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Retrofit rewards to usher in new era of fire-safe homes

The promise of lower insurance premiums in return for ember screens and other bushfire-safe upgrades has more households retrofitting for the future climate.

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Western Australia burns 200,000 hectares a year for fire safety, but scientists say the policy may be eroding biodiversity in a global hotspot

Western Australia's large-scale prescribed burning program is under scientific review for its ecological consequences. Authorities burn vast areas annually to reduce bushfire risks and protect communities. However, scientists question the long-term effects on biodiversity and unique plant species. Frequent burning may simplify habitats and reduce populations of fire-sensitive organisms. A…

The Times of India

Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12

Firefighters in Spain are battling one of the country's deadliest wildfires, which has killed at least 12 people

The Independent UK

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Spanish firefighters gain upper hand on deadly blazes

LOS GALLARDOS, Spain - Firefighters aided by better weather on Saturday gained the upper hand on one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires as survivors described “horrific” and terrifying moments as they escaped the flames.

Bangkok Post

Firefighters gain upper hand on 'horrific' Spain wildfires that killed at least 12

Firefighters gained the upper hand on wildfires in Spain on Saturday, aided by better weather conditions. Around 500 firefighters are battling the blaze that erupted Thursday in the southern region of Andalusia. At least 12 people have died since the fire started, according to officials, and another seven are officially…

France 24

Stratford station remains partially closed as fire near tracks causes travel chaos

Urgent repairs are being carried out at Stratford Station forcing some lines to close, with disruption expected until the end of the day

Evening Standard

‘The worst possible combination’: what has caused Spain’s deadly wildfires?

Blaze made worse by heat, strong wind and plentiful dry vegetation amid hollowing out of rural population

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‘I had an incredible escape’: British woman tells of close encounter with Spanish wildfire

Jeanne Henny, 74, put her friend, a wheelchair and two dogs into the car and drove away, only to meet fire surging on to the road

The Guardian - UK

Wildfires across Europe have killed hundreds over the last decade. It’s only getting worse

Scientists warn that the climate crisis is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of heat and dryness

The Independent UK

Eleven dead as wildfire roars through southern Spain

BEDAR, Spain - Eleven people were killed including four suspected to be British, and 19 were missing after a wildfire tore through a rugged area of southern Spain, authorities said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11 people

Spanish authorities say a wildfire has killed at least 11 people in Almeria in southeastern Spain as soaring temperatures gripped much of the country

The Independent UK

Spain wildfire mapped: Where crews are battling huge blazes with at least 12 dead

Some victims died in their car as they tried to flee flames

The Independent UK

'No Way Out': Spain Wildfire Victims Found Dead Inside Vehicles as Flames Swept Through Almeria

A fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain has claimed 12 lives, with victims found in vehicles. Authorities are investigating the cause, as extreme heat and strong winds exacerbate the situation.

International Business Times UK

Meet Goldie, the adorable goat who brightened firefighters’ toughest day

A goat named Goldie has been accompanying crews fighting a small wildfire in Colorado

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Evening Standard

Fire crews to remain on Princes Street for some time after building gutted

A blaze broke out at the former Debenhams store on Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare in the early hours of Thursday.

The Times of India

In May 1962, the borough of Centralia burned trash to clean up a local landfill before Memorial Day, but the fire spread into abandoned coal mines beneath the town: More than 60 years later, it’s still burning

In 1962, a landfill fire in Centralia, Pennsylvania, sparked a dangerous underground coal seam blaze that has raged on for over sixty years. Despite engineers' attempts, the intricate geology and the presence of abandoned mines complicated containment efforts. The situation escalated with a sinkhole in 1981, prompting a mass evacuation…

The Guardian - UK

Record wildfires in Europe show failure to adapt carries a mounting cost

Scientists call for better land management alongside reduction in greenhouse gases causing the crisis

The Independent UK

French wildfire forces 10,000 from homes as fans banned from Tour de France stage

The Trevillach ⁠fire was burning near the third ‌stage of the Tour de France

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The Independent UK

Wildfire bars fans from Tour de France segment as parts of Europe sizzle again under extreme heat

A large wildfire in southern France has led Tour de France organizers to ban fans from attending the finale of the third stage

The Guardian - UK

Wildfires rage across southern Europe, forcing thousands to flee homes

Tour de France spectator ban as country along with Spain, Portugal and Greece faces ‘powder keg’ after heatwave

Radio France Internationale

Major wildfires burn in Southern France as early fire season hits Europe

Firefighters are fighting wildfires across southern France and other parts of Europe, and authorities are warning that this year’s fire season has started a month earlier than usual after early heatwaves in May and June left vegetation particularly dry and vulnerable.

France 24

Thousands evacuated in southwestern France as wildfire burns out of control

Ten thousand people in southwestern France were forced to evacuate due to a wildfire that is still burning and has already destroyed 4,600 hectares of forest, authorities said on Monday.

The Independent UK

Wildfires rage in tourist areas of Portugal, Greece and Spain amid toxic air warning

People in Thessaloniki and Athens in Greece warned to stay inside due to wildfire toxic air

Bangkok Post

Thousands flee raging wildfires in southern Europe

ILLE-SUR-TêT (FRANCE) - Wildfires raged across southern Europe on Monday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and prompting officials to ban spectators from a stage of the storied Tour de France cycling race.

Radio France Internationale

Tour de France bans spectators from third stage as fire burns in French Pyrenees

Spectators have been banned from the third stage of the Tour de France cycling race through the Pyrenees Monday, which will be adapted as a forest fire burns the area.

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