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Kentucky forest fire burns down acres of woodlands, hunting cabin

FLEMING COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - We’ve had several dry stretches of weather over the past few weeks, and it’s the middle of fall fire season. This has led to some forest fires in our area, including in Fleming County, where many acres were burned Tuesday. “ …

Experts Warn of Forest Fires as Water Reservoir Levels Drop in Kashmir

    SRINAGAR: Amid a prolonged dry spell, the water levels in major reservoirs have significantly decreased, raising concerns about water supply stability and an increased risk of forest fires in the Valley. Weather experts have, however, warned that the …

Crews battle wildfire in Jackson Township, New Jersey At least 15 buildings have been evacuated in Jackson Township on ...

MEG Energy says 2024 production to come in at low end of forecast due to Alberta wildfires

Open this photo in gallery:A plume of smoke rises as the Jasper Complex Wildfire burns in Alberta on Aug. 14.L Neufeld/Parks Canada/Reuters MEG Energy Corp. MEG-T says its full-year production is likely to come in towards the lower end of its …

15 homes evacuated as crews battle another wildfire in New Jersey

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — The latest forest fire to break out in New Jersey spurred authorities to evacuate more than a dozen homes Wednesday as crews worked to contain the blaze, but no injuries or property damage has been reported. The New Jersey …

California Wildfires Prompt Evacuations and Shelter-in-Place Warnings

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Southern Calif. fire chief urges residents to evacuate ahead of fast-moving wildfire

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Southern Calif. fire chief urges residents to evacuate ahead of fast-moving wildfire 01:16 UP NEXT More than 100,000 acres scorched as wildfires rip through …

Californians forced to flee as ferocious wildfires destroy homes and buildings

Fast-moving fires erupted across California on Wednesday as the state was lashed by powerful winds that complicated firefighting efforts, necessitated power shutoffs and raised the danger for more ignitions. Just hours after igniting in Ventura county, the …

Californians ordered to evacuate as explosive wildfires erupt

Fast-moving fires erupted across California on Wednesday as the state was lashed by powerful winds that complicated firefighting efforts, spurred power shutoffs and raised the dangers for more ignitions. Evacuations were ordered in Ventura county, in a …

California wildfire fueled by high winds grows to 10,000 acres and forces evacuations

Injuries were reported and homes were threatened in a Southern California wildfire that began Wednesday and, fueled by high winds, rapidly grew to over 10,000 acres, officials said. The Mountain Fire in Ventura County prompted evacuation orders, and the …

Wildfire emergency in Southern California threatens homes

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Wildfire emergency in Southern California threatens homes 00:59 UP NEXT How Biden shaped the 2024 election 01:30 Federal authorities investigate bomb threats …

Forest fires outside tropics drove 60% CO2 surge since 2001: Study

Global carbon dioxide emissions from forest fires have soared by 60% since 2001, driven largely by the burning of forests outside the tropics, according to a new study.  There are now, in fact, more emissions from forests located in higher northern …

Homes evacuated as wildfire breaks out in Ocean County

Fifteen structures are being evacuated in Jackson on Wednesday afternoon after a multi-acre wildfire broke out, officials said. In all 25, structures in the area of South Stump Tavern Road are threatened by the fire, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said …

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Jackson ‘Shotgun’ wildfire threatens homes, causes evacuations

JACKSON - Firefighters were battling a 75-acre wildfire that prompted the evacuation of six homes and three nearby horse farms, authorities said. The so-called Shotgun Fire, located in the area of South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson, was first reported at …

15 buildings evacuated during wildfire in Jackson, NJ

🔥Fire broke out along South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson 🔥15 homes and buildings were evacuated 🔥There have been seven major wildfires in New Jersey since mid October JACKSON — Over a dozen homes were evacuated Wednesday afternoon as New Jersey's …

Wildfire in Jackson, New Jersey leads to several evacuations

By Joe Brandt November 6, 2024 / 2:44 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia CBS News Philadelphia Live At least 15 buildings have been evacuated in Jackson Township on Wednesday after a wildfire broke out, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. Firefighters …

Evacuations underway in Ocean County as wildfire burns uncontained, threatening structures

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. - People are being evacuated in Ocean County as a wildfire rages, threatening buildings. Officials with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced a wildfire burning in Jackson Township, Wednesday, a little before 2 p.m. They …

Wildfire burning near Six Flags Great Adventure, 6 homes evacuated

A wildfire is burning several miles from Six Flags Great Adventure, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Fire crews are currently working to extinguish the flames in the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area in the area of South Stump Tavern …

BLUETTI expande sus soluciones solares portátiles a México, potenciando la independencia energética

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, November 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A medida que México se enfrenta a crecientes desafíos energéticos, BLUETTI, líder mundial en almacenamiento de energía portátil y soluciones solares, está listo para lanzar …

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Liberty County Closing, Georgians Can Visit Other Centers

ATLANTA – The Disaster Recovery Center located in Liberty County is closing Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 5:30 p.m. However, people can still visit any other open Disaster Recovery Center located in the state. Survivors can also apply for FEMA assistance online at …

FEMA in the Field: Assisting Flood Survivors Door-to-Door

Once a disaster is declared, FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams are ready to go into impacted communities. Because of this, they are often called FEMA’s “boots on the ground”. They often walk through affected areas or set up in small groups in a …

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Mountain Fire

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on November 6 at 2:36 p.m. PST / 5:36 p.m. EST to assist the state of California in combating the Mountain Fire, currently …

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Seminole Tribe of Florida

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Seminole Tribe of Florida to supplement the tribe’s efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Milton beginning on Oct. 5, 2024, and continuing.  The President’s action …

Disaster Recovery Center in Newport Scheduled to Close on November 9

The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at the Newport City Municipal Building at 222 Main Street is scheduled to permanently close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. The center’s hours until then are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center was opened for residents …

One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Debby

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Floridians who sustained loss from Hurricane Debby have one week remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is Nov. 12, 2024. Homeowners and renters in Alachua, Baker, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, …

Child Care Assistance Is Available for South Carolinians Affected by Hurricane Helene

South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA Child Care Assistance even if they did not have property damage. FEMA may award payment for Child Care Assistance under its Other Needs Assistance program to those with disaster-caused …

OPIC Technologies, Inc. Leads the 3D Live Tech Revolution, Transforming News Reporting with Immersive Real-Time Coverage

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OPIC Technologies, Inc., the global leader in 3D live technology, is redefining the future of news reporting with advanced tools that bring real-time, immersive experiences …

Hancock and Sevier Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance

FEMA has added Hancock and Sevier counties to the Oct. 2 major presidential declaration for Tropical Storm Helene, meaning state and local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in both counties may seek funding under FEMA’s Public Assistance …

City of Montreal Makes $22M Investment in Next-Gen Computer Aided Dispatch

City selects global leader, EMERES to deliver the solution MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, November 5, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EMERES, Inc., a Montreal based leading provider of advanced computer aided dispatch (CAD) solutions, has been awarded a …

FEMA Releases over $83 million to Help Vermont Communities Rebuild

FEMA has provided the state of Vermont with $83,600,591 in Public Assistance funding to help communities rebuild after the devastating storms and flooding that occurred in July 2023. FEMA’s Public Assistance program reimburses the state and local …

Biden-Harris Administration Provides More Than $2.7 Billion in FEMA Assistance to Help Helene and Milton-Affected ...

WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris Administration has approved more than $1.5 billion in direct assistance to Hurricanes Helene and Milton survivors. These funds help survivors with housing repairs, personal property replacement and other essential recovery …

Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Open in Wakulla County

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FEMA has opened a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Wakulla County to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricane Helene. Survivors of Hurricane Milton or Hurricane Debby can also be served by the center.  Survivors do …

Disaster Recovery Center Open in Hardee County

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Hardee County to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricane Milton. Survivors of Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Debby can also be served by the center.  Survivors do not need …

IICSR Launches Accessible Education Platform to Combat Climate Disasters and Global Inequality

International Institute of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Launches Accessible Education Platform to Combat Climate Disasters and Global Inequality PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent data …

FEMA Opens Additional Disaster Recovery Center in Tift County

ATLANTA – FEMA opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center in Tift County to provide one-on-one help for Georgians affected by Hurricane Helene. The center is open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Center …

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Emanuel County

ATLANTA – FEMA opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center in Emanuel County to provide one-on-one help for Georgians affected by Hurricane Helene. The center is open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Center …

FEMA Assistance Available for Self-Employed Floridians

FEMA assistance can help people who are self-employed, including artists, musicians and mechanics. Independent contractors are considered self-employed. To be considered for FEMA assistance, you must be a resident of or work in a county designated for FEMA …

FEMA Assistance Won’t Affect Social Security, Other Federal Benefits Georgians May Receive

ATLANTA – Applying for federal disaster assistance from FEMA will not affect other federal benefits that Georgia survivors of Hurricane Helene or Tropical Storm Debby, damage Aug. 4--20, 2024, may receive. Residents in Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, …