Wildfires Newswire

Fingers crossed for rain in Extremadura as Valverde del Fresno wildfire keeps Spain on high alert

Extremadura in major wildfire. Credit: @AT_Brif X Many parts of Spain have eased bonfire and burning rules for the cooler months, yet the country is far from clear of danger. A forest fire declared this morning in Valverde del Fresno, in northern Caceres, …

The Unrelenting Ordeal of Wildfire Recovery

Second of two stories about the effort to support Lahaina fire survivors’ health in the long, hard aftermath. Read the first story, about the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study, here. LAHAINA, Hawaiʻi—As Mikey Burke walked into her acupuncture appointment on a …

Spokesman-Review to host ‘Smoke, Ash, Fire’ book launch event, highlighting devastating August wildfires;

As the wildfires of August swept through the neighborhoods of Spokane, Spokesman-Review reporters and photographers were on the scene alongside first responders. With as many as 18 stories a day, The S-R aimed to educate the city on what was happening and …

Crews continue to battle White Mountain wildfire near ME/NH border

Crews are reportedly making progress fighting a wildfire raging in the White Mountains near the Maine/New Hampshire border. CBS 13 reports that although the Wild River fire is 20% contained, it’s still burning across more than 850 acres of wilderness …

Jane Seymour refuses to leave Malibu despite wildfires threat

8 November 2026 Jane Seymour has no plans to move from her beloved California, despite the risk of wildfires. Jane Seymour says living in Malbiu is 'magical' The former Bond actress, who hails from Middlesex, England, has resided in her $3.4 …

The Scientists Fighting to Help Wildfire Survivors Heal

First of two stories about the effort to support Lahaina fire survivors’ health in the disaster’s long, hard aftermath. LAHAINA, Hawaiʻi—Early on a Saturday morning in May, Ruben Juarez took the 45-minute flight from Oʻahu to Maui, just like he’d done …

How fire-ravaged New Forest is being brought back to life after summer wildfires

Forestry England has begun a long-term recovery project to protect the damaged heathland, help new heather grow and safeguard ancient trees as winter approaches. The blaze in August destroyed rare heathland, damaged ancient woodland and burnt through the …

Wildfire modeling raises questions about homeowner risk and disclosure

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Wildfire response continues after helicopter crash: BNPB

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) affirmed that efforts to tackle forest and land fires in several regions are continuing with stricter safety measures following a helicopter crash during a firefighting mission. “We want to …

Spokane County high school hit by wildfire hopes to win $1 million makeover

Watch out for wildfires as dry leaves cover the ground

There has been frost every morning for the last week and not much rain so be careful with any outdoor burning and don’t leave any campfire without putting your hand in the coals to make sure it is dead out. There have been a few fires here in the …

Deep drought fuels NH forest fire that has reached historic scale

SHELBURNE, N.H. — On Thursday night, while crews from across the country battled a wildfire in the dense woods of the White Mountain National Forest, residents of nearby communities and officials with the U.S. Forest Service crowded into Town Hall. The …

5 p.m. Update: Wildfire near Lake Billy Chinook prompts evacuation warning

A vegetation fire that grew to 200 acres Saturday near Lake Billy Chinook has prompted Level 2 “Be set” evacuations. The fire was reported to be at the 6800 block of SW Prospect View Drive west of The Cove Palisades State Park near Culver. As of 4:39 p.m. …

Türkiye plans water-dropping drones to fight forest fires

ISTANBUL A firefighter tackles a forest blaze in Muğla’s Seydikemer district in July, 2026. Türkiye is expanding its firefighting technology beyond fire detection by developing drones capable of dropping water directly onto forest fires, Agriculture and …

Indonesia Students Protest Forest Fires, Fuel Shortages & Power Cuts in East Kalimantan, Submit 7 Demands

Indonesia: Students and residents in Indonesia’s East Kalimantan province gathered outside the governor’s office to protest environmental damage, fuel shortages, and recurring power cuts, while also criticising the first two years of President Prabowo …

Australians survive fire helicopter crash in Indonesia

For months, firefighters have been battling Indonesia's worst wildfires in a decade. Photo: AP PHOTO Two Australians have survived their helicopter crashing in a river while fighting forest fires in Indonesia. Rescuers are searching for a third crew …

Jane Kim declares victory in CA insurance commissioner race, vows wildfire insurance overhaul

Amidst a roar of cheering support, Jane Kim declared victory Friday in California's race for insurance commissioner, promising sweeping changes to a system she says has failed homeowners facing soaring premiums and shrinking coverage options. "We …

'Nature is remarkably resilient' - Restoration works begin after New Forest fire

Forestry England has begun recovery efforts at the site to protect vulnerable land and encourage the return of native plants, including heather. The wildfire, which broke out in August, destroyed more than 80 hectares of rare heathland and damaged ancient …

5 p.m. Update: Wildfire near Lake Billy Chinook prompts evacuation warning

A vegetation fire that grew to 200 acres Saturday near Lake Billy Chinook has prompted Level 2 “Be set” evacuations. The fire was reported to be at the 6800 block of SW Prospect View Drive west of The Cove Palisades State Park near Culver. As of 4:39 p.m. …

Art Slate Roofing Releases Review of Pre-1940 Homes and Storm Reports in Greater Boston

Census and NOAA records show Newton, Boston, Cambridge, Medford and Lynn pair high pre-1940 housing shares with above-average hail and wind report counts BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BOSTON, Massachusetts. Art Slate …

Inside or Outside? How Metro Detroit Homeowners Can Tell Which Basement Waterproofing Fix Fits Their Leak

Southeast Michigan sits on poorly drained lakeplain clay. A Shelby Township contractor explains when interior drain tile works and when to dig outside. SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ask three waterproofing …

Michigan Homes Went Without Power 2.5 Times the U.S. Average in 2025, Federal Data Shows

Only West Virginia was worse. A Shelby Township waterproofing contractor says a battery backup sump pump buys hours, and Michigan outages can run for days. SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michigan homes spent …

Last Winter Swung From -10°F to 65°F in Four Weeks. What That Does to a Michigan Basement Wall

A 19-day freeze and a 75-degree swing hit Metro Detroit last winter. A Shelby Township contractor explains how frost and thaw find foundation cracks. SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last winter was hard on …

Fewer Than 1 in 200 Metro Detroit Homes Has Flood Insurance, New Data Shows

A Shelby Township contractor went through FEMA, NOAA and state records. Nearly 9 in 10 insured flood losses in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne hit a basement. SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Almost nobody in Metro …

Frozen-Pipe Claims Now Top $30,000. Here's Why Puget Sound Pipes Burst Where There's No Ice

A free HelpMeNow.com video explains the hidden pressure that splits frozen pipes far from the ice, and five cheap fixes to make before the first hard freeze. BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BELLEVUE, Wash. — The pipe …

VanDoit Commercial to Launch Larger Mobile Medical Clinic Units in 2027

VanDoit Commercial announces larger mobile medical clinic units for 2027, adding about 1.5–2 feet of width and over 4 feet of length on a Ford Transit platform. BLUE SPRINGS, MO, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VanDoit Commercial …

Tackling Food Insecurity: Zakat Foundation of America Expands Rice Relief Across U.S. New England Communities

BRIDGEVIEW, IL, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building on a continuous history of impactful community food relief programs—including regular seasonal rice distributions held across New York and Delaware—Zakat Foundation of …

Federal assistance is available for Californians affected by the East Oakland Apartment Fire

Federal assistance is available for Californians affected by the East Oakland Apartment Fire Low interest disaster loans are available to California businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the East Oakland …

Insurance Data Show 1 in 60 U.S. Homes Files a Water Damage Claim Each Year as Puget Sound Enters Holiday Travel Season

Help Me Now outlines a 30-second shut-off valve check for homeowners leaving for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Puget Sound households prepare to travel for …

The $1 Million Leak: Water Now the No. 1 Threat to Puget Sound's Priciest Homes

Insurer data shows million-dollar water claims have tripled. Help Me Now shares a first-60-minutes plan and sends vetted pros 24/7. Call (425) 279-7097. BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Help Me Now (HelpMeNow.com), the …

Tech4Equity Project Expands Nationwide to Help Nonprofits Deliver Digital Financial Assistance

Qualifying nonprofits can distribute assistance, stipends, and reimbursements while connecting recipients with no-cost digital accounts and virtual debit cards. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Tech4Equity …

National Public Adjusting Sets Out Commercial Claim Documentation Standard

The standard sets out what a commercial public adjuster in Houston and New York documents on a hail, fire or water loss before a figure reaches a carrier. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Public Adjusting has …

Water Damage Has Nothing to Do With the Weather

New Fayetteville data points to indoor plumbing and appliance leaks as a leading cause of residential water damage. FAYETTEVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Homeowners may associate water damage with hurricanes, heavy rain …

State of Alaska Selects AwareAK to Deliver Authoritative Public Safety Information Statewide

Free Apple and Android app will connect residents and visitors with emergency information published directly by Alaska’s public safety organizations ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The State of Alaska has …

GiveDirectly Sent Cash to Venezuela Earthquake Survivors Using USDC Stablecoins

In La Guaira, 3,765 people got $340 each via Pago Móvil, starting 21 days after the June 24 quakes. Of each donated dollar, 86 cents reached them as cash. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GiveDirectly, a U …

DanChurchAid calls for more climate adaptation finance as UN report warns of growing gap

New UN report warns that the adaptation finance gap threatens lives and livelihoods. DanChurchAid urges stakeholders at COP31 to close the adaptation gap. COPENHAGEN, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, November 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DanChurchAid urges COP31 …

MCX Off-Network Now a Global Priority

MCX enabler Softil sees adoption of off-network technology as a key to accelerate the global transition to broadband mission-critical group communications TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, November 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The transition to broadband group …

IAMTech and Alert Disaster Control launch Avertis Intelligence to strengthen emergency preparedness at industrial sites

Developed using decades of frontline emergency-response experience, Avertis combines hazard modelling, emergency pre-planning and incident command capabilities. MIDDLESBROUGH , CLEVELAND, UNITED KINGDOM, November 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Homeland Public Adjusters Expands Commercial and Specialty Insurance Claim Services in Florida and New Jersey

Licensed public adjusting firm now handles builder's risk, boat and marina, business income and condo master-policy claims, in English and Spanish MIAMI LAKES, FL, UNITED STATES, November 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Homeland Public Adjusters, a …