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  • Published on 22:04 GMT

    With a wildfire still burning in Brunswick County, here's what to know

    A wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes grew from 5 acres to over 1,000 acres in two days. Dry conditions and high winds hampered containment efforts, leading to evacuations and road closures. Despite the fire's size, no homes were lost, and no injuries …

    Source: Star News - North Carolina - Neutral
  • Published on 21:46 GMT

    Investigation continues as containment lines strengthened in Sunset Road wildfire

    David Poole, with the N.C. Forest Service, posted an update Monday morning, noting organic fuel is heavy along Black Hawk Road to Highway 87 to Pine Road, which firefighters are tackling first. (Courtesy photo) BRUNSWICK COUNTY — Firefighters remain on the …

    Source: Port City Daily - North Carolina - Neutral
  • Published on 12:48 GMT

    How Bad Will Wildfires Be in Colorado in 2025?

    The Old Farmer's Almanac told us Colorado would sizzle this summer. Then they told us not to expect much relief from the 2025 monsoon season. Read More: Old Farmer's Almanac: Predictions for Colorado’s Monsoon Season Grand Junction spent part of …

    Source: 99.9 KEKB - Colorado - Pending
  • Published on 16:56 GMT

    Colorado wildfire season is here. Here's what to know

    Colorado wildfire season peaks in the summer months, but fires have become a year-round phenomenon. Officials urge residents to pay attention to red flag warnings and be aware of their surroundings, as well as sign up for alerts. Officials discussed the …

    Source: The Pueblo Chieftain - Colorado - Pending
  • Published on 18:13 GMT

    Wildfire burning west of Sundre

    A 28-hectare wildfire west of Sundre is classified as being held.  On May 3, Mountain View County said it was actively monitoring Wildfire RWF030, which is in the Forest Protection Area (FPA) west of Sundre. They said the fire was approximately 40 hectares …

    Source: Red Deer Advocate - Neutral
  • Published on 17:30 GMT

    Fire danger high as wildfire southwest of Grande Prairie triggers evacuation

    Fire conditions in the region are extreme with tinder dry grass and vegetation expected to create intense conditions for crews. A wildfire in Sturgeon County, northeast of Edmonton, has nearby residents on evacuation alert. (Sturgeon County) A wildfire …

    Source: The Weather Network - Neutral
  • Published on 17:00 GMT

    City of Grande Prairie issues fire ban as prevention effort to lessen risk of wildfires

    As of 9 a.m. May 5, the City of Grande Prairie issued a fire ban to prevent uncontrolled burns during extreme conditions.Article content The city has disallowed any open burning, burn barrels, residential fire pits, smudge fires, wood campfires or fire …

    Source: Daily Herald Tribune - Neutral
  • Published on 14:08 GMT

    Nine out of ten homes in Truckee fail wildfire prep standards, fire officials say

    TRUCKEE, Calif. – As wildfire season approaches, Truckee Fire is sounding the alarm: 90% of local homes are not ready. That’s the takeaway from a sweeping round of defensible space inspections conducted between 2022 and 2024. More than 12,000 homes were …

    Source: Sierra Sun - California - Neutral
  • Published on 14:18 GMT

    Fire danger high as wildfire southwest of Grande Prairie triggers evacuation orders

    Officials in the County of Grande Prairie say crews have made significant progress battling a wildfire that forced some people from their northern Alberta homes over the weekend. In a statement Sunday evening, emergency officials said the county's …

    Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on 05:35 GMT

    California intensifies wildfire prevention efforts as fire season begins

    CAL FIRE recommends home hardening and creating defensible space by maintaining a five-foot buffer zone around homes. SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — California is ramping up its wildfire prevention efforts as the state's fire season typically begins in …

    Source: CBS 8 San Diego - California - Neutral
  • Published on 03:11 GMT

    Controlled burns planned near Fairbanks, North Pole to reduce wildfire risk

    Fire officials plan to conduct a series of prescribed burns on military training lands near Fairbanks and North Pole beginning as early as Monday to reduce the risk of wildfires later this summer. The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service, in …

    Source: Fairbanks Daily News Miner - Alaska - Neutral
  • Published on 00:04 GMT

    Crews contain vegetation fire in abandoned orchard south of Elk Grove, fire department says

    Crews contain vegetation fire in abandoned orchard south of Elk Grove, fire department says Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 6:31 PM PDT May 4, 2025 FIVE. I’M ANDREA FLORES, AND I’M CECIL HANNIBAL CONSUMES FIRE TELLS US THE FIRE IS BURNING AT …

    Source: KCRA Sacramento's Channel 3 - Pending
  • Published on May 4, 2025

    Lightning-Triggered Wildfire Rages in South Spain

    More than 100 firefighters were deployed on Sunday, May 4, to battle a wildfire caused by a lightning strike in the Sierra de Gador mountain range in Almería, Spain, the previous day. As a precaution, authorities evacuated 20 residents from homes in Las …

    Source: Townsville Bulletin - Center-right
  • Published on May 4, 2025

    City of Folsom reminds residents with wildfire preparedness tips

    Folsom, Calif. – May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, which means that now is the perfect time to learn how to protect your home and your family. Starting today, you can take a series of important actions to prepare for, prevent, and minimize the …

    Source: Rocklin & Roseville Today - California - Neutral
  • Published on May 4, 2025

    Bournemouth wildfire: Moment 'deliberate' blaze engulfs cliff above popular beach

    Massive flames can be seen rising high into the sky as wildfire engulfed a large section of the cliff above a popular UK beach. The inferno, which is feared to have been started deliberately, broke out at 8.39pm on Saturday night while there were still …

    Source: The Mirror - Left-wing
  • Published on May 4, 2025

    Oregon Prepares Residents for Wildfire Season

    Oregon Prepares Residents for Wildfire Season Correspondent Dan Lieberman travels to Bend, Oregon to see how fire officials are going door-to-door to help residents better protect their homes against wildfires. Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated …

    Source: WTAE 4 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania - Neutral
  • Published on May 4, 2025

    Arctic Oscillation Linked to Southern China Winter Wildfires

    In a compelling new study published in the International Journal of Disaster Risk Science, researchers Meng, Gong, Lan, and colleagues reveal a groundbreaking connection between the Arctic Oscillation (AO) and the increasing occurrence of winter wildfires …

    Source: Bioengineer.org - Pending
  • Published on May 4, 2025

    AI model predicts lightning wildfires with 90% accuracy

    They say lightning never strikes twice, but it might be possible to find out where it’s going to strike next, thanks to a new AI model developed by Bar-Ilan University (BIU) researchers. Designed with wildfire prevention in mind, the AI can predict the …

    Source: Israel21C - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 4, 2025

    Boiling Springs Lake wildfire grows to 800 acres

    After firefighters fully contained a 200-acre fire Friday evening that started out on 10 acres earlier in the day, windy conditions added to its growth Saturday. (Courtesy Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office) BRUNSWICK COUNTY — After firefighters fully …

    Source: Port City Daily - North Carolina - Neutral

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  • Published on May 3, 2025 - 09:39 GMT

    Israel Contains Jerusalem Wildfire After Massive Destruction

    (MENAFN) Fire authorities announced Thursday that a vast wildfire that engulfed the Jerusalem area was finally brought under control after raging for nearly 30 hours, leaving a trail of destruction across 20,000 dunams (approximately 4,942 acres).   …

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  • Published on May 2, 2025 - 22:14 GMT

    Governor Kotek Announces Wildfire Prepared Partnership

    Today, Governor Kotek announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), launching a partnership to explore ways to build resilience …

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