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The County of Maui in Hawaii, United States, files a lawsuit against Hawaiian Electric, alleging negligence and failing to shut down equipment during the wildfires that ravaged the island including Lahaina.
2023-08-24

A 44-year-old firefighter dies during efforts to contain a wildfire in Málaga, Spain, which has triggered the evacuation of 939 people from Estepona and Benahavis. Residents of Jubrique and Genalguacil are ordered to stay indoors and close their windows due to the risk posed by an overhead fire cloud that could rain down hot matter in the area.
2021-09-10

The death toll from the wildfires in Algeria rise to 90 people, including 57 civilians and 33 soldiers.
2021-08-15

The Honey Run Covered Bridge that crosses Butte Creek is destroyed by the wildfire. It was said to be the last surviving three-span timber pratt-type covered bridge.
2018-11-8

Wildfires in east and west Attica, Greece, kill at least 76 people, leave another 172 injured, and burn hundreds of houses and vehicles, prompting a state of emergency. The Greek government requests help from European Union countries.
2018-07-23

A large wildfire has broken out in Glenshane Pass in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, rapidly growing to cover around one square mile of dry gorse. High temperatures hamper efforts to tackle the wildfire, and firefighters have to be airlifted close to the front line.
2018-06-27

A massive wildfire destroys at least 150 homes and leaves two people dead in Kern County, California. The Governor of California Jerry Brown declares a state of emergency for Kern County as more homes are threatened by the fire.
2016-06-25

At least 70 homes have been destroyed by a raging wildfire in Bastrop County, central Texas. The Texas A&M Forest Service reports the blaze in Bastrop County is currently 80 percent contained.
2015-10-20

The President of the United States Barack Obama signs a disaster declaration for the Valley Fire which has claimed three lives in Lake County, California.
2015-09-22

Manitou Springs in the U.S. state of Colorado is evacuated due to a raging wildfire just three miles from the popular vacation town.
2012-06-24