90 m. ago Major incident declared as firefighters battle large blaze in North York Moors Park

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue said the fire had spread to cover five square kilometres and 20 pumps were at the scene

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47 h. ago Arthur's Seat blaze continues as firefighters battle to bring fire under control

The cause of the blaze was likely started by human activity, according to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Group Commander Niall MacLennan.

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3 d. ago Homes evacuated and major incident declared as wildfire spreads near Bournemouth

A major incident has been declared as about 100 firefighters are tackling a fire ripping through Holt Heath in Bournemouth.

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3 d. ago Holt Heath fire: Major incident declared as 100 firefighters tackle Dorset blaze

Around 100 firefighters are battling a blaze of approximately. 1,000m x 800m at Holt Heath, near Wimborne. An amber wildfire alert has now been issued for the coming days

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4 d. ago Huge blaze rips through ancient Spanish church: Firefighters battle to save major tourist attraction 

Dramatic footage shows thick smoke billowing out from the historic UNESCO-listed mosque-cathedral of Cordoba on Friday night, as flames lapped at its roof.

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7 d. ago Timelapse shows 72,000 acre Gifford Fire spread as firefighters battle to contain blaze

The Gifford Fire burning across south-central California has now reached 72,000 acres, according to officials, with dramatic timelapse footage showing its spread.

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8 d. ago Maui firefighters battle blaze near area of devastating Lahaina wildfires two years ago

Monday’s fire was just two miles north of the deadly 2023 disaster but officials said it has so far been far better contained

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3 w. ago Huge blaze breaks out in Essex field as firefighters battle wildfires across UK

Heatwaves and consistent dry weather has seen the London Fire Brigade tackle more wildfires this summer than in the whole of 2024

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3 w. ago Child tragically dies after school coach carrying more than 60 people crashes on Somerset day trip

Emergency services declared a major incident

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3 w. ago Child dead in major incident on UK road as coach with at least 60 passengers crashes

A major incident has been declared after a school bus crashed along an A-road in Somerset. Several people have been rushed to hospital and 60 to 70 children were on board

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3 w. ago Child dies after school coach overturns on way home from trip to zoo

A major incident was declared in Minehead after a coach carrying more than 60 people flipped onto its roof

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3 w. ago Major incident declared as school bus carrying 60 kids crashes after leaving road

There were between 60 and 70 people on board the school bus.

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3 w. ago Major incident declared after school bus carrying dozens of people crashes in Somerset

‘A number of casualties’ were brought to hospital following the collision on the A396

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3 w. ago Major incident declared following coach crash carrying 70 people in Somerset as passengers are rushed to hospital

The coach was heading back to Minehead Middle School after a daytrip

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3 w. ago Major incident declared as people trapped in bus returning from school trip

Police said there are a number of casualties after a coach left the road at around 3pm on Thursday afternoon

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3 w. ago Tomorrowland main stage goes up in flames two days before festival opens

Firefighters have battled to stop the blaze from spreading to nearby woodland after the blaze ripped through the main stage at the festival site.

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4 w. ago Firefighters tackle fourth London wildfire in 24 hours as residents battle blaze with hoses

The London Fire Brigade warned crews are experiencing a ‘busy summer’ with more wildfires than the whole of last year

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