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The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

I signed up for disaster training in LA. I had no idea I’d need it so soon

Four months ago I took an emergency response course. Then the wildfires came, and I realised, in an era of disasters, how vital trained neighbors are

The Guardian - US

Wildfire on remote French island threatens wildlife and climate research station

Amsterdam Island – part of France's Southern and Antarctic Lands in the Indian Ocean – has seen more than half its territory hit by a wildfire that started in late January. Officials are yet to evaluate the damage to the island, which is a haven of biodiversity and home to…

Radio France Internationale

Tasmania fires destroy huge swath of wilderness and could ‘burn for weeks’

About 90,000 hectares of remote country in the state’s north-west have been razed after fires sparked by lightning strikes

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‘Altadena is not for sale’: LA residents fear being forced out by wildfire rebuild

The slogan has been appearing on posters, fliers and social media in support of the small and racially diverse suburb

The Guardian - US

Train services cancelled and delays predicted to worsen – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen reveal plans to leave California permanently

EGOT singer-songwriter and model have considered returning to the East Coast following the devastating California wildfires

The Independent UK

US wildfire suppressants rife with toxic heavy metals, study finds

Suppressants a ‘major’ source of toxic pollution that causes heavy-metal levels to spike in the environment

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Grampians National Park is still burning – here’s what we can expect will survive and recover

Fire broke out in the Grampians National Park (Gariwerd) in December and raged for weeks. Then lightning strikes ignited fresh blazes late last month, which merged to form a mega-fire that’s not out yet.

The Conversation

The landmark home of a California family was destroyed by fire. Now a city reckons with its painful history

The Bidwell mansion was a symbol for the city of Chico, but for some it was a reminder of colonization and genocide

The Guardian - US

London's Grenfell Tower To Be Taken Down After Deadly 2017 Fire

London's Grenfell Tower -- where 72 people died in 2017 in Britain's worst residential fire since World War II -- is to be demolished, the UK government confirmed on Friday.

International Business Times

'Voice of the CDC' resumes publication, but experts worry about what they're not hearing

A federal scientific publication has returned from a forced two-week hiatus with two papers examining the health effects of wildfires in Hawaii and California

The Independent UK

California fires destroyed or damaged nearly half of Black homes in Altadena

Residents fear wildfires could erase a once-thriving community that nurtured Black artists, activists and writers

The Guardian - US

What to know about what's tying up a $4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims

The Hawaii Supreme Court is scheduled to hear about insurance issues tying up a potential $4 billion Maui wild fire settlement

The Independent UK

Overland Track remains closed as crews battle bushfires in Tasmanian wilderness area

Departures halted on popular walking trail and warnings issued as fires ignited by dry lightning remain out of control

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Meghan Markle thanks Billie Eilish for heartfelt donation to teen who lost everything in LA wildfires

The royal, 43, took to Instagram to share the kind gesture for fan of singer

Marie Claire

Exclusive: Meghan Markle's Behind-the-Scenes Help "Made the Biggest Difference" for Altadena Girls Fire Relief

The charity's 14-year-old founder, Avery Colvert, tells 'Marie Claire' what it was really like working with Prince Harry and Meghan's Archewell Foundation.

The Guardian - UK

Fire chiefs warn UK is not prepared for climate crisis impacts

Exclusive: National Fire Chiefs Council says firefighters’ ability to respond is at risk as it calls for preventive action

The Independent UK

As crews clean up from LA wildfires, some residents are furious over hazardous waste

As crews work to clean up from the Los Angeles wildfires, city officials and residents are opposing the designation of a federally owned park to process hazardous waste

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Fire-ravaged state on high alert for 'killer' heatwave

There will be no reprieve from a summer heatwave for several days for residents of a bushfire-ravaged state as conditions fuel blazes.

The Guardian - US

California officials investigate utilities company in search for cause of fires

Firefighters believe Palisades fire started from small blaze that may have reignited due to hurricane-force winds

AAP

Inside the fight to save towns in path of fire disaster

As they continue to battle bushfires which have ripped through a major national park, firefighters are worried about what the future holds for small towns.

Al Jazeera

Why incarcerated workers play a key role in fighting California’s fires

Nearly 1,750 incarcerated firefighters are trained to fight California’s flames for as little as $10 per day.

The Guardian - AU

The Crunch: overused Pin codes, destruction in Gaza and illustrating the Year of the Snake

Anyone reading this was born in a year that starts with 19 or 20 – leaving only a couple of Pin digits to guess. Let’s take this as a wakeup call

The Guardian - US

Some US firefighters are paid as little as fast-food workers. Will Congress change that?

Two new bills could secure higher pay and add support, but advocates say they’re only the beginning of reforms needed

The Independent UK

FireAid, a benefit for LA wildfire relief, is almost here. Here's how to watch and donate

Some of the biggest names in music will come together on Thursday to raise money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts

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