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California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

Berkeley firefighters are helping with massive Gifford Fire

Berkeley firefighters are assisting in fighting California's Gifford Fire, the largest fire of the year affecting over 200 square miles.
LA real estate
fromFortune
1 month ago

Los Angeles mayor celebrates 'retreat' as Pentagon ends deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in city

The Pentagon is ending the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles amid protests and peak wildfire season.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Grass fire burns metres from houses in Hornchurch with investigation launched

A significant grass fire near homes in Hornchurch was extinguished by around 60 firefighters with eight fire engines, destroying eight hectares but causing no damage to houses.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Residents evacuated as firefighters tackle grass fire in Dagenham

Around 125 firefighters are tackling a grass fire in Dagenham, temporarily forcing residents from their homes. The blaze, covering eight hectares, has prompted evacuations.
London
London
fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk
1 month ago

Heatwave warning as 14 acres of east London grassland scorched by fire

A large fire scorched 14 acres of grassland in east London, requiring multiple fire engines and extensive firefighter response.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Investigation launched after grass and shrubland destroyed in Rainham fire

An investigation is underway after a significant fire destroyed ten hectares of grass and shrubland in Rainham.
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Wildfires trigger evacuations in eastern Germany

Emergency services have been battling forest fires in eastern Germany, with notable incidents in Saxony and Brandenburg, leading to village evacuations and firefighter injuries. A disaster alert was issued for wildfires in the Gohrischheide forest, affecting communities such as Zeithain, Wülknitz, and Gröditz. Reports indicated varying extents of the fire's reach, with estimates between 200 to 1,000 hectares burned. Over 500 emergency personnel have been activated across both states, and the situation was exacerbated by the potential risks posed by ammunition left from military activities.
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