The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

Foreign Office warning to UK travelers as 1,500 evacuated in Spain

Emergency services in the region said eight towns have been evacuated

Wales Online · Mar 24, 2023

Emergency declaration revoked, Lindsay Transport depot fire in Bundaberg brought under control

Queensland Police have lifted an emergency zone after firefighters battled until 2:00am to bring an industrial fire under control in Bundaberg.

ABC News · Mar 24, 2023

Bay Area cities struggle to balance housing mandates, wildfire risks

ORINDA, California — How can cities balance new state guidelines restricting development in high-risk wildfire zones with parallel — and often conflicting — mandates for aggressive housing construction?

Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2023

Nottinghamshire neighbours praise firefighters for saving their homes after huge blaze

When families were able to return home on Sunday, March 22, they were thankful to find everything still in one piece

Nottingham Post · Mar 21, 2023

Harris unveils $197 million for wildfire resilience as California’s fire season looms

WASHINGTON — Storm-ravaged Californians are still digging out from historic levels of snowfall and girding for more heavy rain this week. But Biden administration officials are looking ahead to a wildfire season that could bring more devastation once the state dries out.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 20, 2023

Mansfield fire fundraiser set up for staff after huge industrial blaze

Up to 100 firefighters were on the scene

Nottingham Post · Mar 20, 2023

Huge blaze at Scots farm as emergency services rush to the scene

Four appliances rushed to the incident as firefighters battled the flames for around three hours, making sure the area was safe before leaving after 4am.

Daily Record · Mar 20, 2023

Girls on Fire camp aims to close the gender gap in firefighting, emergency services

With three generations of firefighters in her family, 15-year-old Claire Schultz wants to challenge stereotypes about what a firefighter looks like.

ABC News · Mar 19, 2023

Deaths of US aircrew heroes probed in bushfire inquest

An inquest into the Black Summer bushfires will examine the deaths of three American firefighters remembered as heroes after losing their lives battling blazes.

AAP · Mar 19, 2023

Allotment holder speaks out on 'heartbreaking' and 'indescribable' damage caused by large fire

The fire broke out at St Ann's allotments

Nottingham Post · Mar 18, 2023