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Wildfire burning east of LA sparks mandatory evacuations

The Line Fire is burning uncontrolled, prompting evacuations and requiring substantial firefighting efforts amidst a significant heatwave.

Update: Gulch Fire in Los Angeles County - Oct. 28 status

The Gulch Fire has been burning for 65 days on federal land in Los Angeles County, with its containment status and cause still unknown.

Update: Bahrman Fire burns 110 acres in Riverside County

The Bahrman Fire in Riverside County is rapidly expanding and being actively fought with extensive ground and aerial resources.

Park Fire grows to sixth largest in state history as Creek, Point fires moderate

The Park Fire in Northern California is the state's sixth-largest recorded wildfire, continuing to grow and force evacuations.

Breaking: Kennedy Fire reported in Riverside County on Sep. 25

The Kennedy Fire in Riverside County is currently uncontained, with no information on its cause or firefighting efforts reported yet.

Update: 43,925 acres affected in San Bernardino County by Line Fire, still 79% contained

The Line Fire in California has burned nearly 44,000 acres but is nearing containment thanks to extensive firefighting resources.

Wildfire burning east of LA sparks mandatory evacuations

The Line Fire is burning uncontrolled, prompting evacuations and requiring substantial firefighting efforts amidst a significant heatwave.

Update: Gulch Fire in Los Angeles County - Oct. 28 status

The Gulch Fire has been burning for 65 days on federal land in Los Angeles County, with its containment status and cause still unknown.

Update: Bahrman Fire burns 110 acres in Riverside County

The Bahrman Fire in Riverside County is rapidly expanding and being actively fought with extensive ground and aerial resources.

Park Fire grows to sixth largest in state history as Creek, Point fires moderate

The Park Fire in Northern California is the state's sixth-largest recorded wildfire, continuing to grow and force evacuations.

Breaking: Kennedy Fire reported in Riverside County on Sep. 25

The Kennedy Fire in Riverside County is currently uncontained, with no information on its cause or firefighting efforts reported yet.

Update: 43,925 acres affected in San Bernardino County by Line Fire, still 79% contained

The Line Fire in California has burned nearly 44,000 acres but is nearing containment thanks to extensive firefighting resources.
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#community-safety

Keller Fire evacuations: What you need to know

Mandatory evacuations were issued for Oakland Hills due to the Keller Fire, with significant firefighting efforts ongoing.

Marin County grass fire burns 18 acres, prompts arrest

A brush fire in Marinwood was caused by a man who attempted to extinguish it before leaving, leading to his arrest.
No injuries or structural damages reported from the 18-acre brush fire.

Keller Fire evacuations: What you need to know

Mandatory evacuations were issued for Oakland Hills due to the Keller Fire, with significant firefighting efforts ongoing.

Marin County grass fire burns 18 acres, prompts arrest

A brush fire in Marinwood was caused by a man who attempted to extinguish it before leaving, leading to his arrest.
No injuries or structural damages reported from the 18-acre brush fire.
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#california-wildfires

Wildfire north of L.A. rapidly spreads as hot, gusty winds continue

Firefighters battling California wildfires amid extreme weather conditions.

California's wildfires are burning far more land so far this year than in 2023

California's wildfire season in 2021 is significantly more severe compared to previous years.

Wildfire updates: California fires burn thousands of acres, at various stages of containment

Northern California counties experience significant increase in wildfire acreage within three days

Park Fire weather improves but blaze now eighth-largest in California history at 300,000+ acres

Firefighters making progress on Park Fire amidst challenging conditions.

California firefighters make progress against first large fire of the year

Firefighters in California make progress in containing the Corral Fire, the largest of the year, facing challenges tied to climate change.

Photos: Firefighters battle Thompson Fire as 28,000 Oroville residents evacuate

The Thompson Fire started in Oroville, California, spreading rapidly and prompting evacuation of over 28,000 residents with no containment so far.

Wildfire north of L.A. rapidly spreads as hot, gusty winds continue

Firefighters battling California wildfires amid extreme weather conditions.

California's wildfires are burning far more land so far this year than in 2023

California's wildfire season in 2021 is significantly more severe compared to previous years.

Wildfire updates: California fires burn thousands of acres, at various stages of containment

Northern California counties experience significant increase in wildfire acreage within three days

Park Fire weather improves but blaze now eighth-largest in California history at 300,000+ acres

Firefighters making progress on Park Fire amidst challenging conditions.

California firefighters make progress against first large fire of the year

Firefighters in California make progress in containing the Corral Fire, the largest of the year, facing challenges tied to climate change.

Photos: Firefighters battle Thompson Fire as 28,000 Oroville residents evacuate

The Thompson Fire started in Oroville, California, spreading rapidly and prompting evacuation of over 28,000 residents with no containment so far.
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#evacuation

Multiple fires at once hit east San Jose neighborhood, footage shows burning homes

Firefighters responded to multiple fires in an east San Jose neighborhood, evacuating everyone without injuries.

Germany: 500 evacuated due to forest fire in Harz Mountains DW 09/07/2024

A large forest fire in central Germany has led to the evacuation of about 500 people, with ongoing firefighting efforts facing serious challenges.

Multiple fires at once hit east San Jose neighborhood, footage shows burning homes

Firefighters responded to multiple fires in an east San Jose neighborhood, evacuating everyone without injuries.

Germany: 500 evacuated due to forest fire in Harz Mountains DW 09/07/2024

A large forest fire in central Germany has led to the evacuation of about 500 people, with ongoing firefighting efforts facing serious challenges.
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Update: Acres burned by Sierra Fire grows to 30, now 0% contained

AI is utilized in creating news content, with journalist oversight. The Sierra Fire in Riverside County, CA is actively burning, with updates on containment and firefighting efforts.

Crozier Fire more than 50% contained as firefighters work to return communities to 'normalcy'

Firefighters have contained more than half of the Crozier Fire, benefiting from favorable weather conditions and strategies to control the blaze.

Update: Acres burned by Sierra Fire grows to 30, now 0% contained

AI is utilized in creating news content, with journalist oversight. The Sierra Fire in Riverside County, CA is actively burning, with updates on containment and firefighting efforts.

Crozier Fire more than 50% contained as firefighters work to return communities to 'normalcy'

Firefighters have contained more than half of the Crozier Fire, benefiting from favorable weather conditions and strategies to control the blaze.
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Wildfires rage through Colorado, prompting hundreds to evacuate; 1 killed

Wildfires threaten Colorado's Front Range region, with challenging weather exacerbating containment efforts.

Largest wildfire in US grows to cover area bigger than Los Angeles

Wildfires in US are causing substantial destruction and require significant firefighting efforts.

Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather

Firefighters are struggling to contain wildfires in Oregon, California, and Washington, including a massive fire in Oregon that is generating its own weather.

Nixon fire in southern Riverside County spreads rapidly, forcing evacuations

The Nixon and Borel fires in southern Riverside and Kern County, respectively, and the Park fire in Butte and Tehama counties have grown significantly, prompting evacuations and extensive firefighting efforts.

A tanker plane is missing in Oregon as Western wildfires spread

A tanker plane disappeared while fighting wildfires in Oregon, highlighting the dangers faced by pilots in these critical missions.

The battle to save Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch from destructive Lake fire

Neverland Ranch in Santa Ynez Valley was threatened by the Lake fire; crews worked to protect the estate from the blaze.

Wildfires rage through Colorado, prompting hundreds to evacuate; 1 killed

Wildfires threaten Colorado's Front Range region, with challenging weather exacerbating containment efforts.

Largest wildfire in US grows to cover area bigger than Los Angeles

Wildfires in US are causing substantial destruction and require significant firefighting efforts.

Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather

Firefighters are struggling to contain wildfires in Oregon, California, and Washington, including a massive fire in Oregon that is generating its own weather.

Nixon fire in southern Riverside County spreads rapidly, forcing evacuations

The Nixon and Borel fires in southern Riverside and Kern County, respectively, and the Park fire in Butte and Tehama counties have grown significantly, prompting evacuations and extensive firefighting efforts.

A tanker plane is missing in Oregon as Western wildfires spread

A tanker plane disappeared while fighting wildfires in Oregon, highlighting the dangers faced by pilots in these critical missions.

The battle to save Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch from destructive Lake fire

Neverland Ranch in Santa Ynez Valley was threatened by the Lake fire; crews worked to protect the estate from the blaze.
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#evacuation-orders

Wildfire East of San Francisco Prompts Evacuations and Highway Shutdown

The Corral Fire, burning over 12,000 acres east of San Francisco, represents the start of California's wildfire season despite a wet winter.

The massive Park Fire in California has already scorched an area larger than L.A.

Cooler weather helps firefighters battle California wildfire.

Homes remain evacuated as firefighters work to halt Ridge Fire burning in Northern California

Favorable conditions aid crews in containing Ridge Fire in Lake and Colusa counties.

Wildfire East of San Francisco Prompts Evacuations and Highway Shutdown

The Corral Fire, burning over 12,000 acres east of San Francisco, represents the start of California's wildfire season despite a wet winter.

The massive Park Fire in California has already scorched an area larger than L.A.

Cooler weather helps firefighters battle California wildfire.

Homes remain evacuated as firefighters work to halt Ridge Fire burning in Northern California

Favorable conditions aid crews in containing Ridge Fire in Lake and Colusa counties.
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'My daughter woke me screaming': Neighbour recalls horror fire and reveals 'flooding'

E-bike battery failure caused a house fire in Harold Hill, leading to water damage in neighbor's property due to firefighting efforts.

'Good Friday' fire at Mission's St. John church displaces parish, unhoused

Surveillance footage shows a woman starting the fire in the alleyway before spreading it to the church.
Firefighters arrived quickly and prevented the flames from spreading too far due to rain stopping the fire.

Corral Fire south of Tracy now 75% contained

Firefighters achieved 75% containment on the Corral Fire overnight, with improved conditions aiding their progress.
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