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The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

Cyprus will host a regional firefighting hub as climate change worsens blazes

The European Commission will propose setting up a regional firefighting hub in Cyprus to help combat wildfires in Europe and the Middle East

The Independent UK

California firefighters race to protect ancient sequoia trees as wildfire spreads

Garnet fire threatens historic grove in Sierra national forest as it moves through Fresno county at 14% containment

The Guardian - US

Firefighters tackle blaze at BBC’s former HQ in west London

One person treated at scene after emergency services called to nine-storey building shortly after 3am

The Guardian - UK

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A California Gold Rush town was like ‘going back in time’. Then came a wildfire

A 19th-century settlement founded by Chinese miners and said to have hosted outlaw Black Bart was devastated by fire

The Guardian - US

Climate change driving conditions for Iberian wildfires: Study

Portugal and Spain account for two-thirds of one million hectares of land destroyed by wildfire in Europe in 2025.

Al Jazeera

Climate change made heat and dryness that fueled Iberian wildfires 40 times more likely, study finds

A new study says climate change has made extreme weather conditions, like those fueling wildfires in the Iberian Peninsula, 40 times more likely

The Independent UK

Fast-moving California wildfire destroys structures in historic Gold Rush town

Blaze in Chinese Camp – a town settled around 1850 by Chinese miners – was caused by lightning, authorities say

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Official death count of 2023 Hawaii wildfires doesn’t capture true toll, study suggests

Beyond the blaze, wildfires can have rippling effects on a community’s health and the land.

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Vineyards assess damage as wildfire rips through California wine country: ‘A devastating situation’

The growing threat of fires has shaken the Napa valley wine industry, as fears of smoke-spoiled grapes and soaring insurance rates put vintners on edge

The Guardian - US

Oregon Wants to Fight Wildfires With Yamaha Drones, Cool

The state of Oregon has signed an agreement to explore whether or not it could potentially use Yamaha's Fazer Sar helicopter drones to fight wildfires, which is the future we were actually promised.

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Firefighters tackling wildfire in US arrested by immigration agents

Border patrol officers swoop in, make arrests as firefighters prepare to tackle 3,600-hectare blaze in Washington State.

Al Jazeera

Border Patrol operation at wildfire in Washington state sparks criticism

A U.S. Customs and Border Patrol action at the site of a wildfire on Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula has sparked condemnation from Sen. Patty Murray, who says firefighters put risk their lives to keep communities safe

The Independent UK

Democrats seek ‘immediate answers’ after reported arrests of firefighters by US border agents

Senator Patty Murray calls Trump’s immigration policy ‘fundamentally sick’ after incident in Washington state

The Guardian - US

Trees damaged by devastating wildfire used to rebuild Los Angeles homes

The project’s founder however warned more funding and workers are crucial

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Europe experienced its worst wildfire season on record this year

Massive wildfires in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus this summer were 22 per cent more intense

Evening Standard

Second World War munitions hamper moorland blaze firefighters

Firefighters, farmers and gamekeepers have been working together to tackle the blaze on the North York Moors.

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Calls for wildfire summit in 2026 after devastating summer fires

A SCOTTISH council has called for "urgent action" from the Scottish and UK governments to address the growing threat of wildfires, with a…

Evening Standard

Firefighters tackle five large grass fires across London over Bank Holiday weekend

Up to 60 firefighters were dispatched to bring the largest blazes under control over the weekend

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The Guardian - US

California and Oregon fire crews battle several blazes as forecasters warn more may spark

Firefighters try to corral Garnet fire, with parts of California under red flag warning, as Oregon blaze destroys homes

The Independent UK

Louisiana governor says there's no sign of 'imminent danger' after fire at auto lubricant plant

Following a massive fire on Friday at an automotive lubricant plant in southeast, Louisiana residents are reporting soot on cars and oily residue in nearby bodies of water

The Guardian - US

Wildfires in California and Oregon destroy homes and prompt thousands of evacuations

Pickett fire chars Napa wine country while predicted thunderstorms add to danger of Oregon’s Flat fire

The Independent UK

Wildfire in Oregon destroys 4 homes, threatens thousands more

Four homes and six other structures have been destroyed by a wildfire sweeping through central Oregon as thousands of homes in the state and in Northern California wine country remained under evacuation orders

Evening Standard

'Arson attack' at east London restaurant leaves three people fighting for life

Local resident describes seeing man with ‘whole body burnt’ in aftermath of suspected arson attack

The Guardian - US

Wildfire explodes in California wine country as heatwave scorches US west

Multiple fires have ignited this week with searing heat expected to last days and extend to Pacific north-west

The Guardian - UK

EU wildfires worst on record as burning season continues

Data shows more than 1m hectares torched so far this year, with records also broken for CO2 and other air pollutants

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