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Negligent teen hikers blamed for 1,000 acre South Carolina wildfire in Table Rock Mountain State Park, authorities claim
By Will Symons published
The fire forced rescue teams to halt their search for a missing female hiker, who was last seen in the area 3 weeks ago

Lost hiker who set fires to attract rescuers that burned 230 acres of forest ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in fines
By Julia Clarke last updated
Federal judges ruled the man could have taken precautions that would have avoided triggering a wildfire

Iconic South African hiking trails closed after fierce Table Mountain wildfire
By Will Symons published
A raging wildfire has scarred large areas of Cape Town's Table Mountain but now appears to be under control

Yellowstone National Park at an increased risk of wildfires due to standing dead trees, warn researchers
By Will Symons published
Researchers are urging Yellowstone officials to invest in greater protection after the findings of a new report

Hiking heritage of California decimated after more than 50 hiking trails burned by the fatal Los Angeles wildfires
By Will Symons published
The Palisades and Eaton fires, which left at least 27 people dead, have scorched dozens of iconic hiking and running trails

Officials investigate popular hiking trail as possible starting point of devastating Los Angeles fires
By Will Symons published
Skull Rock on Temescal Ridge trail in Joshua Tree National Park is being investigated as fires rage around Los Angeles

“Nature is beyond the stage where it can help itself” – this tech company wants to save the forests from wildfires, with a digital network for trees
By Julia Clarke published
A network of hidden sensors could help sniff out and prevent wildfires – and hopefully, help save the forests we love

Wildfires claim the life of teenage park ranger in New York state
By Will Symons published
The 18-year-old park ranger lost his life fighting a wildfire in the Sterling Forest
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