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‘Prepare early’: bushfire authorities sound alarm for NT, NSW and Queensland

Effects of global heating in NT worsened by ‘dangerous and fire-promoting buffel grass’, expert says

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19

'Don't wait': hot, dry conditions raise bushfire risk

With dry spring conditions and warmer-than-average temperatures, parts of the country are facing an increased risk of spring bushfires.

AAP · Aug 19

Watch: Around 100 firefighters tackle huge blaze at waste facility in Deptford

Fifteen fire engines sent to tackle blaze involving 50 tonnes of household waste - the second huge fire at facility this summer

Evening Standard · Aug 18

French PM Lecornu says aid available 'immediately' to rebuild fire-hit regions

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday announced aid worth €12 million to help residents of the southwest hit by wildfires rebuild their lives. He was heckled earlier in the day by dozens of locals in the town of Le Porge in the Gironde region, who said they were unhappy…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 17

'Giant climate warning' to Andy Burnham appears on ashes of major wildfire

A “GIANT climate warning” to Andy Burnham has been painted onto a mountainside scorched by wildfires, as a decision on new oil and gas in the…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17

Belgian wildfire approaches Germany despite rain as Greece probes deadly blaze

Belgium is battling one of its largest wildfires, despite cooler weather and rain helping firefighters

The Independent UK · Aug 17

French PM Lecornu unveils 'substantial' aid for fire-hit regions after being jeered by angry locals

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday announced €12 million in aid and fast-track rebuilding measures for communities in southwest France devastated by wildfires, adding that the cost of relief measures including tax breaks could eventually exceed €100 million. He was heckled earlier in the day by dozens of locals…

France 24 · Aug 17

Hundreds evacuated as fire in Belgium’s biggest nature reserve doubles in size

Two villages on Belgian side evacuated and residents told not to return as fire gets very close to German border

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Devastated by wildfire, the village of Le Porge pins hopes for support on PM visit

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will visit the Gironde department in southwestern France on Monday to launch reconstruction efforts, after the area fell victim to the most destructive wildfires seen in 70 years. The mayor of Le Porge – one of the villages worst affected – told RFI he's hoping for…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 17

Europe wildfires: 2 dead, 500 evacuated as twin blazes hit Greek island near Athens

Two wildfires that broke out minutes apart on the Greek island of Salamina on Sunday killed two people and prompted the evacuation of about 500 people by sea, as crews raced to prevent the fires from joining.

The Times of India · Aug 17