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Proposed 'Fix Our Forests' Act Aims to Reduce Wildfire Risk

California Senator Alex Padilla is championing the Fix Our Forests Act, a bill designed to overhaul federal land management and reduce wildfire risks. This legislation comes in the wake of recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. Padilla, along …

Shining Rock Wilderness, Headwaters State Forest open after wildfires

Alberta boosting fire network for faster wildfire response

Apr. 11, 2025, Edmonton, Alta. – With the 2025 wildfire season underway, Alberta’s government is focused on improving wildfire prevention, mitigation and readiness to respond. Central to these efforts is the province’s fire weather network, which plays a …

Incoming rainfall set to reduce wildfire risk after warm, dry spell

11 April 2025, 16:47 | Updated: 11 April 2025, 17:17 Incoming rainfall is set to reduce the risk of wildfires in the UK following a warm, dry spell across the country. Picture: Alamy Incoming rainfall is set to reduce the risk of wildfires in the UK …

Wildfires in Canada left psychological scars: Study finds high PTSD and stress levels

A survey of Nova Scotia and Alberta residents conducted during the 2023 wildfires found that 52% had very low resilience to stress, while 39% had likely developed posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Unemployed individuals were three times more likely to …

Smoke from wildfire at Fife beauty spot seen billowing near homes

Fire crews are tackling a large wildfire at a Fife beauty spot. Firefighters are trying to extinguish a blaze in the Benarty Hill area on the edge of Ballingry. The wildfire broke out at Navitie Hill on Friday, just before 5pm. Plumes of smoke can be seen …

Dog Of Captain Who Lost Boats In Wildfire Barks With Delight During Whale Encounter

Honolulu (AP) — A Hawaii boat captain who rebuilt her whale-watching tour business after losing three boats in the deadly 2023 Lahaina wildfire captured iPhone footage of her dog barking excitedly when a humpback swam near them over the weekend and poked …

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 …

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 …

Firefighters tackling wildfire which broke out near St Fergus Gas Plant in Aberdeenshire

Firefighters are tackling a wildfire which has broken out near a gas plant in Aberdeenshire. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the blaze which broke out close to St Fergus Gas Plant near Peterhead around 1pm on Friday afternoon. Four …

Firefighters still battling huge Cumbernauld wildfire as residents issued warning

A 'large' wildfire in Cumbernauld continues to rage — with firefighters still on the scene this afternoon (Friday, April 11). The fire, which began on Thursday, continues to send huge clouds of grey smoke into the sky on Friday afternoon. The fire …

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 …

$4.25 Million RESTORE Program Launches to Rebuild Parks and Trails After January Wildfires

Cell phone images of the first moments after the Eaton Fire ignited on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, on the mountainside opposite Midwick Drive’s terminus at N. Altadena Drive in Altadena. [Jennifer Errico]In the aftermath of the devastating January 2025 …

‘Extreme wildfire alert’ for Fife as region records over 100 deliberate fires in one month

Fife was hit by over 100 deliberate fires last month - just as emergency services put an 'extreme' wildfire warning in place for the start of this weekend. It comes as firefighters deal with a growing number of worrying incidents. There have also …

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 …

Millions Face 'Critical' Fire Risk This Weekend as Heat Records Broken

A dangerous combination of record-breaking heat and dry, gusty winds is putting millions of Americans under a red flag warning this weekend, as meteorologists warn of ideal conditions for fast-moving wildfires across several states. Why It Matters A red …

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 …

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 …

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 …