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Lee fire chars more than 167 sq miles with 6% containment as California crews reach 62% containment on Canyon fireA Colorado prison was evacuated as one of the largest wildfires in state history continued to grow, and officials warned residents of remo…
French officials says heatwave in southern Europe complicates efforts to contain biggest wildfire since 1949Tourist trails have been closed on Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy as firefighters tackle a huge blaze on the volcano’s slopes, while officials…
Canyon fire in Ventura county, north of Los Angeles, is 25% contained but still growing, officials sayHundreds of firefighters and first responders are working to contain a rapidly growing brush fire in a mountainous area of southern California that ha…
Hong Kong hit by 350mm of rain in 24 hours, while mountainous state of Uttarakhand badly affected by landslides and floodingLarge parts of Asia have been especially wet this week and the heavy rain is forecast to continue into next week. Hong Kong issu…
Large-scale search and rescue operation under way after at least four people killed in Himalayan regionA torrent of mud from a flash flood has smashed into a town in India’s Himalayan region, tearing down a mountain valley before demolishing buildings …
Hundreds of fires across Canada and parts of the US prompt alerts in 14 states from Great Lakes region to the north-eastHundreds of wildfires continued to burn across Canada and parts of the US on Tuesday sending smoke from the blazes across the region…
South Western Railway says some trains cannot travel at full speed after sunniest spring in more than 100 yearsRail services in parts of southern England are being reduced because embankments have shrunk and disturbed the track after the sunniest sprin…
Air and ferry services also affected in Scotland with the Military Tattoo in Edinburgh cancelled; around 2,700 homes in Ireland still without powerAmber wind warnings are now in place for Scotland as we are past 10:00 BST. It is expected to be in place…
Twenty-six-year-old Chinese engineer was trying to flee a vehicle in a swollen creek in Rothbury, near CessnockFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA search was under way after…
Containment slips for megafire in Grand Canyon and large blaze in Utah as hot and dry weather fans flamesTwo wildfires burning in the western United States – including one that has become a “mega-fire” on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon – are so hot …