#wildfire-management
#wildfire-management

San Francisco

Breaking: Collier Fire reported in San Joaquin County on Sep. 23

A new wildfire named Collier Fire was reported in California, with its cause still undetermined. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Los Angeles

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. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Los Angeles

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 22

A new wildfire in Los Angeles County has begun, with the cause currently undetermined. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Los Angeles

Update: Canyon Fire burns one acre in Placer County

The Canyon Fire started rapidly and poses a significant threat, underscoring the importance of quick assessments and fire safety efforts. [ more ]

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1 day ago

Los Angeles

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

A wildfire named LAC-340716 has started in Los Angeles County, but its containment and cause are still unknown. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

1 day ago

Los Angeles

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 25

A wildfire named LAC-340568 was reported in Los Angeles County on September 25, 2024, with an undetermined cause. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

San Francisco

Breaking: Collier Fire reported in San Joaquin County on Sep. 23

A new wildfire named Collier Fire was reported in California, with its cause still undetermined. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Los Angeles

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. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Los Angeles

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 22

A new wildfire in Los Angeles County has begun, with the cause currently undetermined. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Los Angeles

Update: Canyon Fire burns one acre in Placer County

The Canyon Fire started rapidly and poses a significant threat, underscoring the importance of quick assessments and fire safety efforts. [ more ]

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#california-wildfire

Sacramento Bee

3 weeks ago

California

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. [ more ]

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California

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

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

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California

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. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

3 weeks ago

California

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. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

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

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

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California

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. [ more ]

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#climate-change

Nature

Science

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. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

San Francisco

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. [ more ]

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US news

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. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

3 months ago

Los Angeles

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. [ more ]

Nature

Science

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. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

San Francisco

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. [ more ]

www.npr.org

US news

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. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

3 months ago

Los Angeles

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. [ more ]

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The Atlantic

San Francisco

Photos: One Year After the Lahaina Fire

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

www.theguardian.com

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

Update: Valley Fire now brought under 100% containment

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

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