The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

Emergency warning issued for bushfire south of Perth, as shed lost in blaze north of city

An emergency bushfire warning has been downgraded for the suburb of Lake Coogee in Perth's south, while another blaze north of the city has burned through a shed.

ABC News · Feb 4, 2023

Denmark bushfire firefighter Murray Brooker reflects on 'intense and high speed' fire

Firefighters on WA's south coast knew they were in for a long night as wind took an approaching blaze over the top of them straight into the bush behind.

ABC News · Feb 4, 2023

Chile widens state of emergency as raging wildfires leave at least 13 dead

President Gabriel Boric cuts short vacation as heatwave fuels nearly 40 blazes across southern and central regions

The Guardian - US · Feb 4, 2023

Investigation launched after fire tears through business in North Shields for over an hour

Emergency crews attended the scene at the property at Northumberland Place following reports of the blaze

Chronicle Live · Feb 3, 2023

BREAKING: Homes evacuated after bomb squad find 'viable grenade' in garden

Emergency services swarmed the street yesterday

Manchester Evening News · Feb 3, 2023

Passengers flee burning train

Loud bangs could be heard coming from the train in footage of the incident posted on social media.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

Perth and Kinross firefighters to join first national strike in two decades over pay dispute

The industrial action was announced after the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) rejected a five per cent pay rise offer in November

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2023

Boy, 10, killed and friend, 9, seriously injured after being hit and dragged by train

According to a police spokesman, both boys are from the town of Recklinghausen and they also confirmed several other young people were involved in the accident but did not give further details.

Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2023

Magistrates court fire probed over suspected security breach

Investigations are underway after a defendant managed to set himself on fire in the cells of a magistrates court after being remanded in custody.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway firefighters heading for strike action for first time in 20 years

Members of the Fire Brigades Union voted “overwhelmingly” in favour of industrial action after they rejected a five per cent pay offer

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2023