3 h. ago People starting wildfires risk being charged with manslaughter – Muir

The Environment Minister visited the Mourne Mountains in Co Down on Monday evening to view the extent of damage caused by recent fires.

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8 h. ago Harry Potter Jacobite steam train engine turned off on first day of tourist season over wildfire risk

Harry Potter fans' Jacobite steam train engine turned off on first day of season over wildfire risk

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10 h. ago Rescuers battled round the clock to help campers at risk from Galloway Forest Park wildfire

Galloway Mountain Rescue Team members spent more than 24 hours removing campers and local residents from parts of the forest, including the Little Spear, Bruce’s Stone, Loch Doon and Clatteringshaws areas.

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56 h. ago Millions of Americans believe they’re safe from wildfires in their cities. New research shows they’re not

Many of the suburbs and cities hit hardest in recent years were caught off-guard, and key stakeholders are racing to understand the dynamics that drive these firesCommunities across the US that were once considered beyond the reach of wildfires are now vulnerable to disaster. As fires increasingly spread deep into neighborhoods, researchers estimate roughly 115 million people – more than a third of the US population – live in areas that could host the next fire catastrophe.The understanding that many more Americans are at risk of losing their homes to wildfires comes as the climate crisis turns up the dial on extreme weather, drought and heat. But it’s also the result of new research that has exposed deep and dangerous gaps in our understanding of the threat. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Britain enjoys warmest day of the year so far as temperatures hit 24C in conditions closer to an average day in July amid ongoing wildfires risk

Sun-seekers headed to parks to make the most of the dry and bright weather especially in England which the Met Office said was closer to a typical day in July.

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3 d. ago Firefighters tackling large Galloway Forest Park wildfire after 'extreme' risk warning issued

A crew has been at the blaze north of Loch Dee in the Galloway Forest Park since Thursday afternoon.

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4 d. ago Fire crews battle blazes across UK as ‘extreme’ wildfire risk remains

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service warned a ‘very high to extreme’ risk of wildfire remains in place across Scotland until Monday.

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4 d. ago Wildfire breaks out in Stirling as 'extreme risk' warning remains in place

The blaze is now the third wildfire of the week following an "extreme risk" warning.

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5 d. ago Warning over disposable barbecues as UK temperatures set to soar to 22C

People are urged not to use disposable barbecues and to act responsibly to prevent the risk of wildfires

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5 d. ago Firefighters tackle Dumbarton grass blaze amid warning over 'extreme risk' of wildfires

Firefighters were called to a grassfire in Bonhill, West Dunbartonshire, on Wednesday morning.

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5 d. ago Rare amber wildfire alert issued for parts of UK as temperatures to hit 22C

People are urged not to use disposable barbecues and to act responsibly to prevent the risk of wildfires

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5 d. ago ‘Extreme’ wildfire risk as warnings issued for much of the UK

It comes after England saw its sunniest March on record and its sixth driest March since records began in 1836, according to the Met Office.

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5 d. ago Warning to avoid barbecues in April after wildfire alerts issued across UK

People are urged not to use disposable barbecues and to act responsibly to prevent the risk of wildfires

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5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway at 'extreme' risk of wildfires as dry spell continues

The sunshine and dry weather has created tinderbox conditions in the countryside, leading to an increased possibility of wildfires.

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5 d. ago Wildfire breaks out near Glasgow as Scotland faces 'extreme risk' warning

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has warned of a very high to extreme risk of wildfires across the country

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5 d. ago Met Office issues UK amber wildfire warning as temperatures to soar over 20C

A large amber wildfire warning has been issued for Wednesday (April 6) by the Met Office for most of England, including London, with fire crews urging people to act responsibly to prevent the risk of wildfires

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2 w. ago Firefighters extinguish wildfire on Kilpatrick Hills after 'extreme risk' warning

Firefighters tackled a wildfire on Kilpatrick Hills, near near Old Kilpatrick in West Dunbartonshire, in Thursaday night and had to return on Friday to fully extinguish the blaze.

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2 w. ago Blizzard conditions hit the Midwest while wildfires and tornadoes threaten Central US

Another storm system is affecting millions of people in the middle of the U.S. Parts of the Midwest and Great Plains faced blizzard conditions Wednesday and a broad swath of neighboring states are at risk of high winds and wildfires

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2 w. ago High winds continue to threaten Oklahoma after wildfires destroyed and damaged hundreds of homes

Officials are warning that high winds expected this week will again raise the risk of severe wildfires in Oklahoma

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3 w. ago Big March storm system threatens US with tornadoes, blizzards and wildfire risk

A sweeping storm system moving across the U.S. threatens to bring tornadoes, blizzards and possibly wildfires to different regions of the country

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