People urged not to light fires outdoors People have been urged not to light any fires outdoors at the moment, with Coillte's communications manager saying it is highly dangerous. Ireland • 01 Jun 20
People urged not to light fires outdoors People have been urged not to light any fires outdoors at the moment, with Coillte's communications manager saying it is highly dangerous. Ireland • 01 Jun 20
Close call for fire crew as road is engulfed in flames An Australian fire crew had a close call when a wildfire suddenly spread across a road they were on in New South Wales. News Lens • 29 Jan 20
Close call for fire crew as road is engulfed in flames An Australian fire crew had a close call when a wildfire suddenly spread across a road they were on in New South Wales. News Lens • 29 Jan 20
Makeshift hospital treating Australia's injured koalas Dozens of injured koalas arrive at the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park's makeshift animal hospital each day in cat carriers, washing baskets or clinging to wildlife carers. News Lens • 14 Jan 20
Makeshift hospital treating Australia's injured koalas Dozens of injured koalas arrive at the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park's makeshift animal hospital each day in cat carriers, washing baskets or clinging to wildlife carers. News Lens • 14 Jan 20
Flames climb 70 metres as fires ravage New South Wales Heatwave conditions and strong winds have fanned flames in Australia's Blue Mountains in New South Wales, with at least one home destroyed on Sunday. Australia • 16 Dec 19
Flames climb 70 metres as fires ravage New South Wales Heatwave conditions and strong winds have fanned flames in Australia's Blue Mountains in New South Wales, with at least one home destroyed on Sunday. Australia • 16 Dec 19
Bushfires rage across eastern Australia Australian firefighters warned they were in "uncharted territory" as they struggled to contain more than a dozen out-of-control bushfires across the east of the country. World • 08 Nov 19
Bushfires rage across eastern Australia Australian firefighters warned they were in "uncharted territory" as they struggled to contain more than a dozen out-of-control bushfires across the east of the country. World • 08 Nov 19
California wildfires contained after gusting winds die Raging wildfires in California are being contained by firefighters after gusting winds of 130kph eased off in the last 24 hours. US • 01 Nov 19
California wildfires contained after gusting winds die Raging wildfires in California are being contained by firefighters after gusting winds of 130kph eased off in the last 24 hours. US • 01 Nov 19
100,000 evacuated over California wildfires Wind-driven wildfires forced the evacuation of about 100,000 people in southern California and destroyed dozens of structures and homes as authorities warned it could take days to extinguish the flames. US • 12 Oct 19
100,000 evacuated over California wildfires Wind-driven wildfires forced the evacuation of about 100,000 people in southern California and destroyed dozens of structures and homes as authorities warned it could take days to extinguish the flames. US • 12 Oct 19
Indonesia, Australia fires stoke global warming fears The number of blazes in Indonesia has jumped sharply, while bushfires are also sweeping across eastern Australia in an unusually early start to the wildfire season, adding to concerns about the impact of increasing wildfire outbreaks worldwide on global warming. World • 12 Sep 19
Indonesia, Australia fires stoke global warming fears The number of blazes in Indonesia has jumped sharply, while bushfires are also sweeping across eastern Australia in an unusually early start to the wildfire season, adding to concerns about the impact of increasing wildfire outbreaks worldwide on global warming. World • 12 Sep 19
Brazil rejects G7's €20m aid offer as Amazon fires rage Brazil has rejected aid from G7 countries to fight wildfires in the Amazon, with a top official telling French President Emmanuel Macron to take care of "his home and his colonies." World • 27 Aug 19
Brazil rejects G7's €20m aid offer as Amazon fires rage Brazil has rejected aid from G7 countries to fight wildfires in the Amazon, with a top official telling French President Emmanuel Macron to take care of "his home and his colonies." World • 27 Aug 19
Gran Canaria wildfire sparks mass evacuation Around 1,000 people living in the vicinity of wildfires in Gran Canaria have been evacuated. World • 12 Aug 19
Gran Canaria wildfire sparks mass evacuation Around 1,000 people living in the vicinity of wildfires in Gran Canaria have been evacuated. World • 12 Aug 19
Air Corps ready to tackle any wildfires this summer The Air Corps has said it is ready to tackle any wildfires that occur in the event of a repeat of last year's dry spell. Ireland • 09 Jul 19
Air Corps ready to tackle any wildfires this summer The Air Corps has said it is ready to tackle any wildfires that occur in the event of a repeat of last year's dry spell. Ireland • 09 Jul 19
Top US utility company prepares bankruptcy filing PG&E, which is the owner of the biggest US power utility by customers, has said it is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as soon as this month. Business • 15 Jan 19
Top US utility company prepares bankruptcy filing PG&E, which is the owner of the biggest US power utility by customers, has said it is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as soon as this month. Business • 15 Jan 19
63 dead in California fires, number of missing hits 600 Rescue teams sifted through burned homes and vehicles for the remains of victims in the northern California town of Paradise, as the number of those missing in the state's deadliest wildfire spiked to 630 people. US • 16 Nov 18
63 dead in California fires, number of missing hits 600 Rescue teams sifted through burned homes and vehicles for the remains of victims in the northern California town of Paradise, as the number of those missing in the state's deadliest wildfire spiked to 630 people. US • 16 Nov 18
At least nine dead as wildfires spread in California Two monster wildfires burning out of control in northern and southern California, have left at least nine people dead, and have forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes. World • 10 Nov 18
At least nine dead as wildfires spread in California Two monster wildfires burning out of control in northern and southern California, have left at least nine people dead, and have forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes. World • 10 Nov 18
Firefighter killed battling California's Ranch Fire A firefighter has been killed battling the largest wildfire in Californian history tha thas been stoked by prime fire weather conditions as it has destroyed dozens of homes. US • 14 Aug 18
Firefighter killed battling California's Ranch Fire A firefighter has been killed battling the largest wildfire in Californian history tha thas been stoked by prime fire weather conditions as it has destroyed dozens of homes. US • 14 Aug 18
'Holy Fire' threatens thousands of homes near LA Hundreds of firefighters are building barriers and constructing containment lines to slow an approaching wildfire threatening thousands of homes in a lakeside community southeast of Los Angeles. US • 10 Aug 18
'Holy Fire' threatens thousands of homes near LA Hundreds of firefighters are building barriers and constructing containment lines to slow an approaching wildfire threatening thousands of homes in a lakeside community southeast of Los Angeles. US • 10 Aug 18
Mourners gather in Greece to remember fire victims Mourners gathered in a church in the Greek coastal town of Mati where they wept and lit candles in memory of those killed when a massive wildfire swept through the popular resort near Athens earlier this week. Greece • 29 Jul 18
Mourners gather in Greece to remember fire victims Mourners gathered in a church in the Greek coastal town of Mati where they wept and lit candles in memory of those killed when a massive wildfire swept through the popular resort near Athens earlier this week. Greece • 29 Jul 18
Greece says arson may have sparked deadly wildfire Greece has said it suspects arson is behind a devastating forest fire that has killed at least 83 people in the town of Mati east of Athens. Greece • 26 Jul 18
Greece says arson may have sparked deadly wildfire Greece has said it suspects arson is behind a devastating forest fire that has killed at least 83 people in the town of Mati east of Athens. Greece • 26 Jul 18
Irishman confirmed dead in Greece wildfire An Irishman has died after becoming caught up in a wildfire in Greece. Greece • 26 Jul 18
Irishman confirmed dead in Greece wildfire An Irishman has died after becoming caught up in a wildfire in Greece. Greece • 26 Jul 18
At least 81 people dead following Greek wildfires At least 80 people have been killed in wildfires burning close to Athens, a Greek fire brigade official has said. Greece • 26 Jul 18
At least 81 people dead following Greek wildfires At least 80 people have been killed in wildfires burning close to Athens, a Greek fire brigade official has said. Greece • 26 Jul 18
Deadliest wildfires in Europe this century The wildfires raging near Athens, which have claimed dozens of lives, are among the deadliest in Europe this century, with Portugal and Russia also suffering heavy losses. News Lens • 24 Jul 18
Deadliest wildfires in Europe this century The wildfires raging near Athens, which have claimed dozens of lives, are among the deadliest in Europe this century, with Portugal and Russia also suffering heavy losses. News Lens • 24 Jul 18
Fires sweep much of Europe Dozens of wildfires have hit countries across northern Europe and Greece as a heatwave continues to hold across much of the continent. News Lens • 24 Jul 18
Fires sweep much of Europe Dozens of wildfires have hit countries across northern Europe and Greece as a heatwave continues to hold across much of the continent. News Lens • 24 Jul 18
39 dead as wildfires sweep across Portugal and Spain At least 39 people have died in wildfires raging through parched farmlands and forests in Portugal and Spain. World • 16 Oct 17
39 dead as wildfires sweep across Portugal and Spain At least 39 people have died in wildfires raging through parched farmlands and forests in Portugal and Spain. World • 16 Oct 17
Portuguese firefighters gain control against wildfires Firefighters aided by calmer winds were gaining control of wildfires raging across drought-hit Portugal but warned the fire danger remained high in the coming days. News • 11 Aug 17
Portuguese firefighters gain control against wildfires Firefighters aided by calmer winds were gaining control of wildfires raging across drought-hit Portugal but warned the fire danger remained high in the coming days. News • 11 Aug 17
Good weather sees surge in wildfires across country At least 15 wildfires have been recorded across the country by the Irish Wildlife Trust since Friday 24 March. Regional • 28 Mar 17
Good weather sees surge in wildfires across country At least 15 wildfires have been recorded across the country by the Irish Wildlife Trust since Friday 24 March. Regional • 28 Mar 17
