Dozens Flee As Huge Fire Rips Through Flats in London
" About 150 people have fled their homes after a huge blaze at a building site spread to several blocks of flats in south east London. More than 125 firefighters were tackling the blaze in Peckham, which...
Marijuana Farm Started California Forest Fire
The forest fire that has burned over 75,000 hectares in Santa Barbara, California this week started in a pot farm which was located on an area under control by a Mexican drug organisation, California authorities...
created by Annina Bergman | 16 wks ago | updated 16 wks ago
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Tyaughton Lake Lillooet Wildfire grows to 8,000 hectares
The Tyaughton Lake, near Lillooet British Columbia, wildfire has grown to 8,000 hectares, which is larger than was originally thought, as firefighters last estimated the blaze to have consumed about 6,5000...
B.C. wildfire spreads to 6,000 hectares, evacuates homes
The British Columbia wildfires have now spread to 6,000 hectares, and three more communities have been ordered to evacuate due to the aggressive blaze. The fire is heading east to Liza, Marshall and Carol Lakes,...
Burn Victims of Mexican Day Care to be Treated in California
UPDATE:The death toll now stands at 41, and at least a dozen more of the children are in grave condition.The Shriners Hospital is now treating two toddlers, both are listed in critical condition and will "require...
Wildfire evacuates northern British Columbia and lower Alaska
A huge wildfire is blazing in northern British Columbia and lower Alaska and has forced many to evacuate their homes, and has also closed the Alaska Highway. Firefighters are working hard to contain the blaze,...
Grandview topless coffee shop in Maine burned by arsonist
The famous Grandview topless Coffee Shop in Maine has been burnt to the ground by an arsonist. At about 1am this morning flames could be seen coming from the coffee shop and lasted for about five hours. It was a three alarm blaze. Fire Chief Eric Rowe said:""There is...
Alaska wildfire grows to more than 21,000 acres: threatens homes
An Alaskan wildfire has now grown to 21,760 acres in size, and is currently threatening over two dozen homes in the area. Over 170 firefighters are currently battling the blaze, which is about 225 miles northwest of Anchorage. Two other wildfires are also burning in the...
Santa Barbara Jesusita fires helped by cooler weather and fog
The Santa Barbara Jesusita fires seem to be slowing down today as cooler weather and fog are aiding the firefighters to get the fires under control before it destroys any more homes or land. ""The fog has helped the...
SC Myrtle Beach wildfires intensifies: destroys 70 homes
The South Carolina Myrtle Beach wildfires, the worst in three decades that this area has seen, is set to intensify today after decreasing last night, as the winds pick up and the firebreaks cannot hold the blaze that...
SC wildfire burns homes near popular beach area
We'll be watching this story. If you have news from the scene please keep us apprised. "NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – A coastal wildfire spread early Thursday toward one of the busiest tourist stretches in...
Fire Table Mountain Under Control - For Now
By Miriam Mannak The blaze that ate itself a way over and along Devil's Peak, Table Mountain's left shoulder has been brought under control, yet firefighters continued monitored the area all through the day. ...
created by Miriam Mannak | 37 wks ago | updated 37 wks ago
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Suspect charged with arson and child porn in Australian wildfire
A man has been charged with arson in the case of the Australian Wildfires, but he has also been charged with one count of child pornography. Police have put him in protective custody as firefighters are still...
39 people feared dead after blaze guts Nairobi supermarket
The 39 people who went missing after a massive fire broke out in a large supermarket in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, are feared dead. So far, one person has been reported dead. The man jumped from the...
created by Miriam Mannak | 44 wks ago | updated 44 wks ago
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NSW Fire Crews Gear Up For Hot Days
"Firefighters are bracing for a difficult 72 hours as fires burn out of control in the NSW central west, with severe weather on the way. More than 70 fires are burning throughout NSW, …"
created by FireFightingNews.com | 3 years ago | updated 45 wks ago
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