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July France's hottest month since records began, says national weather service

July this year was the hottest month in France since records began in 1900, according to meteorologists. It was also France's third-driest July, with rainfall nearly 70 percent below average.

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Ile-de-France region files suit for compensation over Fontainebleau forest fire

The Ile-de-France regional council this week launched a civil law suit over the recent wildfire which decimated more than 2,000 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest, south of Paris. A criminal investigation has been opened into the blaze, which the national forestry office says caused significant environmental damage.

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Oregon planted 72 million seedlings and dropped about a billion seeds from aircraft, helping turn the 554-square-mile Tillamook Burn into a state forest

A devastating wildfire in Oregon's Coast Range burned over 355,000 acres. Subsequent fires fueled by dead trees continued the destruction for years. Oregon voters narrowly approved a bond measure for reforestation efforts in 1948. Millions of seedlings were hand-planted and aerially seeded over decades. This effort transformed the burn scar…

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Suspect accused of starting Washington wildfire once went to prison for dad’s death

Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, was arrested Monday on suspicion of first-degree arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire that ignited Saturday

The Independent UK

Who Is Aaron Farinacci? Spokane Arson Suspect Killed Father, Now Accused of Wildfire

Aaron Farinacci, previously imprisoned for killing his father, has been arrested for allegedly starting Spokane County's largest wildfire, displacing 65,000 people and destroying 700 buildings.

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Deadly Eaton Fire in Los Angeles was caused by Southern California Edison equipment, fire officials say

It took firefighters nearly a month to extinguish the blaze, which killed 19 people and torched 9,000 homes and businesses

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Southern California Edison equipment blamed for 2025 Eaton fire in Los Angeles

Los Angeles fire officials say the deadly 2025 Eaton fire was caused by Southern California Edison equipment

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UK Government urged to 'step up' over 'concerning' Cairngorms wildfire response

The UK Government has been urged to 'step up' and increase its defence capabilities following its response to the Cairngorms wildfire

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Firefighters in Greece gain ground against wildfires near Athens

Easing winds on the northwestern outskirts of Athens allowed firefighters in Greece to gain ground against a wildfire that had been burning for five consecutive days near the coastal village of Psatha, the fire service said. The greater Athens region has been placed under near-maximum fire risk for Wednesday, according…

France 24

Man charged in Washington state with starting largest wildfire in the area

Suspect had a prior conviction for shooting his father in Arizona, reportedly after he told his son to do the dishes

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California's Ranch Fire burned 459,123 acres in 53 days; eight years later, crews planted 71,000 seedlings across the scar in eight days

Eight years after California's devastating Ranch Fire burned more than 459,000 acres, the US Forest Service and partner organisations planted 71,000 conifer seedlings in just eight days. The reforestation effort is part of a long-term plan to restore damaged forest, reduce future wildfire risk and support natural recovery across the…

The Times of India

Major Welsh mountain fire started ‘deliberately’ as crews continue to battle blaze

The fire remains a major incident due to the scale of the blaze and ‘challenging conditions’ on the mountain

The Independent UK

Thousands evacuated in Greece as wildfires burn for a fifth day

More than 60 hectares of land have now burned across four wildfires in Greece

The Independent UK

In 1948, Maine loaded white-pine seeds into a Navy plane and scattered them across 2,200 burned acres; some produced 2,475 seedlings per acre

Maine foresters used a biplane to replant thousands of acres after a 1947 wildfire disaster. They mixed seeds with sawdust and dropped them from the air for cost-effectiveness. This aerial seeding method proved promising for moderately burned areas. However, severely burned land showed weaker seedling establishment and survival rates. The…

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In 2024, helicopters delivered 3,800 giant sequoia seedlings seven miles into California wilderness; replanting a 48-acre burn scar considered unlikely to recover naturally

Park crews planted thousands of baby sequoias in a severely burned grove. This effort aimed to restore a forest too damaged to heal itself. Researchers developed benchmarks to identify groves needing human intervention. Wildfires in 2020 and 2021 killed a significant percentage of mature giant sequoias. This restoration push is…

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Washington wildfires: Man suspected of starting devastating blaze arrested; 700+ US buildings destroyed

A 37-year-old man suspected of starting one of several wildfires that have ravaged communities around Spokane in Washington state was arrested on Monday. The blazes have destroyed more than 700 buildings and forced about 67,000 people to flee their homes, authorities said.

Evening Standard

Plans for staged re-opening of wildfire cordons being finalised

Road and access restrictions have remained in place near Glenmore as firefighters tackle the ongoing wildfire.

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French wildfires expose cache of buried Second World War shells

Devastating wildfires in the southwest of France have uncovered a hidden cache of Second World War-era shells in the village of Le Porge, adding an explosive edge to an already dangerous situation.

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Deadly helicopter crash in Greece highlights danger to crews fighting wildfires

Water-bombing aircraft returned to the skies over Greece on Monday as firefighters battled several major blazes near Athens, a day after two pilots were killed when their fire-fighting helicopter collided with another aircraft.

The Independent UK

Washington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate

Light winds and lower temperatures are in the forecast to help firefighters with wildfires in eastern Washington state that have forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area

The Independent UK

Washington wildfires ‘worst disaster’ state has ever faced, says Spokane mayor

Tens of thousands forced from their homes in Pacific Northwest and more than 640 structures destroyed as firefighters struggle to contain blazes encouraged by driving winds and dry conditions

Radio France Internationale

Wildfire threat eases across France despite heat alerts and storm warnings

France’s wildfire situation has shown signs of improvement on Monday, with thousands of residents and tourists preparing to return to evacuated areas in the south-west, even as firefighters remained on alert amid high temperatures, low humidity and a new risk of violent thunderstorms.

Bangkok Post

Water bombers take to skies as Greece battles wildfires

KRYO PIGADI (GREECE) - Water-bombing aircraft resumed firefighting operations in Greece on Monday after winds eased, joining hundreds of firefighters battling multiple blazes that have already claimed five lives, the fire department told AFP.

The Times of India

Researchers tracked wildfires from 1984 to 2022; a Pacific trend added 22% to US Southwest drying-related burned area but reduced eastern Australia’s by about 19%

A Pacific Ocean warming trend has impacted wildfire conditions globally. This pattern amplified fire risks in the southwestern United States significantly. Conversely, it eased fire conditions in eastern Australia during the study. Researchers analyzed decades of wildfire and climate data for these findings. Understanding these ocean-climate links can improve future…

The Independent UK

Water-dropping aircraft take off to tackle major Greek wildfire, after 2 killed in crash

Water-dropping planes and helicopters have taken off at first light to help hundreds of firefighters battling a major wildfire west of Athens, Greece

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