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More than 100 wild animals trapped by border wall killed in Texas wildfire

US Fish and Wildlife Service memos reveal officials found scores of dead animals along a mile-long stretch last of the wall last August

The Guardian - US

How citizens can be critical to minimising fire risk

The Country Fire Authority has urged Victorians to join its citizen science effort to minimise the state's bushfire risk this season.

AAP

Maui wildfires ruined personal treasures. A local jeweler is repairing items for free

The August wildfires on the Hawaiian island erased troves of irreplaceable items — photographs, urns and mementos. One local jewelry store has been trying to help recover what the fires destroyed.

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Forest Fires: A Record Year

As the deadliest year this century for forest fires comes to a close, attention is turning to how to prevent such infernos happening again.

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She died weeks after fleeing the Maui wildfire. Her family fought to have her listed as a victim.

A wildfire that tore through the heart of the Hawaii island of Maui this summer showed how older residents are at particular risk from disasters

The Independent UK

In the middle of winter, Bandipur braces for fire season during summer in Karnataka

Bandipur Tiger Reserve prepares for forest fires with fire lines & 475 temporary watchers to prevent spread of flames.

The Hindu

Fire crews tackle huge blaze in Northumberland village on Christmas Eve

Flames could be seen almost five miles awat, resident says

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Blaze brought under control after destroying WA homes

Two homes have been destroyed by a blaze south of Perth as firefighters warn residents to remain vigilant for bushfire threats.

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Two more homes lost as WA bushfire threat continues

Multiple blazes across Western Australia are testing firefighters, with authorities warning there are more "difficult" days ahead.

AAP

Third home lost in bushfire, residents return to ruins

A fast-moving blaze has destroyed three homes in Perth's eastern hills with WA's fire commissioner describing conditions as above catastrophic.

AAP

5 Christmas lights safety tips you need to follow this festive season

We strongly recommend reading these tips to avoid a Christmas catastrophe

Toxic smoke fire truck put crews at risk: union

The United Firefighters Union has called for an immediate upgrade of Victoria's firefighting fleet after ageing equipment put crews at risk.

AAP

Firies 'mop up' in Hunter ahead of forecast hot weather

NSW firefighters are trying to get on top of multiple bushfires, including a blaze that threatened homes in the Hunter, ahead of forecast hot and windy weather.

AAP

A US pine species thrives when burnt. Southerners are rekindling a 'fire culture' to boost its range

As the U.S. tries to restore a key forest ecosystem in the Southeast, landowners must light more fires on private property

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Heart of Hawaii's historic Lahaina, burned in wildfire, reopens to residents and business owners

The heart of the historic town of Lahaina that burned in a deadly wildfire that killed at least 100 people on the Hawaiian island of Maui is reopening to residents and business owners holding day passes

The National (Scotland)

Bill’s ‘gaping loophole’ could allow fires to damage Scotland’s valuable peatland

CONCERN is growing about a potential loophole in new legislation that could allow damaging fires to continue on Scotland’s valuable peatland...

The Conversation

COP28: Why we need to break our addiction to combustion

Headlines across the world this year focused on fires, including both wildfires and the use of military firepower, in various places.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney, Brisbane and Perth face ‘increased risk of bushfire’ this summer

Seasonal bushfire outlook for 2023-24 suggests large areas of eastern Australia could burn but authorities say forecast not as dire as 2019’s black summer

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Dire warning as Australia braces for summer bushfires

Every state has been put on alert for a heightened bushfire risk over summer with metropolitan areas among those under threat.

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Do your kids know what to do in a fire? Myleene Klass and 4-year-old son Apollo share adorable video drill that could be a lifesaver

Families are being urged to act out a fire escape plan with their kids

The Guardian - UK

10 ways the climate crisis and nature loss are linked

The natural world is caught in a vicious cycle – extreme weather is destroying natural habitats and wildlife, yet these are crucial to fighting the climate crisis

AAP

Emergency bushfire warning as WA braces for heatwave

Firefighters battling a destructive fire that has destroyed 18 homes in the Perth metropolitan area are confronting a new blaze amid heatwave conditions.

The Guardian - AU

Perth fires: 18 homes destroyed as fire crews brace for more dangerous conditions

Authorities say it will take at least another three to four days to bring blaze in city’s north-east under control

The Guardian - UK

‘Fire on fire’: how migrants got blamed for Greece’s devastating blazes

In August, wildfires in Evros killed a group of people, including children, passing along a well-trodden migration route. Locals and politicians made the victims scapegoats for the disaster

AAP

Homes lost in city bushfires with fears toll could rise

A large bushfire in Perth's north has destroyed at least 10 homes and is not expected to be under control for days, authorities say.

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