A large heathland fire affecting RSPB Minsmere and Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, UK, is now stable but crews continue to tackle hotspots on its fourth day. The blaze, which started Wednesday, devastated 371 acres, destroying rare wildlife habitats. Roads and footpaths remain closed, and a fundraiser has been launched for recovery.
Residents of Nethy Bridge, evacuated due to a large wildfire in Cairngorms National Park, can return home after the immediate threat was neutralized by firefighting efforts.
Ukrainian drones attacked Belgorod and its district, causing casualties and damage, with regional governor Alexander Shuvayev confirming the incident and urging precautions.
Fire crews are tackling a significant blaze on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, with a large plume of smoke visible from Fife. Six appliances are on scene, Queens Drive is closed, and no casualties have been reported.
Firefighters in Germany are struggling to extinguish a blaze at a former Soviet tank firing range in Müritz National Park due to exploding unexploded ordnance. The fire, exacerbated by a record-breaking heatwave, has spread across 120 hectares, prompting evacuations and traffic restrictions near the 'Fusion' festival.
A large wildfire on Tintwistle Moor near Glossop has burned over 500 square metres of moorland and woodland for over 24 hours. Smoke warnings have been issued, roads closed including the Woodhead Pass (A628), and residents across Greater Manchester report ash landing in gardens. Fire crews expect to remain on scene overnight.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Los Angeles as firefighters continue to battle a multi-day warehouse blaze in Boyle Heights. The fire, which started Wednesday in a cold storage facility, has caused significant smoke and air pollution, prompting shelter-in-place orders and the opening of smoke relief centers. A ruptured ammonia line and the presence of 85 million pounds of rotting food present ongoing hazardous material and biohazard challenges.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency due to a persistent fire at a Boyle Heights cold-storage facility. The blaze, which started June 17, continues to spew smoke, prompting shelter-in-place orders and health concerns. Governor Newsom has been asked to expedite state relief.
A body, believed to be that of a 12-year-old boy missing since Tuesday, has been found in the River Ribble, Lancashire. The boy got into difficulty while swimming with friends during the UK heatwave.
A fire at a landfill site in Fife has continued for five days, with three fire crews still working to extinguish it. A union claims staff had to climb a locked gate to escape, which the site operator is investigating.
Two wildfires in South Florida's Everglades have spread to 5,600 and 300 acres, respectively, with 30% containment each; no serious injuries or property damage reported.
A South Texas medical examiner believes heatstroke may have led to the death of six people thought to be immigrants who were found on Sunday afternoon inside a argo train carriage at a Union Pacific rail depot near the Mexico border in Laredo, Texas. The people were found on Sunday as workers were inspecting one of the cars, said Jose Baeza, a spokesman for the Laredo Police Department. Police and fire crews arrived at the scene soon after. They confirmed that there were six people dead,...
Six people were found dead inside a cargo train carriage at a Union Pacific rail depot near the Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, police said. The people were found on Sunday as workers were inspecting one of the cars, said Jose Baeza, a spokesman for the Laredo Police Department. They did not appear to be alive, he said. Police and fire crews arrived at the scene soon after. They confirmed that there were six people dead, including five men and one woman, Baeza told reporters. They were not...
Minor damage to gates is believed to have been caused by fire that CCTV shows was started deliberately, Met saysCounter-terrorism officers are investigating a suspected arson attack at a former synagogue in east London, the Metropolitan police have said.The Jewish security charity Shomrim said fire crews were called out to the building in Nelson Street, Whitechapel, in the early hours of Tuesday. Continue reading...
Wildfires have been burning in the Elan Valley, Powys, Wales since Sunday, affecting 10,000-12,000 acres. A helicopter is dropping water on high-risk areas while firefighters tackle blazes near Claerwen Reservoir and Teifi Pools. The historic dam complex, built over 120 years ago to supply Birmingham, remains under threat. Local shepherd Glyndwr Jones described the fire as frightening, while residents are advised to keep windows closed due to thick smoke.
Fire crews in Toronto melted a giant ice installation set up by rapper Drake to promote his new album after officials deemed the frozen blocks a safety hazard due to dangerous activities around the structure.
Fire crews in Toronto are melting a giant ice installation set up by rapper Drake to promote his album, after officials deemed the frozen blocks a safety hazard due to dangerous activities surrounding the installation.
Officials say the frozen blocks are being melted due to "dangerous and unsafe activities" after they were set up to promote the singer's album.
