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Edinburgh emergency services race to blazing inferno on Arthur's Seat

The inferno appears to be on the Crags and there are three engines at the scene battling the huge flames - it is currently unknown if anybody has been injured.

Edinburgh Live

Bushfires flare out of control in south-west Queensland as residents urged to flee

Relief for bushfire-affected towns expected from Tuesday, when storms in the afternoon could ease the fire burden

The Guardian - AU

'Leave immediately': Bushfires rage across Queensland

Emergency warnings are in place across parts of Queensland as the state battles 50 bushfires, with challenging conditions expected to continue.

AAP

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People warned to close windows and doors as landmark pub goes up in flames

A huge fire at the Old Cobblers in Rawtenstall sent a huge plume of black smoke into the air

Manchester Evening News

Multiple bushfires burning across Queensland

Numerous fires are burning across Queensland, as temperatures hit 40C in several parts of the state.

AAP

Large grassfire burning between Wee Jasper and Yass most likely started by lightning

The fire is now under control but authorities remain nervous a change in weather conditions could see the blaze jump containment lines.

ABC News

Ash Wednesday firefighting heroes honoured 40 years on

More than a dozen firefighters who died while battling Victoria's Ash Wednesday blazes almost 40 years ago are being honoured at a service.

AAP

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Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue at Wollaton Park for test operation

They shared pictures from the operation alongside caption explaining why they attended the Wollaton Hall.

Nottingham Post

A boy and his boat help Chile firefighters combat blazes

As his parents fought wildfires threatening their home in southern Chile, 13-year-old Lucas Cespedes decided to take action, ferrying firefighters across the local river in a small yellow rowing boat to help them put out the flames.

Reuters

Total fire ban for regions surrounding ACT on Saturday

The fire ban will not apply to the ACT.

The Canberra Times

Chilean wildfires destroy hundreds of homes, endanger world's smallest deer

Forest fires across south-central Chile that have left 24 people dead and swallowed up hundreds of houses spread into new areas on Wednesday after raging overnight, burning up the habitats of vulnerable woodland animals.

Reuters

Fire hazard warning over five items you wouldn't expect including oranges and flour

There are a number of common household items that are more flammable than you'd expect

Liverpool Echo

Seven fire crews battling blaze at Glasgow recycling centre

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) received a call around 2.35am, a spokesperson said. There are no reported injuries at this stage.

Daily Record

Koala extinction report shows bushfires may have wiped out marsupials in Shoalhaven

Not one koala has been seen in areas south-west of Nowra since the 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires, prompting concern for the marsupials' future.

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Reuters

Chile heat wave could further fan the flames of deadly wildfires

Chilean authorities on Tuesday warned of a "very complex" situation as a new heat wave in the country's south-central region threatened to further fan the flames of dangerous forest fires that have already left 24 dead.

Daily Record

Scottish Government 'thoroughly considering' recommendations of Cameron House fire inquiry

Couple, Richard Dyson, 38, and Simon Midgley, 32, died in the fire on December 18, 2017.

Zenger

Deadly Wildfires Continue To Rage In Chile

Chile is still experiencing deadly wildfires this weekend, and efforts to contain the fires have been hampered by the dry weather

The Guardian - AU

Pilots survive Boeing 737 water bomber crash while fighting bushfire in Western Australia

Investigators to examine wreckage and interview two pilots who were responding to a bushfire in the Fitzgerald River national park

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Reuters

Chile battles deadliest wildfires on record as heatwave grips

Chilean firefighters were battling to hold back forest fires on Monday as authorities said hot and dry weather would continue this week, potentially exacerbating what are already the deadliest blazes in the country's recent history.

Glasgow Live

Fire crews remain at Milton home after garden structure erupts into flames

The Scottish Fire and Rescue service remains at the property, surveying the area to ensure that no further fires break out. No casualties have been reported as a result.

Evening Standard

At least 24 dead as wildfires sweep through Chile

The government has declared a state of emergency in the southern region of Araucania, along with the Nuble and Biobio regions

The Independent UK

Fire damages Buddhist temple in Australian city of Melbourne

A Buddhist temple has been extensively damaged by fire in the Australian city of Melbourne

The Guardian - AU

Buddhist temple in south-east Melbourne gutted by fire

Five-storey blaze at Springvale’s Bright Moon hall drew a crowd of onlookers, firefighters say

The Conversation

200 experts dissected the Black Summer bushfires in unprecedented detail. Here are 6 lessons to heed

The Black Summer bushfires of 2019-20 were cataclysmic: a landmark in Australia’s environmental history. They burnt more than 10 million hectares, mostly forests in southeast Australia. Many of our most distinctive, ancient and vulnerable species were worst affected.

Reuters

At least 24 dead in Chile as wildfires spread, driving many to flee for safety

Firefighters battled dozens of raging wildfires in Chile on Sunday, seeking to gain control of one of the country's worst natural disasters in years as the death toll rose to at least 24 with nearly 1,000 more injured.

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