World News

Fires: thousands in emergency shelters as huge blazes take hold in France and Spain

The emergency services are at full stretch in two areas of France as they battle wildfires threatening to engulf homes and livelihoods. The country’s

27 July 2015

Spain

Wildfires take hold in Spain and France

Fire fighters in Spain and France have worked in extreme conditions and through the night and weekend to bring huge wildfires under control. In Odena

27 July 2015

France

Forest fires under control on outskirts of Bordeaux

French firefighters have battled back the blaze as wild fires ravaged forests on the outskirts of Bordeaux. The fire which broke out on Friday spread

26 July 2015

USA

LA firefighters battle to safe luxury homes from wildfires

Around 200 firefighters backed up by water- dropping helicopters have been batting a wildfire in the Los Angeles foothill community of Granada Hills

28 April 2015

USA

L.A. firefighters battle blaze in Apple Valley

Firefighters are battling a brush fire in Apple Vally which lies about 140 km east of Los Angeles . Mandatory evacuations were ordered in the area

1 April 2015

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South Africa: Homes destroyed in raging Cape Town wildfires

5 March 2015

World News

Two people missing as South Australia wildfires destroy more homes

Slightly cooler weather has helped the operation to try to contain a massive wildfire in South Australia. But the authorities say the situation

4 January 2015

World News

Fires rage in southern Australia as temperatures soar

Fire fighters are battling to control fires in three states in southern Australia as temperatures soar to 40 degrees Celsius and winds are expected

2 January 2015