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Fire at Canada military base kills 4, at least 39 hospitalized including 19 critical

Four Canadian service members died and 39 others were injured during live-fire training in Alberta. The fire rapidly spread due to shifting winds, catching soldiers off guard during their exercises. Emergency medical responses involved multiple hospitals treating severe injuries, including burn victims requiring extensive care. The military is investigating the…

The Economic Times · 11h ago

Four people killed in ‘violent, fast-moving’ fire at Canadian military base

Prime minister Mark Carney describes blaze as ‘one of the worst tragedies for the forces on Canadian soil in peacetime’

The Guardian - UK · 13h ago

Fire crews battle Southern California blaze that burned 6 homes, led to the evacuation of 16,000

Fire crews in Southern California are working to contain a wind-driven blaze that has charred hills and burned at least six large coastal homes

The Independent UK · Oct 17

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Most NSW homes destroyed in black summer bushfires were within 100 metres of vegetation

Exclusive: Research confirms official advice about high-risk properties and warns worsening conditions will make more homes unsafe

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17

Southern California homes engulfed in flames as multiple fast-moving fires rage

Many Southern California cities experienced coastal erosion from extreme flooding last week

The Independent UK · Oct 16

Wildfire traps firefighters and volunteers in Indonesia’s Mount Bromo national park, killing 4

Four people have died and two others have suffered severe burns while battling a wildfire in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in Indonesia's East Java after becoming trapped by thick smoke and fast-moving flames

The Independent UK · Oct 16

Andy Burnham challenged to visit Cairngorms wildfire site during Scotland trip

Andy Burnham has been challenged to visit the site of this summer's devastating Cairngorms wildfire during his visit to Scotland this week

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15

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California braces for wildfire nightmare as 70mph winds threaten hundreds of thousands with blackouts

California is bracing for fire weather, with thousands potentially losing power as utilities aim to prevent wildfires during hot and windy conditions

The Independent UK · Oct 15

A Season on Fire: Record Drought and 105°F Heat Drive SoCal to a Dangerous October Edge

The 1,048-acre Bouquet Fire erupted Oct. 3 inside SoCal's peak fire window: record drought, 105°F heat, and the Santa Ana season just beginning.

Latin Times · Oct 12

Total fire ban for Sydney, with high temperatures and risk of bushfires from ‘dry lightning’

Olympic Park records high of 35.2C after Rural Fire Service warned of high fire danger across city

The Guardian - AU · Oct 12

Wildfires in Brazil’s Amazonas state worsen air quality in Manaus

Smoke from fires in Brazil's Amazonas state is disrupting life in Manaus, the Amazon's largest city

The Independent UK · Oct 9

French high school protests: 'Mum if you see this it's for my future'

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, October 5: More than 400 schools are closed across France, as the government fails to assuage the anger of protesting high school students. In other news: Boulder, Colorado takes on ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy, demanding billions for damage caused by wildfires. Finally, we take a look…

France 24 · Oct 5

Revealed: Government quietly dropped plan to prepare England for wildfires

FOI request shows wildfire risk scheme scrapped, as data highlights many fire services lack proper protective gear

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4

Father rappelling down canyon with toddler fighting for life after 80-foot fall

The father and child were stranded for three hours while the rescue effort took place in Virgin River Gorge, Arizona

The Independent UK · Oct 1

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The Times of India · Sep 30

How Some Homes Survived: Researchers trace role of embers and design; findings from Creek Fire

Wildfires pose an imminent threat to residential areas, exemplified by the Creek Fire's assault near Los Angeles. Homeowners like Wood Grigsby took measures to safeguard their properties, including managing vegetation and controlling small blazes. Studies indicate that specific structural features and creating defensible space can significantly lower fire risk. Nonetheless,…

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Residents near Maui wildfires show elevated metals linked to impacted lung health, study says

A new study finds that metal mixtures found in smoke, ash and debris after the 2023 Maui wildfires affected human lung health

Evening Standard · Sep 28

Man admits starting multiple fires in London Fields during heatwave wildfire alert

Isaac Shozi, 50, admitted starting the fires but denied a more serious charge of arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27

The UK wildfire investigators: ‘If someone has used a match, chances are you’ll find it’

Scientists are racing to understand how fires behave to predict and prevent them as hotter summers create tinderboxes

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The Times of India · Sep 26

San Diego crews remove 60+ tons of brush from 750+ acres to reduce Mission Trails fire fuel

In Mission Trails Regional Park, a significant vegetation removal project is underway, focusing on minimizing wildfire hazards and enhancing the recovery of native plants. So far, over 60 tons of invasive species and dried vegetation have been extracted. Supported by the San Diego River Conservancy, this multi-year restoration effort will…

Latin Times · Sep 25

Chile Bets Nearly 10,000 Jobs on Wildfire Prevention: What It Means for the Economy

Chile opens 9,480 wildfire-prevention jobs from Atacama to Los Lagos, a 9.2-billion-peso plan targeting unemployment and a risky summer.

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Aircraft company identifies 2nd pilot killed in Yosemite helicopter firefighting crash

A contract aircraft company has identified the second pilot killed in the weekend crash of a firefighting helicopter in Yosemite National Park as Ryan Cutter

Latin Times · Sep 21

Villa de Leyva Wildfire, Explained: What's Burned, Who's Fighting It and Why Arson Is Now on the Table

A wildfire near Villa de Leyva has burned close to 290 hectares and may have been set on purpose. Here's what's confirmed and what's next.

The Guardian - US · Sep 21

Two helicopter pilots killed while battling Yosemite fires

A helicopter assisting in fighting the Dome fire in Yosemite national park crashed on Sunday afternoon

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Tributes paid to ‘dedicated’ helicopter pilots who died fighting Yosemite Dome fire

More than 500 firefighters are battling the Dome Fire, which began Sept. 15 near Wawona, California

The Texas Tribune · Sep 21

Despite state law, only eight of 160 utility companies have filed wildfire response plans

Lawmakers recently learned of the slow progress made by the companies, which have four months to come under compliance with the law prompted by the 2024 Panhandle wildfires.

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