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Ash Wednesday firefighting heroes honoured 40 years on

More than a dozen firefighters who died while battling Victoria's Ash Wednesday blazes almost 40 years ago are being honoured at a service.

AAP · Feb 11, 2023

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue at Wollaton Park for test operation

They shared pictures from the operation alongside caption explaining why they attended the Wollaton Hall.

Nottingham Post · Feb 11, 2023

A boy and his boat help Chile firefighters combat blazes

As his parents fought wildfires threatening their home in southern Chile, 13-year-old Lucas Cespedes decided to take action, ferrying firefighters across the local river in a small yellow rowing boat to help them put out the flames.

Reuters · Feb 10, 2023

Koala extinction report shows bushfires may have wiped out marsupials in Shoalhaven

Not one koala has been seen in areas south-west of Nowra since the 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires, prompting concern for the marsupials' future.

ABC News · Feb 8, 2023

Chile heat wave could further fan the flames of deadly wildfires

Chilean authorities on Tuesday warned of a "very complex" situation as a new heat wave in the country's south-central region threatened to further fan the flames of dangerous forest fires that have already left 24 dead.

Reuters · Feb 7, 2023

Scottish Government 'thoroughly considering' recommendations of Cameron House fire inquiry

Couple, Richard Dyson, 38, and Simon Midgley, 32, died in the fire on December 18, 2017.

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023

Deadly Wildfires Continue To Rage In Chile

Chile is still experiencing deadly wildfires this weekend, and efforts to contain the fires have been hampered by the dry weather

Zenger · Feb 7, 2023

Pilots survive Boeing 737 water bomber crash while fighting bushfire in Western Australia

Investigators to examine wreckage and interview two pilots who were responding to a bushfire in the Fitzgerald River national park

The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2023

Chile battles deadliest wildfires on record as heatwave grips

Chilean firefighters were battling to hold back forest fires on Monday as authorities said hot and dry weather would continue this week, potentially exacerbating what are already the deadliest blazes in the country's recent history.

Reuters · Feb 6, 2023

Fire crews remain at Milton home after garden structure erupts into flames

The Scottish Fire and Rescue service remains at the property, surveying the area to ensure that no further fires break out. No casualties have been reported as a result.

Glasgow Live · Feb 6, 2023