WILDFIRE: Flames spread to 8,100 hectares of land in the area, officials said.

Wildfire threatens Los Angeles, hundreds flee homes

A raging wildfire on the northern hills of Los Angeles has forced hundreds of people to flee their homes as flames spread to 8,100 hectares of land in the area, officials said.

Thousands flee western Canadian wildfires

About 17,000 people have been told to either leave their homes.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/thousands-flee-western-canadian-wildfires/97531-2.html

Man charged with starting wildfires in Australia

The 39-year-old man has been charged with arson causing deaths.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/man-charged-with-starting-wildfires-in-australia/85315-2.html

130 dead, Australian fire zone declared crime scene

Officials say arson may be behind at least some of over 400 fires.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/130-dead-australian-fire-zone-declared-crime-scene/84852-2.html

Australia wildfires claims 96 lives

Autralian prime minister Kevin Rudd described the inferno as "hell's fury".

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/australia-wildfires-claims-96-lives/84806-2.html

Thirty-five people killed in Australia wildfires: police

Police have warned the death toll is likely to exceed 40.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/thirtyfive-people-killed-in-australia-wildfires-police/84769-2.html

Teenager admits to starting California wildfire

A boy playing with matches has confessed to starting the wildfire.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/teenager-admits-to-starting-california-wildfire/51494-2.html