At least 36 killed in raging Hawaii wildfires as locals dive into sea to escape flames Strong winds from Hurrican Dora fanned the deadly fires ravaging Maui The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
'Australia is sleepwalking': a bushfire scientist explains what the Hawaii tragedy means for our flammable continent As I hear reports of the fire tearing through the Hawaiian island of Maui, I feel utterly depressed. As a fire scientist, I know the unfolding horror – which has killed 53 people so far – is just the beginning. It’s a portent of what Australia and other countries will… The Conversation · Aug 10, 2023
Plumes of smoke visible for miles from blaze at Harvester restaurant A dozen fire engines have responded to the fire in Littlehampton, West Sussex. The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
Wildfire devastates Hawaii's historic Lahaina Town, a former capital of the kingdom Smoke and ash lingered over Lahaina after a wildfire devastated Lahaina Town, one of Hawaii’s most historic cities and onetime capital of the former kingdom The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
Maui wildfires map: Where are the Hawaii fires? Deadly wildfires have been raging across Hawaii and the island of Maui County - here’s what we know so far The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
Death toll from Hawaii wildfires increases to 55 as search for survivors continues Officials warned death toll could rise after state’s ‘largest ever natural disaster’ left dozens of people injured The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2023
Hawaii fires: ‘search and rescue still primary concern’ says official after Biden approves disaster declaration – as it happened Federal funding made available on Thursday; emergency teams searching areas impacted by fires after at least 36 people were killed The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2023
At least 36 killed in Hawaii wildfires as locals dive into sea to escape Strong winds from Hurricane Dora fanned the deadly fires ravaging the island of Maui The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
Dozens killed as wildfire burns historic Hawaii town to the ground At least 36 people have been killed in a wildfire that has razed a Hawaiian town, officials said Wednesday, as desperate residents jumped into the ocean in a bid to escape the fast-moving flames. France 24 · Aug 9, 2023
Texas is preparing for more wildfires without a break from heat in forecast The number of acres burned this year is dramatically lower compared to 2022. But a rash of new fires have put state and local officials on edge. The Texas Tribune · Aug 9, 2023
Maui's deadly wildfires burn through Lahaina – it's a reminder of the growing risk to communities that once seemed safe Wildfires, pushed by powerful winds, raced through Lahaina, Hawaii, on Aug. 8 and 9, 2023, leaving a charred and smoldering landscape across the tourist town of about 13,000 residents that was once the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. At least 36 people died, Maui County officials said. Others were… The Conversation · Aug 9, 2023
Europe wildfires map shows where devastating blazes are sweeping Portugal and Italy Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal battling inferno sweeping parts of country during 46C heatwave The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
Wildfires in Portugal: Is it safe to travel to the Algarve right now? Wildfires have broken out near the popular holiday region The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
Portugal wildfires see thousands of people evacuated amid 46C heatwave British holidays still going ahead despite flames hitting beauty spots on tourist trail The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023 Europe wildfires map shows where devastating blazes are sweeping Portugal and Italy Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal battling inferno sweeping parts of country during 46C heatwave
The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2023 Canada: generations old and new scramble to contain fires burning at record pace As the country suffers its worst wildfire season in on record, Canada’s retiring fire master is passing on the lessons learned from a life on the frontline
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023 Wildfires in Portugal: Is it safe to travel to the Algarve right now? Wildfires have broken out near the popular holiday region
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023 Three killed as two firefighting helicopters collide mid-air in California All three people on board one helicopter were killed while the second helicopter managed to land safely
Radio France Internationale · Aug 5, 2023 Dozens evacuated as wildfire spreads on Spain's border with France Firefighters said they evacuated more than 130 people as they fought Saturday to control a wildfire at Portbou on the Spanish border with France on the Mediterranean coast.
The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2023 California’s largest wildfire of the year threatens fragile desert ecosystem The York fire has burned pinyon pines, junipers and the region’s famous Joshua trees, which are particularly vulnerable to wildfires
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023 Progress made against massive California-Nevada wildfire but flames may burn iconic Joshua trees Firefighters aided by afternoon rain have made progress fighting a massive blaze that swept through the California desert into Nevada and could threaten the region’s famous spiky Joshua trees
The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2023 Erratic winds pose fresh threat to firefighters as rain helps with Mojave desert fire A brief downpour helped crews on the ground, but experts warn they could face unstable wind conditions that could blow fire back at them
Zenger · Aug 1, 2023 Wildfires In Canada Bring Smoky Skies To Great Lakes And Northeast Wildfires in Canada bring smoky skies to Great Lakes and Northeast, but impacts expected to be short-lived.
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023 Firefighters contain a quarter of massive California-Nevada wildfire Firefighters have managed to partially contain a massive wildfire after the blaze started in a California wildland preserve and spread into Nevada, its smoke blotting out the sun on the Las Vegas Strip while flames scorched tens of thousands of acres of desert scrub, juniper and Joshua tree woodland
The Guardian - US · Jul 31, 2023 Huge wildfire explodes in southern California and spreads into Nevada York fire, with zero containment Sunday evening, one of two major blazes burning in California as region faces hot and dry weather