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Dozens killed as wildfire burns historic Hawaii town to the ground

At least 36 people have been killed in a wildfire that has razed a Hawaiian town, officials said Wednesday, as desperate residents jumped into the ocean in a bid to escape the fast-moving flames.

France 24

Texas is preparing for more wildfires without a break from heat in forecast

The number of acres burned this year is dramatically lower compared to 2022. But a rash of new fires have put state and local officials on edge.

The Texas Tribune

Maui's deadly wildfires burn through Lahaina – it's a reminder of the growing risk to communities that once seemed safe

Wildfires, pushed by powerful winds, raced through Lahaina, Hawaii, on Aug. 8 and 9, 2023, leaving a charred and smoldering landscape across the tourist town of about 13,000 residents that was once the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. At least 36 people died, Maui County officials said. Others were…

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Europe wildfires map shows where devastating blazes are sweeping Portugal and Italy

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal battling inferno sweeping parts of country during 46C heatwave

The Independent UK

Wildfires in Portugal: Is it safe to travel to the Algarve right now?

Wildfires have broken out near the popular holiday region

The Independent UK

Portugal wildfires see thousands of people evacuated amid 46C heatwave

British holidays still going ahead despite flames hitting beauty spots on tourist trail

The Independent UK

Europe wildfires map shows where devastating blazes are sweeping Portugal and Italy

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal battling inferno sweeping parts of country during 46C heatwave

The Independent UK

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Canada: generations old and new scramble to contain fires burning at record pace

As the country suffers its worst wildfire season in on record, Canada’s retiring fire master is passing on the lessons learned from a life on the frontline

The Guardian - US

Wildfires in Portugal: Is it safe to travel to the Algarve right now?

Wildfires have broken out near the popular holiday region

The Independent UK

Three killed as two firefighting helicopters collide mid-air in California

All three people on board one helicopter were killed while the second helicopter managed to land safely

The Independent UK

Dozens evacuated as wildfire spreads on Spain's border with France

Firefighters said they evacuated more than 130 people as they fought Saturday to control a wildfire at Portbou on the Spanish border with France on the Mediterranean coast.

Radio France Internationale

California’s largest wildfire of the year threatens fragile desert ecosystem

The York fire has burned pinyon pines, junipers and the region’s famous Joshua trees, which are particularly vulnerable to wildfires

The Guardian - US

Progress made against massive California-Nevada wildfire but flames may burn iconic Joshua trees

Firefighters aided by afternoon rain have made progress fighting a massive blaze that swept through the California desert into Nevada and could threaten the region’s famous spiky Joshua trees

The Independent UK

Erratic winds pose fresh threat to firefighters as rain helps with Mojave desert fire

A brief downpour helped crews on the ground, but experts warn they could face unstable wind conditions that could blow fire back at them

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Wildfires In Canada Bring Smoky Skies To Great Lakes And Northeast

Wildfires in Canada bring smoky skies to Great Lakes and Northeast, but impacts expected to be short-lived.

The Independent UK

Firefighters contain a quarter of massive California-Nevada wildfire

Firefighters have managed to partially contain a massive wildfire after the blaze started in a California wildland preserve and spread into Nevada, its smoke blotting out the sun on the Las Vegas Strip while flames scorched tens of thousands of acres of desert scrub, juniper and Joshua tree woodland

The Guardian - US

Huge wildfire explodes in southern California and spreads into Nevada

York fire, with zero containment Sunday evening, one of two major blazes burning in California as region faces hot and dry weather

The Guardian - UK

Greece wildfires under control but strong winds still a threat, say officials

‘No active front’ in Rhodes, Corfu and central Greece blazes as more than 460 firefighters remain on alert

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Greece wildfires: how climate change is involved, and what we can do about it

Fanned by strong winds and record temperatures, wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes recently spread from the hilly interior to the densely populated coastline with astonishing speed, leaving authorities with the daunting task of evacuating thousands of residents and holidaymakers from harm’s way.

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Jerusalem Firefighters Rescue Puppies From Forest Blaze

Brave firefighters save nine tiny puppies from a ring of fire threatening hospital in Jerusalem.

The Independent UK

Wildfires in Portugal: Is it safe to travel to Lisbon and Cascais right now?

Wildfires have broken out near holiday spot Cascais

The Independent UK

A fire is still burning on board a car-carrying cargo ship near a sensitive Dutch bird habitat

A cargo ship packed with nearly 3,000 cars is still ablaze close to a world-renowned bird habitat off the Dutch coast

The Independent UK

Winds fuel fire flare-ups in Rhodes as state of emergency declared across island

Residents lament daily ‘pattern’ of fire flare-ups: ‘By the afternoon, the sky’s gone dark ... there’s smoke everywhere, and you can see it for miles’

The Independent UK

Greece wildfires: What is the Fire Weather Index and which areas could face wildfires in the future?

The heatwave sweeping Europe has led to devastating wildfires in Greece, Portugal and Croatia

Evening Standard

Mediterranean wildfires: At least 40 killed as blazes continue to spread in Portugal and Spain

Firefighters have been battling flames across the Mediterranean as villages and holiday resorts are evacuated

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