27 h. ago Wildfires rage on in North and South Carolina as more firefighters arrive

Hundreds of people asked to leave their homes amid states of emergency and out-of-state responders battling blazesWildfires continued to rage in North and South Carolina on Thursday, leading to states of emergency and evacuations as firefighters deployed from other parts of the US to help bring the blazes under control.In North Carolina, progress was being made in containing two of the largest wildfires burning in the mountains, but officials warned that fire danger remained from dry and windy conditions. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Firefighters in the Carolinas battle multiple wildfires as New Jersey crews contain a forest blaze

Firefighters in North and South Carolina are battling multiple wind-driven wildfires

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8 d. ago Texas wildfire prompts evacuations as Arkansas and Florida also battle blazes

Wildfires fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds are burning in a few states in the South

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9 d. ago Southampton explosion as truck erupts in massive fireball near shopping centre

A large fire has broken out in Southampton, Hampshire, this morning, which is believed to have been caused by an exploding car as firefighters battle the blaze

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1 week ago Grade II listed 200 year old thatched cottage burnt to the ground in enormous fire

Over 50 firefighters and 10 fire engines attempted to battle the blaze coming from a thatched-roof fire that broke out at 5.30pm.

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2 w. ago Scots warehouse gutted by fire after crews battled blaze for hours

Nine fire appliances and around 45 firefighters were initially sent to battle the blaze.

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2 w. ago Busy Scots street sealed off as fire crews battle blaze with high

Emergency services were called to Craigentinny Road near Leith after the alarm was raised at around 5.15pm on Monday.

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3 w. ago Roaring London fire fills sky with smoke as 40 firefighters rush to battle blaze

Residents in the central London area are being urged to keep their windows closed as commuters took to social media to complain of the 'stink' caused by the blaze that erupted just before rush hour

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3 w. ago Multiple wildfires in North and South Carolina force evacuations

Emergency unfolds amid warnings throughout south-east over dry and windy conditions that exacerbate wildfiresFire officials on Sunday were battling to contain the blazes ravaging North and South Carolina, which have forced evacuations in some areas.The emergency unfolded amid warnings throughout the south-east over dry and windy conditions that exacerbate wildfires. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Train catches fire near busy Scots railway station as passengers evacuated

Firefighters are currently battling the blaze.

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last month More than 100 firefighters battle blazes on South Africa's Table Mountain in Cape Town

More than 100 firefighters are battling two blazes on the slopes of South Africa’s Table Mountain

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