Firefighters tackle huge wildfire for third day as '300 hectares burned' Firefighters are spending a third day tackling a major wildfire which has led to evacuations in the Cairngorms The National (Scotland) · Jul 17
As the UK and Europe battle deadly wildfires, what lessons can Australia offer? Knowledge learned over more than a century in Australia is being tested by worsening fires. It’s a familiar narrative around the world The Guardian - AU · Jul 17
Canadian wildfire smoke brings dangerously high pollution to US cities Air quality levels in Chicago, Detroitt and New York reached dangerously high levels on Tuesday as the US cities were shrouded in smoke produced by wildfires raging through swathes of Canadian forestland. More than 130 fires are still active in northwestern Ontario province, with at least 60 out of control… France 24 · Jul 16
Lessons not learned from ‘devastating’ previous wildfire, says community leader The fire broke out at lunchtime on Wednesday and affected a wide stretch of heather and trees. Evening Standard · Jul 16
Air quality plummets in 20 US states as smoke from Canadian wildfires spreads Millions of Americans face air quality alerts from Minnesota to New York as authorities urge people to stay indoors The Guardian - US · Jul 16
Canadian wildfires never caused US skies to turn orange in the past. Here’s what changed The smoke is pouring south from more than 800 wildfires in the Canadian province of Ontario and nationwide The Independent UK · Jul 16
Macron toughens stance on arson, with dozens arrested as wildfires sweep France French President Emmanuel Macron has said there would be "zero tolerance" for arson after France was hit by wildfires that have scorched thousands of hectares, as multiple heatwaves since May have dried out forests and fields. Dozens have been arrested across the country over starting fires, including a volunteer firefighter. Radio France Internationale · Jul 16
New evacuation warning as firefighters give update on '6km-long Cairngorms wildfire' FIREFIGHTERS have warned that people may need to “immediately” evacuate their homes as a six-kilometre long wildfire in the Cairngorms continues… The National (Scotland) · Jul 16
Huge Highland wildfire blazes through the night as villages evacuated Firefighters have worked through the night tackling a wildfire which has led to the evacuation of residents in the Cairngorms The National (Scotland) · Jul 16
Wildfire threats to London: How high is the risk of blazes igniting in your borough? Havering, Hounslow and Ealing are at greatest danger of wildfires in the parched capital, according to a new analysis Evening Standard · Jul 16
Firefighters work through night tackling wildfire which has led to evacuations Several fire engines remain at the scene in the Cairngorms. Evening Standard · Jul 16
Residents evacuated amid fears Highlands wildfire could spread One evacuated resident said the impact of the fire could be ‘major unless they get hold of it’. Evening Standard · Jul 15
Highland residents evacuated as 'large' fire takes hold in Cairngorms FIREFIGHTERS are battling a “large” blaze in the Cairngorms National Park ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 15
Canada wildfire smoke to spread across the US - here’s what to expect Around 100 million Americans could be affected by the wildfire smoke, though impacts will vary by location The Independent UK · Jul 15
Radio France Internationale · Jul 15 Firefighters tackle flare-ups in Fontainebleau forest after reining in blaze Around 800 firefighters were still at work in Fontainebleau forest on Wednesday morning, tackling flare-ups after the fires were brought under control the previous day, following 48 hours of intense firefighting.
The Independent UK · Jul 15 Spanish authorities identify all 13 victims of deadly southern fire Spanish authorities have identified all 13 victims of a devastating fire in a remote expat community in southern Spain
Evening Standard · Jul 15 Sadiq Khan issues shock wildfire warning: Create firebreak around your home, mayor tells Londoners Sir Sadiq issues unprecedented safety message as London faces an ‘extreme’ risk of wildfires in third heatwave of 2026
The Times of India · Jul 15 7 Britons among 13 killed in Spain's deadly wildfire; family pays emotional tribute Seven British nationals were among the 13 people killed in the devastating wildfires that tore through southern Spain's Almería province, Spanish authorities confirmed on Tuesday after completing post-mortem examinations.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 15 'Very high risk' of wildfires across Scotland as warnings issued Parts of Scotland are at very high risk of wildfire over the next few days and the fire service has warned people to 'stay vigilant' and…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14 Seven Britons among 12 foreign nationals killed in Spain’s deadly wildfires Fire broke out last Thursday in the southeastern province of Almería, which is home to many foreign residents
The Guardian - US · Jul 14 Pilot killed fighting Colorado wildfire identified as Nicholas Dale British Columbia pilot was only person aboard helicopter that crashed during aerial firefighting
France 24 · Jul 14 ‘My heart is on fire’: Fontainebleau forest blaze leaves community reeling As wildfires tear through the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, residents describe their fear and disbelief. Locals spoke to FRANCE 24 about their connection to the woodland and how the blaze is reshaping a place they called home.
The Independent UK · Jul 14 Shania Care-Slede: Woman, 20, charged with aggravated arson over devastating moor fire The fire has been burning since Saturday and a major incident has been declared
The Independent UK · Jul 14 Two arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting devastating wildfires near Paris Ten points were discovered around the starting point of the fire, leading authorities to believe the blaze was intentional
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14 Woman charged with aggravated arson over moorland fire in Greater Manchester Shania Care-Slede, 20, arrested over incident at Dovestone reservoir on Saturday in which fireworks were launched