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The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee

British Columbia battling 102 fires day and night across province, as breakneck speed hampers firefighters’ efforts

The Guardian - UK

Wildfire rages in southern France, forcing evacuations

A wildfire in southern France forced the evacuation of two hamlets on Sunday as more than 200 firefighters battled flames that had scorched around 90 hectares in the Lozere region. Officials said the blaze, possibly sparked by a vehicle fire, remained out of control amid extremely dry conditions.

France 24

How clean air clubs are protecting Americans from wildfire smoke

Mutual aid groups that started giving out PPEs during COVID are now loaning air purifiers and distributing masks to fume-addled communities

The Guardian - US

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Scientists are deliberately setting fires to save California’s 3,000-year-old giant sequoias from being destroyed by megafires

Giant Sequoias of California are some of the most resilient trees on Earth, surviving for over 3000 years. These ancient giants, weigh almost equal to 15 blue whales, and were considered completely fireproof for a long time due to their thick bark and tall canopies. However, recent changes in climate…

The Times of India

100 firefighters tackle large blaze in east London as residents urged to 'keep windows and doors closed'

Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters were called to the blaze at a waste facility on Chequers Lane in Dagenham

Evening Standard

‘These are human fires, not wildfires’: Dunwich reflects on the devastation

As residents, nature wardens and experts consider the damage to the heathland and how to restore it, the climate crisis is foremost in their minds

The Guardian - UK

'Like a bomb going off': Canada's British Columbia wildfire triggers mass evacuations, emergency

British Columbia declared a state of emergency on Saturday as a fast-moving wildfire nearly doubled in size overnight, forcing thousands of residents in the western Canadian province to evacuate their homes.

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Pilots of helicopter that crashed while fighting Utah wildfire confirmed dead, officials say

Officials did not identify the pilots but said they worked for US Forest Service contractor Helicopter Transport Services

The Guardian - US

Fast-moving wildfire in western Canada forces 20,000 to flee their homes

British Columbia has declared a state of emergency over the 100 wildfires raging across the province

The Independent UK

European wildfires in numbers: How record-breaking heatwaves have scorched the continent

IN FOCUS: Europe is in the midst of some of the most damaging wildfires in its history - with more expected to erupt. As experts warn wildfires will become more common in the near future, Alex Croft looks at the numbers behind a devastating summer for the continent

The Independent UK

Utah wildfire: Helicopter carrying 2 crashes while fighting massive blaze, sparks new fire

A heavy-lift helicopter carrying two people crashed while battling a wildfire in Utah, as firefighters across the US West faced rapidly spreading blazes and dangerous weather conditions, officials said Friday.

The Times of India

Drought and scorching heatwaves threaten Europe’s vision of a nuclear-powered future

IN DEPTH: Nuclear power offers Europe a reliable way of powering itself without laying waste to the planet. But hotter summers and a changing climate are interfering with how it works, writes James C. Reynolds

The Independent UK

Country diary: We’ve had fires here in the Cairngorms before. This one has changed things

Abernethy: It’s been a period of heartbreak and gratitude, mourning the scorched landscape and staying away from home when the smoke got too close

The Guardian - UK

At least one person dead in California wildfire allegedly sparked by chainsaw

Police arrested Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, in connection with the Gann fire, which has burned more than 15 sq miles in Calaveras county

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California lost as many as 1.3 million Joshua trees in the 2020 Dome Fire; new software now helps park managers target recovery after wildfires

California scientists developed digital tools to map fire damage in the Mojave National Preserve. These new software programs help park managers focus restoration work on vulnerable desert plants. The tools assist in assessing post-fire conditions and developing recovery plans for affected areas. Scenario modeling directs limited conservation resources to high-elevation…

International Business Times

Wildfires Are Ravaging Europe. Insurers Are Warning Of A Rising 'Protection Gap'

With wildfires ravaging France and Spain, insurers are warning that the costs of such disasters are increasingly outpacing insurance coverage.

International Business Times UK

Spokane Wildfires Prompt Federal Authorisation to Down Drones Disrupting Air Crews

Federal authorities authorised action against drones as damage from the Spokane wildfire rose to more than 900 structures.

The Guardian - US

Accused arsonist studied how to maximize Washington wildfire’s harm, police say

Court documents allege Aaron Farinacci, who faces slew of arson charges, set 25 fires in Spokane area over past year

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Latest update as Cairngorms fire exclusion zone set to be partially lifted

THE exclusion zone around a wildfire incident in the Cairngorms is set to be partially lifted.

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8 Ways to DIY Fireproof Your Home This Weekend

There are more fire hazards around your home than you think. Here's eight easy ways to protect yourself.

Evening Standard

London firefighters battle 10 grass fires in a day amid drought

Firefighters were mobilised to 493 incidents on Wednesday, including 10 grass fires across the capital

The Times of India

In 2013, California’s Rim Fire burned across the Sierra Nevada; more than a decade later, crews are planting 125,000 trees, including giant sequoias, across parts of the burn scar

Crews planted 125,000 trees in the Rim Fire burn scar to aid forest recovery. High-intensity fires often prevent natural conifer regeneration, necessitating replanting efforts. Giant sequoias, while fire-resistant, also face reproduction challenges after intense heat. This project aims to restore water sources and store carbon for climate mitigation. The replanted…

The Guardian - US

We need a wartime mindset to fight the threat of wildfires

While many leaders compare the wildfire crisis to the second world war, governments fail to adopt the real lessons of pre-emptive wartime action

The Guardian - US

Human-driven climate crisis fuels Canada’s deadly wildfires, study finds

Current blazes roaring across country more than twice as likely to occur because of fossil fuel-driven global heating

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: Even in a heatwave, signs of last winter storms still linger

South Devon: On holiday in deeply familiar places, we swim fully clothed, snack on overhanging cherries and see the fallen Teignmouth pier

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