Firefighters make progress against California forest fires
3 years, 5 months ago

Firefighters make progress against California forest fires

Associated Press  

REDDING, Calif. — Firefighters were making progress Friday against Northern California forest fires that burned several homes and forced thousands to flee communities even as authorities prepared for a hot, crowded Fourth of July weekend that could bring the threat of new blazes. Three wildfires near the towering Mount Shasta volcano an hour’s drive from the Oregon border have burned around 60 square miles of brush and timber. The Salt Fire covered nearly 8 square miles, and was 5% contained, said Adrienne Freeman, a spokeswoman for Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Fire authorities throughout California also have stepped up campaigns urging people not to use fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July, citing both the explosive dangers and the threat of wildfires in the withering conditions.

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The Mountain fire was the third most destructive wildfire in a decade. These maps show why
1 month ago

The Mountain fire was the third most destructive wildfire in a decade. These maps show why

LA Times  

The Mountain fire, driven by powerful winds, razed 243 buildings and damaged dozens more in Camarillo and nearby communities in western Ventura County, according to data released by state fire officials. “Coming out of two water years of 150 to 200% of normal percent precipitation … that’s been able to grow a lot of that vegetation, brush, grasses, that ends …

More logging is proposed to help curb wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest
1 month, 1 week ago

More logging is proposed to help curb wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest

Associated Press  

U.S. officials would allow increased logging on federal lands across the Pacific Northwest in the name of fighting wildfires and boosting rural economies under proposed changes to a sweeping forest management plan that’s been in place for three decades. The U.S. Forest Service proposal, released Friday, would overhaul the Northwest Forest Plan that governs about 38,000 square miles in Oregon, …

Dozens of fires still burn in US Northeast but California fire is under relative control
1 month, 1 week ago

Dozens of fires still burn in US Northeast but California fire is under relative control

Associated Press  

The Northeast kept a wary eye on dozens of fires that killed at least one person and continued to burn Tuesday amid bone-dry weather, while much larger and more destructive fires came under relative control in California. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for much of the state and parts of Connecticut, saying conditions were critical and …

East and West Coast wildfires: 18-year-old crew member killed as firefighters battle dangerous blazes burning on both coasts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

East and West Coast wildfires: 18-year-old crew member killed as firefighters battle dangerous blazes burning on both coasts

CNN  

CNN — Dangerous wildfires are burning Monday on the East and West coasts, with firefighters in New York and New Jersey working to contain a deadly blaze spurred by an ongoing, historic drought – while strong winds in Southern California could fan a destructive fire in Ventura County. The Jennings Creek Fire has scorched approximately 3,000 acres across parts of …

Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire exploded
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire exploded

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Fire authorities on Sunday described battling fierce, howling winds and rescuing people in a fast-moving Southern California wildfire that forced thousands of people to flee and destroyed at least 168 structures and damaged 67. “I am grateful for the number of lives that were saved and the fact that we have zero reported fatalities,” said an emotional …

Firefighters gain control over California wildfire, 100 structures destroyed
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Firefighters gain control over California wildfire, 100 structures destroyed

India Today  

Southern California firefighters gained ground Saturday on a wildfire that has ravaged more than 100 structures as gusty winds subsided with favourable weather conditions expected through the weekend. Evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings for residents in several areas of Ventura County, where the Mountain Fire held at around 32 square miles and was 21 per cent contained, authorities said. …

Firefighters advance on destructive blaze in California, aided by slower winds
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Firefighters advance on destructive blaze in California, aided by slower winds

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Southern California firefighters gained ground Saturday on a wildfire that has ravaged more than 100 structures as gusty winds subsided with favorable weather conditions expected through the weekend. Evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings for residents in several areas of Ventura County, where the Mountain Fire held at around 32 square miles and was 21% contained, authorities …

Firefighters gain ground against devastating wildfire in Southern California that destroyed over 130 homes
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Firefighters gain ground against devastating wildfire in Southern California that destroyed over 130 homes

Hindustan Times  

Southern California firefighters gained ground Friday against a wildfire that has destroyed at least 132 structures, mostly houses, as favorable conditions were expected to continue through the weekend after two days of dangerous gusty winds. "I don’t know what we’ll do.” Over three days, thousands of people were under evacuation orders as the fire threatened about 3,500 structures in suburban …

California wildfires destroy more than 130 homes as governor declares state of emergency
1 month, 2 weeks ago

California wildfires destroy more than 130 homes as governor declares state of emergency

ABC  

More than 130 homes are now known to have been destroyed by a raging wildfire burning outside Los Angeles, as a break in the weather on Friday gave firefighters a chance to tame the blaze. Threat to critical infrastructure Authorities said on Thursday that initial inspections revealed at least 132 homes had been lost, with 88 others damaged. Gusts of …

Favorable weather assists firefighters in battling the devastating Mountain fire
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Favorable weather assists firefighters in battling the devastating Mountain fire

LA Times  

Favorable weather conditions helped thousands of firefighters get the upper hand Saturday on the devastating Mountain fire that has scorched some 20,640 acres, destroyed more than 130 homes and damaged nearly 90 others — while upending the lives of Ventura County residents. The blaze started shortly before 9 a.m. Wednesday morning in a remote area near Bradley and Balcom Canyon …

Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire: officials
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire: officials

Deccan Chronicle  

CAMARILLO:More than 130 homes are now known to have been destroyed by a raging wildfire burning outside Los Angeles, as a break in the weather Friday gave firefighters a chance to tame the blaze. - 'Threat to critical infrastructure - ====================================== Authorities said Thursday that initial inspections revealed at least 132 homes had been lost, with 88 more damaged. The …

Wildfire near Los Angeles rages on after 10,000 evacuate, over 130 structures lost
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wildfire near Los Angeles rages on after 10,000 evacuate, over 130 structures lost

Hindustan Times  

After forcing thousands of Californians to evacuate and burning more than 100 structures, a stubborn wildfire northwest of Los Angeles on Friday challenged firefighting crews working to snuff it out even as fierce winds in the area calmed. Remains of a house destroyed by the Mountain Fire, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, are seen in Camarillo, California, on November …

Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds

Associated Press  

CAMARILLO, Calif. — Southern California firefighters gained ground Friday against a wildfire that has destroyed at least 132 structures, mostly houses, as favorable conditions were expected to continue through the weekend after two days of dangerous gusty winds. “I don’t know what we’ll do.” Over three days, thousands of people were under evacuation orders as the fire threatened about 3,500 …

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside

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132 Structures Destroyed In Southern California Wildfire As Fierce Winds Expected To Subside
1 month, 2 weeks ago

132 Structures Destroyed In Southern California Wildfire As Fierce Winds Expected To Subside

Huff Post  

FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 7: The Mountain Fire chews through the landscape on November 7, 2024 near Fillmore, California. David McNew via Getty Images CAMARILLO, Calif. — A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday. Some 10,000 people remained under evacuation orders Thursday as the Mountain Fire continued to threaten some …

California wildfire burns out of control but firefighters could get a break when winds diminish
1 month, 2 weeks ago

California wildfire burns out of control but firefighters could get a break when winds diminish

Deccan Chronicle  

CAMARILLO: A wildfire northwest of Los Angeles burned out of control for a second day Thursday after destroying dozens of homes, but officials said firefighters could get a break with fierce winds expected to subside by evening. County fire officials said crews working in steep terrain with support from water-dropping helicopters were focusing on protecting homes on hillsides along the …

How the Mountain fire exploded into Southern California’s most destructive in years
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How the Mountain fire exploded into Southern California’s most destructive in years

LA Times  

The warnings Wednesday morning were dire: Southern Ventura County was primed to be hit with the region’s most ferocious Santa Ana wind event in years, creating extremely critical fire weather in the area. California Mountain fire’s stunning toll: 132 structures destroyed, 88 damaged The stunning toll of the Mountain fire became clear Thursday: Officials said 132 homes were lost and …

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside

New Indian Express  

CAMARILLO: Southern California firefighters working to contain a wildfire that has destroyed 132 structures in two days could be assisted by a forecast of fierce wind gusts easing early Friday, officials said. The Mountain Fire started Wednesday morning in Ventura County and had grown to 32 square miles with 5% contained Thursday night. Some 10,000 people remained under evacuation orders …

Thousands evacuated as wildfires ravage homes near Los Angeles
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thousands evacuated as wildfires ravage homes near Los Angeles

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate from a wildfire northwest of Los Angeles as fierce seasonal winds blew flames into ranches and neighbourhoods, destroying dozens of homes. Firefighters and police cleared residents from neighbourhoods near Camarillo before homes were set ablaze by embers blown 3.2km from the firefront, Ventura County Fire Department Captain Tony McHale said. “It’s like …

Crews battling New Jersey wildfires in driest conditions in nearly 120 years
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Crews battling New Jersey wildfires in driest conditions in nearly 120 years

Associated Press  

EVESHAM, N.J. — Firefighters were battling blazes in the parched New Jersey Pinelands on Thursday, where they say conditions are the driest they have been in at least 120 years. The blaze was discovered Thursday morning and had burned completely uncontained across less than half a square mile by early afternoon, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. The fire …

A wildfire fueled by strong winds has devastated Southern California, thousands evacuated
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A wildfire fueled by strong winds has devastated Southern California, thousands evacuated

Hindustan Times  

A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds was tearing through a community northwest of Los Angeles for a second day Thursday after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee when it exploded in size in only a few hours. Red Flag warnings issued as SoCal braces for ‘extreme and life-threatening’ fire behaviour Officials in several Southern …

Thousands Ordered To Evacuate As Wind-Fed Wildfire Burns Homes In Southern California
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thousands Ordered To Evacuate As Wind-Fed Wildfire Burns Homes In Southern California

Huff Post  

Firefighters and sheriff's deputies push a vintage car away from a burning home as the Mountain Fire burns in Camarillo, Calif., on Nov. 6, 2024. David McNew via Getty Images Officials said they were using all resources, including water-dropping helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft dropping fire retardant, but it was still burning out of control Wednesday afternoon. Meanwhile to the south, …

Strong winds fuel rapid spread of wildfires in Southern California
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Strong winds fuel rapid spread of wildfires in Southern California

NPR  

Strong winds fuel rapid spread of wildfires in Southern California toggle caption Noah Berger/AP CAMARILLO, Calif. — A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday as raging winds were forecast to ease. Sponsor Message Some 10,000 people remained under evacuation orders Thursday as the Mountain Fire continued to threaten …

California wildfires: Over 14,000 under evacuation orders from Mountain Fire in Ventura County, Broad Fire in Malibu
1 month, 2 weeks ago

California wildfires: Over 14,000 under evacuation orders from Mountain Fire in Ventura County, Broad Fire in Malibu

CNN  

CNN — Firefighters are rescuing people from homes engulfed in flames as they battle a wildfire moving at a dangerously fast speed in a dense suburban neighborhood northwest of Los Angeles. Roughly 50 miles south of the Mountain Fire in Ventura County, another brush fire on the highway in Malibu burned 50 acres before fire crews stopped its forward progress …

Thousands in Southern California told to evacuate as wind-fed wildfire spreads
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thousands in Southern California told to evacuate as wind-fed wildfire spreads

NPR  

Thousands in Southern California told to evacuate as wind-fed wildfire spreads toggle caption Ethan Swope/FR171736 AP MOORPARK, Calif. — California was lashed by powerful winds Wednesday that fed a fast-moving wildfire, which destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee as forecasters warned of the potential for “extreme and life-threatening” blazes. Meanwhile to the south, Los Angeles …

Wildfires are coming to the Southeast. Can landowners mitigate the risk in time?
2 months ago

Wildfires are coming to the Southeast. Can landowners mitigate the risk in time?

Salon  

Courtney Steed often burns barefoot. “You have these dynamics playing out in the region, then you throw in changes in climate and potentially warmer and drier conditions,” Donovan said, “and you set yourself up for more destructive wildfires.” Such dynamics played out in April, 2023, when a blaze in North Carolina’s Croatan National Forest jumped from 7,000 acres to 32,000 …

Favorable weather conditions help firefighters increase containment of three major wildfires
3 months ago

Favorable weather conditions help firefighters increase containment of three major wildfires

LA Times  

The San Bernardino County fire captain looks over the charred landscape from the Bridge fire in Wrightwood earlier this month. Assisted by favorable weather conditions, firefighters continue to increase containment of three major Southern California wildfires that have burned more than 117,000 acres, destroyed 242 structures and led to 24 injuries. A late-summer heat wave fueled conditions for explosive growth, …

Commentary: Southern California forests are burning. Protect them from their biggest threat — people
3 months ago

Commentary: Southern California forests are burning. Protect them from their biggest threat — people

LA Times  

The author’s family loves this spot, at Inspiration Point near Wrightwood, looking out on the Sheep Mountain Wilderness. So here’s what the U.S. Forest Service, the National Park Service and California State Parks ought to do when conditions are predictably ripe for cataclysmic fire: Close their forests. When a major heat wave bears down on us — as one did …

Weekend progress made against Southern California wildfires
3 months, 1 week ago

Weekend progress made against Southern California wildfires

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Firefighters gained further ground over the weekend against three Southern California wildfires as authorities in northern Nevada lifted the last of evacuation orders for all homes Sunday. The Line Fire in Southern California The Line Fire, which grew slightly overnight to 60 square miles in the San Bernardino Mountains, was 36% contained Sunday. Halstenberg’s mother, Connie Halstenberg, …

As weather conditions improve, firefighters make progress battling Southern California wildfires
3 months, 1 week ago

As weather conditions improve, firefighters make progress battling Southern California wildfires

LA Times  

Assistant Chief Shawn Cate, right, and his crew with the Mount Baldy Fire Department survey the damage to homes from the Bridge fire along Bear Canyon Road on Thursday. Cooling weather gave firefighters a boost Saturday in their battle against three large Southern California wildfires that have scorched more than 100,000 acres, displaced thousands of residents in mountain communities and …

Firefighters gaining control over destructive Southern California wildfires
3 months, 1 week ago

Firefighters gaining control over destructive Southern California wildfires

LA Times  

The Airport fire spared the city of Lake Elsinore in Riverside County but scorched nearby hills. “We’re not letting the weather deceive us,” said Kenichi Haskett, Los Angeles County Fire Department public information officer for the Bridge fire. “I know the weather is cooperating, but we’re still challenged with steep conditions.” On Friday, containment of the 52,801-acre Bridge fire increased …

A scenic California mountain town walloped by a blizzard is now threatened by wildfire
3 months, 1 week ago

A scenic California mountain town walloped by a blizzard is now threatened by wildfire

Associated Press  

RUNNING SPRINGS, Calif. — In the Southern California mountain town of Running Springs, residents live between two scenic lake resorts — a seemingly serene spot but one also caught between the swings of devastating winter snowstorms and menacing summer wildfires. Members of Riverside County Cal Fire monitor for hot spots while battling the Airport Fire Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in …

Threat lingers from Southern California wildfires, officials say
3 months, 1 week ago

Threat lingers from Southern California wildfires, officials say

LA Times  

After days of multiple wildfires across Southern California in extreme heat, a drop in temperatures finally gave crews a chance to gain the upper hand, though lingering risks remained, officials said. Fire officials cautioned Thursday that several communities in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties were still under evacuation orders, with some of the blazes continuing to show “extreme …

Bridge Fire in Southern California explodes over 10 times in size
3 months, 1 week ago

Bridge Fire in Southern California explodes over 10 times in size

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-12 09:50 The Bridge Fire burns in Pinon Hills, California, on Sept 11, 2024. LOS ANGELES - Bridge Fire, the largest wildfire in California as of Wednesday, exponentially exploded from 4,000 acres early Tuesday to nearly 48,000 acres with zero containment. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the blaze, jumping in size over …

Bridge Fire in Southern California explodes over 10 times in size
3 months, 1 week ago

Bridge Fire in Southern California explodes over 10 times in size

China Daily  

The Bridge Fire burns in Pinon Hills, California, on Sept 11, 2024. LOS ANGELES - Bridge Fire, the largest wildfire in California as of Wednesday, exponentially exploded from 4,000 acres early Tuesday to nearly 48,000 acres with zero containment. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the blaze, jumping in size over ten times in 24 hours, …

'Hellish' scene unfolds as wildfire races toward California mountain community
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Hellish' scene unfolds as wildfire races toward California mountain community

The Independent  

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Three massive wildfires continue to burn in southern California
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Three massive wildfires continue to burn in southern California

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-11 09:21 Firefighters monitor the progression of the Line Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest's mountains over Highland, California, US Sept 8, 2024. LOS ANGELES - Three fast-moving wildfires continued to burn in Southern California Tuesday as millions of residents in the region are still under an excessive heat warning. The largest one, dubbed the Line …

Southern California wildfires worsen firefighter shortage as West explodes
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Southern California wildfires worsen firefighter shortage as West explodes

LA Times  

Firefighters battling wildfires burning in Southern California are stretched thin amid a nationwide shortage of firefighters, aircraft and contractors. On Wednesday, more than 400 personnel, seven helicopters and four large air tankers were assigned to the Bridge fire, said Lisa Cox, a spokesperson for the California Interagency Complex Incident Management Team. Chris Cline, division chief with the Oregon Department of …

Fire threatens Southern California ski resorts. Will they make it to winter?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Fire threatens Southern California ski resorts. Will they make it to winter?

LA Times  

The chair lift at the Mount Baldy ski resort is shrouded in smoke from the Bridge fire. The fire, which has charred 49,000 acres in the Angeles National Forest, exploded in size late Tuesday, burning homes and sending flames barreling through the trees toward Mountain High’s chairlifts. Ski resorts in the Big Bear region, meanwhile, were hoping to remain standing …

Three massive wildfires continue to burn in southern California
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Three massive wildfires continue to burn in southern California

China Daily  

Firefighters monitor the progression of the Line Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest's mountains over Highland, California, US Sept 8, 2024. LOS ANGELES - Three fast-moving wildfires continued to burn in Southern California Tuesday as millions of residents in the region are still under an excessive heat warning. The largest one, dubbed the Line Fire, had scorched at least …

Three massive wildfires continue to burn in southern California
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Three massive wildfires continue to burn in southern California

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-11 09:21 Firefighters monitor the progression of the Line Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest's mountains over Highland, California, US Sept 8, 2024. LOS ANGELES - Three fast-moving wildfires continued to burn in Southern California Tuesday as millions of residents in the region are still under an excessive heat warning. The largest one, dubbed the Line …

Three massive wildfires continue to burn in southern California
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Three massive wildfires continue to burn in southern California

China Daily  

Firefighters monitor the progression of the Line Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest's mountains over Highland, California, US Sept 8, 2024. LOS ANGELES - Three fast-moving wildfires continued to burn in Southern California Tuesday as millions of residents in the region are still under an excessive heat warning. The largest one, dubbed the Line Fire, had scorched at least …

Southern California is suddenly besieged by fire. Experts say fall will be worse
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Southern California is suddenly besieged by fire. Experts say fall will be worse

LA Times  

For the first time in years, Southern California has found itself once again besieged by wildfire. “The odds definitely favor a continuation — and maybe even an escalation — of Southern California fire season over the next couple of months,” said Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with UCLA. “Normally what’s the most damaging and destructive time of the year for …

SoCal fires burn 100,000 acres, destroy dozens of homes and injure 13
3 months, 2 weeks ago

SoCal fires burn 100,000 acres, destroy dozens of homes and injure 13

LA Times  

A Riverside County firefighter checks for hotspots among burned cars and a destroyed home off Ortega Highway in Lake Elsinore. “This is currently the largest active fire in the state of California,” L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said during a news conference. “Our priority remains the protection of life and structure and infrastructure defense.” In the two other major …

Firefighters making good progress battling wildfire in New Jersey Pinelands
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Firefighters making good progress battling wildfire in New Jersey Pinelands

Associated Press  

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters in southern New Jersey were making good progress Tuesday trying to contain a forest fire burning in Berkeley Township that has thus far not threatened any structures. As of mid-afternoon, the blaze on the northern edge of the New Jersey Pinelands had consumed about 189 acres or less than one square mile, according to Jeremy …

Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage outside Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage outside Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada

Hindustan Times  

HIGHLAND, Calif. — Days of triple-digit temperatures fed a wildfire in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles Monday, pushing some 6,000 people to flee the area as another blaze in Nevada displaced more than 20,000. Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage outside Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada In California, the so-called Line Fire led at least 6,000 …

Wildfires tear through western US during heatwave
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wildfires tear through western US during heatwave

Hindustan Times  

Wildfires fueled by soaring temperatures in the western United States have scorched thousands of acres, forcing hundreds of families to flee, US officials said Monday. Wildfires tear through western US during heatwave A blaze burning out of a control near Los Angeles sparked mandatory evacuations as it tore through swathes of tinder-dry California countryside around popular tourist spots. "Dangerous heat …

Wildfires east of LA, south of Reno, Nevada, threaten homes, buildings, lead to evacuations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wildfires east of LA, south of Reno, Nevada, threaten homes, buildings, lead to evacuations

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In California, the so-called Line Fire …

Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage outside Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage outside Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada

Associated Press  

MOUNTAIN HOME VILLAGE, Calif. — As a raging wildfire continues to spread east of Los Angeles, driven by days of triple-digit temperatures, a teacher in an evacuation zone is planning to keep instructing online at his home in a Southern California mountain town. The blaze threatened thousands of home and commercial structures as it burned along the edge of the …

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-09 16:43 A firefighter extinguishes hot spots in a burned out structure as the Boyles Fire burns in Clearlake, California, US Sept 8, 2024. SACRAMENTO, the United States - Fueled by excessive heat and drought, several large wildfires raged across the western United States on Sunday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and worrying climate …

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