Europe heatwave latest: Extreme heat grips the continent as temperatures soar to 42C Multiple countries on the continent are facing temperatures of 40C or above, with warnings for extreme heat The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2025
Severe wildfires alert for London as heatwave to push temperature close to 100F London Fire Brigade has tackled 14 wildfires so far in 2025, with nine taking place in June alone Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2025
Which areas in London are at most risk of wildfires as fourth heatwave of summer hits this week? Three wildfires broke out across London this week - which areas are most at risk? Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025
Oregon Legislature repeals contested wildfire hazard map Oregon lawmakers have voted to repeal the state's contested wildfire hazard map The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025
Wildfires break out in London amid scorching temperatures Specialist wildfire-fighting vehicles and dozens of firefighters scrambled to contain blazes Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025
Greece wildfires: Dozens evacuated as flames ravage holiday island Wildfires fanned by strong winds are continuing to rage across the Greek island of Chios for a second consecutive day, prompting authorities to evacuate more villages. The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025
After Raging Wildfires in Canada, Saskatchewan Reopens for ATV and UTV Use Canada's fire season is already up and running, and after some serious burns, the province of Saskatchewan put ATV and UTV bans in place to reduce further risk. Good weather has lifted those provisions. RideApart · Jun 21, 2025
Fast-moving blaze in southwest Utah destroys a dozen structures and forces evacuations A fast-moving fire fueled by high winds has destroyed a dozen structures, including homes, and forced some in a rural area of southwest Utah to evacuate The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025
Fire chiefs warn of barbecue wildfire risk amid amber heat alerts in England Concerns raised about lighting outdoor fires after more than 500 blazes in the UK this year The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2025
The US is woefully underprepared for wildfire season, say insiders: ‘The stakes are life and death’ ‘Efficiency’ cuts across offices have left teams understaffed, firefighters underpaid and uninsured, and without adequate equipment The Guardian - US · Jun 19, 2025
California preps for intense fire season – as Trump slashes federal aid Trump has requested a 63% reduction in the U.S. Forest Service’s budget The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
G7 summit on wildfire watch for Trumpian explosions in Canada Wildfires are on the agenda in Kananaskis, but with the world ablaze, all eyes are on the human flame-thrower AKA the US president The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025
'We started a fire': ADF criticised over major blaze A "systemic failure" by the Australian Defence Force has been partly blamed for a major Black Summer blaze sparked by an army helicopter. AAP · Jun 13, 2025
Move faster on firms’ public contracts ban, Grenfell survivor urges Government Edward Daffarn said a new documentary “clearly exposes how little” companies and individuals have been held to account over the 2017 disaster. Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025
The Guardian - US · Jun 13, 2025 Trump to merge wildland firefighting forces, despite warning of chaos Order aims to centralize efforts, which are now split among five agencies and two cabinet departments
The Guardian - US · Jun 12, 2025 Oregon wildfire destroys homes and raises fears for looming fire season Rowena fire grows to 3,500 acres with evacuation orders issued for hundreds of homes in Columbia River Gorge area
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025 Oregon wildfire prompts evacuations and closes interstate in Columbia River Gorge A wildfire in Oregon has prompted evacuation orders for hundreds of homes and the closure of nearly 20 miles of an interstate in the Columbia River Gorge
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025 Funds to tackle Europe’s forest fires poorly targeted, says EU watchdog Report raises concerns that money allocated to combat fires not reaching areas where it could make biggest difference
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025 ‘Win-win’: new maps reveal best opportunities for global reforestation New study shows regions with best potential to regrow trees and suck climate-heating CO2 from the air
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025 50 trucks will spend 5 months transporting Lahaina wildfire debris to a Maui landfill Fifty trucks will spend five months hauling Lahaina wildfire debris to a landfill in the center of Maui starting next Monday
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025 Wildfires force another 1,000 residents from their homes in the Canadian province of Manitoba Wildfires have forced another 1,000 people to flee their homes in the Canadian province of Manitoba, which is under a state of emergency
Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2025 London warned of heightened risk of wildfires as UK set for hotter than usual summer and heatwaves Scores of homes were destroyed by fires in Wennington and Dagenham in July 2022
The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025 Data capturing hot spots and burned acres show Canada wildfire season off to wild start Canada’s wildfire season is off to an intense start
The Guardian - US · Jun 4, 2025 Canadian wildfires prompt air-quality alerts across five US states Officials in New York, New Jersey, Iowa, New Hampshire and Maine issued alerts due to smoke from fires in Canada
The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025 Air quality worsens in eastern US as Canadian wildfire smoke hangs over Midwest Smoke from Canadian wildfires began to worsen air quality in the eastern U.S. on Wednesday as several Midwestern states continued to battle conditions seemed unhealthy by the federal government