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Video, Photos: Arizona wildfires spreading towards New Mexico border

US officials are warning of a “serious potential health problem” due to high levels of smoke and soot in the air.

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The week in photos

This is the week that was, in pictures.

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Wildfires strike Texas and Oklahoma

The fires occurred following dry weather and high temperatures and led to evacuations from homes.

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Thousands evacuated as Texan fire destroys almost 500 homes

In photos: Wildfires fanned by strong winds continue to rage across some 25,000 acres, destroying land and homes in Texas.

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Take 5: Tuesday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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In pictures: the natural disasters of 2011

Last year saw a number of major natural disasters strike, including earthquakes in Japan, New Zealand and Turkey, volcanic eruptions in Chile and Iceland, and severe tropical storms in Asia.

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Utah governor issues firearms appeal over fires

Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes on Friday due to blaze officials say was accidentally sparked by target shooters.

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Thousands evacuated and 250 homes lost in Colorado wildfire (pics)

Eight fires are now burning in Colorado as residents and tourists flee their homes.

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Dramatic photos of canyon wildfires as Colorado residents flee flames

Thousands of residents have been forced from their homes as Waldo Canyon fire grows.

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Houses reduced to ash in Colorado after fierce wildfires

At least 346 homes were destroyed in this week’s blaze.

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Three killed, 100 injured by Spanish wildfires

Catalan firefighters have described the situation as “very serious”.

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Firefighter killed as Spain battles deadly wildfires

One person has been killed and three others injured in forest fires raging across Spain.

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California wildfires force hundreds of evacuations

At least four buildings were destroyed and several people were hurt by wildfires raging across southern California today.

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The Evening Fix: Friday

Things we learned, loved and shared today.

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The Evening Fix... now with added Ireland seen from space

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

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Cooler weather aids Australia firefighters

Firefighters are taking advantage of cooler temperatures to quell bushfires across Australia, but warn of hotter weather will return this weekend.

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PICS: Family jumps in sea to shelter from raging wildfires

The Holmes family had to shelter under a jetty to escape from the sweltering heat and flames, as wildfires raged around them.

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Hotter planet will increase risk of wildfires

The nature of wildfires is changing – in the US, they eat through twice as many acres per year as they did 40 years ago.

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Villages evacuated as wildfires rage on Greek islands

The Greek islands of Rhodes, Crete and Serifos have all been affected by the outbreak of fires.

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Yosemite fires cause tourists to flee national park

A state of emergency has been declared in some parts of California.

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Fourth firefighter killed as wildfires rage in Spain and Portugal

The fires have consumed large parts of forests in the two countries.

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Bushfires cause death and devastation in New South Wales

The bushfires across Australia’s most populous state are among the worst in the past decade.

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More than 200 homes destroyed as wildfires threaten Sydney outskirts

Officials fear increasing temperatures and strong winds expected tomorrow and on Wednesday could help spread the fires.

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Reports of looting as Australian wildfires rage

Two teenage boys have also been charged in relation to deliberately starting fires.

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Firefighters deliberately merge two blazes in Australia

Did you know? Prime Minister Tony Abbott is a volunteer local firefighter and worked through the night over the weekend with his brigade.

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The 9 at 9: Tuesday

Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know this morning.

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The 9 at 9: Wednesday

Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know this morning.

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The 39 photographs that took our breath away this year

From Commander Hadfield to Batkid, here are the most striking photographs from 2013.

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One dead as Australian blaze razes around 50 homes

The fire follows from other devastating fires last year.

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In pictures: Raging wildfires engulf homes in California

Hundreds of people have been forced to evacuate.

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PHOTOS: Thousands of firefighters battle "monster" California wildfire

13,000 people have been forced from their homes since the enormous wildfire started last week.

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PHOTOS: Wildfires incinerate homes in California

At least one person has been killed.

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19 wildfires reported across the country in just 10 days

Many of the fires took place in areas protected for nature conservation.

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Alberta wildfires destroy 1,600 homes as 80,000 people forced to flee

No fatalities have been reported.

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US federal government sues man for $25 million over massive wildfire

He is being blamed because of a poorly maintained electrical junction box.

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Photos: Raging wildfire engulfs California homes and film set

The Sand Fire has turned out to be one of the worst in this region in decades.

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A dry weekend has sparked a series of gorse fires across Ireland

The Irish Wildlife Trust says it has recorded at least 15 wildfires.

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Houses destroyed in 17 wildfires as California gripped by record-breaking...

Over 3,000 firefighters battled the blazes yesterday.

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'It's a disaster area. There's nothing left': Wildfires rage over south-east...

Residents of Corsica and Saint-Tropez have described “apocalyptic” scenes from the wildfires.

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'We are winning the fight': Fires that forced mass evacuations in France...

“In such dry conditions, we really fear that fires could start again,” one firefighter said.

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