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Heads down in Badenoch as wildfire ‘fall out’ reaches for 20 miles now

FIRESMOKE OVER THE FOUR SEASONS: The wind is bringing the cloud down through the strath from some 15-20 miles north.As the first helicopters reached the wildfires of Carrbridge and the Dava, the smoke reached Aviemore… Grim pictures are coming in from …

Wildfires rage in Turkiye, France as early heatwave hits

ISTANBUL/PARIS/SEVILLE: Firefighters battled wildfires in Turkey and France on Monday as an early heatwave hit the region. In Turkey, wildfires raged for a second day in the western province of Izmir, fanned by strong winds, Forestry Minister …

Multiple wildfires burning in the Inland Empire

Crews are making some progress on several wildfires that broke out in Riverside County over the weekend. LOS ANGELES - Firefighters on Monday continue to battle several wildfires in the Inland Empire, and some neighborhoods remain under evacuation orders.  …

Rescuers evacuate 50,000 as Türkiye battles wildfires

Yumakli said more than 1,000 people had been drafted in to tackle the blaze with four planes, 14 helicopters and 106 fire trucks. AFAD said another 3,000 residents were evacuated from Manisa, 40 kilometres north of Izmir. Another 1,500 people were forced …

Grand County Wildfire Council receives 2005 Ford Ranger from Mountain Parks Electric

Mountain Parks Electric recently donated a used pickup truck to the Granby-based nonprofit Grand County Wildfire Council for their first company vehicle. It’s a 2005 Ford Ranger. Jessica Rahn, the wildfire council’s executive director, thanked the electric …

Tragedy in Idaho: attack on firefighters during forest fire suppression

On June 29, a tragic incident occurred in northern Idaho, USA, when a man deliberately set a forest fire and opened fire with a rifle on firefighters who arrived to extinguish it. As a result of this attack, two rescuers were killed and one was injured. …

HAMP air quality report show improvement as local wildfires calm

On June 28 at approximately 8:15 p.m., Thorsby/Breton RCMP responded to a collision involving a Dodge Ram and a Chevrolet Silverado on Highway 778 and Township Road 490. The two occupants of the Silverado, a 31-year-old female and a 30-year-old... Read …

Lightning contributing factor in recent northwest wildfires: province

Lightning is suspected to be behind a weekend spike in the number of wildfires burning in northwestern Ontario, the province said. Eleven new wildfires were reported in the region as of Sunday evening. Of those, eight were located in the Red Lake fire …

Pollution from wildfires can contaminate our water for up to 8 years, study finds

Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. When wildfires devastated a wide swath of Los …

Wildfire alert as 'significant plume of smoke' spreading into residential areas

A significant number of resources and special resources have been mobilised throughout the area, SFRS said. Michael Humphreys, Area Commander of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Services Wildfire Lead said: “We are currently in attendance at a number of …

Select landowners in Big Country counties eligible for wildfire prevention grant

BIG COUNTRY, Texas — The Texas A&M Forest Service is helping landowners prevent wildfires through a Mechanical Fuel Reduction grant. RELATED | Wildfire Mitigation program "will save tomorrow's lives" "Prevention and mitigation can be …

Europe heatwave: Spain set for hottest June on record as 50,000 flee Turkey wildfires

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Wildfires burn across Riverside, San Bernardino counties

UPDATE: Wildfire prompts evacuation order in Thompson Nicola Regional District

Update: 11 p.m. The Neskonlith Indian Band is issuing an evacuation order for Neskonklith IR 2 near the Village of Chase due to the 35-hectare Scatchard Mountain wildfire. Those within the IR2 are to evacuate to the Adams Lake Band Gym and Conference …

UPDATE: Wildfire prompts evacuation order in Thompson Nicola Regional District

Update: 11 p.m. The Neskonlith Indian Band is issuing an evacuation order for Neskonklith IR 2 near the Village of Chase due to the 35-hectare Scatchard Mountain wildfire. Those within the IR2 are to evacuate to the Adams Lake Band Gym and Conference …

Summer Heatwave Sparks Wildfires in Turkey and France

Firefighters battled wildfires in Turkey and France on Monday and more than 50-thousand people were evacuated as an early summer heatwave hit Europe. Health alerts were issued in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Germany. Even the Netherlands, used to a …

Forest fires begin amid heatwave: 400 hectares burned due to BBQ on trailer

Official daily ‘forest-fire risk’ map is being published again for summer Around 150 firefighters were mobilised to tackle a major fire in the Aude department yerv / Shutterstock The first major forest fire of the year were recorded this weekend across …

"One last ride", "Don't get my hopes up" - Barcelona fans react as Lionel Messi rumors spread like wildfire

Barcelona fans have reacted to reports that Lionel Messi is considering leaving Inter Miami at the end of 2025. As per journalist Esteban Edul (via All About Argentina), Messi is considering playing somewhere else for the six months leading up to the 2026 …

Southern California wildfire spreads rapidly, prompts evacuations

LOS ANGELES, June 30 (Xinhua) -- A rapidly-expanding brush fire in Southern California has scorched more than 2,400 acres and prompted evacuation orders, local authorities said Monday. The blaze, dubbed the Wolf Fire, ignited around 3 p.m. Sunday near Old …

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, …

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 …

Nordic GEM and Evertreen Announce Strategic Collaboration to Support Corporate Sustainability in the Nordics and Beyond

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nordic GEM, a leading Nordic corporate services provider, is proud to announce a new strategic collaboration with Evertreen, a global platform enabling companies to plant real trees and …

Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery and Obion Counties

Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery and Obion counties to assist Tennesseans who experienced damage or loss from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.  Locations are: Hardeman County …

Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Camden, Iron Counties

Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) with FEMA Individual Assistance staff are opening in Camden and Iron Counties to help people affected by the March 14-15 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires. FEMA and the U.S. Small Business …

Crittenden, Garland, Mississippi Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Crittenden, Garland and Mississippi counties have been added to the major presidential disaster declaration for the April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, meaning state and local governments and certain nonprofit …

Notice of Availability: Draft Programmatic Agreement and Request for Public Comments

PHILADELPHIA-- The City of Annapolis, Maryland has applied through the Maryland Department of Emergency Management to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program …

United Restoration Offers Expert Biohazard Cleanup Services Across Florida

United Restoration offers 24/7 biohazard cleanup in FL. Their certified team safely handles trauma, crime, and infectious scenes with compassion & compliance. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United …

Introducing Tap2Read Christian Bracelet: An Innovative Bracelet for Daily Inspirations

Introducing Tap2Read Christian Bracelet: An Innovative Bracelet for Daily Inspirations LAGOS, LAGOS, NIGERIA, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world filled with uncertainty, stress, anxiety, depression, and distractions, a constant …

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Hazelwood

A Disaster Recovery Center with FEMA Individual Assistance staff is opening in St. Louis County to help people affected by the May 16 tornado and storms. The Disaster Recovery Center opens this Friday, June 27. At all locations, FEMA and the U.S. Small …