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How might the Melbourne factory fire affect health and the environment? An air pollution expert explains

A very large factory fire in Melbourne sent plumes of thick, dark smoke billowing across the western part of the city on Wednesday afternoon, with authorities issuing warnings for people in surrounding suburbs. The fire has now been brought under control, but efforts to control the impacts will likely continue…

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Wildfire smoke linked to thousands of premature deaths every year in California alone

When wildfires rage, the immediate threat is obvious – but smoke from the fires actually kills far more people than the flames.

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Review of prescribed fires finds gaps in key areas as US Forest Service looks to improve safety

It was the largest and most destructive wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history

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Mandatory evacuations underway as 900-acre wildfire rages near Yosemite National Park

The French Fire forced a local hospital to shelter in place on Thursday with more than 1,000 residents ordered to evacuate

The Independent UK

Fast-moving wildfire erupts near Yosemite amid blistering heatwave

French fire grows to more than 900 acres, as millions across US west face sweltering temperatures and dry conditions

The Guardian - US

Firefighters make progress against California wildfire, but heat and fire risks grow in the West

Firefighters have made progress against a California wildfire that triggered extensive evacuation orders, but damage assessments have raised the number of destroyed structures to 25 and forecasters say heat and fire risk are expanding on the West Coast

The Independent UK

Thousands Told To Flee Raging California Wildfire

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate as a wildfire rages out of control in northern California, with a swathe of the United States in the grip of a "record-breaking and dangerous" heatwave that was complicating firefighting efforts.

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Nearly 30,000 people in northern California evacuated as raging wildfire spreads

Thompson fire near Oroville destroys homes and vehicles as state simmers in brutal and potentially historic heatwave

The Guardian - US

Queensland coalmine fire a ‘disaster’ for climate say environmental groups

The fire at Anglo American’s Grosvenor coalmine in Moranbah broke out after methane ignited

The Guardian - AU

Fire casts pall over future of coal mine and workers

Counselling has been offered to workers "traumatised" by an underground fire that has cast uncertainty over the future of a major coal mine.

AAP

Fires Near Athens Under Control As New Blazes Rage In Greece

Forest fires that raged near Athens over the weekend have been brought under control, firefighters said Monday, but fresh blazes sprang up elsewhere as authorities warned of a difficult fire season ahead.

International Business Times

Wildfire forces Alaska's Denali National Park to temporarily close entrance

A wildfire burning near the entrance of Denali National Park and Preserve has forced the temporary closure of one of Alaska’s most popular tourist destinations

The Independent UK

Major coal mine's future uncertain after fire shutdown

An Australian coal mine faces an uncertain future after an underground fire started when methane gas ignited, prompting authorities to start sealing the site.

AAP

Extreme wildfires have doubled in just 20 years – here’s the science

It feels like we are getting used to the Earth being on fire. Recently, more than 70 wildfires burned simultaneously in Greece. In early 2024, Chile suffered its worst wildfire season in history, with more than 130 people killed. Last year, Canada’s record-breaking wildfires burned from March to November and,…

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Watch as fireball emerges from corner of Buchanan Street building

WATCH the explosion of fire within building near Buchanan Street Zara ...

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Maui officials highlight steps toward rebuilding as 1-year mark of deadly wildfire approaches

Maui officials are highlighting some steps toward rebuilding nearly a year after a deadly wildfire destroyed much of Lahaina

The Guardian - US

Crews struggle to contain Oregon fire as blazes spread across US west

Evacuation alerts sent to more than 1,000 homes and businesses as latest blaze erupts amid high temperatures

The Independent UK

Wind-driven wildfire spreads outside a central Oregon community and prompts evacuations

A rapidly growing wildfire near the central Oregon community of La Pine is being spurred by gusty winds and prompting evacuations

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Extreme wildfires are on the rise globally, powered by the climate crisis

Wildfires are the new “polar bear”, routinely used by the media to epitomise the climate crisis and the threat of major natural hazards. This is despite most fire on Earth being harmless, even ecologically beneficial.

The Independent UK

Railroads must provide details of hazardous cargo immediately after a derailment under new rule

A new federal rule aims to ensure first responders can find out what hazardous chemicals are on a train after a derailment, so they can respond appropriately

Evening Standard

Thirteen arrests after fireworks from yacht allegedly spark forest fire on Greek island

The fire burned part of the only pine forest on the island of Hydra, authorities said

The Independent UK

Firefighters gain ground against Southern California wildfire but face dry, windy weather

Officials say firefighters have increased their containment of a large wildfire that is threatening critical infrastructure in mountains north of Los Angeles

The Independent UK

Strong winds, steep terrain hamper crews battling Los Angeles area's first major fire of the year

Strong winds are pushing flames from a wildfire through dry brush in mountains along Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles

The Independent UK

Rats and urine-stained mattresses: Maui fire survivors say FEMA housing has been a disaster

One survivor described a unit as “horrifying, rat infested, with a lot of urine on mattresses, and incredibly dirty”

AAP

Ice cores point to grim picture of future bushfire risk

Data elicited from Antarctic ice cores point to future bushfire conditions being worse than the deadly Black Summer blazes.

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