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Published on 13:07 GMT

China's AG600 completes landmark mission, demonstrating new approach to forest fire prevention

An AG600 large amphibious firefighting aircraft is seen during a?forest firefighting mission?in the Greater Hinggan Mountains, Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. File photo: Xinhua China's domestically developed large amphibious aircraft, the …

Source: Global Times - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 13:28 GMT

China's AG600 large amphibious aircraft completes forest fire prevention duty

China's domestically developed AG600 "Kunlong" amphibious aircraft has wrapped up its four months of aerial emergency response and forest fire prevention operations in Jiagedaqi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, according to …

Source: Bastille Post - Pro-Government
Published on 01:16 GMT

Brazil's Indigenous back Lula as El Nino fuels forest fires

As wildfires sparked by El Nino smolder in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, Indigenous chief Waldemir da Silva voted for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the candidate "who defends nature." The leftist leader is running for a fourth term …

Source: RTL Today - Neutral
Published on 12:22 GMT

How hazard trees stand in the way of wildfire cleanup

ROWENA Ore. (InvestigateTV) - In the blink of an eye lives can be upended by a natural disaster, and recovering from one can last long after the danger is gone. In June 2025, a wildfire tore through the community of Rowena, Oregon. It forced 8,000 people …

Source: KPLC - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on 14:03 GMT

Wildfire proofing is helping local homeowners ditch California’s costly last-resort insurance

Jennifer Howard has spent years reducing wildfire risk at her West Marin County home. She removed vegetation near the structure, replaced vents, added gutter guards, enclosed eaves and, when she needed a new roof in 2020, installed a standing-seam steel …

Source: The Press Democrat - California - Neutral
Published on 11:39 GMT

UH study finds higher metal levels in Maui wildfire survivors

MAX WHITTAKER / THE NEW YORK TIMES The charred remains of Lahaina, a coastal town on the Hawaiian island of Maui, Aug. 11, 2023. Maui wildfire survivors had higher concentrations of metals in their systems months after their exposure to the fires in …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii - Neutral
Published on 11:39 GMT

Wildfires are burning more watershed land. Utah's mountains are among the hardest hit

Wildfires are burning more land in watersheds that provide water to communities across the West, raising concerns about water quality and infrastructure as fires become larger and more frequent. New research published in the scientific journal Nature …

Source: Utah Public Radio - Public Broadcaster
Published on 05:33 GMT

The Business Problem Behind Arkansas’ Spike in Wildfires

(Shutterstock) Arkansas’ spike in wildfires (see Arkansas Business Sept. 28) runs deeper than a year of drought conditions. State Forester Kyle Cunningham said there is an “interconnectivity between forest health, markets and wildfire.” He said one factor …

Source: Arkansas Business - Neutral
Published on 14:32 GMT

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service developing brand-new heavy-lift drones to tackle deadly wildfires

"Wildfires are becoming more frequent and more challenging to tackle, particularly in remote areas.” Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is developing a Heavy Lift Drone capability aimed at supporting firefighters tackling wildfires in …

Source: Blackpool Gazette - Pending
Published on 13:21 GMT

Markets/Coverages: Specialty MGA Banyan Launches Red Fox Risk for Wildfires

Specialty managing general agent Banyan Risk said it launched Red Fox Risk Ltd, a new underwriting venture focused on wildfire-exposed property risk in the U.S. The business will be led by Brian Espie as CEO and Sarah Kennedy, chief underwriting officer. …

Source: Insurance Journal - Neutral
Published on Oct 4, 2026

AFP Brazil's Indigenous back Lula as El Nino fuels forest fires

As wildfires sparked by El Nino smolder in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, Indigenous chief Waldemir da Silva voted for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the candidate "who defends nature." The leftist leader is running for a fourth term …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on 11:37 GMT

Indonesia must keep its guard up against wildfire despite drop in hotspots, environment groups warn

JAKARTA, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The Indonesian government must keep its guard up against wildfires despite a recent decline in the number of hotspots, with peatland fires still prone to flare up ‌amid persistently hot and dry weather, environmental groups said …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on 08:11 GMT

French Navy and Naval Group test Rampart CIWS at sea during WILDFIRE Exercise

The French Navy evaluated Naval Group’s modular Rampart multi-purpose launching system for the first time at sea aboard an LHD during the WILDFIRE 26.2 counter-drone exercise. The French Navy (Marine nationale) has completed the sixth edition of its …

Source: Naval news - Neutral
Published on 09:46 GMT

Whitefish wildfire protection plan up for City Council review

Fourteen areas of concern that are primed for mitigating wildlife risk are at the center of a draft Whitefish Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The plan, which is the topic of conversation during a City Council work session on Monday, is designed to …

Source: Daily Inter Lake - Montana - Neutral
Published on 06:23 GMT

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Defends Visiting Africa as Wildfires Raged

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a puzzling defense of her being in Ghana as the 2025 wildfires raged across her city, destroying the Pacific Palisades and most of Altadena. Bass issued her defense of the 2025 visit during a KBLA Talk 1580 Town Hall and …

Source: Breitbart - Right-wing
Published on Oct 4, 2026

Indonesia’s new peatland agency to get greater powers, but more work needed to stop forest fires

But stronger regulations will mean little if they are not enforced, experts said. Indonesian regulations require groundwater levels in managed peatlands to be maintained at no more than 40cm below the surface, a measure intended to keep the peat moist and …

Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government
Published on 10:55 GMT

Firefighters ask families to continue to help prevent wildfires as we enter October

CHENEY, Wash. -- The season may be changing, but firefighters want families to remember that fire season is not over yet. Spokane County Fire District 3 kicked off National Fire Prevention Week on Sunday with an open house at Station 31's training …

Source: KXLY 4 - Washington State - Neutral
Published on 04:30 GMT

Arkansas pauses mowing operations because of wildfire risk

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has paused mowing operations in areas of the state experiencing extreme drought. The pause is part of an effort to prevent wildfires. Fall mowing operations typically begin Oct. 1 and are completed by Thanksgiving …

Source: Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette - Neutral
Published on 13:17 GMT

Meet the 2 candidates running for office near Summerland after losing home, business to wildfire

Play Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Weeks after a catastrophic …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 20:39 GMT

DHS ANNOUNCES SNAP REPLACEMENT BENEFITS FOR HOUSEHOLDS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE NOLO AND A SUBSEQUENT WILDFIRE

Posted on Oct 2, 2026 in Featured, Main, NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2026 HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS) is announcing that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households affected by Hurricane Nolo, as well …

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 16:41 GMT

Wildfire Hazard Season Began Oct. 1

Outdoor burning restrictions are in effect from Oct. 1 – Dec. 15 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 2, 2026) – Team Kentucky is reminding Kentuckians to be alert as the fall wildfire hazard season began Oct. 1. Outdoor burning restrictions will be in place throughout …

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Published on October 3, 2026 - 00:34 GMT

NEWS RELEASE – DHS ANNOUNCES SNAP REPLACEMENT BENEFITS FOR HOUSEHOLDS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE NOLO AND A SUBSEQUENT ...

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES KA ʻOIHANA MĀLAMA LAWELAWE KANAKA JOSEPH CAMPOS II DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE TRISTA SPEER DEPUTY DIRECTOR KA HOPE LUNA HOʻOKELE LORI-LEI …

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 20:38 GMT

NEWS RELEASE – DHS ANNOUNCES SNAP REPLACEMENT BENEFITS FOR HOUSEHOLDS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE NOLO AND A SUBSEQUENT ...

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES KA ʻOIHANA MĀLAMA LAWELAWE KANAKA JOSEPH CAMPOS II DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE TRISTA SPEER DEPUTY DIRECTOR KA HOPE LUNA HOʻOKELE LORI-LEI …

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 01:59 GMT

County of Maui announces Housing Navigator Program for Wildfire-Impacted Households

Effective Oct. 1, the program will carry forward case management services and help families plan for long-term housing The County of Maui today announced its County of Maui Housing Navigator Program, which began serving wildfire-impacted households today, …

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Published on October 1, 2026 - 19:50 GMT

Rankings.io Acquires Wildfire Video, Launches Rankings Video Marketing

Marion, IL, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rankings.io has acquired Wildfire Video and is launching Rankings Video Marketing. The service puts a law firm's attorneys on camera each month and backs every video with the agency's search and ad …

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Published on September 30, 2026 - 18:05 GMT

Responding to Tightening Catastrophic Risk Insurance Markets, Matrix Wildfire Deploys ZIp Code Scale Fire Denial

As carriers pull back from WUI zones, Matrix Wildfire delivers the landscape-scale buffer de-risk data underwriters need to restore property insurability. BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Answering reinsurance …

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Published on September 30, 2026 - 21:28 GMT

People, partnerships, and readiness: Leveraging our lines of effort amid intense wildfire season

People, partnerships, and readiness: Leveraging our lines of effort amid intense wildfire season By Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, Adjutant General, Oregon National Guard As fall begins and smoke clears across Oregon, our Airmen completed their Grasshopper …

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Published on October 5, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

The Weather Channel TV Network Announces 2026-27 Winter Storm Names

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Weather Channel television network today released its list of winter storm names for the 2026-27 season during America’s Morning Headquarters (AMHQ). This season’s list marks …

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 17:51 GMT

Atmospheric Water Generators Now Available in the UK, Creating Clean Drinking Water From the Air

UK businesses and households can now create their own clean drinking water from the air with Atmospheric Water Generators supplied by Resilient365 LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UK businesses and households can …

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Published on October 3, 2026 - 05:23 GMT

Federal Assistance Available: SBA Offers Low Interest Disaster Loans 2026 Plains Oil Spill

Economic injury loans available for small businesses and private nonprofits Low interest disaster loans are available to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations to offset economic losses from the 2026 Plains Oil Spill that happened on May 22- …

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Published on October 3, 2026 - 05:23 GMT

Asistencia Federal Disponible: SBA Ofreciendo Préstamos Por el Derrame de Petróleo de Plains del 2026

Préstamos por daños económicos están disponible para negocios, organizaciones no lucrativas privadas y residentes de California, que su economía se vio afectada desde el 22 de Mayo hasta el 28 de Mayo del 2026. La SBA emitió una declaración de desastre en …

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 19:10 GMT

Drones Help Engineers Service Towers

Eric Telles is an engineer with the Public Safety Communications and he’s looking up, way up, at the tower he needs to inspect. At 200 feet tall it is a typical tower used by state agencies for communications. Not long ago Eric and a partner would have to …

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Published on October 1, 2026 - 19:20 GMT

Steady Flow Sewer & Drain Encourages Western Washington Homeowners to Prepare for Fall Rainy Season

Seasonal increase in rainfall provides an opportunity for homeowners to address existing sewer and drain concerns FEDERAL WAY, WA, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Western Washington moves into the fall rainy season, …

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Published on October 1, 2026 - 16:23 GMT

Greener Grounds Lawn & Tree Urges Birmingham Homeowners to Check Trees Before Fall Storms

Dead limbs and leaning trees can become hazards during severe weather. Greener Grounds shares what Birmingham homeowners should check before the next storm. BIRMINGHAM, AL, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Greener Grounds …

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Published on October 1, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Urge Residents to Download AwareCA, the State's New Official Emergency Information App

The free app delivers wildfire, evacuation, and incident updates from local fire departments, with no ads and no guesswork about which agency to follow. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Los Angeles Area Fire …

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Published on October 1, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

AwareCA Launches in the Apple App Store and Google Play

Developed by Intterra in partnership with California agencies, AwareCA provides free access to agency-provided emergency updates on iOS and Android. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Intterra today announced that …

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Published on September 30, 2026 - 19:40 GMT

Better Off Home Buyers Rallies Portland Investors to Deliver Earthquake Relief to Colombia

Oregon-based home-buying company and local investors raise $4,650 and deliver 750 pounds of essential supplies to earthquake-affected communities. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scott Dalinger, owner and founder of …

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Published on September 30, 2026 - 18:05 GMT

Responding to Tightening Catastrophic Risk Insurance Markets, Matrix Wildfire Deploys ZIp Code Scale Fire Denial

As carriers pull back from WUI zones, Matrix Wildfire delivers the landscape-scale buffer de-risk data underwriters need to restore property insurability. BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Answering reinsurance …

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Published on September 30, 2026 - 21:59 GMT

Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Alaina Boone

As an Associate Environmental Planner, Alaina Boone provides technical assistance to jurisdictions throughout the state, including cities, counties, special districts, tribes, state departments, and private nonprofits, in applying for FEMA Hazard …

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Published on September 30, 2026 - 05:10 GMT

Court Order Restores Union Contract for BOP Law Enforcement Officers at Thomson Federal Prison

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AFGE Local 4070 welcomes today’s federal court order restoring the collective bargaining agreement covering law enforcement officers employed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons …

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Published on September 29, 2026 - 13:45 GMT

Global Clean Energy Reports $11.5 Million AI Services & Resilience Pipeline Across Commercial & Public-Interest Markets

Company’s pipeline includes 38 opportunities across applied AI leadership, data science, workforce delivery, enterprise modernization & resilience intelligence HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Clean …

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Published on September 29, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Expo Home Improvement Reports a 40% Surge in Storm-Ready Door and Window Installations as Hurricane Season Approaches

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the Texas hurricane season rapidly approaching, Expo Home Improvement announces a 40 percent increase in requests for storm-ready door and window installations. Homeowners …

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Published on September 29, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

BioPREVAIL and CEPI launch global Biosecurity Innovation Challenge to support 100 Days Mission

Three teams will receive six months of support and up to US$50,000 each before a public showcase in Geneva alongside World Health Assembly in May 2027 GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, September 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- · The global call invites …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 17:24 GMT

Matrix Wildfire Unveils Dynamic Hazard Engine Powering Predictive, Massive Area Fire Denial for Rail & Utility Corridors

Software platform delivers asset specific risk intelligence, auditable proof for reinsurers deploying the SENTINEL and GUARDIAN wildfire pre-mitigation systems. BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matrix Wildfire …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

CAMPel9 Self-Generating Pellet Heater Launches on Kickstarter for Camping and RV Use

CAMPel9, a portable pellet heater that generates its own electricity from heat, is now available on Kickstarter for campers and RV users. CHEONGJU-SI, CHUNGCHEONGBUK-DO, SOUTH KOREA, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Magenic LLC has …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Final Call: Seats Are Running Out for OHCON 2026, Ohio's Premier Public Safety UAS Conference

Pre-conference Program Managers Course is sold out as hands-on Flight OPS training seats go fast ahead of the September 29–30 event at the Ohio Fire Academy COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DRONERESPONDERS …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 10:03 GMT

Rising seas must not erase countries from the map

DanChurchAid welcomes landmark UN protection of statehood and maritime rights but calls for finance to protect vulnerable communities NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Countries threatened by rising seas …

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