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Wildfire total for 2026 in England and Wales reaches same as whole of last year

Some 1,017 wildfires have been recorded so far this year.

Evening Standard

Stars, trees, mountains: Santa Rosa outdoor youth program is using nature to combat gun violence

LandPaths takes at-risk youth out of their concrete, urban environments and into the natural one, offering many their first encounters with the land

The Guardian - US

Barking fire LIVE: Huge blaze erupts in east London, closing section of A13

Around 125 firefighters are tackling the blaze on Ripple Road

Evening Standard

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Drones to hunt for unexploded Second World War bombs exposed by wildfire

Dunwich Heath was used as a training ground during the Second World War and since the fire, two unexploded ordnance have been found.

Evening Standard

Stop using disposable BBQs in London, says Andy Burnham to prevent wildfires as fifth heatwave hits city

The London Fire Brigade has responded to hundreds of wildfires in recent months

Evening Standard

In 1871, Wisconsin’s Peshtigo Fire killed more than 1,200 people as Chicago burned, becoming the deadliest wildfire in US history

The Peshtigo Fire of 1871 stands as a grim testament to nature’s fury, claiming over 1,200 lives and marking it as the deadliest wildfire in American history. This catastrophic event unfolded in Wisconsin with unimaginable speed. While overshadowed by the Chicago Fire, the immense toll on Peshtigo's community was staggering.

The Times of India

Andy Burnham to 'consider' banning disposable barbeques in response to wildfires

ANDY Burnham has said the UK Government will “consider” banning disposable barbeques amid a summer of wildfires.

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Stay away from Dunwich Heath amid ongoing fire risk, warns National Trust

The reserve has seen 100 hectares of heathland destroyed by fire in the past two weeks.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat

PM touts ban on disposable barbecues as areas hit by wildfires – but some Labour MPs will be hoping for more ambitious ideas to tackle crisis

The Guardian - AU

Israel deliberately starting wildfires in southern Lebanon, firefighters say

Emergency services, residents and environmental groups say military dropping flares to destroy forests and crops

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on wildfires: firefighters can’t handle this crisis alone

Editorial: The response to this summer’s record heat and drought should be led by ministers – not left to the emergency services

The Guardian - UK

‘Real struggle’ to tame New Forest blaze as UK set for hottest summer on record

Key tourist route closed and residents rallying round as battle against wildfire expected to go on for several days

The Guardian - UK

London fire services 'need to be rebuilt' to adapt to growing wildfire threat

FBU general secretary Steven Wright said rebuilding the country’s emergency services is a ‘national priority’

Evening Standard

Greece ravaged by wildfires as hundreds of firefighters battle blaze near Athens

The risk of wildfires is set to increase across southern areas of the country this week

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The Guardian - US

Famed tourist destinations evacuated as wildfire threatens California’s Big Sur

Nearly 500 personnel battle Timber fire in Los Padres national forest as blaze grows to 3,000 acres

The Times of India

Europe’s solar eclipse comes amid extreme heat and severe wildfire risk

Europe confronts a severe wildfire season as millions prepare for a rare total solar eclipse. Spain anticipates six million visitors, increasing wildfire risks due to dry conditions. Authorities are deploying thousands of officers to manage large gatherings in natural areas. Extreme heat and crowded locations complicate wildfire prevention and emergency…

The Guardian - UK

‘National priority’ to equip UK firefighters amid growing wildfire threat

Exclusive: FBU calls for more funding as ‘unprecedented summer’ puts rising demands on already stretched crews

The Independent UK

11 weekend fires in Canada send new round of smoke to blanket the US

Wildfire smoke originating in Canada blanketed huge swaths of the eastern U.S. in mid-July

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The Independent UK

Spain and France heatwaves mapped as extreme 42C temperatures sweep across Europe

Europe is bracing for its fifth heatwave of a record-breaking summer, with the threat of further devastating wildfires

Bangkok Post

One woman confirmed dead in western Canada wildfire

MONTREAL (CANADA) - An 80-year-old woman died while fleeing her home to escape a massive wildfire in Canada's British Columbia province, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said late Sunday.

The Independent UK

Thousands evacuated as wildfires burn across western US and Canada

More than 20,000 people were forced to abandon communities along British Columbia's Okanagan Lake

International Business Times UK

Don't Trust Your Sat-Nav: Fleeing Drivers Guided Into Path of Infernal BC Wildfire by Phone Apps

British Columbia faces a wildfire crisis as the Bald Range fire doubles in size overnight, prompting mass evacuations and a state of emergency. GPS apps mislead evacuees into danger zones.

The Guardian - UK

Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee

British Columbia battling 102 fires day and night across province, as breakneck speed hampers firefighters’ efforts

France 24

Wildfire rages in southern France, forcing evacuations

A wildfire in southern France forced the evacuation of two hamlets on Sunday as more than 200 firefighters battled flames that had scorched around 90 hectares in the Lozere region. Officials said the blaze, possibly sparked by a vehicle fire, remained out of control amid extremely dry conditions.

The Guardian - US

How clean air clubs are protecting Americans from wildfire smoke

Mutual aid groups that started giving out PPEs during COVID are now loaning air purifiers and distributing masks to fume-addled communities

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