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The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

Dublin Fire Brigade battle car blaze that spreads to nearby trees and bushes

Brave crews also battled a wildfire in Glencullen for almost 14 hours yesterday

Dublin Live

Thousands flee, several hurt as wildfire scorches California

Thousands of people are under evacuation orders in Northern California as a wind-whipped wildfire rages near rural communities

The Independent UK

Mill fire in Northern California explodes, injuring civilians and destroying homes

A fire fueled by hot and windy conditions exploded Friday near the small city of Weed in Northern California's Siskiyou County, destroying homes and injuring civilians.

Los Angeles Times

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Injuries, destruction reported in fast-moving California fire

Another fire has spread in California as the state battles a prolonged heat wave, with a blaze that started on a lumber mill near the Oregon border destroying homes and injuring several people.

ABC News

Multiple structures burned as fast-moving Mill fire explodes in Northern California's Siskiyou County

A fast-moving wildfire in Northern California's Siskiyou County has burned nearly 1,000 acres and destroyed multiple buildings as a heat wave across the state heightened fire dangers.

Los Angeles Times

Thousands told to flee 3 towns ahead of fast California fire

Authorities say a fast-moving fire in Northern California is threatening hundreds of homes and at least 5,000 residents across three communities have been ordered to leave immediately

The Independent UK

Triple-digit heat, wildfires and potential blackouts bear down on Southern California

LOS ANGELES — Southern California is bracing for a Labor Day weekend full of intense heat as firefighters continue to battle wildfires across the state amid triple-digit heat that could potentially lead to rolling blackouts.

Los Angeles Times

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One by one, LA firefighters on front lines succumb to extreme heat, adding new danger to job

LOS ANGELES — The first pager alert came Wednesday at 3:02 p.m.

Los Angeles Times

Urgent orange forest fire warning issued due to unusual 'weather patterns'

Dublin Fire Brigade have added their own call to the warnings, as they are currently battling a gorse blaze in Glencullen in south Dublin

Dublin Live

Status orange wildfire warning in place for Dublin as firefighters battle large blaze

'Smoke is visible but crews are working to bring it under control'

Irish Mirror

2 wildfires have burned more than 5,000 acres in Yosemite National Park

LOS ANGELES — Two wildfires have burned more than 5,000 acres in Yosemite National Park, officials said.

Los Angeles Times

Fires rage, power grid tested as most intense heat wave of year hits Southern California

LOS ANGELES — Southern California experienced its most intense heat wave of the year as firefighters battled large blazes that forced evacuations and the state was under a flex alert because of an extreme power demand that officials warn could lead to rolling blackouts.

Los Angeles Times

Huge Out-of-Control California Brush Fire Grows

Fire north of Los Angeles erupts from a few dozen acres to more than 7 square miles in just hours.

The Street

Gungahlin recycling facility fire extinguished

Motorists reported billowing smoke from a Gungahlin rubbish fire on Thursday morning.

The Canberra Times

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Brazil's Amazon sees worst August fires in over a decade

Fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest surged in August to the highest for the month since 2010, government data showed on Wednesday, surpassing the blazes in August 2019 that drew global attention soon after President Jair Bolsonaro took office.

Glasgow Live

Flames rip through Hamilton family home destroying roof and melting gutters

Crews were called to the incident at 5.22am on Sunday, where a cordon was quickly erected. The cause of the fire is yet unknown and it has been confirmed that there have been no injuries reported.

Los Angeles Times

Wildfire in Angeles National Forest is 75% contained, officials say

A wildfire in the San Gabriel Mountains that has been fueled by hot and dry weather was 75% contained as of Saturday morning, officials said.

Los Angeles Times

Sister of 73-year-old lookout killed in McKinney fire, dozens of others sue utility company

LOS ANGELES — A week after PacifiCorp was sued by Northern California residents who lost homes and property in the McKinney fire, the utility company faces another lawsuit on behalf of dozens of people, including the sister of a longtime Siskiyou County fire lookout killed in the blaze, alleging wrongful…

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Los Angeles Times

California's extreme wildfires taking lethal toll on elderly who can't escape flames

Ronald Tyra knew it was time to flee when the 100-acre blaze across the street began igniting spot fires as it raced down the mountain. Tyra sped from his Klamath River, California, home with little more than the clothes on his back.

ABC News

Water-bombers sent to out-of-control fire near Gulgong, as wet ground hampers RFS efforts

Initial attempts to control a fire that threatened homes, a solar farm and substation in the state's central west were unsuccessful as fire trucks could not get through the wet paddocks.

Daily Record

Police probe Saltcoats garden shed blaze 'linked' to gunshots fired incident

North Ayrshire Police say it was 'lucky' that nobody was injured as a result of the fire.

The Independent UK

Record-setting wildfire in New Mexico declared contained

More than four months and $300 million later, the federal government has declared the largest wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history 100% contained

AAP

Emergency warning for Darwin bushfire

A bushfire may threaten lives and homes in Darwin where authorities have issued an emergency warning for locals to leave if it's safe to or shelter indoors.

Dublin Live

Busy weekend for Dublin Fire Brigade following multiple wildfire blazes as they issue advice

They shared advice on what to do to help stop wildfires, and what to do if there is a fire

Los Angeles Times

LA County to receive $3.78 million in federal grants for wildfire recovery efforts

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County will receive $3.78 million in federal grants to assist with recovery efforts stemming from the devastating and deadly 2018 Woolsey fire. The city of Malibu will receive an additional $47,000.

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