Stourbridge wildfires linked to climate change
Wildfires near Stourbridge in August 2026 were exacerbated by climate change, according to a rapid attribution study by scientists.
Category : Climate
Idaho wildfire threatens Michael Boren's ranch
A wildfire in Idaho is threatening a ranch owned by Michael Boren, with crews battling the blaze as it spreads across the region.
UK sends largest emergency alert over wildfire risk
Millions warned not to light anything that could spark a wildfire in the UK's most extensive use of the mobile phone alert system, sent on Friday evening.
Emergency Alert Warns of Wildfire Risk in England and Wales
Mobile users in England and Wales received an emergency alert on Friday evening warning against activities that could spark wildfires, as the Government issued its most extensive alert for an active incident.
Nearly 600 fires detected across UK as BBQ ban starts
Nearly 600 fires detected across UK in last 48 hours as temporary disposable barbecue ban comes into force, with Wales worst affected.
Emergency alert warns of wildfire risk after UK blazes
Mobile users in England and Wales received a government emergency alert on Friday evening, warning against activities that could spark fires, following major blazes including one that destroyed 19 homes.
UK Emergency Wildfire Alert Sent to Phones
An emergency alert was sent to UK phones at 7pm warning of very high wildfire risk, urging no activities that could start fires.
A-level students may have started UK wildfires, theory claims
A wildfire that destroyed 19 homes in Stourbridge may have been started by A-level students burning books, a TikTok trend theory claims. Fire chiefs are keeping an open mind.
Gardeners' World fans 'disappointed' as Monty Don fails to issue 'poisonous' plant warning
Gardeners' World fans have called out Monty Don for seemingly failing to issue a warning about a poisonous plant, as he cut back euphorbia while wearing gloves.
Reef 'refusing to die' claim 'oversimplified', scientists say
News Corp's The Australian claims reef health disproves climate doom, but scientists say its framing is 'oversimplified' and ignores instability.
Burnham warns smokers as disposable BBQ ban takes effect
A temporary ban on disposable barbecues has come into force in England, Wales and Scotland. Prime Minister Andy Burnham warned smokers to take care, saying 'Britain is a tinderbox right now'.
Nurdle spill clean-up could take 'years', council leader warns
Northumberland council leader fears it could be 'years' before nurdle spill is cleared, as insurers double clean-up crews.
Disposable barbecue ban in force amid wildfire warnings
A temporary ban on disposable barbecues has come into force across England, Wales and Scotland, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham warns smokers to take care outdoors amid a spate of wildfires.
Halewood park opens after vandalism delay
A new £178k play park at Finch Woods in Halewood has opened after 'mindless' vandalism delayed its launch, welcoming children and local nurseries.
UK bans disposable barbecues amid wildfire crisis
The UK government has temporarily banned disposable barbecues after NASA satellites detected nearly 600 wildfires in the last 48 hours, with Powys, Blaenau Gwent and Carmarthenshire worst hit.
Disposable barbecue ban begins as PM issues wildfire warning
A temporary ban on disposable barbecues has come into force across Wales, Scotland and England, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham warns against outdoor fires and careless cigarette disposal.
UK bans disposable BBQs amid wildfire risk
The UK government has issued a temporary ban on disposable BBQs sold in stores and online, citing significant risk to the public and environment as wildfires rage.
Flooding could follow wildfires, Burnham warns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham warns that flooding could follow wildfires across the UK, as he visited the scene of a fire in Stourbridge where residents were evacuated.
Burnham unveils emergency package as UK wildfires rage
The Prime Minister announced measures including military deployment, a disposable barbecue ban, and plans for firefighting planes as wildfires spread across Britain.
Mum's five-minute no-equipment workout for beginners to burn fat
Certified trainer Lindsey Bomgren shares a five-minute bodyweight workout for beginners that burns fat without equipment, ideal for busy days.
Flooding could follow wildfires across the UK, Burnham warns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham warns that flooding could follow wildfires across the UK, as he visited the scene of a fire in Stourbridge where residents were evacuated.
Burnham calls in military as wildfires rage across Britain
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called in the military, banned disposable barbecues, and warned of a 'tinderbox' Britain as wildfires spread amid a heatwave.
Burnham unveils emergency measures to tackle wildfires
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called in the military, banned disposable barbecues, and plans to commission firefighting planes as wildfires continue to burn across Britain.
UK must adapt to extreme heat: transport, NHS, workers, housing, farming, water
As summer 2026 is set to be the warmest on record, the UK faces urgent adaptation needs across transport, NHS, workers' rights, housing, farming, and water.
Burnham unveils emergency measures for wildfires
PM Andy Burnham calls in military, bans disposable barbecues, and plans firefighting planes to combat wildfires amid summer heatwave.
Heat health alert extended after hottest day of the year
A heat health alert has been extended until Saturday for much of England after temperatures provisionally reached 38.1C at Kew Gardens, the hottest day of the year so far.
Temporary ban on disposable barbecues over wildfire risk
The government is temporarily banning the sale of disposable barbecues due to the heatwave and wildfire risk, after PM Andy Burnham suggested the measure earlier this week.
Disposable barbecues banned amid heatwave risk
The Government has issued a temporary ban on disposable barbecues, citing a 'significant risk to the public' from fires during the current heatwave and drought conditions.
Temporary Ban on Disposable Barbecues Over Heatwave
The UK Government has issued a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues due to heatwave conditions, citing significant risk to the public, according to online advice.
Romania shuts last nuclear reactor as Danube hits record low
Romania shut down the last reactor at its only nuclear plant after drought caused the Danube to fall to record lows, immediately affecting power supplies in neighbouring Moldova.
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