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<p>Cork council rejects temporary beach barbecue ban despite councillors’ fire concerns. Picture: iStock</p>

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Cork County Council rules out temporary beach barbecue ban during hot weather

Councillors sought temporary restrictions on barbecues and open fires after a gorse blaze threatened homes near Camden Fort Meagher

<p>Wildfires rage on Slievenamon, Co Tipperary, this summer. Picture: Cllr Michael Brennan/Facebook </p>

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Burning issues: Are barbecue bans and fines needed to tackle wildfires at source?

<p>A fire engine drives through smoke of a wildfire raging near Marcheprime, outside, Bordeaux, France, Sunday, July 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Emma Da Silva)</p>

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Almost 500 arrested on suspicion of starting wildfires in France this summer

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politics

Ireland cannot be 'complacent' when responding to threats such as wildfires, says Micheál Martin

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Sheep grazing in upland areas could help offset wildfire threat

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Firefighters in Greece scramble to contain fires before high temperatures return

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Prices of olive oil, wine and fruit expected to rise due to extreme heat and wildfires in Europe

Farmers warn of slump in food production and rising prices as many foods have been lost amid soaring temperatures

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Fire officer gives update following Dublin Mountains blaze

Fire officer gives update following Dublin Mountains blaze

Darren O'Connor, district officer with Dublin Fire Brigade, said this summer has been one of the busiest periods Dublin Fire Brigade has experienced in recent years with the prolonged hot weather making working conditions “very arduous” for firefighters.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

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Climate change fuelled devastating wildfires in France and Spain, analysis shows

The fires have burned huge areas of both countries, killing three people, destroying thousands of homes, and forcing more than 300,000 people to flee

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Firefighters Race To Contain Blazes In Madrid Region As New Heatwave Arrives

Three firefighters killed on Crete and in mainland Greece as Europe battles wildfires

Repeated heatwaves and strong winds alarm experts, who warn blazes are becoming harder to quell

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

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Fire crews keep blazes near Bordeaux under control as heatwave picks up

After battling the fire for a week, fire crews with the support of European peers have managed to contain the blaze. However, another heatwave, the fourth so far this summer, is set to make conditions more volatile in the coming hours

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

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Swathes of Scotland's Cairngorms unrecognisable after 12 days of ‘cataclysmic’ wildfires

With large areas still burning, damage from national park’s worst blaze could take decades, if not longer, to put right

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

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France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave begins

Coming days are ‘absolutely critical’ for firefighters before temperatures rise again this week, officials say

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Crews remain at scene of fire at Waterford's Comeragh Mountains as public asked to avoid the area

Crews remain at scene of fire at Waterford's Comeragh Mountains as public asked to avoid the area

Firefighters are currently at the scene of the fire, which was reported at around 3pm on Sunday in the Mahon Falls area

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

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Pedro Sánchez says Spain is suffering effects of climate crisis as firefighters battle wildfires in France

Blazes near Madrid coming under control but efforts to contain huge fire near Bordeaux hampered by windy conditions while another heatwave forecast

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Slievenamon wildfire

Vehicles parked near Tipperary fire station broken into as crews tackle Slievenamon wildfire

Its understood that a number of those affected by the incident are members of the fire service.

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

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More than 200,000 people flee or lock down as wildfires sweep France and Spain

‘Highly unpredictable’ blaze forces evacuation of Cap Ferret on French coast and Spain declares national emergency

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Emergency services remain at scene of 'very large' fire on Slievenamon

Irish Examiner view: Education is key when it comes to wildfires

Slievenamon is not the only place to burn during the current heatwave

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Slievenamon wildfire

Hopes Slievenamon wildfire could be quelled in coming days

The blaze broke out on Monday, and had spread by the adjacent Coillte forest by Wednesday

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Disposable barbecues in national parks could face €1,000 on-the-spot fines

Disposable barbecues in national parks could face €1,000 on-the-spot fines

Proposed national parks legislation follows recent wildfires, with ministers also considering tougher penalties to reduce fire risks

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Slievenamon wildfire

Slievenamon wildfire: Resident describes 'terrifying' blaze as smoke reaches Cork city

Firefighters, Air Corps crews and local volunteers continue battling the blaze as residents face evacuation fears and worsening conditions

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Roz Purcell on 'scary' Slievenamon wildfire near home: 'I hope nobody ever has to go through this'

Roz Purcell on 'scary' Slievenamon wildfire near home: 'I hope nobody ever has to go through this'

The fire, which started on the mountain earlier this week, has engulfed surrounding woodland and is making its way toward the homes of local residents

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Scotland's Cairngorm Mountain evacuated as firefighters continue to tackle wildfire

Scotland's Cairngorm Mountain evacuated as firefighters continue to tackle wildfire

A number of homes and businesses have been closed and evacuated as a safety precaution

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

'Absolute monster' Crosshaven wildfire came within 2ft of homes as Cork firefighters battled blaze

'Absolute monster' Crosshaven wildfire came within 2ft of homes as Cork firefighters battled blaze

Firefighters, coastguard and local residents combined to contain a fast-moving wildfire that narrowly missed dozens of Crosshaven homes

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

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Firefighters continue to tackle huge wildfire near Paris as 900 homes evacuated

Officials say blaze in Fontainebleau forest is of ‘exceptional scale’, with 900 homes evacuated and road and rail links hit

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

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Spanish wildfires claim 13th victim as British woman, 93, dies of injuries

The woman was among eight people admitted to hospital following the fire.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

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Fire in Fontainebleau forest south of Paris prompts evacuations

Two water-dumping planes were deployed over the area along with hundreds of firefighters.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

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Burning issue: What Europe’s wildfires can teach Ireland

Ireland is unlikely to experience the vast pine forest fires associated with southern Europe. But we are far from immune. Every year, fires affect upland heath, gorse, forestry and peatlands, particularly during prolonged dry spells

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

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'A very scary experience': Irish family fleeing French camping site blaze as European wildfires rage

Wildfires across southern Europe have forced thousands to flee their homes.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

'50 times the size of Croke Park': Illegal fire destroys habitats in Wicklow Mountains

'50 times the size of Croke Park': Illegal fire destroys habitats in Wicklow Mountains

A wildfire has destroyed 66ha of Wicklow Mountains National Park with devastating repercussions on wildlife in the area with nests and habitats destroyed in the blaze

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

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Authorities charge man over deadly wildfire that levelled LA neighbourhoods

A 29-year-old man charged with sparking the most destructive blaze in Los Angeles history likely used a lighter to start a fire on New Year’s Day that smouldered underground and reignited almost a week later, killing 12 people in a wealthy hillside ...

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

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Status orange forest fire warning issued for this weekend

Daytime temperatures climbed as high as 27C earlier this week, and highs of this value are forecast for the weekend

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

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France’s largest wildfire in decades leaves trail of devastation

France’s largest wildfire in decades is continuing to burn and spread, though at a slower pace, having already ravaged more than 160 square kilometres (62 square miles) in the south of the country, local authorities said.

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

'We feel so fortunate': The Irish in LA getting their lives back together after last month's wildfires

'We feel so fortunate': The Irish in LA getting their lives back together after last month's wildfires

Community rallied to help each other as the flames spread. Now the rebuild begins

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Power company admits blame for one of the wildfires which hit Los Angeles

Power company admits blame for one of the wildfires which hit Los Angeles

A California utility company said on Thursday that its equipment likely sparked a wildfire in Los Angeles that broke out the same day as two massive blazes in the area killed at least 29 people and destroyed thousands of homes.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

Rain in Southern California creates mudflows – but helps firefighters

Rain in Southern California creates mudflows – but helps firefighters

More rain has fallen on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend – helping firefighters, but boosting the risk of toxic ash run-off in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

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Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag sue city of Los Angeles after losing home in fires

The celebrity couple filed the lawsuit on Tuesday along with more than 20 other property owners and residents

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

My heart is with LA, says Pope, as he prays for wildfire-hit city

My heart is with LA, says Pope, as he prays for wildfire-hit city

Francis referred to the disaster during his weekly general audience at the Vatican and invoked Our Lady of Guadalupe, who is revered by many Latino Catholics

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

Fire-ravaged California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk

Fire-ravaged California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk

Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires, less than two weeks after the outbreak of deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people.

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

LA wildfires: 'I can’t describe how difficult and stressful it has been', Irish barrister says

LA wildfires: 'I can’t describe how difficult and stressful it has been', Irish barrister says

Mary O'Neill has been 'inundated' with messages from her loved ones as well as former university students from Ireland, who have worked with her in LA

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

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Leonardo Di Caprio pledges one million dollars after ‘devastating’ LA fires

At least 25 people were killed and thousands of homes destroyed in the Californian disaster.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Final round of dangerous conditions forecast in Southern California amid fires

A day after firefighters gained a reprieve with lighter winds than expected, gusts were hitting up to 35mph on the coast and valleys and 55mph in the mountains before dawn on Wednesday

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

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Eva Longoria: LA is a working class city, it is not just celebrity homes burning

The actress described it as 'irritating' that the rhetoric has been around the homes of 'rich celebrities'

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Fresh warnings as death toll from wildfires rises to 25

Fresh warnings as death toll from wildfires rises to 25

Millions of people across Southern California faced new wildfire warnings on Tuesday as strong winds blew across the parched landscape around Los Angeles.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

‘It should have been toasted’: Retro blue VW van survives deadly LA wildfire

‘It should have been toasted’: Retro blue VW van survives deadly LA wildfire

Among those who were surprised was Megan Krystle Weinraub, a surf and skate board designer who owns the van

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Small number of Irish citizens affected by LA wildfires – Martin

Small number of Irish citizens affected by LA wildfires – Martin

The Tánaiste said Ireland “stands in solidarity with the people of Los Angeles”

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Southern California faces new wildfire warnings as winds regain strength

Southern California faces new wildfire warnings as winds regain strength

The winds, predicted to reach near-hurricane force in some areas, were expected to peak on Tuesday morning before easing and then regaining strength later in the day

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

'The Irish have come together': Actress says the Irish in LA are 'helping each other out'

'The Irish have come together': Actress says the Irish in LA are 'helping each other out'

Jenn McGuirk, who moved to LA in 2017, says the strong sense of community among Irish people in LA is 'heartwarming'

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Strong winds forecast for Los Angeles threaten area’s fight against fires

Strong winds forecast for Los Angeles threaten area’s fight against fires

Fire officials advised residents in high-risk areas to just leave home – and not wait for formal evacuation orders - if they sense danger.

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

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Eva Longoria pledges one million dollars for LA wildfire relief efforts

The sweeping fires in California have killed 24 people, ravaged communities, and sent thousands frantically fleeing their properties

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025