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New Mexico wildfires: FBI offers reward for information about those responsible
6 months, 1 week ago

New Mexico wildfires: FBI offers reward for information about those responsible

Hindustan Times  

Federal authorities offered a reward for information about those responsible for igniting a pair of New Mexico wildfires that killed two people and destroyed hundreds of homes in the past week. The FBI on Saturday offered up to USD 10,000 for information in connection with the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire in southern New Mexico, which forced thousands to …

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Fires in Brazil threaten jaguars, houses and plants in the world’s largest tropical wetlands
1 year, 1 month ago

Fires in Brazil threaten jaguars, houses and plants in the world’s largest tropical wetlands

Associated Press  

POCONE, BRAZIL — Firefighters in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands earlier this month celebrated the end of the fire season on Facebook, saying in a Nov. 7 post that “it is a relief for everyone who lives in the region.” They spoke too soon. A jaguar rests in an area recently scorched by wildfires at the Encontro das Aguas park in the …

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Wildfires scorch parts of Europe amid extreme heat wave
2 years, 5 months ago

Wildfires scorch parts of Europe amid extreme heat wave

LA Times  

A spate of wildfires is scorching parts of Europe, with firefighters battling blazes in Portugal, Spain, Croatia and southern France on Wednesday amid an unusual heat wave that is being linked to climate change. Fueled by strong winds, fires raged along Croatia’s Adriatic Sea coast as well, with the most dramatic situation reported near the town of Sibenik, where water-dropping …

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Turkey’s Erdogan faces mounting criticism over wildfires
3 years, 5 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan faces mounting criticism over wildfires

Associated Press  

BOZALAN, Turkey — As Turkish fire crews pressed ahead Tuesday with their weeklong battle against blazes tearing through forests and villages on the country’s southern coast, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government faced increased criticism over its apparent poor response and inadequate preparedness for large-scale wildfires. “If there was a firefighting crew in our neighborhood, this wouldn’t have happened.” Nevzat Yildirim, …

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Illinois chemical plant explosion, fires prompt evacuations
3 years, 6 months ago

Illinois chemical plant explosion, fires prompt evacuations

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — An explosion at a northern Illinois chemical plant Monday morning sparked massive fires that sent flames and huge plumes of thick black smoke high into the air and debris raining onto the ground, prompting evacuations. Wilson said there was “no danger to air quality at ground level.” The Rockton Police Department posted an alert at 8:46 a.m. warning …

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Fires Near Me App, that gives live updates about Australian bushfires, is now up for sale
4 years, 11 months ago

Fires Near Me App, that gives live updates about Australian bushfires, is now up for sale

Firstpost  

As wildfires rage, Fires Near Me smartphone app has become one of the country’s top-ranked apps. As wildfires rage through eastern Australia, the New South Wales state fire service’s Fires Near Me smartphone app has become one of the country’s top-ranked apps, downloaded by 1.6 million people, or six percent of the population, in November and December alone. A spokeswoman …

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Australia fires: Military rescues residents as entire towns threatened
5 years ago

Australia fires: Military rescues residents as entire towns threatened

CNN  

CNN — Australian authorities are launching naval and air rescue operations along the country’s southeast coast as deadly wildfires intensify, stranding residents and tourists in towns that may be wiped out by Saturday. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk "Romeo" helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on Sunday, January 5, in this …

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Fires in Australia: Seven people have died in the past 24 hours
5 years ago

Fires in Australia: Seven people have died in the past 24 hours

CNN  

CNN — Seven people have died in the past 24 hours in the Australian state of New South Wales as blazing wildfires continue to tear through bushland and towns. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk "Romeo" helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on Sunday, January 5, in this image provided by the …

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Showers fall on Gippsland but bushfires still out of control
5 years, 1 month ago

Showers fall on Gippsland but bushfires still out of control

ABC  

Three out-of-control bushfires in East Gippsland have burnt thousands of hectares of bush and threatened farming properties. Key points: Weather conditions have eased for East Gippsland firefighters, but authorities say they won't be able to contain the fires as the bush is too dry The three largest fires are burning near Bruthen, Gelantipy and Ensay The Great Alpine Road remains …

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Bushfire horror: Conditions set to worse in Sydney next week
5 years, 1 month ago

Bushfire horror: Conditions set to worse in Sydney next week

Daily Mail  

Dozens of fires are still raging on the east coast of Australia after an 'extraordinary' day saw infernos in suburban Sydney - as officials warn the worst is yet to come. The largest inferno, the Liberation Trail bushfire west of Coffs Harbour, covers more 150,000 hectares Wall of flame: A satellite image of the eastern seaboard showed the active fire …

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