The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

Fire damages historic mansion in Joliet used for weddings, banquets, other events

Firefighters called to the Haley Mansion around 4 p.m. and found flames and heavy smoke coming from the attic and roof, according to fire officials. No injuries were reported but the extent of the damage was not known.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 2, 2023

Dumbarton house bulldozed after 82-year-old woman died in fatal blaze

The Carman View property has been demolished due to safety risks following the death of an 82-year-old pensioner after a fire that broke out inside the property on Sunday, January 29.

Glasgow Live · Feb 2, 2023

Firefighter took selfie in front of smouldering Grenfell Tower and used it for Tinder

The London Fire Brigade worker is said to have taken the picture "in the immediate aftermath" of the tragedy which killed 72 people, including 18 children, in 2017

Daily Mirror · Feb 2, 2023

Eight dead in construction site fire in Crimea - Russian-installed governor

At least eight people died in the Crimean city of Sevastopol after an overnight fire in construction workers' temporary accommodation, Russian officials said on Thursday morning.

Reuters · Feb 2, 2023

Egypt Officials: Hospital Fire in Cairo Kills 3, Injures 32

A fire broke out Wednesday at a hospital in the Egyptian capital of Cairo, killing at least three people and injuring at least 32 others, health authorities said. The Health Ministry said the fire took place at the Noor Mohammadi hospital in eastern Cairo’s Matariya neighborhood. The facility is run…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 2, 2023

PG&E to face trial for manslaughter over deadly wildfire

A judge says Pacific Gas & Electric must face trial for involuntary manslaughter over its role in a 2020 wildfire in Northern California that killed four people

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

Department of Regional NSW fast-tracked bushfire grant process 'lacked integrity'

The government department responsible for distributing the funds says it was working through projects before guidelines were finalised.

ABC News · Feb 2, 2023

Barilaro's office denied bushfire funds in Labor seats

The NSW Auditor-General's report on bushfire recovery grants has found John Barilaro's office excluded Labor electorates from urgent funding.

AAP · Feb 2, 2023

Total fire bans around the ACT - but not in the ACT

The ACT's fire rating will stay at "high" on Thursday, but just over the border there's a total fire ban.

The Canberra Times · Feb 1, 2023

Man stabbed while sipping coffee and home set on fire

A man has been rushed to hospital with a stab wound to his chest after emergency services were called to a house fire in suburban Brisbane.

AAP · Feb 1, 2023