Authorities in Chile say that wildfires raging across central and southern areas of the country have left at least 18 people dead.

After a wildfire, rain washes away soil for years. A new study reveals massive losses and hidden risks in a global map.

Natural England has ordered its staff not to tackle wildfires over health and safety fears. In an internal memo seen by The Telegraph the Government quango says that if faced with a 50cm flame, employees should instead focus on “reviewing emergency procedures”.

Drone footage revealed the extent of damage from wildfires as blazes raged across central and southern Chile on Sunday. (AP video by Javier Torres)

Uncontrolled wildfires have burned between 37,000 and 52,000 acres of native forest in Argentina's Patagonia, government officials said.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) has formally appealed President Donald Trump's rejection of disaster declaration requests made to help with recovery from severe flooding and wildfires that devastated the state last year.

Three separate wildfires have burned more than 1,200 acres across Fort Hood’s training ranges, prompting officials to close all range operations as a precautionary measure Saturday afternoon, according to officials.

Blazes have burned more than 80 square miles in southern Argentina, while residents flee, firefighters struggle with shrinking resources and officials clash over the causes.