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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Wildfires news topic | History Defined

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50m ago Canadian military caught in wildfire during training exercise, four dead as flames ‘move a kilometre in 36 seconds’
2h ago Singapore expands crackdown on Indonesian companies linked to haze
2h ago Singapore threatens lawsuit over Indonesian wildfire haze – as oxygen tank and air purifier sales surge
2h ago UFC star Max Holloway backs Maui wildfire recovery housing for nearly 900 people

Canadian military caught in wildfire during training exercise, four dead as flames ‘move a kilometre in 36 seconds’

Multiple others in critical condition.

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Singapore expands crackdown on Indonesian companies linked to haze

Singapore has issued preventive notices to three more Indonesian companies to tackle and prevent forest fires in Kalimantan province

The Independent UK · 2h ago

Singapore threatens lawsuit over Indonesian wildfire haze – as oxygen tank and air purifier sales surge

‘We are looking into which companies may be responsible for the fires,’ PM of Singapore says

The Independent UK · 2h ago

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UFC star Max Holloway backs Maui wildfire recovery housing for nearly 900 people

Max Holloway, the former UFC Featherweight Champion from Waiʻanae, Hawaiʻi, launched the Max Holloway Foundation in 2025 to support underprivileged youth across the islands. According to UFC, he partnered with the organisation on a global merchandise fundraiser and charitable sweepstakes for HomeAid Hawaiʻi’s Maui Housing Initiative. The money supported Ka…

The Times of India · 2h ago

Forest fires significantly worsening across Africa’s tropical nations, data shows

SPECIAL REPORT: Exclusive: Prevalence of fires is increasing across the Congo and Guinean tropical forest basins, Nick Ferris reports – as fears grow the great forest sinks of Africa could one day go the way of the Amazon and Indonesia

The Independent UK · Oct 18

Dozens of critically endangered orangutans saved from rampant wildfires in Indonesia

Conservation groups have saved at least 51 orangutans in Indonesia from August 6 to October 19 as rampant wildfires and a months-long pollution spell have threatened their natural habitat.

France 24 · Oct 18

Months-long Indonesia wildfires spew toxic haze across Southeast Asia

Parts of southern Southeast Asia have been put under the highest-level haze alert as wildfires that have swept Indonesia for months continue to belch toxic smoke across the region. The seasonal wildfires are worse this year due to the drought conditions caused by a severe "super-El Nino" effect.

France 24 · Oct 18

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Photos show wildfire fueled by high winds engulfing coastal homes in Southern California

High winds fueled a fast-moving fire that has burned homes in Southern California. Flames engulfed expensive coastal properties and prompted thousands to evacuate.

The Independent UK · Oct 17

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

California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate as blaze destroys coastal homes

The weather service also issued a red flag warning for parts of central and Northern California

The Independent UK · Oct 17

Indonesia's forest fires spark public health crisis across Southeast Asia

Massive wildfires in Indonesia show no sign of letting up. The environmental disaster is turning into a pollution crisis across Southeast Asia, as toxic haze from the blazes spread to neighbouring countries.

France 24 · Oct 16

California wildfires spread amid strong winds; over 150,000 customers without power

Southern California is currently grappling with wildfires, prompting evacuation orders in several communities and causing widespread power outages. The combination of heat and dryness has amplified fire risks, with strong winds anticipated. Firefighters are actively battling flames in areas like Malibu and Azusa, urging locals to stay alert. In an…

The Times of India · Oct 16

Malibu fire: 38 youths evacuated from juvenile facility as Bryson Fire spreads; LA County probation explain where they were taken

Malibu fire: The fast-spreading Bryson Fire in Malibu, California, prompted the evacuation of 38 youths from a juvenile detention facility near the blaze. The youths were safely transferred to Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall in Sylmar as strong winds increased wildfire risks across California. Here's what officials said about the…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Why Are California's Governments So Lousy at Fighting Wildfires?

Bigger agencies, higher spending, and expanded workforces don't always make government more effective.

Reason · Oct 16

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The Independent UK · Oct 16

Raging wildfires kill four in Indonesia as country battles worst blazes for a decade

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The Independent UK · Oct 16

Four killed as wildfire traps firefighters in Indonesian national park

Protests erupt as government remains reluctant to declare emergency

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 Times of India · Oct 15

Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr help erase $550 million in medical debt, support LA wildfire survivors

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel and wife Miranda Kerr are helping erase $550 million in medical debt for more than 261,000 Californians and supporting Los Angeles wildfire survivors. Spiegel recalled watching his childhood home burn during the January 2025 fires. The couple's philanthropy also includes community relief, long-term health research and…

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The Guardian - US · Oct 15

Evacuations issued as multiple wildfires ignite in hot, windy California

Largest blaze the Henderson fire near San Diego as strong winds and severe heat could fuel rapid spread

Euronews · Oct 15

Indonesia's skies turn apocalyptic orange as smoke blankets Singapore

Apocalyptic orange skies engulf Palangkaraya in Indonesia, while Singapore's famous Marina Bay Sands nearly disappears behind thick smoke. Months of wildfires have triggered an air pollution crisis across Southeast Asia.

The Independent UK · Oct 15

Brazil investigates Amazon wildfires that disrupt daily life and have fueled political attacks

Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in Amazon wildfires was orchestrated

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15

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

Fortune · Oct 15

Exclusive: Stand raises $70 million at $1 billion valuation to price wildfire risk in a new way

Only a few years old, Stand says its digital twins predicted wildfire outcomes about 85% of the time in a backtest, versus 50%–55% for conventional models.

The Times of India · Oct 15

What is causing the haze in Southeast Asia? Key facts explained

The ongoing wildfires in Indonesia have led to a sharp rise in respiratory issues across the region, significantly impacting air quality in neighboring countries like Singapore and Malaysia. This environmental crisis has caused escalating tensions as Indonesian officials feel mounting pressure to boost firefighting efforts and seek help from affected…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Why is the haze so bad in Southeast Asia this year?

Indonesia's prolonged wildfires have blanketed Southeast Asia in hazardous haze, driving respiratory illness cases higher, disrupting flights and forcing school closures. More than 637,000 hectares were reportedly damaged between January and August, according to environment group Auriga. The crisis has triggered regional criticism over Jakarta's response and refusal of neighbouring…

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