Cairngorms wildfire flares up again near Abernethy — residents report major flare-up

22 July 2026: A corner shophouse along Jalan Khoo Peng Loong in Sibu caught fire on 21 July, sending thick smoke into the sky. Firefighters battled the blaze using both defensive and offensive firefighting strategies, with heavy rain helping to slow the fire's spread. No injuries have been reported as authorities continue their response. @thesundaily #theSun #theSunMY #SibuFire #FireRescue #MalaysiaNews

A wildfire near Bordeaux, France, has burned 3,100 hectares (7,660 acres) of forest, forcing more than 20,000 residents and tourists to evacuate. Some 700 firefighters are working to contain the blaze and prevent flames from reaching homes as winds shift unpredictably.