Europe unprepared for rapidly growing climate risks, report finds Dangers of wildfires, extreme weather and other factors outgrowing preparedness, European Environment Agency says The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2024
Power line pole at fault in biggest wildfire in Texas history, report says Investigation by forest service into Smokehouse Creek fire says decayed Xcel Energy pole ‘had broken off at ground level’ The Guardian - US · Mar 9, 2024
US Power Company Admits It Might Have Started Huge Texas Fire A US power company admitted Thursday that its equipment may have sparked the largest wildfire in Texas' history. International Business Times · Mar 7, 2024
A unique irrigation system (and heroic fire department) may have saved this much-anticipated new golf course "Their swift actions protected GrayBull and prevented any injuries as a result." USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 5, 2024
Texas hopes for relief from devastating wildfires as rain and snow is forecast Up to 500 homes and businesses have been destroyed and at least two people killed in state’s northern Panhandle area The Guardian - US · Mar 5, 2024
Texas Panhandle wildfires: What you need to know about the blazes, damage and recovery The full scope of damage still isn’t known, but some Panhandle residents have returned home. Firefighters continue battling the infernos. The Texas Tribune · Mar 4, 2024
Texas town evacuated as firefighters battle state’s biggest ever wildfire Planes drop fire retardant on blazes that have destroyed up to 500 homes and businesses but weather change may offer some respite The Guardian - US · Mar 4, 2024
Panhandle residents begin rebuilding, even as fight to contain fires continues The fire that engulfed their town was only 15% contained over the weekend, but Canadian residents were back to selling flowers and preparing for an election. The Texas Tribune · Mar 4, 2024
As wildfires rage through Panhandle, Fritch residents seek respite at church Shaken by the devastation, families find comfort in each other as they pick through the rubble and commune at a church in nearby Borger. The Texas Tribune · Mar 2, 2024
New Panhandle wildfire emerges, forcing evacuation of tiny town of Sanford Get the latest updates as firefighters continue battling massive fires that have burned more than 1 million acres. The Texas Tribune · Mar 1, 2024
A visual guide to the Texas wildfire What has been the impact of the Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle, and what could happen now? The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2024
Texas wildfires cause chaos as largest blaze in state history scorches 1.2m acres Governor issues disaster declaration as emergency crews work to contain dozens of wildfires burning across Texas Panhandle The Guardian - US · Feb 29, 2024
Crews keeping watch over fire ahead of more danger Fire crews are keeping a close watch over a massive blaze in Victoria's west days before more dangerous conditions are expected in the state. AAP · Feb 29, 2024
Residents safe to return as fire deemed suspicious A blaze south of Ballarat that threatened homes is being treated as suspicious after firefighters controlled two raging bushfires in western Victoria. AAP · Feb 28, 2024
The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2024 Historic Texas wildfire consumes over 500,000 acres as blaze rages on Smokehouse Creek fire at 0% containment with several counties still evacuated amid growing flames
Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2024 Texas nuclear weapons facility pauses operations as wildfires spread Wildfires have destroyed homes, cut off power and prompted evacuations
The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2024 Maui wildfire survivors can apply for $175m One Ohana Fund starting 1 March People who lost loved ones or were injured may be eligible for payout from fund announced Tuesday – but there’s a catch
The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024 Victorian authorities on alert as strong winds develop amid 40C heat and catastrophic conditions Residents across state’s west told to take action while bushfire continues to burn near Ballarat
AAP · Feb 27, 2024 More residents leave as authorities renew dire warning New emergency warnings have led to more residents fleeing fire danger zones in Victoria as a massive blaze threatens a number of towns.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024 Victoria fires: more than 30,000 evacuations urged ahead of Wednesday’s bushfire risk About 100 schools, early childhood facilities to close ahead of what could be worst fire day in Victoria in four years
AAP · Feb 26, 2024 'Leave early': thousands warned to flee wild bushfires Victorians who could be caught in the path of raging fires are being urged to relocate before hot and windy conditions threaten lives and homes.
AAP · Feb 25, 2024 Scramble to set up camp ahead of extreme fire danger Extreme or catastrophic fire danger is predicted in six of Victoria's nine weather districts, with temperatures of more than 40C tipped in the state's west.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2024 Victoria fires: at least three homes destroyed as authorities warn towns still under threat Warnings remained in place for a group of communities west of Ballarat as crews work to get blaze under control
The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2024 ‘It’s just what you do for people’: the volunteer force helping Victoria’s Beaufort bushfire evacuees Thousands of people are under evacuation warnings due to a 11,000ha fire burning west of Ballarat and locals have opened their homes to help
International Business Times · Feb 23, 2024 'Zombie' Blazes And Drought: Canada Headed For Another Brutal Fire Season Beneath the ground in Western Canada, dozens of so-called "zombie fires" that started last year are still burning.