The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

Fire crews already had to tackle several wildfires in the Valleys last weekend

Two historic giant sequoias were damaged in a prescribed burn last fall at Calaveras Big Trees State Park — and one of them may not survive, park officials and tree enthusiasts agree.

Disasters often bring politicians, policymakers, researchers and the public to the discussion table. Due to their catastrophic impacts, disasters and emergencies prompt a large array of stakeholders to focus intently on the issues at hand, providing windows of opportunity for change.

Two departments in France's east have been placed under high-risk wildfire warnings. Authorities are concerned as parts of the country haven't had any rainfall for over six weeks.

More than 14,000 remain under evacuation as nearly 450 fires burned across the country on Sunday, with 220 out of control

Crowds of people were watching as bellowing smoke and a 'bang' errupted from a Bramley factory

A poisonous haze made the air over New York temporarily more hazardous than any other place on Earth. Thank fossil fuel billionaires

Six fire engines attended the blaze, which broke out on Saturday afternoon in the village of Daviot

Six fire engines remain near the village of Daviot in the Highlands after the fire broke out at around 2.45pm on Saturday.