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July 29, 2026 by Hollie Brackstone

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How Europe Is Tackling Its Largest Wildfires

Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes as wildfires continue to burn across France and Spain, creating one of Europe's most significant fire emergencies in years. More t...

Sustainability Australia Incidents & Prevention

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Solar Panel Fires Rise as Rooftop Solar Expands

The rapid growth of rooftop solar has been creating a new challenge for fire safety professionals, with ...

Hollie Brackstone

Aug 26 2026

Photographic, West Midlands Fire Service HQ, 99 Vauxhall Road, B'ham B7 4HW Tel:0121 380 6175 Email:photographic@wmfs.net, Credit: Aaron Manning, Creator: West Midlands Fire Service

Incidents & Prevention

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West Midlands Fire Chief Thanks Staff and Public

West Midlands Fire Service chief Simon Tuhill has thanked both staff and members of the public for the ...

Mark Tilley

Aug 24 2026

Chicken meat and vegetables in a stick on a barbecue grill

Sustainability Incidents & Prevention

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UK Government Bans Disposable BBQ Sales Amid Wildfire Risk

The UK government has imposed a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues, as they attempt to combat ...

Mark Tilley

Aug 14 2026

Compliance & Regulation Australia Incidents & Prevention

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When Compliance Isn't Enough: Lessons From a Fatal Racing Crash

A coroner has called for stronger fire safety measures in off-road motorsport after finding that two ...

Hollie Brackstone

Aug 13 2026

Sustainability Incidents & Prevention

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New Forest Wildfire: Are Current Precautions Enough?

The New Forest has strong fire safety measures in place, but a major wildfire has raised questions about ...

Hollie Brackstone

Aug 13 2026

Evacuation & Rescue Australia Incidents & Prevention

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Industrial Fire Puts Emergency Response to the Test

A major industrial fire involving more than 30,000 tonnes of sulphur at Port Adelaide in South Australia has ...

Hollie Brackstone

Aug 6 2026

Evacuation & Rescue Sustainability Incidents & Prevention

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How Europe Is Tackling Its Largest Wildfires

Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes as wildfires continue to burn across ...

Hollie Brackstone

Jul 29 2026

Evacuation & Rescue Australia Incidents & Prevention

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What Australia Can Teach Spain About Wildfire Survival

As Spain experiences increasingly destructive wildfire seasons, attention is turning to whether Australia's ...

Hollie Brackstone

Jul 21 2026

Evacuation & Rescue Sustainability Incidents & Prevention

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Walthamstow Fire Highlights Growing Wildfire Risk in Urban Areas

A major fire in Walthamstow has highlighted the increasing risk of wildfires spreading into urban communities ...

Hollie Brackstone

Jul 15 2026

Fire in the steppe, the grass is burning destroying everything in its path.

Incidents & Prevention

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Wales Wildfire Declared as Major Incident

A large-scale wildfire in the north of Wales had been declared as a major incident by emergency services, ...

Mark Tilley

Jul 13 2026

Evacuation & Rescue Australia Incidents & Prevention

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Storage Facility Fire Prompts Major Emergency Response in Sydney

More than 100 firefighters were deployed to a major fire at a self-storage facility in southwest Sydney after ...

Hollie Brackstone

Jun 24 2026

Incidents & Prevention

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London Recycling Plant Fire Investigation Under Way

An investigation has begun following a significant fire at a recycling depot in south-east London.

Mark Tilley

Jun 9 2026

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How Europe Is Tackling Its Largest Wildfires

Solar Panel Fires Rise as Rooftop Solar Expands

West Midlands Fire Chief Thanks Staff and Public

UK Government Bans Disposable BBQ Sales Amid Wildfire Risk

When Compliance Isn't Enough: Lessons From a Fatal Racing Crash

New Forest Wildfire: Are Current Precautions Enough?

Industrial Fire Puts Emergency Response to the Test

How Europe Is Tackling Its Largest Wildfires

What Australia Can Teach Spain About Wildfire Survival

Walthamstow Fire Highlights Growing Wildfire Risk in Urban Areas

Wales Wildfire Declared as Major Incident

Storage Facility Fire Prompts Major Emergency Response in Sydney

London Recycling Plant Fire Investigation Under Way

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