wildfires but could lead to flooding

Crews hope wet weather could be ‘turning point’ after worst start to fire season on record in which area the size of Wales has burned

The Guardian - US · May 23, 2023

Firefighters deal with a number of deliberate fires in space of just a few days in Wales

'Not only is this a crime, for which they will be prosecuted, but it also places unnecessary pressure on front line services.'

Wales Online · May 22, 2023

Dad left with skin 'like melted cheese' after being caught in freak fire

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT AND DISCUSSION OF SUICIDE. Stuart Cooper has been left with 66% of his body covered in burns after waking in the middle of the night to the inferno in his home

Daily Mirror · May 22, 2023

NSW coronial inquiry hears back-burning strategy was 'appropriate' response to Currowan fire

The NSW bushfire inquiry hears the use of back-burning was an appropriate fire containment strategy despite claims spotting from the fires may have destroyed homes and killed three people.

ABC News · May 22, 2023

Rain, even smoke help fight wildfires in Alberta; new blaze brings evacuation in British Columbia

Canadian officials say scattered rains and even smoke cover have cooled air temperatures and helped efforts to fight wildfires in Alberta over the weekend

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Alberta wildfire fighters hope rain, cooling bring relief

Alberta authorities hope cooler temperatures and showers forecast for the coming week will help firefighters battling blazes in the oil-rich Canadian province, although storms could complicate efforts.

Reuters · May 21, 2023

Major fire tears across mountain close to people's homes

The fire spread across the mountain for several hours

Wales Online · May 21, 2023

Fire crews made it to the Loafers Lodge fire in minutes, but one truck with a 32-metre ladder was out of action

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, residents of Loafers Lodge hostel in Wellington were jolted awake by thick smoke and flames licking the walls. As they tried to escape, one crucial fire truck was broken down.

ABC News · May 19, 2023