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Wildfire destroys scrub forest near Tarbela Dam

HARIPUR: A sizable area of scrub forest was burnt when a fire broke out in the hilly range of Tarbela Dam, local residents and police said. The cause of the blaze could not be ascertained. Police and people said the fire erupted from a small portion of the …

Wildfires in western Japan extinguished

TOKYO, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Wildfires that broke out in Okayama City, western Japan, nearly three weeks ago, have been extinguished, local media reported. The city's fire department made the announcement on Friday, after finding no active flames or hot …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Steps to take ahead of prime wildfire season

J-K: Terrorist eliminated in Kishtwar forest firefight, operation continues

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 search operation was …

In order to stop wildfire spread, Berkeley homeowners may need fix-up their homes

WHO ALREADY REDID THEIR HOUSE. THERE ARE BIG CHANGES COMING TO THE BERKELEY HILLS. THIS CREW WAS SENT HERE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AS PART OF AN EFFORT TO CLEAR DYING SHRUBS AND TREE BRANCHES. THE REASON? PROTECTING THE HILLS IN THE EVENT THEY CATCH FIRE …

Rain quashes Tarai forest fires, brings relief to farmers

By Our Correspondent,Sarlahi, Apr. 11: After sufficient rainfall, the massive forest fires that had been spreading across the Tarai districts have come under control.  For the past few days, wildfires had been raging throughout forest areas along the East- …

Trump is considering a plan to change how the country fights wildfires

A firefighter looks on as the California Branch wildfire burns Saturday, March 22, 2025 in New Jersey's Wharton State Forest. (New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection via AP) President Donald Trump is considering a plan to overhaul how the …

California wildfire victims battle with insurance companies

FIRST ALERT: High wildfire risk this weekend

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day for an elevated wildfire danger. High Wildfire Risk This Weekend A Red Flag Warning is in effect Saturday from 1 PM until 8 PM for Delta County, eastern Montrose County, and northern …

Newport Beach City Manager Update: Fire Safety Zone Maps, Home Wildfire Inspections

Grace Leung The State of California has released updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, which are now available for public review and comment on the City’s website at www.newportbeachca.gov/firemaps. These maps, developed by CAL FIRE, identify areas …

California lawmakers work to reduce wildfire risk

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Months after wildfires devastated southern California, lawmakers from the Golden State are trying to pass legislation to reduce the risk of it happening again. “Devastating damage was done, lives were lost,” Rep. Jim Costa (D-Calif.) …

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

LOS ANGELES — Gov. Gavin Newsom and county Supervisor Lindsey Horvath reminded wildfire-affected residents again today that Tuesday, April 15, is the deadline to opt in to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ free fire debris-removal program. The deadline for …

Raging 'wildfire' breaks out on Pentland Hills near Edinburgh as fire crews battle blaze

A section of the Pentland Hills on the outskirts of Edinburgh caught fire on Friday evening as horrified locals watched on from their homes. Images show a section of hills ablaze due to a suspected 'wildfire' shortly before 9pm on April 11. Clouds …

Forest fire near Tseminyu town

Forest fire near Tseminyu town on April 10. Our Correspondent Kohima | April 10 A massive forest fire broke out near Tseminyu town this afternoon. There was no report of casualty but the fire has damaged large area of plantations and farmland. The forest …

Scotland hit by 'extreme' wildfire warning as temperatures soar and blazes erupt across the nation

As the mercury rises this weekend, Scotland has been issued an 'extreme' wildfire warning, with several significant fires breaking out across the country. Emergency services have been mobilised to tackle the unprecedented blazes affecting vast …

Community meeting for wildfire evacuation: You cannot outrun a wildfire. What will you do if you don’t have a way to ...

According to CALFIRE, Nevada City is in a Very High Severity Zone. Other agencies have rated Nevada City at 90% to 100% risk of wildfire. Therefore, under a Neighbor-to-Neighbor (N2N) grant from the Governor’s Office, Sierra Roots and the Nevada City …

Insulation4Less Highlights the Performance and Versatility of Reflective Insulation in Modern Building Applications

Combines Insulation + Radiant Barrier + Vapor Barrier + Air Barrier all in One Product. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Insulation4Less, a leading supplier of energy-efficient insulation solutions, is …

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 …