The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

M62 remains closed at scene where driver tragically died after lorry burst into flames

The motorway is expected to be closed throughout the night

Manchester Evening News · Jan 31, 2023

Fire crews tackle huge blaze at Supercheap Auto and Cash Converters stores in Epping

Fire Rescue Victoria says about 80 firefighters were battling a blaze at a shopping complex in Epping.

ABC News · Jan 31, 2023

Residents say they heard 'explosion' before a fire engulfed a flat in their tower block and saw them have to flee

"I panicked, just grabbed my coat and ran out."

Manchester Evening News · Jan 31, 2023

North Shields fire tragedy: Painstaking investigation work goes on at scene of blaze that killed Leah Casson

Police are still at the fire ravaged home, on Vicarage Street, two weeks after 18-year-old's death

Chronicle Live · Jan 31, 2023

Will recent storms save California from a brutal fire season?

It's something of a Golden State paradox: Dry winters can pave the way for dangerous fire seasons fueled by dead vegetation, but wet winters — like the one the state has seen so far — can also spell danger by spurring heaps of new growth that can later act as…

Los Angeles Times · Jan 31, 2023

Urban explorer hears 'creepy footsteps' in abandoned house locals say is haunted

The unnerved explorer said he heard the mysterious footsteps creeping up the staircase while exploring the property in Lancashire

Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2023

Footage shows smoke billowing from windows as fire tears through tower block

Fire crews rushed to the scene this morning

Manchester Evening News · Jan 31, 2023

Fire service confirms cause of blaze that engulfed Nottingham House of Fraser deer sign

The logo's scorched outline remains visible near Victoria Centre to this day

Nottingham Post · Jan 31, 2023

Ashton under Lyne fire: Huge fireball and black smoke at flats as residents evacuated

A huge fire has broken out in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester. At least six engines were seen attending the blaze where a large fireball and black smoke was seen coming from a building

Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2023

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reviewing similar premises in the area following fatal Perth hotel fire

Police Scotland is also continuing to offer support to families affected by the blaze at the New County Hotel

Daily Record · Jan 31, 2023