Wildfires Newswire

First Alert Weather: Risks of wildfire on the increase

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - For the rest of the week, we’re looking at sunny to mostly sunny skies. While there may be a little up-and-down in the humidity from time to time, dry weather will be the dominant theme. That dry air will bump up wildfire danger in …

Two Roaring Fork Valley wildfires sparked by ‘preventable causes’

Residual heat from a controlled burn. Human activity still under investigation. These are “preventable causes” that ignited two Saturday wildfires near Old Snowmass and in Basalt, according to Roaring Fork Fire Rescue Deputy Chief of Operations Richard …

SD River Conservancy gets $23M to address vegetation for wildfire prevention

Get Our Free Newsletter Every Day Times of San Diego will send you the top local and state news at 8 a.m., 365 days a year, plus alert you to major breaking news. By clicking sign up, you agree to our terms. firefighters mop up a vegetation fire near the …

Effort underway to make Colorado homes more climate resistant against flooding and wildfires

DENVER — There's an effort to make Colorado homes more climate resistant, including the rebuilding of houses where the Marshall Fire burned. Features to make a home more climate resistant are metal roofs, fire resistant siding, thicker glass windows …

As drought worsens, wildfire concerns increase

Two alternatives to replace state wildfire map

OREGON – Two senate bills are making their case as replacements to the state’s repealed wildfire hazard map. Senate Bill 83 and Senate Bill 85 are in the running to replace the map. State Senator Jeff Golden says Bill 83 essentially repeals the map out of …

Learn about gardening in wildfire country April 15

Published 6:00 pm Monday, April 14, 2025 LA GRANDE — The Union County Master Gardener program will offer a program about gardening in wildfire country on Tuesday, April 15, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Union County Extension, 10507 N. McAlister Road.The community is …

Extra efforts requested to address forest fire consequences in Quảng Ninh

HÀ NỘI — Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà on April 13 signed a dispatch regarding the settlement of the aftermath of two consecutive forest fires in the northern border province of Quảng Ninh. The dispatch was sent to the Ministries of Agriculture and …

Government layoffs may impact wildfire preparedness in New Mexico

With forecasts showing New Mexico at an abnormally high risk of wildfires in April and over a month after mass government layoffs, some wildfire and forest experts are concerned."No, I don't think we're ready for peak season," former …

Opticloud Introduces Its Climate Tech To Help Avoid Disasters Like The Los Angeles Wildfires

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) OptiCloud introduces an AI-powered "digital recycling" platform to combat climate change and prevent disasters like the recent California wildfires. The technology optimizes cloud infrastructure, reduces emissions …

Reedsport Fire Dept offers free wildfire risk reduction services for homeowners

REEDSPORT, Ore. — Thanks to an Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Grant, The Reedsport Volunteer Fire Department is able to work with their Fire Marshall to directly help homeowners in the Reedsport area reduce the wildfire risk around their homes. To …

San Diego River Conservancy receives $23M for wildfire protection projects

More than $23 million in funding for forest and vegetation management projects aimed at wildfire prevention will go the San Diego River Conservancy, as part of a statewide round of funding to address growing vegetation fire risks, Gov. Gavin Newsom's …

Gov. Newsom signs $170 million wildfire resiliency bill

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks about California wildfire preparedness at Grass Valley Interagency Air Attack Base in Nevada Co., June 29, 2023. OAKLAND, Calif. - With California's wildfire season fast approaching, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill to …

Newsom signs $170M bill to boost wildfire resilience, forest management in California

SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 100, directing over $170 million in accelerated funding to conservancies for forest and vegetation management across California. The bill allocates $10 million specifically for wildfire response …

128-acre wildfire near Woodland Park 100 percent contained

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - A wildfire burning 8 miles north of Woodland Park is 100 percent contained after three days battling the blaze. The Turkey Tracks Fire sparked on Saturday in the Pike National Forest near a shooting range of the same name. It …

How to opt in for free wildfire cleanup before April deadline

CBS News Los Angeles Live Los Angeles County residents have until April 15 to opt in or out of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' free wildfire debris removal program.  Officials extended the signup deadline to April 15 after adding commercial and multi …

Cheakamus Community Forest hosting wildfire workshop

Whistler residents can learn more about wildfire resiliency in the resort through an upcoming two-day workshop hosted by the Cheakamus Community Forest and UBC Okanagan. Titled Wildfire Resilience in Times of Uncertainty, the May 6 and 7 workshop features …

California sets aside $170 million to thin vegetation, forests to help prevent wildfires

In summary Six conservancies throughout the state will oversee work largely in Southern California and the Sierra Nevada. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for  …

Oregon fire agencies receive grants to boost wildfire response

OREGON - The Oregon State Fire Marshal has announced the recipients of the 2025 Wildfire Season Staffing Grant, aimed at enhancing emergency response across the state. This year marks the fourth year of the program, which assists local fire agencies, many …

MEDIA ALERT: The Coastal Stewards Announce Beach Clean-Ups for April, May and June

Remove Plastic and Trash from Beaches While Learning About the Effects of Pollution on the Local Marine Life OCEAN RIDGE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Coastal Stewards, a nonprofit conservation organization …

Celebrating 43 Years of Comfort: Local HVAC Leader Sets the Standard for Heating, Cooling, and Air Quality Service

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Michigan temperatures swing between freezing winters and humid summers, one local HVAC company has remained a reliable source of comfort for more than four decades. With …

Austin Roofing Company Earns Over 1,400 Glowing Reviews, Reinforcing Community Trust

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a market where reputation is everything, one locally owned roofing company continues to stand out with an impressive track record of satisfied customers and award-winning service. …

A&G Roofing Expands Premier Omaha Roofing Services to Bellevue, Nebraska

A&G Roofing expands its trusted Omaha roofing services to Bellevue, offering roof replacements, repairs, and inspections with special promotions for customers. OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A&G Roofing, a …

Leading Insurance Provider Launches Groundbreaking Multi-Carrier Flood Insurance Rating Platform

H2Quoter streamlines flood insurance quotes and policies in under two minutes by leveraging innovative technology SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Flood Insurance Services, a leading flood insurance …

Laurel, McCreary Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Additional counties in the Commonwealth of Kentucky have been added to the major disaster declaration for the FEMA Public Assistance program for Kentucky’s severe storms and flooding in February.  Laurel and McCreary counties added for all …

Intersec Achieves Red Hat OpenShift Certifications

Red Hat OpenShift Certifications Enhances the Reliability, Security, and Scalability of the cloud-native Intersec products for Telecoms and Governments. PARIS, FRANCE, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paris, April 10, 2025 – Intersec, leading …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Virginia

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Virginia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms and flooding from Feb. 10-18, 2025. Public Assistance federal …

Margaret's the Couture Cleaner Brings Expert Fire and Restoration Services to Pacific Palisades and Malibu Fire Victims

Nation's Leading Fine Textile Restoration Specialist Brings Comprehensive Services to Wildfire-Affected Communities LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Margaret's the Couture Cleaner, the nation's …

Argon Launch MultiGAS Training Simulator

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Multi-gas meters serve as an invaluable resource to monitor the environment and aid in the safe operations of technical rescue teams, firefighters, HazMat crews and industrial personnel …

Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky to Reopen Following Temporary Weather-Related Closures

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Disaster Recovery Centers across Kentucky will reopen at 9 a.m. Wednesday following temporary closures due to severe weather and flooding over the past several days. “We understand how important these recovery centers are to Kentuckians …

Scientists blame climate change for spread of infectious diseases and unleashing of ice-locked microbes in Arctic

Climate change in the Arctic is paving the way for the spread of infectious diseases with pandemic potential, warn scientists. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- by University of Sharjah …

Fredericksburg Texas Land Clearing Post Crabapple Fire and MFR Grants

Fredericksburg Texas Land Clearing Post Crabapple Fire and Mechanical Fuel Reduction (MFR) Grant ignites at landclearingnearme.contractors AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas A&M Grants Tackle Wildfire Risks …

WTFem Announces Lineup of Career-Focused Programming at 2025 National Hurricane Conference

WTFem Events to Offer Insights, Education, Networking and Professional Development For Women; Conference Takes Place in New Orleans, LA from April 14-17, 2025 NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- – Women in the …

States Respond to Severe Flooding, FEMA Deploys Resources to Support State Efforts

Severe storms and flooding have affected a wide swath of the southern and central United States over the past several days, with widespread and significant river flooding expected to continue over the next several days. Threats are expected to remain for …

FEMA Disaster Assistance to West Virginians Tops $20 Million

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than $20 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for homeowners and renters in seven West Virginia counties following the impacts of the Feb. 15-18 winter storms.    “Reaching this milestone in less than six weeks …

Study of Pre- and Post-Rehabilitation of Cured-In-Place Pipe for Florida Utility Shows 63% Increase in Infiltration

Landmark 4-Year Study of CCTV & FELL Inspections Confirms Major Problems Using Visual Inspection to Detect Infiltration or Certify Pipe Repairs as Watertight SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electro Scan Inc …

President Trump Approves Emergency Declarations for Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee to Supplement State-led Response ...

Residents are urged to listen to local officials as severe weather and flooding risk continues WASHINGTON -- FEMA is actively coordinating with states across the mid-west and central U.S. affected by recent severe storms and flooding to support their …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Arkansas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Arkansas to supplement response efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding beginning on April 2, 2025, and continuing. The …

West Virginians Have Until April 28, 2025, to Apply for Disaster Assistance

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginians have until April 28 to apply for FEMA Assistance for damages sustained during the mid-February winter storms. FEMA assistance for individuals and families affected by the Feb. 15-18, 2025, storms, mudslides, landslides, …