The Latest Breaking News from Wildfires

Indonesia wildfire fuelled by El Niño razes almost 300 homes

Hundreds of people displaced in Bangka Belitung with conditions described as worst in a decade with wildlife also badly hit

The Guardian - UK · 4h ago

Oprah and Dwayne Johnson’s Maui fund distributed $60 million to over 8,100 fire survivors

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson spearheaded the People’s Fund of Maui aimed at aiding wildfire survivors with financial support. Over $60 million was allocated to more than 8,100 affected residents during the recovery phase. Eligible adults were granted monthly payments of $1,200 to assist with essential needs. This initiative was…

The Times of India · 4h ago

Indonesia relocates 8 orangutans into protected forest after rescue from wildfires

Eight endangered orangutans rescued from areas of Indonesia’s Borneo ravaged by wildfires have been released into a protected forest

The Independent UK · 10h ago

Total fire ban for Sydney, with high temperatures and risk of bushfires from ‘dry lightning’

Olympic Park records high of 35.2C after Rural Fire Service warned of high fire danger across city

The Guardian - AU · Oct 12

Wildfires threaten Indonesia's orangutans as rescuers find injured animals

Wildfires sweeping across Indonesia’s Borneo island have left endangered orangutans struggling to survive

The Independent UK · Oct 10