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Deadly Algeria wildfires now 'under control'

Wildfires which killed at least 38 people and left a trail of destruction in northeastern Algeria this week have now been contained, a civil defence official told AFP on Friday.

France 24

Wind drives major wildfire in Spain as 35 aircraft deployed

Authorities say a large wildfire burning out of control in the eastern Valencia area has become one of the biggest of the year in Spain, having already scorched 19,000 hectares (47,000 acres) along a 120 kilometer (75 mile) perimeter

The Independent UK

‘Scenes of Devastation’ as Deadly Wildfires Ravage Algeria

Algerian firefighters battled Thursday to rein in forest fires that have ravaged large parts of the drought-hit North African country, killing almost 40 people including 12 who died in a bus trapped by the flames.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Firefighters continue battling Six Rivers fire in Northern California

Firefighters are continuing to battle a 26,000-acre wildfire in Northern California that has been raging for nearly two weeks.

Los Angeles Times

Forest fire smoke drifts into Russian capital amid heatwave

Russian firefighters worked to tackle blazes burning through forests southeast of Moscow on Thursday as residents of the capital complained of sweltering heat and the pungent smell of smoke.

Reuters

Moscow covered in poisonous smog as officials fear telling Putin about forest fires

Authorities in the Russian capital advised residents to wear face masks to protect themselves from the smog and The Federal Forestry Agency (Rosleskhoz) blamed authorities in the Ryazan region for failing to keep the fires under control

Daily Mirror

Wildfires across Algeria kill at least 37 people

The North African country has repeatedly been accused of failing to invest in much-needed firefighting technology.

Al Jazeera

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At least 26 killed in forest fires in Algeria

Mother and daughter among victims, say authorities

The Independent UK

Land scorched after huge wildfire devastates field

People were told to close their windows and doors when the blaze broke out

Liverpool Echo

Spanish fire crew's brush with death as Valencia wildfire rages

A cry of "run, run, run, run" rang out across the hillside as a wall of flame fed by high winds swept down towards four Spanish firefighters, engulfing tinder-dry bracken seconds after they fled for their lives.

Reuters

Spain: 10 injured while leaving stopped train near wildfire

Authorities in Spain say an approaching wildfire caused a train driver to stop and prepare to change directions, and several passengers were injured when they got off rather than wait

The Independent UK

London Bridge fire: ‘Illegal pedicab’ blamed for blaze in arches that shut railway line

An illegal pedicab was the cause of the fire in a railway arch that caused chaos at London Bridge station on Wednesday morning, the Standard can reveal.

Evening Standard

Portuguese wildfire envelops Madrid skyscrapers in smoke 400 km away

Smoke from a huge wildfire in central Portugal enveloped skyscrapers known as the "Four Towers" in Madrid 400 km (250 miles) away on Tuesday, and residents of the Spanish capital complained of a strong burning smell.

Reuters

Large fire in Margam sees major road shut and residents told to shut doors and windows

Residents have been asked to close doors and windows as a precaution and to avoid the area

Wales Online

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The Guardian - UK

‘It’s much easier to stop someone lighting a match than to put out a 1,000-acre fire’

In Peru’s Sacred Valley, a community-led initiative is creating fire prevention brigades to stop devastating wildfires before they even begin

Nottingham Post

Firefighters tackle grass fire at Nottinghamshire park with help of ranger

A fire crew rushed to Sconce and Devon Park in Newark on Monday evening

Daily Mirror

Firefighters' busiest week in 13 years as heatwave causes 187 Derbyshire fires in 7 days

It is the highest weekly total since the fire service started logging the incidents in 2009, as firefighters were called to 80 fires over the weekend in Derbyshire

Nottingham Post

Statement as 5 dogs and a cat die in Wollaton house fire

The fire service has issued some important advice

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Wales Online

86 deliberate fires lit across south Wales during heatwave with 50 firefighters battling on Rhigos Mountain alone

The road remains closed following the fire

Evening Standard

Two charged with arson after disposable barbecue starts fire in woodland

Two Boston men will apear in court after being charged

The Independent UK

Two men arrested after disposable barbecue starts fire in woodland

Suspects detained on suspicion of arson and criminal damage

Wales Online

Milford Haven fire: 100 firefighters battling major fire as residents told to stay indoors

People in several towns and villages near the serious fire have been told to stay indoors and close their doors and windows

Daily Mirror

Wildfires ravage UK as hundreds of firefighters battle over 70 weekend heatwave blazes

The hot weather has led to several wildfires erupting across Wales and England, with blazes breaking out in Milford Haven, Yorkshire, Northamptonshire, Essex and Devon

Los Angeles Times

Firefighters continue to battle Northern California wildfires amid hot, dry conditions

Firefighters in California's northern forests continued containment Sunday over the massive and deadly McKinney fire in Siskiyou County, but as temperatures headed higher, another large blaze was burning nearby.

The Independent UK

Enfield fire: 100 firefighters tackle blaze in grass near north London school

‘Smallest sparks’ can cause devastating fires during ‘unprecedented’ hot and dry spell, LFB warns

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