Wildfires Newswire

This pinecone-sized device could transform the fight against wildfires

Editor’s Note: Design for Impact is a series spotlighting innovative solutions for communities affected by the climate crisis, natural disasters and other humanitarian emergencies. CNN  —  In the multibillion-dollar global fight against wildfires, early …

Crews tackle wildfires for fourth night as massive area ravaged

Firefighters worked overnight to extinguish wildfires in the Highlands and Moray that have ravaged an area the size of 10,500 football pitches. Rain has helped to dampen down hotspots but fire crews remain on the scene at Tombain Farm in Forres and at Loch …

Southern Utah ranchers face double challenge of wildfires and drought

CEDAR CITY, Utah — Ranchers in southern Utah are grappling with the devastating impact of wildfires and ongoing drought conditions that have damaged grazing lands and forced livestock relocations. "We've always talked about drought — now, it's …

Two Farmers Die as Wildfire Ravages Northeastern Spain

(MENAFN) Tragedy struck on Tuesday when two farmers lost their lives in a wildfire that ravaged 5,000 hectares in the La Segarra district of Lleida, located in northeastern Spain. According to local emergency services, the victims were both from the area. …

Pentagon Orders Troop Drawdown in LA: 150 National Guard Members Reassigned to Wildfire Duty

Federal Forces Begin Partial Withdrawal From Protest Response as California Leaders Push Back U.S. Northern Command announced Tuesday that 150 National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles for immigration protest response will be reassigned to wildfire …

Massive wildfire breaks out in Navajo Nation

Ten Wildfires, Two Days, One State

By Staff LOS ANGELES — In an ominous start to the holiday weekend and peak wildfire season in the state, 10 wildfires are currently burning across California, all started within in the past two days. Chief among them are the fast-growing Wolf and Juniper …

Wildfire kills 2 people in Spain amid European heat wave

UPDATE: Evacuation orders and alerts for Izman Creek Wildfire north of Lytton

UPDATE 10:00 p.m.:  Three properties have been ordered to evacuate and nine more are on alert due to the Izman Creek Wildfire north of Lytton.  The Thompson-Nicola Regional District issued the order to evacuate for 3965, 4275 and 4461 Lytton-Lillooet Hwy …

Barbecues, camp fires and cigarettes - some of the simple things that can spark a wildfire inferno

A senior fire officer has urged the public to take some simple, common-sense steps to prevent wildfires. Last weekend and the start of this week saw a total of 34 fire crews battle a number of fires across the east Highlands and west Moray, including at …

In pictures: Scotland's four-day battle with wildfires

ShareSave Wildfires have been burning in parts of the Highlands and Moray since Saturday Firefighters are at the scene of wildfires on moorland in the north of Scotland for the fourth day in a row. There have been multiple incidents in the Highlands and …

A pilot project in the north of Canada's Quebec province is using drones to plant new black spruces and jack pines and ...

The Flash Forest company plants tree seeds via drone in Chibougamau, a remote community hit by wildfires in Canada's ...

Flood warning issued for Scotland as wildfires continue to burn

The alert follows a forecast for heavy rain in the north-east. Areas of Moray and Highland have been battling wildfires in recent days. Read More: A significant number of resources and special resources have been mobilised throughout the area, SFRS said. …

California National Guard troops shift from LA security to wildfire response

(MENAFN) A portion of the California National Guard forces deployed to Los Angeles last month amid immigration-related protests has now been reassigned to assist with wildfire response, U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) confirmed on Tuesday. According to a …

Fresh crews called to the Yukon to tackle wildfires

Firefighters from Prince Edward Island and Oregon are expected to arrive in the Yukon to support other fire crews Firefighters from Prince Edward Island and Oregon are expected to arrive in the Yukon to support Wildland Fire Management teams battling …

Tesla Cybertruck starts wildfire in Colorado

Tesla Cybertrucks look so much different than anything else on the road that they still turn heads, even though they’ve been showing up more and more lately. One in southern Colorado really turned heads recently when it caught fire! The Cybertruck that was …

Massive forest fire rages for third day in Azilal province

A massive forest fire has been raging for three consecutive days in the Adandoun forest, located within the Tilouguite commune in Azilal province, consuming approximately 12 hectares of woodland so far. The firefighting efforts have been hampered by the …

150 Calif. Guard Troops Leave LA to Help Wildfire Unit

The Trump administration has pulled about 150 members of California’s National Guard from its deployment in Los Angeles to assist with the state’s wildfire fighting efforts. The U.S. Northern Command said in a statement Tuesday that about 150 Guard troops  …

K3 Holdings and Alpine LA Properties Honor Wildland Firefighters

Supports Displaced Families Following Devastating LA Wildfires LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- K3 Holdings, a privately held real estate investment firm with extensive holdings throughout the United States and …

JCS Investments Celebrates Two Decades of Impactful Investments and Sustainability and Circular Economy looking Ahead

JCS Investments Limited marks 20 years of dedicated service to its mission of fostering positive change, the company takes pride in reaching this milestone. ACCRA, GHANA, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As JCS Investments Limited embarks on …

When Technology Flies with a Heart: DFS AI Takes Off from Sardinia to Watch Over the Mediterranean

Born in Sardinia, ready for the world. A custom AI-powered drone that thinks, decides, and acts. The future of emergency response is airborne. MILANO, MI, ITALY, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time when climate threats are growing …

Responding to Lebanon’s Crisis, Life for Relief and Development Delivers Medical Equipment to Healthcare Facilities

SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of one of the most devastating healthcare crises Lebanon has ever endured, Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) has stepped in to provide critical medical supplies …

New EPA-Registered Botanical Disinfectant Offers Multi-Purpose Solution for Mold, Bacteria, and Viral Pathogens

PreVasive combines exceptional effectiveness, an eco-friendly formulation, and an economical price point to offer unmatched value and performance. FRANKFORT, IL, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bad Axe Restoration Products …

E.e.r.s. Wins $200K Meta Grant to Enhance AI Public Service Chatbot for Multilingual Government Support

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S.-based AI startup e.e.r.s. won a $200,000 Meta Llama Impact Grant to further develop the innovative artificial intelligence chatbot. This multilingual virtual assistant is …

A Disaster Recovery Center in St. Louis City to Close Temporarily

A Disaster Recovery Center in St. Louis City will close temporarily from July 6-13 due to a previously scheduled event at that location.  Temporarily Closed July 6-13 LOCATION HOURS OF OPERATION Union Tabernacle M.B. Church 626 N. Newstead Ave. St. Louis, …

Global Women Climate Leaders and Parliamentarians Demand Bold Action and Solutions On The Path to COP30

At a worldwide convening, women climate leaders call for immediate action to advance climate justice for a thriving future CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last week, as heat waves accelerated in countries around the world, …

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Davidson, Dyer and Wilson Counties

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Davidson, Dyer and Wilson counties to assist Tennesseans who experienced damage or loss from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.  The following recovery centers will …

Kimble Company Supports Flood Recovery Efforts in Wheeling, WV

Kimble responded swiftly to support flood recovery efforts in Wheeling, West Virginia, following recent severe weather that impacted the region. DOVER, OH, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kimble Company and Kimble Recycling & …

Community Testing Initiatives: How Local Groups Are Fighting PFAS

From Michigan to North Carolina, citizen-led PFAS testing is reshaping public awareness and pressuring policy reform. MIAMI, FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As concerns about PFAS contamination continue to rise, local …

Disaster Recovery Centers in Laurel, Pulaski Counties Update Operational Schedule to Mondays-Saturdays

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Laurel and Pulaski counties are scheduled to close Sundays beginning June 29 and resume operations Mondays. New working hours are Monday through Saturday,  9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET and closed Sundays. Their …

Disaster Recovery Center in Breckinridge County To Close Permanently; Help is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in Breckinridge County is scheduled to close permanently June 30 at 7 p.m. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

Disaster Recovery Center in Calloway County To Close Permanently; Help is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in Calloway County is scheduled to close permanently June 30 at 7 p.m. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides …

Disaster Recovery Center in McCracken County to Close Permanently Friday, June 27; Help is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in McCracken County is scheduled to close permanently Friday, June 27 at 7 p.m. However, Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, …

Disaster Recovery Centers in Russell, Trigg Counties to Close Permanently; Help is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Russell and Trigg counties are scheduled to close permanently this weekend. However, Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the tornadoes of May 16-17 can still apply for FEMA assistance.  …

Disaster Recovery Center in Carroll County To Close Permanently; Help is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in Carroll County is scheduled to close permanently June 28 at 7 p.m. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides can …

March Storm Survivors Have Two Weeks to Apply for FEMA Assistance

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Homeowners and renters, including students, who had uninsured damage or losses from the March outbreak of severe storms and tornadoes have until Monday, July 14, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. You may apply for assistance if you …

Disaster Recovery Centers and SBA Centers in South Texas Closed for Fourth of July Holiday

AUSTIN, Texas – FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) and Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) opened in South Texas communities impacted by severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26- …

LA Fire Aid Event: REBUILD & RISE

A gathering for Palisades residents and others affected by the fires to gain direct access to resources and support in their recovery and rebuilding process SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Event: REBUILD …