Wildfires Newswire

Wildfire creeps close to homes; Fire damages 460 acres since Saturday

Published April 21. 2025 11:34AM Ruth Ann Bramich’s husband Mike woke her at 11 p.m. Sunday as flames from the wildfire were getting too close for comfort to their Silk Street home. They called 9-1-1 and started to hose down the house and the yard where …

Liberty Utilities' 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Update Approved by California Energy Safety

California's Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) has approved Liberty Utilities’ 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) Update, recognizing the utility’s ongoing efforts to strengthen wildfire risk reduction strategies while also …

Utah Gov. Cox signs executive order for wildfire preparedness

Looking ahead to Utah’s hot and dry summer months, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order on Monday to encourage wildfire preparedness across the state.  The order, according to Cox’s office, is meant to “improve coordination among state, local, …

L.A. wildfire victims allege home insurance 'collusion'

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Dry and windy conditions led to wildfire in Charleston Sunday

Crews launch drones to fight wildfire

Published April 21. 2025 04:54PM Firefighters continue to battle the wildfire on Bear Mountain in Jim Thorpe and Franklin and Mahoning Townships. Members of the DCNR launch a drone that will used to start backfires. The craft is loaded with ping pong ball …

Firefighters make progress after New Jersey blaze prompted evacuations

LACEY, NJ – Firefighters have made progress containing a massive wildfire burning in central New Jersey that damaged multiple buildings and prompted evacuations for thousands of residents. The fire, named the Jones Road wildfire, erupted the morning of …

Federal Forestry Agency: a federal emergency regime has been introduced in the Trans-Baikal Territory

AK&M 23 April 2025 17:02 The federal emergency regime was introduced in the Trans-Baikal Territory by the Governing Commission at the suggestion of the governor of the region, Alexander Osipov. This was reported by the Federal Forestry Agency. The …

'Danny's Wildfire' largely contained after torching more than 1K acres across South Jersey

A fire first spotted near Belleplain late last week has affected approximately 1,300 acres of the Peaslee Wildlife Management Area, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection on Monday said that …

‘We're ready to go’: Colorado agencies take to the skies to train ahead of wildfire season

On a bright, sunny morning at the Vance Brand Airport in Longmont, several state and local agencies gather around a map to get a briefing about the South Sheep Fire near Ralph Price Reservoir. It’s a fake fire, but they want to run through training like it …

Tenacious “T”: Filmmaker Ondi Timoner And Family Rebound After L.A. Wildfires Destroy Their Homes

In times of crisis, the Timoners stick together. When family patriarch Eli Timoner suffered a debilitating stroke in 1982 – at the height of his business career as Air Florida, the airline he founded in Miami, was flourishing – it was mom Lisa who rallied …

Wheels in motion to prep for dangerous Utah wildfire season

SALT LAKE CITY — Ahead of a looming wildfire season that may be worse than recent years, Gov. Spencer Cox signed an executive order Monday to make sure the state is prepared for whatever is in store. The order establishes a group of leaders from state …

Gov. Cox issues wildfire executive order as Utah prepares for the 'unexpected'

SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order Monday that seeks to bolster Utah's wildfire preparedness and coordination ahead of the anticipated fire season. The order establishes the Working Group on Wildfire Management, which will be …

Rocky Point wildfire is fully contained

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This small northwestern Ontario town is ramping up forest fire prevention efforts after too many close calls

After a close call with a forest fire in 2023, a small northwestern Ontario municipality is ramping up forest fire protection efforts for the season ahead.  Sioux Lookout is one of twelve municipalities to receive grant money from FireSmart Canada and …

Cameras catch thief who targeted firefighters’ cars during wildfires, investigators say

Goats deployed at Whiskeytown Lake this week to prevent wildfires

REDDING, Calif. — Everyone's favorite fire-prevention crews will be out in the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area this week to manage vegetation and help protect from future fires. A herd of goats will be in several areas of the park this week, …

Cold front to bring rain, cooler temperatures to WNC after high wildfire risk

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — There is one more day of tough weather conditions for firefighters before a cold front brings favorable changes. Gusty southwest winds will keep the wildfire risk high in Western North Carolina through Monday. An Air Quality Alert …

Wildfire burning 300 acres 0% contained

GREENBRIER COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - The U.S. Forest service is battling an active wildfire that is 300 acres and 0% contained at the time of publishing this article. Named the “Whitman Fire”, the wildfire is burning approximately six miles north of White …

Animal Groups Express Concern Over Aerial Shooting of Hundreds of Koalas in Australia

Center for a Humane Economy, others urge non-lethal alternatives for managing post-fire wildlife challenges in Victoria WASHINGTON, D.C. , DC, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for a Humane Economy and other wildlife …

Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) Responds to Earthquake Emergency in Myanmar, Supporting Survivors with Urgent Aid

LIFE Responds to Devastating Earthquake in Myanmar by Providing Essential Aid to Hundreds of Families That Have Lost Everything SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 28th, two devastating earthquakes …

ASAP Roofing & Exteriors Launches 'Roof Rescue Program' to Support Utah Families After Devastating Spring Storms

Local Roofing Company Steps Up with Free Inspections, Insurance Help, and Emergency Repairs for Families in Need SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to one of Utah’s most intense spring storm …

Wildcat Power Gen Becomes OEM of Emergency Standby Gaseous Generators for Commercial and Industrial Markets

Wildcat Power Gen announces its entry into the gaseous emergency standby stationary generator market as an official original equipment manufacturer (OEM). WICHITA, KS, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wildcat Power Gen …

GRAMMY NOMINATED SINGER, ACTRESS, CEO ANTONIQUE SMITH ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL AMBASSADOR OF EARTH DAY 2025 BY EARTHDAY.ORG

On April 22nd Antonique Smith To Perform "Love Song To The Earth" at Earth Day 55th Anniversary at Times Square New York Event- Rev. Yearwood a Featured Speaker NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Nashville's Trauma Informed Academy becomes NonProfit

Transition to increase scope and span. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Trauma Informed Academy®, a leader in trauma-responsive education and training, is excited to announce its transition to a nonprofit …

Exclusive Interviews: EIN Presswire Delves Into the Compelling Journeys of Top PR Pros

Q&As reveal the strategies and stories behind their success WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Looking to strengthen your communications strategy or learn how industry trailblazers achieve success? Or perhaps …

Lundy LLP Announced as Title Sponsor for Region 5 Emergency Preparedness Expo

Helping Southwest Louisiana Residents Prepare for Hurricane Season with Critical Resources and Planning Support LAKE CHARLES, LA, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lundy LLP is proud to serve as the title sponsor for the Region …

The Costs of Responding to Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina

HICKORY, N.C. – Debris removal. Restoration of utilities. Emergency repairs to public bridges and water systems. Overtime costs for emergency personnel. Evacuation support. Transportation of supplies for the public. These are some of the costs the state of …

'Beyond Florida' Launches Open-Source State-Wide ‘Development Tracker’ to Monitor Irresponsible Development Projects

Creator Sam Johnson says "it's time we get a handle on what's really going on here". GAINESVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - April 21, 2025 - Beyond Florida, one of Florida…

Star Forest Launches Earth Day Partnership, Pledging Long-Term Commitment to Sustainability with Evertreen

Star Forest Kicks off Evertreen Partnership by Planting Trees to Honor Select Georgia Youth and Nonprofit Organizations ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Star Forest, a Georgia-based multi-media project blending …

Leading science competition identifies 19 breakthrough solutions with greatest potential to tackle planetary crisis

The Frontiers Planet Prize names 19 National Champions – scientists offering scalable solutions to help keep humanity safely within planetary boundaries. SWITZERLAND, April 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Frontiers Planet Prize has today …

West Virginians have one week left to apply for disaster assistance

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginians have one week left to apply for FEMA assistance for damages from the February storms. Assistance is available to residents of Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne and Wyoming counties. The deadline to apply is …

Celebrating 5 Years of Sharing Stories—Storied Stuff Releases Book with Proceeds Helping Those Impacted by LA wildfires

Storied Stuff: Show and Tell for Grownups Volume I (with color photos) includes over 100 brief, moving essays on treasured objects & the memories they inspire WESTPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Connecticut- …

FEMA Extends Individual Assistance Deadline for Homeowners and Renters in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from the February Severe Storms, Flooding and Straight-line winds now have a few weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA has …

FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair April 26 in Burke County

FEMA is hosting a Housing Resource Fair on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Burke County at the following location: Burke County Office Park Auditorium 715 W 6thSt. Waynesboro, GA 30830 The Housing Resource Fair will bring together federal, …

Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County Closing, Help Is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County will close temporarily at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 18. Regardless of your county of residence, you can get in-person assistance at any Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you, visit …

Survivors in Tennessee Rebuild After Tropical Storm Helene

In a muddy grove 100 yards from the Nolichucky River, Betty Francis can hear the sounds of progress as her new home takes shape. Francis was forced to rebuild after Tropical Storm Helene upended the life she knew. Her new place is wired for electricity and …

West Virginians should be prepared for a storm anytime

West Virginians should be prepared for a storm anytime CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A storm can impact the residents of West Virginia at any time so it is important to be prepared year-round. Make sure you can receive alerts and warnings quickly through several …

Napa Firewise Expands Wildfire Protection Across Napa County Amid Federal Funding Shifts

Napa Nonprofit treats over 3,500 acres of hazardous fuels through diversified support from CAL FIRE, PG&E, local partners, and private donors NAPA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With federal wildfire funding in flux and …