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John Swinney says Cairngorms wildfire 'stark reminder' of climate change risks

THE First Minister has thanked the crews battling a large wildfire in the Cairngorms, saying the moment is a "stark reminder" of the risks…

The National (Scotland)

France's Fontainebleau forest faces long recovery after wildfires

The wildfires that ravaged more than 2,000 hectares of the Fontainebleau Forest have destroyed habitats and have put its diversity of plant and animal life under threat.

Radio France Internationale

Arthur’s Seat, the Cairngorms and Scotland’s escalating climate emergency

CLIMATE change in Scotland is no longer a future threat but a present danger, campaigners have warned, as wildfires around Arthur’s Seat and the…

The National (Scotland)

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What Canadian Wildfire Smoke Is Actually Doing to Human Bodies Across North America

Canadian wildfire smoke is triggering asthma attacks, ER visits for heart attacks, and tens of thousands of premature deaths annually. Doctors and peer-reviewed research explain exactly how PM2.5 attacks the body — and who faces the greatest danger right now.

Medical Daily

Canada's 2026 Wildfire Season Has Surged Far Beyond Historical Averages

Canada's 2026 wildfire season has surpassed the 25-year average with 2.78 million hectares burned and 900+ active fires. Latest data, evacuation updates, and what's driving the crisis.

Medical Daily

Crews expected at Arthur’s Seat blaze for ‘couple of days’, says fire chief

Firefighters were called to the scene in the Scottish capital on Sunday evening.

Evening Standard

Emergency crews 'surround' Cairngorms wildfire as 'significant progress' made

FIREFIGHTERS have managed to “surround” a wildfire in Glenmore as the emergency services continue to fight the blaze for a fifth day ...

The National (Scotland)

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16,000 hectares burned, over 1,100 evacuated: Spain's largest wildfire rages on

Spain's largest wildfire of the year has burned approximately 16,000 hectares and continues to burn, but authorities are hopeful to contain it by Sunday. More than 1,100 people have been evacuated as firefighters continue their efforts to subdue the fire, according to Spanish public broadcaster RTVE.

The Times of India

Wildfire scorches 13,000 hectares in central Spain's Guadalajara province

Spain is facing yet another raging wildfire as local authorities said on Sunday that a blaze north of Madrid had burned more than 13,000 hectares and forced hundreds of people to evacuate. Earlier this month one of the country's deadliest ever wildfires broke out in the south and firefighters are…

France 24

Huge wildfire burns through 15,800 hectares in northern Spain

Fire-fighters are still battling the blaze in the northern province of Zaragoza

The Independent UK

Fire crews still in attendance at Cairngorms wildfire say progress has been made

The fire has been ongoing since Wednesday.

Evening Standard

‘Profound, resigned hopelessness’: people across US and Canada share effects of wildfire smoke

Air quality in North America has plummeted, affecting the health of millions of people across the continent

The Guardian - US

‘Not under control’: Firefighters battle largest blaze in Norway’s history as 100 homes destroyed

As many as 100 homes in Drammen, southern Norway, have been destroyed by the blaze

The Independent UK

Cairngorms authorities issue update as wildfire burns for fourth day

AVIEMORE is “no longer in the immediately affected area” of the Cairngorms wildfire operations as crews spend a fourth day at the scene ...

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Cairngorms wildfire: Aviemore no longer in ‘immediately affected area’

The fire started late on Wednesday morning.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s only going to get worse’: wildfires forcing firefighters to make impossible choices

As the climate crisis fuels more intense blazes, pushing them to new parts of the world, those tackling them are forced to ration resources and decide which to fight

Medical Daily

A Lack of Vision: How the Wildfires Coming from Canada Are Making It Difficult to See

Smoke from the Canada wildfires may damage vision and eye health, so learn how air quality reduces visibility, irritates the eyes, and how to protect yourself.

Bangkok Post

Lessons from the Lat Phrao fire

The deadly fire at a beer hall in Lat Phrao has left the public with a haunting image: a long jet of flame bursting through the upper part of the main entrance like a fire-breathing dragon, even as people at floor level were still trying to escape.

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Part of Princes Street to 'remain closed for foreseeable future' following fire

A SECTION of Princes Street will remain shut for the foreseeable future following a fire, Police Scotland has said ...

Cycling News

'Courses will look different' due to forest fire reroute at Leadville Trail 100 MTB as organisers given 'green light' for August 15 races

Willow Fire west of Leadville still a major concern with only 37% containment as of July 16

Space

Smoke from devastating Canada wildfires visible from space | Space photo of the day for July 17, 2026

Satellites have captured images of the billowing smoke.

Medical Daily

Canada's Wildfire Crisis Escalates: 850 Fires Burn as Smoke Blankets 100 Million Americans

Northwestern Ontario erupted in fire on July 13, triggering mass evacuations of First Nations communities, destroying homes, and sending smoke plumes that have turned the skies over Toronto, Chicago, Boston, and New York City orange. Here is the full picture as of July 17, 2026.

The Times of India

Four ageing dams were removed to restore the Klamath River, but wildfire crews now face a new challenge as the reservoirs disappear

Removing four ageing hydroelectric dams from the Klamath River was always going to be a delicate undertaking, but one complication came from a source that had nothing to do with fish or river ecology at all: wildfire. The dams' reservoirs had served for decades as a reliable water source for…

Tom’s Guide

5 ways to protect yourself (and your home) from wildfire smoke right now

Battling wildfire smoke? Here are some practical ways to protect yourself and your home, and to help you breathe easy.

Evening Standard

Helicopter deployed as firefighters spend third day tackling Cairngorms wildfire

Campsites and the ski resort in the area popular with tourists have been closed as a precaution.

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