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Wildfire burn areas in California are growing ever larger due to greenhouse gas emissions

LOS ANGELES — Although California may be enjoying a lull in this year's wildfire season — courtesy of a wet winter and a cool spring — scientists say humanity's relentless burning of fossil fuels has ensured that wildland fires will scorch ever larger portions of the state, perhaps as much…

Los Angeles Times

Third wildfire engulfs Scottish Highlands as emergency services work to contain blaze

The fire is the third major blaze to take hold in the region in recent weeks.

Daily Record

Major incident declared as 130 firefighters deal with gorse fires across Northern Ireland

The NIFRS are in attendance at incidents in Co Tyrone and Co Antrim

Belfast Live

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More than 50 firefighters tackling huge wildfire at nature reserve near Newcastle Airport

Firefighters were called to the wildfire at Prestwick Carr at around 1.20pm on Wednesday afternoon

Chronicle Live

Wildfire breaks out on Scots nature reserve as multiple crews sent to tackle blaze

Images and videos shared on social media show the fire taking hold among the dunes on the Donmouth Nature Reserve, which is known for its waterfowl and seals.

Daily Record

The hidden hazards in scrap metal yards

A recent fire at a scrap metal yard in Auckland has put the spotlight on increasing hazards in the industry.

Newsroom.co.nz

Fire crews battle six different wildfires in south Wales

'It's such a beautiful scene and now we've got this to look at'

Wales Online

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Grenfell: six years on — ‘we still have to face the traumas of the fire every day’

Today marks 72 months since London woke up to the news of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. For the survivors, the tower continues to cast a heavy shadow over their lives — Katie Strick speaks to them and finds a community still seeking answers

Evening Standard

Mourne Mountains: Special cattle breed to help regenerate area after gorse fires

"Cattle would have been much more common on uplands in days gone-by and both cattle and sheep grazing at the right intensity are vital to ensuring a landscape rich in wildlife"

Belfast Live

Traditional cows to help bring mountainside back to life after devastating fires

It is the latest initiative to aid recovery in the Mournes following the fires in April 2021.

The Independent UK

Welsh mountain on fire again as smoke pours from hillside

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

Wales Online

Centuries-old sequoias damaged during prescribed burn at California park. One may not survive

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.

Tribune News Service

North East bars and restaurants issued warning over artificial flowers after two people die in Spain fire

Artificial foilage in one Newcastle bar was found to be highly flammable following tests by firefighters

Chronicle Live

Scoop: Western lawmakers spot opening in smoke crisis

"For the first time, non-western members are proactively engaging us on wildfire policy."

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The Guardian - UK

Country diary: The air is filled with the scent of an intense garden bonfire

Burbage, South Yorkshire: The dry weeks of May have left the peaty soil parched. A disposable barbecue has done the rest

Bangkok Post

Landmark youth climate trial begins in Montana

WASHINGTON - The first ever climate trial in the United States opened Monday in Montana, brought by young activists suing the state for violating their constitutional right to a "clean and healthful environment."

The Conversation

Canada urgently needs a FEMA-like emergency management agency

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.

Radio France Internationale

Highest-level fire warnings for eastern France following 6-week drought

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.

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Quebec fires weakened by rain as blazes in western Canada force many to flee

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

Leeds Live

Residents 'in shock' and 'scared' as 'loud bang' heard from scene of huge Bramley fire

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

The Guardian - US

Be angry about the wildfire pollution – but be angry at the right people

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

The Guardian - UK

Firefighters tackle mile-long wildfire near Inverness

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

Daily Record

Fire crews still tackling massive Scots wildfire 'covering an area a mile long'

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

Daily Mirror

Huge wildfire tears through beauty spot as locals urged to keep windows and doors shut

Residents in Daviot, south of Inverness, were told to stay inside and close their windows this afternoon when a huge wildfire broke out, sending thick smoke into the sky

Dublin Live

Donabate residents urged to 'keep windows and doors closed' as firefighters battle industrial blaze

Firefighters from Swords, Kilbarrack and Skerries are currently at an industrial unit on fire

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