California wildfire: 10 shockers on the intense Southern region fire
7 years, 3 months ago

California wildfire: 10 shockers on the intense Southern region fire

India Today  

Reportedly, 30,000 people have been forced to flee their homes due to the so-dubbed 'Thomas Fire' yesterday that has swept through the Ventura, California. According to the Los Angeles Times, the blaze began north of Santa Paula on Monday evening near a popular hiking trail close to Thomas Aquinas College, hence dubbed 'Thomas Fire' Thomas Fire, Venture County 2. The cause remains unknown, just like the October wildfire in the hills of California Wine County Rye Fire, Santa Clarita Rye Fire, Santa Clarita 6. More than two dozen schools have been closed for the day, and two highways are plagued with road closures Read: California wildfires get worse: How wildfires are caused and their impact on the environment The fire this October The California wildfires reached a disastrous point two months ago, and clearly haven't spared the region ever since On October 8 this year, parts of Northern California were consumed in raging and fast-burning wildfires. Blazes that started with a spark turned into a full-fledged inferno within a few hours A few hundred acres around Napa Valley were fanned by strong north-easterly winds, and by October 10, the 14 fires had consumed a devastating 100,000 acres of land Wildfire, Wine County, October 8 The fires left more than 30 dead and hundreds missing, and reduced parts of Santa Rosa to piles of cinder and ash Interested in General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

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Cal Fire rolls out new fire hazard maps for Central California. Up next: L.A.
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Cal Fire rolls out new fire hazard maps for Central California. Up next: L.A.

LA Times  

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection released new fire-hazard severity maps Monday that added thousands of acres within the purview of local fire departments across agricultural Central Valley counties that previously had zero acres zoned as such. The maps, covering 15 counties in Central California, are part of Cal Fire’s two-month rollout of new hazard zones for the …

LA wildfires to Alaska's avalanche deaths: US struggles with extreme weather | Photos
2 weeks, 6 days ago

LA wildfires to Alaska's avalanche deaths: US struggles with extreme weather | Photos

Hindustan Times  

LA wildfires to Alaska's avalanche deaths: US struggles with extreme weather | Photos Extreme weather, like intense heat, dry conditions, and heavy snowstorms, has fueled recent disasters like the LA wildfires and avalanche. Extreme weather, like intense heat, dry conditions, and heavy snowstorms, has fueled recent disasters like the LA wildfires and avalanche deaths in the US. 2 / 10 …

LA wildfires to Alaska's avalanche deaths: US struggles with extreme weather | Photos
2 weeks, 6 days ago

LA wildfires to Alaska's avalanche deaths: US struggles with extreme weather | Photos

Hindustan Times  

LA wildfires to Alaska's avalanche deaths: US struggles with extreme weather | Photos Extreme weather, like intense heat, dry conditions, and heavy snowstorms, has fueled recent disasters like the LA wildfires and avalanche deaths in the US.. 1 / 10 View Photos in a new improved layout Three skiers who had flown by helicopter to a remote mountain range were …

Cal Fire releases new hazard maps for the Bay Area and wine country
1 month ago

Cal Fire releases new hazard maps for the Bay Area and wine country

LA Times  

Cal Fire released new fire hazard severity maps for coastal Northern California on Monday as part of a two-month rollout process that ends with Southern California on March 24. New fire hazard zones for the North Coast and Bay Area Local responsibility areas Moderate High Very high Non-wildland State responsibility areas Moderate High Very high DEL NORTE HUMBOLDT Eureka MENDOCINO …

California wildfires are burning deeper into urban areas like Altadena and finding new victims
1 month ago

California wildfires are burning deeper into urban areas like Altadena and finding new victims

LA Times  

As California struggles to defend itself against increasingly destructive urban wildfires, recent fire deaths in Altadena highlight what researchers say is a growing trend in victim demographics. A 2023 study of California wildfires conducted by U.S. Forest Service researchers found that “new fire regimes are increasingly affecting more urban census tracts statewide, meaning greater numbers and more diverse groups of …

Opinion: The reported costs of the Los Angeles fires are staggering. The hidden costs are worse
1 month, 1 week ago

Opinion: The reported costs of the Los Angeles fires are staggering. The hidden costs are worse

LA Times  

Destroyed homes, soaring insurance premiums and forest management costs put the price of the Los Angeles fires in the hundreds of billions of dollars. The U.S. Forest Service manages much of California’s land, the state bears most of the firefighting burden, and private property owners face some of the greatest consequences. Insurance companies withdraw from high-risk areas even if homes …

L.A. region to get respite with ‘very low impact weather’ in coming days
1 month, 1 week ago

L.A. region to get respite with ‘very low impact weather’ in coming days

LA Times  

After a stretch of treacherous rains across the Los Angeles region and its recent burn scars, the coming days will bring a needed respite — with the National Weather Service on Saturday predicting “very low impact weather for most areas the next several days.” A “warming and drying trend” is predicted through the weekend, and it could be the end …

Los Angeles at high risk of flooding as rain drenches areas ravaged by January wildfires
1 month, 1 week ago

Los Angeles at high risk of flooding as rain drenches areas ravaged by January wildfires

ABC  

Los Angeles locals are preparing for a "high risk" of flooding and landslides following the deadly fires that ripped through the county last month. The bulk of the county is under flash flooding watch with areas affected by the scars of the blaze — which killed at least 29 people — at greater risk of landslides. Hillside areas such as …

Cal Fire begins releasing new state-mandated maps showing highest fire hazard areas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cal Fire begins releasing new state-mandated maps showing highest fire hazard areas

LA Times  

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection this week released new fire hazard severity zone maps for dozens of inland Northern California cities and towns — the first updates to maps for these areas in more than a decade. Cal Fire introduces new fire hazard zones for Northern California Local responsibility areas Moderate High Very high Non-wildland State responsibility …

California’s Problem Now Isn’t Fire—It’s Rain
55 years, 2 months ago

California’s Problem Now Isn’t Fire—It’s Rain

Wired  

Southern California’s long overdue rainy season is about to go into overdrive. As much as 3 to 6 inches of rain could fall in the higher elevations of coastal Southern California in the next few days, which the NWS says will create a “high risk of flooding and burn scar debris flows.” By the time this week’s storms are over, …

Evacuation warnings issued in burn zones as major rainstorm slams into L.A.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Evacuation warnings issued in burn zones as major rainstorm slams into L.A.

LA Times  

• Light rain is expected Wednesday. “While that isn’t the most likely outcome, the risk is there.” Flood watches, in effect for all recent burn areas in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, are set to take effect starting at 10 a.m. Thursday and lasting through 10 p.m. A flood watch for Santa Barbara County’s Lake fire burn scar will be …

California storm threatens LA fire areas with flooding and debris flows as winter storm delivers snow to the Midwest
1 month, 2 weeks ago

California storm threatens LA fire areas with flooding and debris flows as winter storm delivers snow to the Midwest

CNN  

CNN — Evacuation warnings have been issued in parts of Los Angeles County ravaged by deadly wildfires last month, as Southern California’s most significant storm in more than a year stokes fears of life-threatening debris flows and a high risk of mudslides. Portions of California’s Los Angeles and Ventura counties — including areas burned by the Palisades and Eaton fires …

These maps show where US fire danger is the highest this spring. It might not be where you think
1 month, 2 weeks ago

These maps show where US fire danger is the highest this spring. It might not be where you think

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Southern California wildfires fueled by dry conditions worsened by human-caused climate change and whipping winds …

After devastating fires, California faces threat of landslides. How do they work?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

After devastating fires, California faces threat of landslides. How do they work?

LA Times  

Southern California faces a risk of damaging debris flows this week, as a potentially strong atmospheric river is set to arrive in the region. The higher the rainfall rate above that threshold, “that’s where we could get some more appreciable and significant debris flows,” said Ryan Kittell, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard. Moments into New Year’s …

Los Angeles' Eaton Fire is 100% contained, Cal Fire says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles' Eaton Fire is 100% contained, Cal Fire says

Hindustan Times  

Jan 31 - The Eaton Fire that scorched more than 14,000 acres east of Los Angeles has been 100% contained, fire officials said on Friday, a largely symbolic milestone more than three weeks after two devastating wildfires broke out on either side of Los Angeles. Los Angeles' Eaton Fire is 100% contained, Cal Fire says The larger Palisades Fire, which …

These House newcomers came to the Capitol with big plans. Then the wildfires hit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

These House newcomers came to the Capitol with big plans. Then the wildfires hit

LA Times  

Just five days after being sworn in as a member of Congress, Rep. Luz Rivas rushed back to Los Angeles to deal with the Hurst fire in her district. Rivas and Friedman hadn’t completed hiring their congressional staffs in their rush “to get the doors open and get the phones working,” to help constituents, Friedman said. “We’ve gone through several …

LA wildfires map: Where could the blaze go next after Kenneth, Palisades, Eaton ravage southern California
1 month, 3 weeks ago

LA wildfires map: Where could the blaze go next after Kenneth, Palisades, Eaton ravage southern California

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 Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 23,000-acre Palisades Fire between Santa Monica and …

Climate change made ferocious LA wildfires more likely: study
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Climate change made ferocious LA wildfires more likely: study

Raw Story  

by Issam AHMED Human-driven climate change set the stage for the devastating Los Angeles wildfires by reducing rainfall, parching vegetation, and extending the dangerous overlap between flammable drought conditions and powerful Santa Ana winds, according to an analysis published Tuesday. "Climate change increased the risk of the devastating LA wildfires," said Clair Barnes of Imperial College London, the lead author …

Were the rains enough to ease Southern California’s fire threat? What we know
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Were the rains enough to ease Southern California’s fire threat? What we know

LA Times  

This week’s rainstorm brought some much needed moisture to Southern California without the mudslides some feared. It would take 2 to 4 inches of rain to comfortably consider the wildfire season over, said Ryan Kittell, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Oxnard. What SoCal got Rainfall in Los Angeles County peaked in Porter Ranch, with its three-day rain total hitting …

Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides
2 months ago

Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The first significant storm of the season brought snow and downpours to Southern California that doused wildfires and caused some ash and mud to flow across streets in the Los Angeles area on Monday. More than an inch of rain fell in many areas, loosening Los Angeles hillsides burned bare by the recent blaze near the Pacific …

Southern California Rain Helps Firefighters But Creates Risk Of Toxic Ash Runoff
2 months ago

Southern California Rain Helps Firefighters But Creates Risk Of Toxic Ash Runoff

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LOS ANGELES — Rain fell on parts of Southern California on Sunday and the scattered showers were expected to continue overnight, boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires. “What that means is we have a fairly high danger of mud and debris flows once we get above those thresholds.” A …

California wildfires: Rain brings good news to LA, but a potential headache too
2 months ago

California wildfires: Rain brings good news to LA, but a potential headache too

Firstpost  

One benefit that could come from the rain: It may help firefighters who are reining in multiple wildfires after weeks of windy and dry weather A basketball is stuck in the net outside of a residence destroyed by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. AP Rain fell on parts of Southern California on Sunday and …

California rains help douse wildfires but risk toxic runoff, mudslides
2 months ago

California rains help douse wildfires but risk toxic runoff, mudslides

Al Jazeera  

Expert warns of ‘fairly high danger of mud, debris flows’ as crews work to put out final pockets of LA-area blazes. Rains in southern California have raised hopes for firefighters working to douse wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. “What that means is we have a fairly high danger of mud and debris flows once we …

Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of toxic ash runoff
2 months ago

Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of toxic ash runoff

The Hindu  

After weeks of windy and dry weather, rain has fallen in parched Southern California and is expected to aid firefighters who are mopping up multiple wildfires. Los Angeles County crews spent much of the past week removing vegetation, shoring up slopes and reinforcing roads in devastated areas of the Palisades and Eaton fires, which reduced entire neighborhoods to rubble and …

Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of flooding and toxic ash runoff
2 months ago

Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of flooding and toxic ash runoff

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Rain fell on parts of Southern California on Sunday and the scattered showers were expected to continue overnight, boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires. Flood watches were in effect through 4 p.m. Monday for burn areas from recent fires that broke out around the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los …

Southern California receives some rains: Here's how it is not the best thing as it poses risk of...
2 months ago

Southern California receives some rains: Here's how it is not the best thing as it poses risk of...

India TV News  

After wildfires ravaged major parts of Southern California, it finally received rain, which is expected to aid firefighters who are currently mopping up multiple wildfires. Last week, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order to expedite cleanup efforts and mitigate the environmental impacts of fire-related pollutants. Los Angeles supervisors also gave their go-ahead to an emergency motion to …

Rain on the way to Southern California will aid firefighters but create a risk of toxic ash runoff
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2 months ago

Rain on the way to Southern California will aid firefighters but create a risk of toxic ash runoff

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Rain on the way to parched Southern California on Saturday will aid firefighters mopping up multiple wildfires. Los Angeles County crews spent much of the week removing vegetation, shoring up slopes and reinforcing roads in devastated areas of the Palisades and Eaton fires, which reduced entire neighborhoods to rubble and ash after breaking out during powerful winds …

Flash floods and debris flows could hit weary California residents after weeks of devastating wildfires
2 months ago

Flash floods and debris flows could hit weary California residents after weeks of devastating wildfires

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 Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As critical fire weather …

The Cause of the LA Fires Might Never Be Known—but AI Is Hunting for Clues
2 months ago

The Cause of the LA Fires Might Never Be Known—but AI Is Hunting for Clues

Wired  

This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. “To jump to any conclusions right now is speculation,” said Ginger Colbrun, a spokesperson for the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the lead agency investigating the cause of the Palisades Fire, to the Los Angeles Times. Even given enough time, the causes of …

Progress made on Los Angeles fires as evacuation orders lift
2 months ago

Progress made on Los Angeles fires as evacuation orders lift

ABC  

Evacuation orders for tens of thousands of Californians have been lifted in some areas as firefighters battling three of the largest blazes still burning in Los Angeles made progress on slowing the spread of flames. The Hughes fire broke out late on Wednesday morning and in less than a day charred more than 4,207 hectares of trees and brush near …

Forecasters warn LA residents of dangerous wind threats as crews work to contain latest blazes: Live updates
Trending News
2 months ago

Forecasters warn LA residents of dangerous wind threats as crews work to contain latest blazes: Live updates

The Independent  

✕ Close Smoke pours from Hughes Fire as Los Angeles faces another blaze 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 Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events …

Firefighters struggle to control massive fire north of Los Angeles
2 months ago

Firefighters struggle to control massive fire north of Los Angeles

Deccan Chronicle  

Castaic: Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles and resulted in more than 50,000 people being put under evacuation orders or warnings. The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and in less than a day had charred nearly 16 square miles of trees …

Los Angeles wildfires in photos: Hughes fire prompts evacuations of over 50,000 after weeks of blazes
Top News
2 months ago

Los Angeles wildfires in photos: Hughes fire prompts evacuations of over 50,000 after weeks of blazes

Hindustan Times  

Los Angeles wildfires in photos: Hughes fire prompts evacuations of over 50,000 after weeks of blazes The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reports that the new fire has destroyed 9,400 acres of property and is completely out of control.. 1 / 11 View Photos in a new improved layout A new 'Hughes Fire' has forced over 50,000 residents …

Over 50,000 under evacuation orders, warnings as wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles
2 months ago

Over 50,000 under evacuation orders, warnings as wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles

The Hindu  

More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings Wednesday as a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, as parched Southern California endured another round of dangerous winds and two major previous blazes continued to smolder. “Certainly, we are not out of the woods yet.” More than 31,000 people have been ordered to …

Los Angeles wildfires: Hughes Fire has scorched over 39 square km in North LA
Top News
2 months ago

Los Angeles wildfires: Hughes Fire has scorched over 39 square km in North LA

Hindustan Times  

More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings on Wednesday after a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, as parched Southern California endured another round of dangerous winds and two major previous blazes continued to smolder. A firefighting crew walks towards flames as a plume of smoke from the Hughes Fire fills …

Los Angeles wildfires: New ‘Hughes Fire’ forces evacuation orders for 50,000 people
2 months ago

Los Angeles wildfires: New ‘Hughes Fire’ forces evacuation orders for 50,000 people

Hindustan Times  

Days after rapidly moving wildfires left behind a trail of massive destruction in Los Angeles, California, a new 'Hughes Fire' has prompted evacuation orders or warnings for more than 50,000 people in the US state. Emergency vehicles seen on the side of the road as flames from the Hughes Fire race up the hill in Castaic in Los Angeles, California. …

LA fire: New wildfire in North Los Angeles forces over 50,000 to evacuate
2 months ago

LA fire: New wildfire in North Los Angeles forces over 50,000 to evacuate

Live Mint  

More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings on Wednesday as a massive, fast-moving wildfire tore through the rugged mountains north of Los Angeles. The Hughes Fire ignited late in the morning and quickly scorched over 15 square miles of trees and brush, sending thick plumes of smoke near Lake Castaic, a popular recreation spot about 40 miles …

New wildfire takes over north of Los Angeles prompting evacuation orders as south awaits rains
2 months ago

New wildfire takes over north of Los Angeles prompting evacuation orders as south awaits rains

Firstpost  

A new fast-moving wildfire prompted evacuation orders in the north of Los Angeles, California, raising fears among authorities who are already struggling to take control of the fires in the south California authorities issued an additional evacuation order after a new fast-moving wildfire emerged north of Los Angeles. In light of this, the LA sheriff’s department said the agency was …

New wildfire in Los Angeles grows over 500 acres
2 months ago

New wildfire in Los Angeles grows over 500 acres

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-01-23 06:34 LOS ANGELES -- A fast-moving brush fire erupted in US Los Angeles County Wednesday morning, expanding over 500 acres with zero containment, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The blaze dubbed Hughes Fire was reported about 10:30 am Wednesday local time in the area of Lake Hughes Road near Castaic Lake, …

Los Angeles wildfire updates: Trump threatens to withhold federal aid if California does not...
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2 months ago

Los Angeles wildfire updates: Trump threatens to withhold federal aid if California does not...

India TV News  

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that he may withhold several federal disaster aid meant for wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles as he seeks California leaders to change the state's water management approach. Wildfires update: More than 50,000 people under evacuation orders As per the latest updates, over 50,000 people are under evacuation orders or warnings after a huge and fast-moving …

Winds and dry conditions across SoCal driving new fires
2 months ago

Winds and dry conditions across SoCal driving new fires

LA Times  

Firefighters work to prevent the spread of the Hughes fire in Castaic, which has grown to more than 10,000 acres. The governor’s office said on social media that California “pumps as much water now as it could under prior Trump-era policies,” and that “there is no shortage of water in Southern California.” Even with ample supplies in reservoirs, local water …

New rapidly growing wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles
2 months ago

New rapidly growing wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles

Al Jazeera  

A rapidly growing wildfire broke out north of Los Angeles, while two major fires burning in the metropolitan area for more than two weeks were getting under control, fire officials said. Evacuations were ordered for 31,000 people around the lake, which sits 56km north of Los Angeles, and close to the city of Santa Clarita. As the new fire raged, …

Over 50,000 Under Evacuation Orders Or Warnings As Wildfire Imperils Homes North Of Los Angeles
2 months ago

Over 50,000 Under Evacuation Orders Or Warnings As Wildfire Imperils Homes North Of Los Angeles

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CASTAIC, Calif. — More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings Wednesday as a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, but fire officials said a rapid ground and air assault was giving them the upper hand. BROWN via Getty Images “The situation that we’re in today is very different …

New fire breaks out near Los Angeles, forcing 19,000 people to evacuate
Trending News
2 months ago

New fire breaks out near Los Angeles, forcing 19,000 people to evacuate

Hindustan Times  

A new wildfire started north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, quickly spreading and forcing thousands to evacuate in an area already affected by major fires. Around 19,000 people were ordered to evacuate from areas surrounding the lake, situated about 35 miles north of Los Angeles, near Santa Clarita. The fire broke out while the greater Los Angeles area was still …

California Wildfires: As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff
2 months ago

California Wildfires: As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff

The Hindu  

Parched Southern California continued to face dangerous winds but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, forecasters said Tuesday, dampening the prospects of another round of killer wildfires though even a small amount of precipitation could could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff. “This is to prevent additional damage to areas already ravaged by fire and also to …

Ferocious Winds Forecast For Southern California Raise Risk Of New Wildfires
2 months ago

Ferocious Winds Forecast For Southern California Raise Risk Of New Wildfires

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LOS ANGELES — A second day of ferocious winds were forecast for Tuesday in Southern California where firefighters remained on alert and extreme fire weather raised the risk of new wildfires two weeks after two major blazes still burning in the Los Angeles area sparked. Former Vice President Kamala Harris, and her husband Doug Emhoff, flew to …

As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff
2 months ago

As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Parched Southern California continued to face dangerous winds but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, forecasters said Tuesday, dampening the prospects of another round of killer wildfires though even a small amount of precipitation could could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff. AP AUDIO: Dangerous winds return to Southern California as new wildfires break …

Southern California is about to get its first rain in months. Here’s what it means for the fires
2 months ago

Southern California is about to get its first rain in months. Here’s what it means for the fires

LA Times  

Firefighters battle the Lilac fire that broke out in the Bonsall area of San Diego County on Tuesday morning. “This is to prevent additional damage to areas already ravaged by fire and also to protect our watershed, beaches and ocean from toxic runoff,” Bass said during a news conference Tuesday. “But if it falls over hours then it’s definitely not …

Fire crews in Southern California quickly extinguish brush fires amid extreme fire weather
2 months ago

Fire crews in Southern California quickly extinguish brush fires amid extreme fire weather

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Firefighters quickly extinguished several brush fires that erupted Monday in Southern California amid windy and dry conditions. The extreme fire weather is raising the risk of new wildfires like the two major blazes that started two weeks ago and are still burning in the Los Angeles area. On Monday afternoon, Los Angeles fire crews quickly put out …

The common thread between hurricanes and wildfires? Increasingly strong winds
2 months, 1 week ago

The common thread between hurricanes and wildfires? Increasingly strong winds

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Whipping winds are intensifying natural disasters fueled by climate change, stoking raging California wildfires and …

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