Wildfires Newswire

Fire Brigade appeals for greater care to avoid starting wildfires

Avoidable dangers: one wildfire in south London last weekend needed 25 firefighters to get it under control and extinguished, as the London Fire Brigade recorded a 48% increase in grass fire call-outs compared to the same period in 2024 As the weather …

Driest in Florida: Burn bans widespread as SW FL endures drought, fears wildfire season

Lee County, Florida is experiencing extreme drought conditions, hitting 600 on the Keetch Byram Drought Index. High winds and low humidity have prompted red flag warnings, increasing wildfire risk. Rain is unlikely in the near future, with a dry weather …

Firefighters extinguish large wildfire close to St Fergus Gas Plant

Fire crews have contained a large wildfire near the St Fergus Gas Plant. 27 firefighters from Peterhead and Fraserburgh were called to the scene, alongside a specialist wildfire unit from Altens. The fire took hold in the dunes close to both the north-east …

Steam train chiefs to cut risk of wildfires from sparks

Steam trains running along a coastal line must now operate with the help of a diesel locomotive, after a series of wildfires possibly caused by sparks from a passing service. Firefighters tackled more than 40 blazes across Cumbria last weekend, with …

Environmental charity issues warning to Mournes visitors over the weekend amid week of wildfires

A major incident was declared last weekend as a large wildfire close to the Mournes in Co Down led to homes being evacuated. That blaze is being treated as arson and a 25-year-old was arrested. It comes as the recent spell of good weather is due to end in …

‘Little to nothing has been done to improve wildfire prevention’- UFU

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has called for support for farmers to help manage hill ground as concerns grow about increasing wildfire risks. This comes after UFU president William Irvine and deputy president Glenn Cuddy visited the Mournes to speak to …

All of Scotland on 'extreme' wildfire warning after Cumbernauld blaze 'lit up the sky'

Fire chiefs are calling on people to act responsibly after an "extreme" wildfire warning was issued for the whole of Scotland. Michael Humphreys, the national wildfire lead for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), made the plea as the …

PICTURES: Thurso wildfire reignites a day later

After firefighters successfully extinguished a moorland blaze at Thurso yesterday, another has erupted in the same area. Drone shots taken by Thurso resident Billy Gray at 3pm today show smoke drifting from a hill on the western side of the town and across …

War Brought Ukraine Worst Year for Wildfires

Reuters file photo A worker carries a shovel he used to dig a firebreak to contain a forest fire near Yarova, Donetsk region, Ukraine, on July 29, 2024. Reuters 18:33 JST, April 11, 2025 BRUSSELS (Reuters) — Last year was Ukraine’s worst year for wildfires …

Safety Kit: How to prepare for wildfires

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between BPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. When a disaster hits, it can feel chaotic. Time is of the essence, so it is important to be prepared. Spring is fire season in Western …

Kennel owners drive through flames to evacuate 25 dogs and ten cats amid wildfire

Kennel owners say they had to drive through flames to evacuate dogs and cats in their care after a wildfire broke out in Cumbernauld. Emergency services were called to reports of a wildfire off Fannyside Road at around 8.42pm on Thursday. Eran Yehudae, and …

Forest fires affected one-ninth of Phawngpui National Park in Mizoram: Official

Aizawl: Forest fires that had erupted in several parts of Mizoram’s Phawngpui National Park have affected nearly one-ninth of the park’s total area, state forest officials said on Thursday. They, however, ruled out the possibility of a larger wildfire. The …

Tarigami Urges Survey, Compensation for Forest Fire Damage in JK

    SRINAGAR: The government should immediately direct the Forest, Ecology and Environment Department to conduct a survey and ensure compensation measures are taken in response to the increasing incidents of forest fires in Jammu and Kashmir, CPI(M) leader …

Jack Nicholson offered to help ex Anjelica Huston during wildfires

Anjelica Huston got a "heartbreakingly sweet" offer of help from her ex-boyfriend Jack Nicholson during the California wildfires. 'The Addams Family' star was forced to flee her home as a blaze threatened her neighbourhood during the …

Riverside adopts new rules to stem growing wildfire risks

Red flag warning issued for Polk County. What is the wildfire risk?

A cold front moving through Florida is expected to bring locally heavy downpours to the northeast and weaken as it moves south. Red flag warnings have been issued for seven counties, including Polk, due to dry conditions and increased wildfire risk. The …

One Welsh fire service has dealt with nearly 200 wildfires in the past week

A union has issued a warning as wildfires continue to rage across Wales, including one Welsh service dealing with nearly 200 wildfires in just the past week. Gareth Tovey, executive council member for the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) in Wales, said " …

Scotland's papers: Wildfire alert and college funding plea

Black Paw Memorial Pin’s Wildfire Relief Fundraiser

Adam Surnow and Kelsey MartinCAPEHART Bradley and Garrett Bewkes, Hilarie VienerCAPEHART Carol Rydell and Howard MinskyCAPEHART Dr. Anthony Japour and Lillian HeidenbergCAPEHART Ginny Hilfiger and Max OjedaCAPEHART Herb and Sharon JablinCAPEHART Kathy …

Raleigh County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center opens April 15

News release Raleigh County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center opens April 15 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Raleigh County at 8 a.m. April 15, 2025. FEMA encourages residents, including homeowners and renters, of the …

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 …