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The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

West Lothian park being 'destroyed' by vandals setting deliberate fires

Tommy Davidson has hit out at council officers, claiming they are 'ignoring the issue'

Daily Record

Farmers, authorities assessing the damage after bushfires hit southern WA

Firefighters are continuing to battle a series of bushfires sparked by lightning across a huge section of the state's south.

ABC News

Dangerous grass fire season warning as La Niña fuel load dries to 'powder keg': Climate Council

Three consecutive wet years have primed the Australian landscape for dangerous grass fires, with the potential for burning on a scale "never before experienced", warns a new report.

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Former NSW volunteer charged over deliberately lit fire

A former NSW volunteer firefighter has been charged with deliberately lighting a fire in the state's Riverina region and making false reports about other fires.

AAP

Man arrested over large grassfire north of Melbourne

A 71-year-old man has been arrested after a large grassfire broke out at Flowerdale north of Melbourne as crews continue to battle the blaze.

AAP

Man arrested as firefighters battle grassfire at Flowerdale, north of Melbourne

Fire authorities say it's unlikely they'll be able to contain a grassfire at Flowerdale until late on Thursday.

ABC News

Australia faces unprecedented grassfires next summer ‘supercharged’ by global heating

Fuel loads that increased after heavy rain are now drying out and creating ‘powder keg’ conditions for future fires, report warns

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Grassfire threatens homes north of Melbourne

Residents of Flowerdale and Yea north of Melbourne have been warned that an uncontrolled grassfire could threaten their lives and homes.

AAP

Dozens of crews work to contain out-of-control fire north of Melbourne as blaze threatens homes at Flowerdale, Yea

A fire burning out of control north of Melbourne is threatening properties, prompting authorities to issue an emergency warning for residents in Flowerdale and Yea.

ABC News

New Mexico law signed to help wildfire, flooding recovery

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a law to use zero-interest loans to help local governments repair or replace public infrastructure damaged by wildfires or subsequent flooding

The Independent UK

Thornton Manor wedding fire report expected in coming days

A huge fire tore through the wedding venue back in February last year

Liverpool Echo

Cold front made Ash Wednesday bushfires worse and changed focus of research around them

There was one surprising reason the bushfires of Ash Wednesday, 1983, were the worst in more than four decades. The focus of research around the phenomenon changed as a consequence.

ABC News

Wildfires in Chile raise 'great concern', says minister

New and reactivated wildfires in south-central Chile are causing great concern in populated areas, the country's Interior Ministry Carolina Toha said on Saturday, as some have destroyed buildings and left at least three people severely injured.

Reuters

Nottinghamshire police and fire service issue update after major Saxondale blaze

Around 400 tonnes of bailed straw was 'well-alight', firefighters said

Nottingham Post

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Two fire crews tackle electrical fire in flat in North Shields with the road taped off

Firefighters attended the premises above Porky's takeaway on Union Quay

Daily Mirror

Tottenham fire: 60 firefighters battle huge tower block blaze with residents evacuated

The fire broke out on the sixth floor of Kenneth Robbins House in Northumberland Park in Tottenham with 60 firefighters sent to the scene and residents evacuated

ABC News

At least one home destroyed by Port Lincoln bushfire, as locals assess damage

Daniel Woodward only had time to collect his dogs before his house was destroyed by a bushfire that broke out near the SA town of Port Lincoln yesterday. Nearby, Rohan Freeman's family watched as the fire reached their back door.

AAP

Buildings lost but lives saved in Port Lincoln bushfire

A bushfire has destroyed a number of buildings, including commercial properties at Port Lincoln after being sparked by failed electricity infrastructure.

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Fire 'whirlwind' injures three firefighters, tears open home as bushfire grows near Cowra

Water-bombing aircraft and firefighters have been working to contain a large blaze in the NSW Central West that is threatening rural properties.

Nottingham Post

Gotham doctor's sadness as village hall fire damages GP practice

A doctor said it will have a 'big impact' on the community

Nottingham Post

Nottinghamshire fire service statement in full as Gotham village hall roof 'destroyed' in blaze

Five crews are currently tackling the blaze

ABC News

Homes hit by fire near Port Lincoln, CFS says, as blaze takes hold in local dump

It is currently unknown exactly how many properties have been lost amid a bushfire on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula — but the CFS has indicated that the impacted structures include homes.

AAP

Uncontrolled grassfire rages towards Port Lincoln

People in parts of Port Lincoln in South Australia have been urged to take shelter as an uncontrolled grassfire burns towards the town.

ABC News

BOM forecasts further bushfire-friendly conditions as Queensland's Western Downs community begins recovery

Residents have returned home after fleeing the fast-moving bushfire on Sunday. Meanwhile, the BOM warns of more hot and dry conditions ahead.

AAP

Ongoing battle to contain regional Qld bushfire

Emergency warnings are still in place for residents to the north of the Queensland town of Miles, as firefighters try to bring large bushfires under control.

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