Deadly Arizona wildfire claims 19 firefighters` lives

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 10:27

A fierce wildfire sweeping through Arizona claimed the lives of 19 firefighters near the town of Yarnell on Sunday, officials said.

US wildfires force evacuation of 1,000 homes

Last Updated: Sunday, June 2, 2013, 11:43

Fire crews in New Mexico fought two growing wild blazes that have driven people from their homes and scorched thousands of acres, while a shift in the wind prompted evacuation calls for more than 1,000 homes in California.

Britney Spears evacuates home as California wildfire spreads

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 16:43

Britney Spears has fled her Calabasas, California house, with her two sons, to escape wildfires that have been threatening the area.

California wildfire grows, threatens to engulf 4000 houses

Last Updated: Saturday, May 4, 2013, 12:59

As the Californian wildfire grows out of control, it now threats nearly 4,000 houses with the fire department authorities issuing evacuation and struggles to douse the fire, according to a news agency.

Chile arrests welder for massive wildfire

Last Updated: Sunday, February 17, 2013, 09:15

Chilean police have arrested a man they say is responsible for the worst forest fire in decades in the hills above the port of Valparaiso.

Wildfire in Australia, more than 100 homes gutted

Last Updated: Monday, January 7, 2013, 11:44

A massive wildfire in southern Tasmania in Australia gutted more than 100 homes as officials searched for any casualties amidst the burnt ruins.

Google buys online marketing service Wildfire for $250 million

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 12:54

Google purchased the US-based website in a bid to expand its lucrative advertising business.

Al Qaeda plan to ignite ember bomb `impractical`

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 13:32

Al Qaeda would be better off armed with a cigarette lighter, US officials have said.

Wildfire biggest threat for dinosaurs: Study

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 15:40

It`s not only the predators, but also intense and frequent wildfires may have been a big threat to dinosaurs that roamed the Earth more than 65 million years ago, scientists say.

Wildfire destroys nearly 500 homes in Texas

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 09:42

A roaring wildfire raced through rain-starved farm and ranchland in Central Texas on Monday destroying nearly 500 homes.

Four runners in ultramarathon injured by wildfires

Last Updated: Saturday, September 3, 2011, 09:46

Four runners taking part in a three-day, 100-kilometer (62-mile) international ultramarathon have suffered serious burns after being trapped in a gorge by a wildfire in Western Australia state`s Kimberley tourist region.