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fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California man found guilty of starting wildfire that burned 44,000 acres

A man faces life imprisonment for starting the Line Fire, which burned 44,000 acres in Southern California.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

540-acre fire evacuates Calif. mountain town, shuts down Highway 395

A fast-moving fire near Mono Lake has led to evacuations and significant acreage burned, emphasizing wildfire risks in the Sierra Nevada region.
California
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Wildfire causes major damage to infrastructure at beloved Calif. lake

A wildfire significantly damaged Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve infrastructure, highlighting the vulnerability of natural habitats to fires.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California man found guilty of starting wildfire that burned 44,000 acres

A man faces life imprisonment for starting the Line Fire, which burned 44,000 acres in Southern California.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

540-acre fire evacuates Calif. mountain town, shuts down Highway 395

A fast-moving fire near Mono Lake has led to evacuations and significant acreage burned, emphasizing wildfire risks in the Sierra Nevada region.
California
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Wildfire causes major damage to infrastructure at beloved Calif. lake

A wildfire significantly damaged Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve infrastructure, highlighting the vulnerability of natural habitats to fires.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Humpday Headlines: Wildfire Contained In Vacaville

San Francisco's St. Anthony Foundation is laying off 12% of its staff due to 'tightening resources.' CEO Larry Kwan described the decision as 'heartbreaking.' Layoffs affect a program employing formerly homeless security guards.
San Francisco
fromHigh Country News
5 days ago

First came the record-setting fire. Then came the record-setting floods. - High Country News

The Hermit's Peak Fire, ignited by a prescribed burn, became the largest wildfire in New Mexico's history after escaping its control.
Environment
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

A violent ambush in Idaho leaves 2 firefighters dead and 1 injured. Here's what to know.

"These firefighters did not have a chance," he said.
US news
#greece
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Two Separate Large Brush Fires Raging In Contra Costa County, But Evacuation Warnings Lifted

While the fire is spreading quickly, officials say it is fortunately not heading in the direction of residential areas.
Mission District
#evacuations
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Watch firefighters battle one of two fires burning in Ventura County

Nearly 100 acres of Ventura County lands have burned due to two fires that began Monday, with the larger blaze nearly under control but the smaller growing with no containment in sight.
California
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

'Wildfire Days' Is a Searing Memoir Driven By Courage - and Masochism

"As it turned out, I liked to suffer, and the depth of one's suffering directly correlated to the degree of one's euphoria at the top."
Writing
#weather
#cal-fire
#sandy-lake-first-nation
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

Canadian military to assist in Sandy Lake First Nation wildfire evacuations, says Carney | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Canadian military to assist in Sandy Lake First Nation wildfire evacuations, says Carney | CBC News

The Canadian Armed Forces are assisting in the evacuation of Sandy Lake First Nation as wildfires threaten the community.
#fire-safety
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Contributor: California's proposed ban on plants near homes could be dangerously bad advice

Well-maintained vegetation can significantly help protect homes from wildfires, challenging strict new regulations that may eliminate such plants near homes.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Contributor: California's proposed ban on plants near homes could be dangerously bad advice

Well-maintained vegetation can significantly help protect homes from wildfires, challenging strict new regulations that may eliminate such plants near homes.
Portland food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

As brush fire races toward San Jose homeless encampment, residents dig a fire line

Residents of Columbus Park bravely fought a wildfire, showcasing community spirit and resilience despite facing marginalization and eviction threats.
#climate-change
California
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Fire Threatens Part of Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Trees are increasingly threatened by climate change and recent wildfires in Joshua Tree National Park.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Managers rethink ecological scenarios as threats rise amid climate change

Giant sequoias, once thought resilient, are now facing vulnerabilities due to climate change threats.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Wildfire threatens Joshua trees in area considered a 'last refuge' for the species

A fire threatens a critical habitat for Joshua trees in Joshua Tree National Park, raising concerns for their survival in a changing climate.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Edison will pay U.S. a record $82.5 million in Bobcat fire settlement

Southern California Edison has reached an $82.5 million settlement for damages from the 2020 Bobcat fire, marking a record for wildfire cost recovery.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Edison executives made false statements on wildfire risks, lawsuit claims

Edison International is facing a lawsuit for allegedly misleading investors about wildfire risk reduction efforts before the Eaton fire.
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