Damaging winds warning as cold front brings heat relief A gusty southerly change is bringing the first relief to heatwave-affected areas, but communities are warned about the threat of damaging winds and lightning. AAP · Jan 8
Three LA wildfire victims on surviving the horror – and what happened next After their lives were upended last year, they’re finally regaining their footing – but memories of the fires still haunt them The Guardian - US · Jan 7
Australia heatwave: Residents told to ‘leave now’ as wildfire heads for town amid 45C heat Victoria’s emergency management agency says homes could be at risk if the fire continues to advance The Independent UK · Jan 7
Is your community bushfire-ready? In Cobargo after black summer we don’t just have a plan, we have one another Fire preparation is more than clearing gutters and evacuation plans. It’s building solidarity in ordinary times so it’s there in extraordinary ones The Guardian - AU · Jan 6
Swiss bar where fatal New Year's fire broke out had last safety inspection in 2019 Local authorities say fire safety inspections hadn’t been carried out for several years at the bar where a fire that broke out at a New Year’s party left 40 people dead and over 100 injured The Independent UK · Jan 6
Worst heatwave since black summer forecast for more than half of Australia Fire danger expected to reach extreme levels in South Australia, Victoria and inland NSW this week The Guardian - AU · Jan 6
These numbers tell the story of the Los Angeles wildfires, one year later A year after twin infernos devastated Los Angeles County, here are some key numbers that show how fast the disaster unfolded and the toll it left behind The Independent UK · Jan 6
Swiss police identify all 116 people injured in deadly New Year's bar fire Swiss police say they've identified all the people who were injured in the fire that tore through a New Year’s celebration in a crowded bar The Independent UK · Jan 5
Outskirts of Australian cities at risk of catastrophic fires on scale of deadly LA blazes, study finds At least 6.9 million residents on Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart fringes exposed as dry summer follows years of vegetation growth The Guardian - AU · Jan 5
All 40 victims of Swiss New Year ski resort blaze identified, including 9 French All 40 people killed in a fire on New Year’s eve at a Swiss mountain resort bar have been identified, including nine French citizens. Switzerland has declared a national day of mourning as a criminal investigation continues. Radio France Internationale · Jan 5
LA residents are battling a ‘toxic soup’ of hazards a year after deadly fires Many with homes still standing are now living with the hazards left by the fires The Independent UK · Jan 5
Last 16 victims of Crans-Montana fire identified, police say Hundreds of people join silent procession in Swiss town, with youngest known victim just 14 The Guardian - UK · Jan 4
Mother of teenager who died in Swiss bar fire says he ‘has now left to party in paradise’ A Mass was held Sunday for victims of the New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which left 40 dead and many injured The Independent UK · Jan 4
Amid wildfire grief, an LA-area resident sowed sunflowers and hope where her home once stood Missi Dowd-Figueroa has brought life back to her fire-ravaged plot in Altadena by planting sunflowers The Independent UK · Jan 4
International Business Times UK · Jan 3 Heartbreak as Four Victims of Swiss Bar Fire Are Returned to Their Families, Aged 16 to 21 Swiss police name the first four young victims of the deadly New Year's Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana, as the probe eyes sparklers and safety lapses amid 40 dead.
International Business Times UK · Jan 2 Crans Montana Fire: Moments Before the Night It Became 'One of the Worst Tragedies Our Country Has Ever Known', Says Swiss President Switzerland mourns after a fatal Crans Montana fire as President Guy Parmelin describes the disaster as one of the worst tragedies the nation has faced.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025 Ten English fire services tackled record number of grass, forest and crop fires in 2025 Fire chief says summer, UK’s hottest on record, was ‘one of the most challenging for wildfires we’ve ever faced’
The Guardian - AU · Dec 27, 2025 WA bushfire downgraded while Queensland and NT brace for monsoonal rain and flooding Conditions ease south-west of Perth as residents evacuated from Boddington fire on Christmas Day allowed to return
Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2025 Pictures of the year 2025: Powerful images that defined the past 12 months The Standard reveals its selection of the best photographs from a momentous year
AAP · Dec 23, 2025 Snow and a heatwave as four seasons greet Christmas Day Two capital cities can expect ideal weather for Christmas Day, while the rest must contend with conditions ranging from snow to a dangerous heatwave.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2025 Lithium battery fire on truck shuts down Hume Highway in NSW due to health risk Two-trailer carrying 15 tonnes of lithium ion batteries caught alight near Yass on Saturday morning, closing traffic in both directions
Space · Dec 16, 2025 Wildfire smoke lofted miles high could have an unexpected effect on Earth's climate New measurements demonstrate that smoke particles in the upper atmosphere are twice the size of lower-altitude ones.
AAP · Dec 13, 2025 High fire danger as thunderstorms keep risks live A burst of summer heat is on its way across Australia, with bushfire emergency warnings in place and strong and gusty winds fanning conditions.
AAP · Dec 12, 2025 Urban sprawl fuels deadly fire risks on city outskirts Modern houses are being built to better withstand fires, but an urban planner warns missteps are still being made in street and city design.
AAP · Dec 12, 2025 Hot and cold: diverging weather risks fires starting Hot conditions in the west and stormy weather impacting the east of Australia is putting a strain on firefighters battling bushfires.