Feltham fire: Firefighters ‘save 30 homes’ from woodland blaze in west London
2 years, 4 months ago

Feltham fire: Firefighters ‘save 30 homes’ from woodland blaze in west London

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy About 70 firefighters have saved about 30 homes from being destroyed by a huge woodland blaze in Feltham, the London Fire Brigade said. The fire!” People living close to the fire have reportedly said that windows have smashed because of the heat and that ash has been “falling from the sky”. Hounslow station commander Tamer Ozdemir, who was at the scene, said: “Firefighters have worked incredibly hard in hot, arduous conditions to stop the blaze spreading to nearby properties. On Monday, about 100 firefighters tackled a massive grass fire on Hatton Road that burned through six hectares – damaging fields, crops, Bedfont FC’s pitches, parks, a cemetery and an animal sanctuary.

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House explodes in east London as 60 firefighters tackle blaze
3 weeks, 3 days ago

House explodes in east London as 60 firefighters tackle blaze

The Independent  

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Wildlife carers wait to be given all clear to enter fireground after 'enormous' WA blaze burns 79,000 hectares
1 month ago

Wildlife carers wait to be given all clear to enter fireground after 'enormous' WA blaze burns 79,000 hectares

ABC  

WA authorities have warned there is "still a bit of work ahead" as a massive bushfire that ripped through almost 80,000 hectares of land continues to burn. "We've had amazing career and volunteer firefighters, DBCA staff out on the ground over the last few days working with the local government to help bring this fire under control." 'Fantastic team effort' …

Pictured: Mother-of-four, 37, killed in horror blaze at £1.2million home - as young children 'managed to escape'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pictured: Mother-of-four, 37, killed in horror blaze at £1.2million home - as young children 'managed to escape'

Daily Mail  

The victim of a horror blaze at a £1.2million home has been pictured for the first time, as friends and neighbours have spoken of their 'heartbreak' following the death of the 'beautiful' mother-of-four. Kate Mulcahy, 37, was found dead after a blaze broke out at a £1.2m home at Ramsden Farm, a cluster of upmarket homes off Roundthorn Road in …

Firefighters making good progress battling wildfire in New Jersey Pinelands
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Firefighters making good progress battling wildfire in New Jersey Pinelands

Associated Press  

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters in southern New Jersey were making good progress Tuesday trying to contain a forest fire burning in Berkeley Township that has thus far not threatened any structures. As of mid-afternoon, the blaze on the northern edge of the New Jersey Pinelands had consumed about 189 acres or less than one square mile, according to Jeremy …

Catford fire: 70 firefighters tackle blaze in high rise on day Grenfell report released
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Catford fire: 70 firefighters tackle blaze in high rise on day Grenfell report released

The Independent  

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Two tower block fires tackled in London
4 months, 1 week ago

Two tower block fires tackled in London

China Daily  

LONDON -- Hundreds of firefighters tackled two fires in high-rise tower blocks in London on Monday, the London Fire Brigade said. According to LFB, a fire at a block of flats in Dagenham, east London, was reported at 2:44 am and the whole building was affected by the fire. "This was a very dynamic and challenging incident, and we know …

Uttarakhand wildfires flare up again after brief lull
7 months ago

Uttarakhand wildfires flare up again after brief lull

The Hindu  

Forest fires have flared up again in various parts of Uttarakhand, with two major fire incidents in the Gauhari range of the Rajaji Tiger Reserve and the trek route to Nilkanth Mahadev temple in Rishikesh. The blaze that broke out in Gauhari range of the reserve on Thursday evening affected around 1.5 hectares of forest cover, Rajaji Reserve Director Saket …

South Kensington fire: Eleven in hospital after blaze rips through terraced house
10 months ago

South Kensington fire: Eleven in hospital after blaze rips through terraced house

The Independent  

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Hounslow fire: Five people killed and one missing in horror blaze in west London
1 year, 1 month ago

Hounslow fire: Five people killed and one missing in horror blaze in west London

The Independent  

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A wildfire raging for a week in eastern Australia claims a life and razes more than 50 homes
1 year, 2 months ago

A wildfire raging for a week in eastern Australia claims a life and razes more than 50 homes

The Independent  

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More than 53 homes destroyed as bushfires continue to rage in Tara
1 year, 2 months ago

More than 53 homes destroyed as bushfires continue to rage in Tara

ABC  

SARAH FERGUSON, PRESENTER: Firefighters were up early preparing for the worst around the Western Downs township of Tara. SARAH FERGUSON: As temperatures soared this afternoon, more communities in the southern Queensland and Wide Bay regions were told to leave or take shelter as life-threatening fires broke containment lines. MIKE WASSING, QLD FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES: It is probably another two …

Croydon fire: Huge blaze at block of flats as 60 firefighters tackle flames
1 year, 6 months ago

Croydon fire: Huge blaze at block of flats as 60 firefighters tackle flames

The Independent  

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Fire at a block of flats in south London
1 year, 6 months ago

Fire at a block of flats in south London

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Dozens of firefighters tackle hotel fire in Paddington, central London
1 year, 9 months ago

Dozens of firefighters tackle hotel fire in Paddington, central London

The Independent  

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Rebekah Vardy thanks firefighters after blaze destroys home gym
1 year, 11 months ago

Rebekah Vardy thanks firefighters after blaze destroys home gym

The Independent  

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Willenhall fire: ‘Mini explosions’ as 50 firefighters tackle huge blaze at food factory
1 year, 11 months ago

Willenhall fire: ‘Mini explosions’ as 50 firefighters tackle huge blaze at food factory

The Independent  

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Three firefighters injured after blaze engulfs three houses on Staten Island
2 years, 4 months ago

Three firefighters injured after blaze engulfs three houses on Staten Island

The Independent  

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Thornton Heath fire: House collapses after explosion as 40 fire fighters tackle blaze
2 years, 4 months ago

Thornton Heath fire: House collapses after explosion as 40 fire fighters tackle blaze

The Independent  

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Families counting cost of devastating fires after record heat
2 years, 5 months ago

Families counting cost of devastating fires after record heat

The Independent  

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UK weather news latest: Heatwave fires ‘like the Blitz’ as dozens of homes destroyed
2 years, 5 months ago

UK weather news latest: Heatwave fires ‘like the Blitz’ as dozens of homes destroyed

The Independent  

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Fire which swept through village ‘like a scene from the Blitz’, says resident
2 years, 5 months ago

Fire which swept through village ‘like a scene from the Blitz’, says resident

The Independent  

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Heatwave: Fire crews still battling blazes after ‘busiest day since World War Two’
2 years, 5 months ago

Heatwave: Fire crews still battling blazes after ‘busiest day since World War Two’

The Independent  

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Dartford fire: Houses ablaze in Kent as raging wildfire spreads
2 years, 5 months ago

Dartford fire: Houses ablaze in Kent as raging wildfire spreads

The Independent  

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Number of casualties and houses destroyed in fires across London unknown
2 years, 5 months ago

Number of casualties and houses destroyed in fires across London unknown

The Independent  

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Fire services declare major incidents as record heat fuels blazes across UK
2 years, 5 months ago

Fire services declare major incidents as record heat fuels blazes across UK

The Independent  

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Wembley fire: Firefighters tackle outbuilding blaze during record-breaking heatwave
2 years, 5 months ago

Wembley fire: Firefighters tackle outbuilding blaze during record-breaking heatwave

The Independent  

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Huge fire breaks out in North Yorkshire field as heatwave takes hold
2 years, 5 months ago

Huge fire breaks out in North Yorkshire field as heatwave takes hold

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A huge fire broke out in a field in North Yorkshire as the UK experienced …

Seventy firefighters tackle blaze at house in south east London
2 years, 6 months ago

Seventy firefighters tackle blaze at house in south east London

The Independent  

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Park Royal fire: Investigation launched into huge bakery blaze tackled by 125 firefighters
2 years, 7 months ago

Park Royal fire: Investigation launched into huge bakery blaze tackled by 125 firefighters

The Independent  

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New Malden fire: Man in hospital after 60 firefighters tackle blaze in south London
2 years, 8 months ago

New Malden fire: Man in hospital after 60 firefighters tackle blaze in south London

The Independent  

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In Pictures: Aftermath of the Marshall Fire in Colorado
3 years ago

In Pictures: Aftermath of the Marshall Fire in Colorado

Al Jazeera  

Investigators are still trying to determine what sparked an enormous fire in a suburban area near Denver in the US state of Colorado that burned neighbourhoods to the ground and destroyed nearly 1,000 homes and other buildings. At least seven people were injured in the wildfire that erupted in and around Louisville and Superior, the neighbouring towns about 32km northwest …

Battersea fire: Woman and child taken to hospital after blaze breaks out at London tower block
3 years, 2 months ago

Battersea fire: Woman and child taken to hospital after blaze breaks out at London tower block

The Independent  

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Perth bushfire emergency continues as firefighters spend a fourth day trying to protect lives, homes
5 years ago

Perth bushfire emergency continues as firefighters spend a fourth day trying to protect lives, homes

ABC  

A bushfire threatening lives and homes in Perth's north has remained at emergency level for a fourth consecutive day — and it may stay there for several more, with flames being fanned further up the coast. Key points: The fire has burnt through 12,000 hectares, destroying several structures DFES' commissioner says difficult times are ahead and warns of further damage …

NSW bushfires: Terrifying moment wall of flames engulfs trees caught on camera
5 years ago

NSW bushfires: Terrifying moment wall of flames engulfs trees caught on camera

ABC  

The terrifying moment firefighters sprinted away from a wall of flames has been captured on camera, as NSW continues to be ravaged by several out-of-control blazes. The NSW Rural Fire Service issued an emergency warning for the blaze, which was threatening properties on the doorstep of Australia's biggest city. Key points: NSW's bushfire crisis intensified on Thursday, with several emergency …

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