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Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Aug. 20

A new wildfire erupted in Los Angeles County, California, highlighting ongoing environmental challenges.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Aug. 26

A new wildfire named LAC-300910 was reported in Los Angeles County, California, with no containment progress or cause known.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 23

A new wildfire named LAC-337473 has been reported in Los Angeles County with no current containment information available.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 16

A new wildfire in Los Angeles County is currently uncontained and without a determined cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Nov. 7

A new wildfire is burning in Los Angeles County, with unknown containment and cause.

Breaking: York Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Nov. 7

A new wildfire named York has ignited in Los Angeles County; details on containment and cause are currently unknown.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Aug. 20

A new wildfire erupted in Los Angeles County, California, highlighting ongoing environmental challenges.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Aug. 26

A new wildfire named LAC-300910 was reported in Los Angeles County, California, with no containment progress or cause known.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 23

A new wildfire named LAC-337473 has been reported in Los Angeles County with no current containment information available.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 16

A new wildfire in Los Angeles County is currently uncontained and without a determined cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Nov. 7

A new wildfire is burning in Los Angeles County, with unknown containment and cause.

Breaking: York Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Nov. 7

A new wildfire named York has ignited in Los Angeles County; details on containment and cause are currently unknown.
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#california

Kevin Kiley takes early lead over Jessica Morse in California congressional election

Kevin Kiley is currently leading in California's 3rd Congressional District against Jessica Morse, amid partial election results.

Update: Prescribed fire in Glenn County in Glenn County - Dec. 5 status

Prescribed fire projects help mitigate wildfires by reducing hazardous fuels and promoting ecological health.

California regulators approve PG&E's 5th rate hike of 2024

PG&E rates are increasing again, marking the fifth increase in 2024 to cover vegetation management costs amid customer dissatisfaction.

Kevin Kiley takes early lead over Jessica Morse in California congressional election

Kevin Kiley is currently leading in California's 3rd Congressional District against Jessica Morse, amid partial election results.

Update: Prescribed fire in Glenn County in Glenn County - Dec. 5 status

Prescribed fire projects help mitigate wildfires by reducing hazardous fuels and promoting ecological health.

California regulators approve PG&E's 5th rate hike of 2024

PG&E rates are increasing again, marking the fifth increase in 2024 to cover vegetation management costs amid customer dissatisfaction.
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We need more people to set fires. Yes, you read that right.

Prescribed fires are essential in managing wildfire risks by reducing excess vegetation and transforming fire management practices for a safer environment.
#prescribed-fire

Update: Prescribed fire Gore Ranch burns 250 acres in Shasta County since May 31

The Gore Ranch project effectively demonstrates the use of controlled burns to prevent catastrophic wildfires.

Update: Prescribed fire in Shasta County in Shasta County - Nov. 17 status

Prescribed fires like Whiskeytown Admin Piles are vital for wildfire risk management.

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Glenn County on Nov. 12

Prescribed fires are essential for reducing wildfire risks and promoting ecological health.

Update: Prescribed fire Cascade 118 Ht burns two acres in El Dorado County since Dec. 3

Prescribed fire methods like Cascade 118 Ht are effective for managing land and reducing wildfire risks.

Update: Prescribed fire in Glenn County in Glenn County - Dec. 3 status

Prescribed fire is essential for reducing wildfire risks and restoring ecological balance in forest areas.

Update: Prescribed fire in Glenn County in Glenn County - Nov. 12 status

Prescribed fires are essential for ecological restoration and wildfire risk reduction by mimicking natural fire behaviors.

Update: Prescribed fire Gore Ranch burns 250 acres in Shasta County since May 31

The Gore Ranch project effectively demonstrates the use of controlled burns to prevent catastrophic wildfires.

Update: Prescribed fire in Shasta County in Shasta County - Nov. 17 status

Prescribed fires like Whiskeytown Admin Piles are vital for wildfire risk management.

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Glenn County on Nov. 12

Prescribed fires are essential for reducing wildfire risks and promoting ecological health.

Update: Prescribed fire Cascade 118 Ht burns two acres in El Dorado County since Dec. 3

Prescribed fire methods like Cascade 118 Ht are effective for managing land and reducing wildfire risks.

Update: Prescribed fire in Glenn County in Glenn County - Dec. 3 status

Prescribed fire is essential for reducing wildfire risks and restoring ecological balance in forest areas.

Update: Prescribed fire in Glenn County in Glenn County - Nov. 12 status

Prescribed fires are essential for ecological restoration and wildfire risk reduction by mimicking natural fire behaviors.
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#climate-change

Post Fire: What you need to know about the wildfire threatening California

Increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in California due to climate change and environmental factors.

Carbon emissions from the 2023 Canadian wildfires - Nature

2023 Canadian forest fires emitted 647 TgC of carbon, significantly impacting climate change and altering forest carbon sink capacities.

California Has a New Plan to Save Imperiled Joshua Trees | KQED

The Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act establishes critical protections for Joshua trees against climate change and outlines a comprehensive conservation strategy.

Major wildfire rages out of control on the fringes of the Greek capital

Hundreds of firefighters and water-dropping planes combatting forest fire near Athens. Extreme weather conditions due to climate change pose significant challenges for firefighting efforts.

California redwoods preserve turns fire-damaged wood into boon for farmers

Innovative forest restoration in Santa Cruz includes biochar production from fire-damaged wood, benefiting both climate readiness and local agriculture.

Post Fire: What you need to know about the wildfire threatening California

Increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in California due to climate change and environmental factors.

Carbon emissions from the 2023 Canadian wildfires - Nature

2023 Canadian forest fires emitted 647 TgC of carbon, significantly impacting climate change and altering forest carbon sink capacities.

California Has a New Plan to Save Imperiled Joshua Trees | KQED

The Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act establishes critical protections for Joshua trees against climate change and outlines a comprehensive conservation strategy.

Major wildfire rages out of control on the fringes of the Greek capital

Hundreds of firefighters and water-dropping planes combatting forest fire near Athens. Extreme weather conditions due to climate change pose significant challenges for firefighting efforts.

California redwoods preserve turns fire-damaged wood into boon for farmers

Innovative forest restoration in Santa Cruz includes biochar production from fire-damaged wood, benefiting both climate readiness and local agriculture.
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A proposal for more logging to curb wildfires could boost timber harvests by more than 200%

U.S. officials propose increased logging to combat wildfires and support rural economies, overhauling a decades-old forest management plan.
#prescribed-burns

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in El Dorado County on Nov. 14

Prescribed burns like the Trident North are crucial for wildfire prevention.

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Merced County on Oct. 31

The Bench prescribed burn in Merced County aims to prevent larger wildfires through controlled, strategic burning.

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in San Luis Obispo County on Oct. 10

Prescribed burns like Slo Trex Training are essential for wildfire prevention by managing fuel loads effectively.

CAL FIRE planning 2 large prescribed burns in Sonoma County Monday

Controlled burns are being conducted in Sonoma County to manage wildfire risks and improve safety.

Update: Prescribed fire Plantation Thin in Humboldt County - Nov. 11 status

The Plantation Thin project demonstrates the use of prescribed burns for effective wildfire prevention.

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in El Dorado County on Nov. 14

Prescribed burns like the Trident North are crucial for wildfire prevention.

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Merced County on Oct. 31

The Bench prescribed burn in Merced County aims to prevent larger wildfires through controlled, strategic burning.

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in San Luis Obispo County on Oct. 10

Prescribed burns like Slo Trex Training are essential for wildfire prevention by managing fuel loads effectively.

CAL FIRE planning 2 large prescribed burns in Sonoma County Monday

Controlled burns are being conducted in Sonoma County to manage wildfire risks and improve safety.

Update: Prescribed fire Plantation Thin in Humboldt County - Nov. 11 status

The Plantation Thin project demonstrates the use of prescribed burns for effective wildfire prevention.
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Newsom in Washington bashes Trump, seeks last-minute Biden help for California

California leaders prepare for conflict with Trump administration's policies.
Newsom calls for legal funding to combat federal rollbacks.
Bipartisan concerns over disaster relief and wildfire aid.
Democratic coalition aims for solidarity against Trump policies.
#weather-conditions

Lighter winds, cooler temperatures, rising humidity aid battles against fires in California

Weather conditions improved, aiding firefighters in California as high wind warnings expired, but wildfire threats persist, especially with the Santa Ana wind season approaching.

Weather conditions turn favorable as crews button up' the Mountain fire in Ventura County

Humidity and lower wind speeds have improved containment efforts of the Mountain fire in Camarillo, with crews achieving 42% containment.
Evacuation orders have been downgraded, indicating a positive shift in the management of the fire's impact.

Lighter winds, cooler temperatures, rising humidity aid battles against fires in California

Weather conditions improved, aiding firefighters in California as high wind warnings expired, but wildfire threats persist, especially with the Santa Ana wind season approaching.

Weather conditions turn favorable as crews button up' the Mountain fire in Ventura County

Humidity and lower wind speeds have improved containment efforts of the Mountain fire in Camarillo, with crews achieving 42% containment.
Evacuation orders have been downgraded, indicating a positive shift in the management of the fire's impact.
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Breaking: New wildfire reported in Butte County on Aug. 21

A new wildfire named Kusel Fire was reported in Butte County, California, with its cause still undetermined.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Riverside County on Sep. 1

The Gibbel Fire in Riverside County started on September 1, 2024, and its cause is yet to be determined.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Aug. 21

A new wildfire reported in Merced County, California remains under investigation for its cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Butte County on Aug. 21

A new wildfire named Kusel Fire was reported in Butte County, California, with its cause still undetermined.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Riverside County on Sep. 1

The Gibbel Fire in Riverside County started on September 1, 2024, and its cause is yet to be determined.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Aug. 21

A new wildfire reported in Merced County, California remains under investigation for its cause.
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Photos: One Year After the Lahaina Fire

Maui is beginning recovery after devastating wildfires, with a $4 billion lawsuit settlement facilitating rebuilding efforts.

How AI is revolutionising how firefighters tackle blazes and saving lives

AI significantly enhances wildfire prediction and response efficiency.
Automated processes reduce analysis time from hours to seconds, aiding firefighters.
Comprehensive fire management strategies now depend on complex ecological factors.

Update: Valley Fire now brought under 100% containment

The use of AI in generating content was supervised by journalists for accuracy and relevance.

El Dorado County evacuation zone expanded as Crozier Fire nearly triples its size overnight

Authorities expanded evacuation zone in El Dorado County due to rapidly growing Crozier Fire.

Daily briefing: Indigenous Australians started fire farming 11,000 years ago

Indigenous Australians used fire-stick farming techniques to control wildfires thousands of years ago
First cell therapy for solid tumors approved by FDA, paving the way for cheaper cancer treatments
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