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Wildfire burning one month on is 'the size of a small town'

Wildfire burning one month on is 'the size of a small town'

More than a month on, and firefighting shows no sign of immediate end at Tintwistle Moor.

Cairngorms wildfire declared major incident as hundreds of villagers evacuated

Sky News

Cairngorms wildfire declared major incident as hundreds of villagers evacuated

A major incident has been declared by Police Scotland as firefighters continue to battle a wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park.

Sky News

‘Apocalyptic’ wildfires force thousands to flee France and Spain, some by boat

Stuff

‘Apocalyptic’ wildfires force thousands to flee France and Spain, some by boat

Firefighters and authorities in both European countries were caught off guard by the virulence of the fires, which were fuelled by high temperatures and the long-term effects of climate change.

Stuff

Will Hobart ever see snow as it did 40 years ago?

Will Hobart ever see snow as it did 40 years ago?

Forty years ago today, the heaviest winter snow in 65 years descended on Hobart, and while snow does make an appearance around the city these days, waking up to a winter playground in the backyard is far less likely, say experts.

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Fires in Europe: Latest developments

PARIS, France — Here are the main developments related to the wildfires raging in southern Europe on Friday: France sends troops Around 500 additional soldiers will be sent to “support the firefighters” battling blazes in southwest France…

Mynas were introduced to control pest insects. Now they are the pest

Mynas were introduced to control pest insects. Now they are the pest

The Indian, or common, myna was introduced to Australia in the 1860's to tackle insect pests. Now it's become the pest, leaving Canberra with a species everyone agrees is unwelcome but no-one is sure exactly how to get rid of.

'Game-changer': Tracking collars help monitor vulnerable koala populations

'Game-changer': Tracking collars help monitor vulnerable koala populations

Researchers say thermal drone technology and innovative tracking collars make it easier to find and treat sick koalas.

Spanish police accuse tractor driver of sparking wildfire as blazes spread

Spanish police accuse tractor driver of sparking wildfire as blazes spread

The number of people forced to flee the heatwave-induced fires in Spain and France has now passed the 100,000 mark.

ICC asked to look into xenophobic violence in South Africa

France 24

ICC asked to look into xenophobic violence in South Africa

In tonight's show, Ghanaian nationals submit request to the ICC calling for an investigation into months of Xenophobic violence against migrants in South Africa. Also, around 20 people die in AFD attack in Eastern DRC as the Islamic state…

France 24

Wildfire survivors tell of narrow escape as Spain declares emergency

Wildfire survivors tell of narrow escape as Spain declares emergency

More than 10,000 people have been forced to evacuate as firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in central Spain.

Police declare 'major incident' as weather change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk

Police declare 'major incident' as weather change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk

All residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have been evacuated over the threat the wildfire spreading.

Trump vows tariffs to come for Canada over wildfire smoke that has drifted to U.S.

CBC