Wildfires Newswire

Officials Assess Wildfire Damage in Coastal Texas

Two wildfires in coastal Texas reached 85 percent and 95 percent containment, respectively, on Friday, April 11. Firefighters were able to contain the Salt Flats fire by 85 percent just after midnight on Friday and the Aransas Woods fire by 95 percent as …

Southern California Edison lays out $925 million plan to rebuild after LA wildfires

(Reuters) -Southern California Edison (SCE), a subsidiary of utility Edison International, said on Friday it had submitted an initial plan to rebuild the areas within its service territory that were devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires in January. The …

Edison vows to underground more power lines in wildfire zones

ROSEMEAD — Southern California Edison, which has been targeted by lawsuits alleging its above-ground power lines sparked the Eaton Fire, will underground more than 150 miles of electrical lines as it rebuilds its infrastructure in the Eaton and Palisades …

Modular homes for wildfire survivors to be in transit next week

Posted on Apr 11, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News KAHULUI, Hawai‘i – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users of potential traffic delays as modular homes for wildfire survivors are transported from Kahului to the state’s Ka …

Red alert over wildfire peril as huge blazes sweep Scotland...with warnings of worse to come

Scotland is facing an ‘extreme’ wildfire warning after a string of dramatic blazes hit the country. Emergency services were deployed to battle raging fires that were hitting vast tracts of land in both rural and urban areas. Huge plumes of smoke could be …

Modular homes for wildfire survivors to be in transit next week

Posted on Apr 11, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News KAHULUI, Hawai‘i – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users of potential traffic delays as modular homes for wildfire survivors are transported from Kahului to the state’s Ka …

There’s still time to ‘opt in’ to Army Corps’ wildfire debris removal – but the clock is ticking

Leaders discuss taxes, infrastructure & wildfire prevention at State of the State in NMB

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Business leaders and community members heard from legislators this morning at a State of the State address in North Myrtle Beach. The event was held at the Bay Watch Resort & Conference Center by Destination in North …

Green Valley gears up for wildfire season

In Green Valley, spring means more than blooming wildflowers and longer days — it also marks the beginning of wildfire season. And this year, local officials are urging residents not to wait until smoke fills the air to start preparing. That call to action …

Emergency services tackle wildfire in Stranorlar

Emergency services are at the scene of a wildfire in the Stranorlar area.  The fire broke out on Friday evening in the vicinity of  the picnic area at Colladawson.  The fire service attended after being alerted by members of the public. It has been …

Wildfires are ravaging the West. Can new bipartisan legislation help?

Wildfires have gotten out of control and lawmakers are looking to upend the cycle that kills people, lays waste to communities and destroys wildlife. Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, and some of his bipartisan colleagues introduced an act aimed at helping the …

J&K Encounter: Terrorist Eliminated In Kishtwar Forest Firefight, Ops Continue

Kishtwar: A terrorist was "neutralised" by the Indian Army following an exchange of fire with security forces in the Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army's White Knight Corps said on Friday. The encounter broke out after a joint …

Adopting sound wildfire policy is critical for Hispanic jobs in Arizona

Jose L Perez At Hispanics in Energy (HIE), we are proud to be a leading voice advocating for Hispanics’ participation in the energy industry. To ensure our community’s priorities are represented, HIE participates in discussions at all levels of government, …

India News | J-K: Terrorist Eliminated in Kishtwar Forest Firefight, Operation Continues

Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 11 (ANI): A terrorist was "neutralised" by the Indian Army following an exchange of fire with security forces in the Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army's White Knight Corps said on …

With a weekend of sunny skies, Table Rock State Park's trails fully open after wildfire beaten

PICKENS — Three weeks after a forest fire started on its namesake mountain, quickly growing to more than 14,000 acres, Table Rock State Park has reopened its entire trail system. And just in time for a weekend of sunshine. The park reopened its cabins, …

Berkeley could soon ban plants, wooden fences 5 feet from homes to prevent wildfires

BERKELEY, Calif. (KGO) -- Taking a drive up to Tilden Regional Park on the Eastern most edge of Berkeley, it's hard to find a home that isn't surrounded by lush grass, bushes, flowers and trees. But it's landscaping like this that some …

Forest fires in Ireland: Preparation requires proper enforcement and the end of old practices

THE SIGHT OF leaves appearing on trees and birds gathering twigs for their nests is a reminder that spring is well underway. The Wildlife Act acknowledges the importance of this period by prohibiting the destruction of vegetation outside of cultivation …

Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue controls wildfire south of Milner

Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue controlled a wildfire Thursday evening south of Milner near Routt County Road 179, according to a news release. At around 6:15 p.m., the fire department was called to an agricultural burn that grew after increased winds …

Range Rider program helps B.C. ranchers threatened by wildfires

When the Shetland Creek wildfire started in the summer of 2024, T.J. Walkem waited and watched smoke smudge the sky. Dry, hot and windy conditions fed the fire, and overnight, it doubled in size. Walkem and his father rushed to evacuate their cattle, …

Disaster Recovery Center Re-Opening in Lee County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County is re-opening Monday, April 14, to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the February 14 – March 7 severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, …

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 …

Business Reporter: Improving the efficiency of public safety agencies

How assistive AI tools can help combat skills shortages and data abundance LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an article published on Business Reporter, Bill Campbell, Senior Vice President of Global Public Safety at …

770 Water Damage & Restoration Enhances Disaster Recovery Services Amid Rising Climate-Related Incidents

770 Water Damage & Restoration expands emergency services to meet growing need for disaster recovery as severe weather events rise in Southern California. CHATSWORTH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With extreme …

غرينبيس الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا: الحرائق المبكرة في تونس ولبنان تدق ناقوس الخطر – من يدفع ثمن أزمة المناخ؟

بيروت, LEBANON, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- دقّت غرينبيس الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا ناقوس الخطر بعد اندلاع عدة حرائق في تونس ولبنان خلال الأسبوع الماضي، بالتزامن مع إعلان وزارة الزراعة اللبنانية حالة الطوارئ في قطاع الغابات. وتُعد هذه …

Stronger than the Storm & Save the Children Offer Psychological First Aid Training at 2025 National Hurricane Conference

Workshop to Teach Participants How to Effectively Respond During Crises, Disasters, and Traumatic Events; Conference Held April 14-17, 2025 in New Orleans, LA NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stronger than the …

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 …

Crystal Structures completes fixing a catastrophic condominium association skylight failure

Pyramid skylight detached from the roof structure, renovations for 13 others WICHITA, KS, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When a catastrophic skylight failure occurred at the Jetty East condominium complex in Destin, Fl., the …

U.N. University: Five Deep Changes Urgently Needed for a Sustainable World and How to Achieve Them

New 'Theory of Deep Change' says future depends on
transforming fundamental assumptions, structures behind today’s global crises BONN, GERMANY, April 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid deepening inequalities and escalating crises, including …

Seven Days Left to Submit Your Right of Entry (ROE) Form to LA County

LOS ANGELES – Property owners have seven days left to submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form to LA County. In order to have debris removed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), property owners affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires must submit a ROE form …

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 …

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Hartford County, Connecticut

Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Hartford County, Connecticut. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest …

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 …

Electe Joins the World Wide Web Consortium as a AI B2B Go-to-Market Leader

Italian AI analytics platform becomes W3C member to influence data interoperability and privacy standards for small and medium-sized enterprises MILANO, MI, ITALY, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electe, an Italian company leading in AI- …

AiDASH Honored Again as One of TIME’s America’s Top GreenTech Companies

AiDASH recognized again in 2025 as one of few climate software companies, places 5th in the “Data & Analytics” category PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AiDASH, an enterprise SaaS company making critical …

7 Flood Safety Tips

Flooding in Arkansas after the recent severe storms. Photo courtesy of Arkansas Department of Emergency Management.  Flooding has affected many parts of the United States over the last few weeks. While floods can be devastating, being prepared and informed …

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 …