Crews expected at Arthur’s Seat blaze for ‘couple of days’, says fire chief Firefighters were called to the scene in the Scottish capital on Sunday evening. Evening Standard · Jul 20
Emergency crews 'surround' Cairngorms wildfire as 'significant progress' made FIREFIGHTERS have managed to “surround” a wildfire in Glenmore as the emergency services continue to fight the blaze for a fifth day ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 19
16,000 hectares burned, over 1,100 evacuated: Spain's largest wildfire rages on Spain's largest wildfire of the year has burned approximately 16,000 hectares and continues to burn, but authorities are hopeful to contain it by Sunday. More than 1,100 people have been evacuated as firefighters continue their efforts to subdue the fire, according to Spanish public broadcaster RTVE. The Times of India · Jul 19
Wildfire scorches 13,000 hectares in central Spain's Guadalajara province Spain is facing yet another raging wildfire as local authorities said on Sunday that a blaze north of Madrid had burned more than 13,000 hectares and forced hundreds of people to evacuate. Earlier this month one of the country's deadliest ever wildfires broke out in the south and firefighters are… France 24 · Jul 19
Huge wildfire burns through 15,800 hectares in northern Spain Fire-fighters are still battling the blaze in the northern province of Zaragoza The Independent UK · Jul 18
Fire crews still in attendance at Cairngorms wildfire say progress has been made The fire has been ongoing since Wednesday. Evening Standard · Jul 18
‘Profound, resigned hopelessness’: people across US and Canada share effects of wildfire smoke Air quality in North America has plummeted, affecting the health of millions of people across the continent The Guardian - US · Jul 18
‘Not under control’: Firefighters battle largest blaze in Norway’s history as 100 homes destroyed As many as 100 homes in Drammen, southern Norway, have been destroyed by the blaze The Independent UK · Jul 18
Cairngorms authorities issue update as wildfire burns for fourth day AVIEMORE is “no longer in the immediately affected area” of the Cairngorms wildfire operations as crews spend a fourth day at the scene ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 18
Cairngorms wildfire: Aviemore no longer in ‘immediately affected area’ The fire started late on Wednesday morning. Evening Standard · Jul 18
‘It’s only going to get worse’: wildfires forcing firefighters to make impossible choices As the climate crisis fuels more intense blazes, pushing them to new parts of the world, those tackling them are forced to ration resources and decide which to fight The Guardian - UK · Jul 18
A Lack of Vision: How the Wildfires Coming from Canada Are Making It Difficult to See Smoke from the Canada wildfires may damage vision and eye health, so learn how air quality reduces visibility, irritates the eyes, and how to protect yourself. Medical Daily · Jul 18
Lessons from the Lat Phrao fire The deadly fire at a beer hall in Lat Phrao has left the public with a haunting image: a long jet of flame bursting through the upper part of the main entrance like a fire-breathing dragon, even as people at floor level were still trying to escape. Bangkok Post · Jul 17
Part of Princes Street to 'remain closed for foreseeable future' following fire A SECTION of Princes Street will remain shut for the foreseeable future following a fire, Police Scotland has said ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 17
Cycling News · Jul 17 'Courses will look different' due to forest fire reroute at Leadville Trail 100 MTB as organisers given 'green light' for August 15 races Willow Fire west of Leadville still a major concern with only 37% containment as of July 16
Space · Jul 17 Smoke from devastating Canada wildfires visible from space | Space photo of the day for July 17, 2026 Satellites have captured images of the billowing smoke.
Medical Daily · Jul 17 Canada's Wildfire Crisis Escalates: 850 Fires Burn as Smoke Blankets 100 Million Americans Northwestern Ontario erupted in fire on July 13, triggering mass evacuations of First Nations communities, destroying homes, and sending smoke plumes that have turned the skies over Toronto, Chicago, Boston, and New York City orange. Here is the full picture as of July 17, 2026.
The Times of India · Jul 17 Four ageing dams were removed to restore the Klamath River, but wildfire crews now face a new challenge as the reservoirs disappear Removing four ageing hydroelectric dams from the Klamath River was always going to be a delicate undertaking, but one complication came from a source that had nothing to do with fish or river ecology at all: wildfire. The dams' reservoirs had served for decades as a reliable water source for…
Tom’s Guide · Jul 17 5 ways to protect yourself (and your home) from wildfire smoke right now Battling wildfire smoke? Here are some practical ways to protect yourself and your home, and to help you breathe easy.
Evening Standard · Jul 17 Helicopter deployed as firefighters spend third day tackling Cairngorms wildfire Campsites and the ski resort in the area popular with tourists have been closed as a precaution.
International Business Times UK · Jul 17 What Is Causing Chicago's Dangerous Air Quality, and When Will It Be Safe to Go Outside? Chicago's air quality reached 'extremely hazardous' levels due to wildfire smoke, prompting officials to advise residents to limit outdoor activities. Conditions may improve by Friday as winds shift.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 17 Firefighters tackle huge wildfire for third day as '300 hectares burned' Firefighters are spending a third day tackling a major wildfire which has led to evacuations in the Cairngorms
The Guardian - AU · Jul 17 As the UK and Europe battle deadly wildfires, what lessons can Australia offer? Knowledge learned over more than a century in Australia is being tested by worsening fires. It’s a familiar narrative around the world
France 24 · Jul 16 Canadian wildfire smoke brings dangerously high pollution to US cities Air quality levels in Chicago, Detroitt and New York reached dangerously high levels on Tuesday as the US cities were shrouded in smoke produced by wildfires raging through swathes of Canadian forestland. More than 130 fires are still active in northwestern Ontario province, with at least 60 out of control…
Evening Standard · Jul 16 Lessons not learned from ‘devastating’ previous wildfire, says community leader The fire broke out at lunchtime on Wednesday and affected a wide stretch of heather and trees.