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Record-High Wildfires Strain England and Wales Fire Services
England and Wales fire services battled a record 996 wildfires in 2024, exceeding the previous high of 994 in 2022, straining resources and personnel due to prolonged dry conditions and heatwaves.
Record-High Wildfires Strain England and Wales Fire Services
England and Wales fire services battled a record 996 wildfires in 2024, exceeding the previous high of 994 in 2022, straining resources and personnel due to prolonged dry conditions and heatwaves.
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16% Bias Score
EU Wildfires: Insufficient Firefighters Amidst Record-Breaking Season
The EU experienced its worst wildfire season in decades during Summer 2025, with over one million hectares burned, yet the number of firefighters remains insufficient, despite an 8% increase in 2024 to 390,600 professionals.
EU Wildfires: Insufficient Firefighters Amidst Record-Breaking Season
The EU experienced its worst wildfire season in decades during Summer 2025, with over one million hectares burned, yet the number of firefighters remains insufficient, despite an 8% increase in 2024 to 390,600 professionals.
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16% Bias Score
Undocumented Firefighters Arrested During Washington Wildfire
Two undocumented firefighters were arrested by Border Patrol agents while battling the 9,000-acre Bear Gulch wildfire in Washington state's Olympic Peninsula after a BLM criminal investigation led to contract terminations with their employers; the arrests have raised concerns about immigration polic...
Undocumented Firefighters Arrested During Washington Wildfire
Two undocumented firefighters were arrested by Border Patrol agents while battling the 9,000-acre Bear Gulch wildfire in Washington state's Olympic Peninsula after a BLM criminal investigation led to contract terminations with their employers; the arrests have raised concerns about immigration polic...
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48% Bias Score
Fundraiser Honors Six WWII Firefighters Killed in Plymouth Blitz
A fundraiser is underway to refurbish the graves of six Saltash volunteer firefighters killed in Plymouth on April 22, 1941, by an unexploded bomb while fighting fires during a Nazi German bombing raid; the project seeks £8,000 for new headstones and a storyboard.
Fundraiser Honors Six WWII Firefighters Killed in Plymouth Blitz
A fundraiser is underway to refurbish the graves of six Saltash volunteer firefighters killed in Plymouth on April 22, 1941, by an unexploded bomb while fighting fires during a Nazi German bombing raid; the project seeks £8,000 for new headstones and a storyboard.
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4% Bias Score
Idaho Wildfire Sniper Attack Kills Two Firefighters
Two firefighters were killed and another injured by sniper fire while battling a wildfire near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Sunday; a suspect was later found dead with a firearm.
Idaho Wildfire Sniper Attack Kills Two Firefighters
Two firefighters were killed and another injured by sniper fire while battling a wildfire near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Sunday; a suspect was later found dead with a firearm.
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32% Bias Score
Madrid Firefighters Protest Unilateral Contract Changes with Symbolic Burns
Madrid firefighters protested regional government-imposed changes to their work contract by setting small fires at 22 stations on Monday, citing 17 significant alterations impacting salaries and benefits; the union, representing nearly 70% of the workforce, threatens further action if negotiations f...
Madrid Firefighters Protest Unilateral Contract Changes with Symbolic Burns
Madrid firefighters protested regional government-imposed changes to their work contract by setting small fires at 22 stations on Monday, citing 17 significant alterations impacting salaries and benefits; the union, representing nearly 70% of the workforce, threatens further action if negotiations f...
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44% Bias Score
False Claims of Immigrant Welfare Benefits Fueling Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in Portugal
Amid Portugal's record-breaking wildfire season, a false narrative claiming immigrants receive 910 euros in benefits while volunteer firefighters receive none has spread widely on social media, amplified by far-right politicians, despite factual evidence showing immigrants only qualify for significa...
False Claims of Immigrant Welfare Benefits Fueling Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in Portugal
Amid Portugal's record-breaking wildfire season, a false narrative claiming immigrants receive 910 euros in benefits while volunteer firefighters receive none has spread widely on social media, amplified by far-right politicians, despite factual evidence showing immigrants only qualify for significa...
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36% Bias Score
Federal Agents Arrest Firefighters During Washington Wildfire
Two firefighters working on a large wildfire in Washington state were arrested by federal immigration agents on Wednesday, prompting outrage from Democratic politicians who criticized the action as part of an "anti-immigrant attack".
Federal Agents Arrest Firefighters During Washington Wildfire
Two firefighters working on a large wildfire in Washington state were arrested by federal immigration agents on Wednesday, prompting outrage from Democratic politicians who criticized the action as part of an "anti-immigrant attack".
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56% Bias Score
EU Firefighter Shortages Amidst Record Wildfire Season
A decrease in the number of firefighters in nine EU countries, including Sweden (-28%), coincides with a record-breaking wildfire season in 2025, raising concerns about preparedness and resource availability, despite a European task force deployment.
EU Firefighter Shortages Amidst Record Wildfire Season
A decrease in the number of firefighters in nine EU countries, including Sweden (-28%), coincides with a record-breaking wildfire season in 2025, raising concerns about preparedness and resource availability, despite a European task force deployment.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Firefighters Dominate World Police and Fire Games
José Antonio Gómez Milara and his son Marcos, Madrid firefighters, won multiple medals in the 20th World Police and Fire Games in Birmingham, Alabama; Milara won seven medals (three silver, four gold), his son three silver medals, showcasing Spain's strength in the competition.
Spanish Firefighters Dominate World Police and Fire Games
José Antonio Gómez Milara and his son Marcos, Madrid firefighters, won multiple medals in the 20th World Police and Fire Games in Birmingham, Alabama; Milara won seven medals (three silver, four gold), his son three silver medals, showcasing Spain's strength in the competition.
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40% Bias Score
Idaho Firefighters Killed in Ambush
Two firefighters died and another was injured after a suspect opened fire on them while responding to a fire on Canfield Mountain near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Sunday afternoon; police are still engaging the suspect.
Idaho Firefighters Killed in Ambush
Two firefighters died and another was injured after a suspect opened fire on them while responding to a fire on Canfield Mountain near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Sunday afternoon; police are still engaging the suspect.
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24% Bias Score
Ukraine Drone Strike Kills Firefighters
In Ukraine, a drone strike targeted firefighters responding to a fire at an asphalt plant, resulting in casualties; this attack exemplifies a pattern of Ukrainian forces disregarding international law and targeting civilians.
Ukraine Drone Strike Kills Firefighters
In Ukraine, a drone strike targeted firefighters responding to a fire at an asphalt plant, resulting in casualties; this attack exemplifies a pattern of Ukrainian forces disregarding international law and targeting civilians.
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60% Bias Score
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