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fromwww.esquire.com
3 hours ago

Federal Agents Arrested Firefighters During a Forest Fire in Washington

Over three hours, federal agents demanded identification from the members of two private contractor crews. The crews were among the 400 people including firefighters deployed to fight the wildfire, the largest active blaze in Washington state. It is unusual for federal border agents to make arrests during the fighting of an active fire, especially in a remote area. Jesus, one would hope so.
US politics
California
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
9 hours ago

A different experience' imagined at Big Basin Redwoods State Park 5 years after the CZU fires

Big Basin Redwoods State Park was devastated by the CZU fires in August 2020, destroying structures and blackening ancient redwoods while new growth emerges.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
23 hours ago

Day Around the Bay: Pickett Fire Cause Possibly Identified

Investigation links the Pickett Fire to improper ash disposal by a vineyard contractor amid concurrent local education, legal, public health, and shooting controversies.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Wartime bombs explode as fire rips across Yorkshire moorland

A wildfire on Langdale Moor in the North York Moors has burned about 2,000 acres, igniting hidden World War II ordnance and forcing a defensive firefighting response.
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Air attack stifles wildfire in rugged terrain above Corralitos

Local fire crews contained a vegetation fire above Corralitos to under 2 acres with no injuries or structural damage.
Environment
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
1 day ago

Air attack stifles wildfire in rugged terrain above Corralitos

Local fire crews contained a vegetation fire above Corralitos to under two acres using helicopters and specialized engines, with no structures burned or injuries.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Llandudno fire: Mountain blaze sends thick smoke billowing above Welsh town

A large fire broke out behind Maes Du Golf Club on Cwm Mountain near Llandudno on 26 August, prompting firefighting response and local safety warnings.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Garnet Fire: Firefighters try to corral forest blaze as lightning strikes bring risk of new ignitions

Garnet Fire burned 14 square miles in Sierra National Forest near Fresno with no containment; dry lightning and erratic winds threaten containment and nearby communities.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Napa County declares emergency as wildfire threatens water supply

Napa County officials declared a local health emergency on Monday over concerns that toxic materials from the Pickett wildfire could affect the local water supply. Officials said debris from the ongoing Pickett wildfire, which has burned 6,803 acres as of Tuesday morning, could lead to "imminent environmental threats to safe water supplies." "The health of Napa County residents is my highest priority, and the declaration of a local health emergency is a proactive and necessary step to protect our community from the unseen dangers left behind by this fire," Dr. Christine Wu, the public health officer for Napa County, said in a statement.
Public health
US news
fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago

Good Morning, News: Portland's WNBA Team Hires a General Manager, Intel Now Partly Owned By US Government, and Israeli Strike Kills 20, Including Journalists

Portland needs reader support as local news covers new Portland Fire GM, Noisy Creek's acquisition of the Chicago Reader, and containment of the Flat Fire.
#napa-county
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

Good Morning, News: Heat Warnings Continue, Street Racers Outrun Portland Cops, and Trump Threatens Military Occupation of Cities He Hates ()

Portland faces extreme heat with extended heat emergency and cooling needs while Central Oregon battles the growing Flat Fire causing evacuations and unhealthy air.
Real estate
fromHigh Country News
6 days ago

The race to protect homes from speculators post-wildfire - High Country News

Post-fire Altadena faces rapid lot sales to corporate buyers, risking displacement of longtime, multicultural residents and loss of community through speculative redevelopment.
#evacuations
Environment
fromInsideHook
4 days ago

World's Tallest Douglas Fir Loses Height After Fire Damage

The Doerner Fir's top burned, reducing its height by about 50 feet; firefighters extinguished hotspots, installed monitoring and a sprinkler to protect it.
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Everglades Fire Today: 5 Key Takeaways for Florida Homeowners

The Florida Everglades recently experienced two significant fires, the Mile Marker 39 fire and the Sawgrass fire, which collectively scorched over 1,850 acres by Tuesday afternoon. Despite being 0% contained, there is currently no immediate threat to structures or the public. However, residents are facing challenges such as reduced visibility and poor air quality, particularly impacting vulnerable groups like seniors and individuals with existing health conditions.
US news
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

In the aftermath of L.A. fires, residents take soil cleanup into their own hands

Residents are adopting plant- and compost-based soil remediation and DIY detox methods to address fire-related contamination when conventional topsoil removal is limited.
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Australian Bank Fires, Rehires Staff After Chatbot Fails Spectacularly

Blockchain gaming startup Ex Populus Inc., which registered the XAI trademark in May, is suing Elon Musk's AI company, xAI. Ex Populus says xAI has been trying to bully the company into giving up its rights to the trademark. [SF Business Times] Local community group Black Men United and the East Bay chapter of national nonprofit Live Free held a meeting Thursday night discussing how they'll protect young people if the National Guard is deployed in Oakland.
California
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Pickett Fire expands in Napa County mountains east of Calistoga as firefighters make gains on second day

The Pickett Fire grew beyond 3,000 acres in Napa County, prompting evacuations and threatening vineyards while crews and aircraft worked to contain it.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Wildfire breaks out at Camp Parks in Alameda County

A brush fire at Camp Parks in Alameda County burned 15 acres, threatened structures, and prompted an investigation into its cause.
#evacuation
History
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Lost birthplace of Jesus' apostles discovered in Israel

Ancient ruins of a site believed to be Bethsaida, hometown of Jesus' apostles, were revealed by a recent wildfire in Israel.
#murder
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
California

Vacaville Man Sentenced to 73 Years For Murder and Arson That Contributed to LNU Complex Fires In 2020

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
California

Vacaville Man Sentenced to 73 Years For Murder and Arson That Contributed to LNU Complex Fires In 2020

Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Replanting forests after wildfires comes with complex challenges, but there are opportunities in the ashes | CBC News

Replanting efforts began quickly in Jasper National Park after the wildfire due to prior preparations and available seedlings.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Ireland on alert for wildfires as dry and hot weather set to continue for weekend

Dublin Fire Brigade is actively fighting a significant wildfire at Ticknock Park amid conditions conducive to further gorse fires.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Ireland on alert for wildfires as dry hot weather set to continue for weekend

Dublin Fire Brigade is combating a fire at Ticknick Park amid high temperatures, increasing the risk of wildfires across the region.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Fire crews continue to battle Kawartha Lakes, Ont. fires | CBC News

Wildfire in Kawartha Lakes remains uncontrolled due to hot, dry weather conditions.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Map: Shelter-in-place for fast-burning King Fire on I-5 Grapevine

A shelter-in-place order was issued for residents near a wildfire in northern Los Angeles County.
#gifford-fire
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Edinburgh fire LIVE: Arthur's Seat in flames with smoke seen for miles across city

Smoke can be seen across Edinburgh after a huge wildfire broke out on the beloved landmark Arthur's Seat. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze just after 4pm on Sunday, with four fire trucks sent to the scene. People have been advised to avoid the area. No casualties have been reported so far.
UK news
#firefighting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Major incident declared as huge fire rages on Dorset heath

A major incident has been declared after 100 firefighters were called out to tackle a huge blaze raging on Dorset heathland.
UK news
Los Angeles
fromwww.latimes.com
2 weeks ago

Evacuation orders lifted as firefighters make progress on Canyon fire

Firefighters achieved 28% containment of the Canyon fire, allowing many evacuated residents to return home, despite warnings of unhealthy air quality.
#california
Food & drink
fromDaily News
2 weeks ago

Out of the Eaton Fire ashes, chef Tyler Wells cultivates new life at the Ecology Center

Tyler Wells, celebrated chef, is navigating profound loss and transformation after losing his home to a wildfire, leading to a new chapter in Orange County.
#france
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

France battles largest wildfire in decades as residents remain displaced

Prime Minister Francois Bayrou described the wildfire as a catastrophe on an unprecedented scale, linking it to global warming and prolonged drought conditions affecting the region.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Tourists evacuated as France continues to battle biggest wildfire since 1949

The Independent provides critical reporting on various social issues and environmental crises, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

France wildfire destroys area 1.5 times bigger than Paris

The Aude region is enduring the largest wildfire in nearly eighty years, having burned over 16,000 hectares, which is one-and-a-half times the size of Paris.
France news
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A double hat and a Tbilisi monument: photos of the day Wednesday

Speed Week has resumed at Bonneville Salt Flats despite a recent tragic incident with a driver.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 weeks ago

Evacuation, road closures and injuries - latest on the fatal wildfire in southern France

A wildfire in southern France has resulted in one death and numerous injuries, burning 11,000 hectares with 1,500 firefighters engaged.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Rosa fire burns 1,200 acres in Riverside County, prompting evacuation orders

A vegetation fire, named the Rosa fire, has burned 1,200 acres in Riverside County, prompting evacuations and air quality advisories.
fromwww.dailynews.com
4 weeks ago

Value of homes impacted by Palisades fire totaled almost $52 billion

The Pacific Palisades homes impacted by the January wildfire had a total value of $51.7 billion before the blaze devoured the westside Los Angeles neighborhood, according to a recent Redfin report.
LA real estate
fromHigh Country News
3 weeks ago

'Help is not on the way' - High Country News

"Every spring, Forest Service fire leaders meet to plan for the upcoming fire season. This year, some employees were shocked by the blunt remarks made during a meeting..."
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Crews battle vegetation fire in Lake County; evacuations issued, CAL FIRE says

A vegetation fire in Lake County has reached 340 acres and remains 0% contained, leading to evacuations.
#grand-canyon
Environment
fromFortune
1 month ago

National Park Service's 'confine and contain' strategy questioned after wildfire it let burn incinerates historic lodge

A wildfire in the Grand Canyon destroyed over 70 structures, raising concerns about National Park Service's fire management decisions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A wildfire destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. It burned down once before

A wildfire destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and numerous structures in Grand Canyon National Park, prompting calls for investigation into fire management.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Environment

National Park Service's 'confine and contain' strategy questioned after wildfire it let burn incinerates historic lodge

fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Hotshot firefighter critically injured in Northern California blaze faces 'long road,' family says

Renzo Reginato, a member of the Cleveland National Forest El Coriso hotshot team, was airlifted to Mercy Medical Center in Redding and underwent emergency orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures for a broken tibia and fibula and a traumatic spinal injury.
California
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Deadly Cyprus wildfire claims two lives, forces mass evacuations

A devastating wildfire in southern Cyprus has killed two people and prompted hundreds to flee as flames ravaged approximately 100 square kilometres of territory.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Wildfire kills 10 firefighters, rescue workers in Turkiye amid extreme heat

At least 10 firefighters were killed and 14 others injured battling a wildfire in Turkiye's Eskisehir province.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Euclid fire moves quickly, shutting down the 71 Freeway in Chino Hills

The Euclid fire in Chino Hills expanded rapidly, reaching 120 acres and nearing the Prado Dam, with an expected potential of growing up to 500 acres.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Wildfire kills at least 10 forest workers and rescuers battling blaze in Turkey

At least 10 forest workers and rescuers died in a wildfire in western Turkey, exacerbated by high temperatures and strong winds.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Butler Fire map: Forecast of dry lightning raises warnings of more evacuations

Residents of Siskiyou County need to prepare for evacuation due to dangerous wildfire conditions and weather predictions.
#butler-fire
US news
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Calm Down About the Area 51 Fire, People

A wildfire named Gothic Fire near Area 51 has sparked various conspiracy theories and suspicions regarding the official narrative about its origins.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Dale fire burns 331 acres in Riverside County, prompting evacuation orders

A brush fire in Riverside County has grown to 331 acres, leading to evacuations in nearby communities.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Enormous fire breaks out by Area 51 sending UFO watchers into a frenzy

A massive wildfire began near Area 51, leading to increased speculation among UFO enthusiasts online.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Couple confront a suspect on video after they spot him near a burning tree in Runyon Canyon

A couple detained a man who allegedly set a fire in Runyon Canyon while hiking.
#grand-canyon-lodge
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Wildfire spreads across 10 hectares as 80 firefighters battle major blaze in east London

The London Fire Brigade reported that approximately ten hectares of grass and shrubland are currently alight, with crews working diligently to control the blaze.
London politics
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

13-year-old suspected of setting off fireworks that sparked California wildfire

A 13-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly igniting a wildfire in Laguna Beach due to fireworks.
#marseille
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Europe news

France: Major wildfire near Marseille shuts down airport DW 07/08/2025

A wildfire near Marseille prompted the airport to cease operations and residents were advised to stay indoors.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
France news

Marseille airport cancels all flights as wildfire encroaches on city

A fast-moving wildfire has forced Marseille airport to cancel all flights as it threatens the city.
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Spain heatwave fuels raging wildfire in Catalan national park

A significant blaze is ongoing between Paũls and Alfara de Carles, leading to strict precautions in six surrounding villages due to fears of worsening conditions.
Environment
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