BIZARRE: 7 - What They Never Told You

Stay away from Dunwich Heath amid ongoing fire risk, warns National Trust

The reserve has seen 100 hectares of heathland destroyed by fire in the past two weeks.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat

PM touts ban on disposable barbecues as areas hit by wildfires – but some Labour MPs will be hoping for more ambitious ideas to tackle crisis

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12

Israel deliberately starting wildfires in southern Lebanon, firefighters say

Emergency services, residents and environmental groups say military dropping flares to destroy forests and crops

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Famed tourist destinations evacuated as wildfire threatens California’s Big Sur

Nearly 500 personnel battle Timber fire in Los Padres national forest as blaze grows to 3,000 acres

The Guardian - US · Aug 11

Europe’s solar eclipse comes amid extreme heat and severe wildfire risk

Europe confronts a severe wildfire season as millions prepare for a rare total solar eclipse. Spain anticipates six million visitors, increasing wildfire risks due to dry conditions. Authorities are deploying thousands of officers to manage large gatherings in natural areas. Extreme heat and crowded locations complicate wildfire prevention and emergency…

The Times of India · Aug 11

UK Fire Chiefs Sound Alarm Over 'New Wildfire Era' as Britain Faces Growing Blaze Risk

Firefighters warn that Britain is entering a 'new wildfire era' due to prolonged drought and heatwaves, urging for better resources and preparation as wildfires become a frequent challenge.

International Business Times UK · Aug 11

‘National priority’ to equip UK firefighters amid growing wildfire threat

Exclusive: FBU calls for more funding as ‘unprecedented summer’ puts rising demands on already stretched crews

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

11 weekend fires in Canada send new round of smoke to blanket the US

Wildfire smoke originating in Canada blanketed huge swaths of the eastern U.S. in mid-July

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Spain and France heatwaves mapped as extreme 42C temperatures sweep across Europe

Europe is bracing for its fifth heatwave of a record-breaking summer, with the threat of further devastating wildfires

The Independent UK · Aug 10

One woman confirmed dead in western Canada wildfire

MONTREAL (CANADA) - An 80-year-old woman died while fleeing her home to escape a massive wildfire in Canada's British Columbia province, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said late Sunday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 10