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Published on 20:02 GMT

Are California Wildfires Over? Containment Status After Weeks of Fires

Nearly all of the active wildfires in California have been contained, according to the most recent update from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). Why It Matters Multiple wildfires ignited in Southern California this month …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on 09:26 GMT

More houses are being built in wildfire-prone areas. Los Angeles has a plan to stop

Even before the Eaton Fire destroyed thousands of homes, Los Angeles County was trying to balance the need for new housing with the risk of wildfires. JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images/AFP hide caption toggle caption JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty …

Source: NPR - Public Broadcaster
Published on 20:01 GMT

Fighting fire with fire: How prescribed burns can help mitigate wildfire risks

A new study in the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management indicates that prescribed burns could play a key role in mitigating risks of wildfire like those still active in Los Angeles, California. This photo of the Palisades Fire was taken from …

Source: UGA Today - Georgia - Neutral
Published on 19:52 GMT

Jasper wildfire damage estimate rises to $1.23 billion

The Jasper wildfire is the second costliest fire event in Canadian history, behind only the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire. The wildfire that destroyed nearly a third of the Jasper townsite last summer is estimated to have caused $1.23 billion in insured …

Source: Mountain View Today - Label Pending
Published on 15:53 GMT

LA wildfires more likely because of climate change, says attribution study

Human-caused climate change made the ferocious wildfires in Los Angeles more likely, according to new research. The study, from World Weather Attribution at Imperial College London, shows that reduced rainfall, dried out vegetation, and increasing overlap …

Source: Imperial College London News - Label Pending
Published on 18:36 GMT

LA wildfires put climate, risk management in focus for banks

The recent Los Angeles wildfires are only the latest reminder that banks need to steel themselves against climate change both in their portfolios and in their own businesses. The wildfires are expected to be one of the most costly natural disasters in the …

Source: American Banker - New York - Neutral
Published on 15:53 GMT

Smouldering materials cause toxic fumes as LA wildfires damp down

An Imperial wildfires expert is also warning that following the fires, toxic fumes are now a concern in Los Angeles. The fires broke out around LA on 7 January and wreaked havoc for nearly three weeks. But rainfall over the weekend has helped firefighters …

Source: Imperial College London News - Label Pending
Published on 18:16 GMT

Climate change made LA wildfires 'more likely' according to ...

Climate change caused by human activity increases the risk of devastating fires, like the ones in Los Angeles, California,according to the World Weather Attribution (WWA) network. The fires left at least 29 dead and thousands homeless. Human-driven climate …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on 10:55 GMT

LA residents exposed to wildfire smoke face heightened health and financial risk

It will take months for Southern California officials to total up the losses from two major fires that hit areas around Altadena and Pacific Palisades. Early estimates indicate in excess of $250 billion in wildfire losses, at least 28 people have died and …

Source: PreventionWeb - Center-left
Published on 19:18 GMT

"I want to get to the bottom of it:" Josephine County residents speak out at wildfire hazard map meeting

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. -- Community members were vocal at a town hall meeting Thursday night to talk about the Oregon Department of Forestry's newly-released wildfire hazard maps. The map places all of Oregon into a "low," "moderate…

Source: KDRV - Oregon - Label Pending
Published on 16:25 GMT

City of Dana Point, Orange County Fire Authority Ready Residents for Any Potential Wildfire Dangers

As the Palisades and Eaton Fires finally approach full containment in Los Angeles County, many around the state and country are left with questions about preparedness. In South Orange County, the Orange County Fire Authority and local officials are working …

Source: Dana Point Times - California - Label Pending
Published on 14:14 GMT

Can Chubb Weather the Storm? $1.5 Billion Wildfire Costs Test Resilience

Chubb Ltd. is bracing for an estimated $1.5 billion in pretax costs due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. This makes it the first insurance company to reveal its financial hit from these disasters, which claimed over two dozen lives and …

Source: Live Insurance News - Neutral
Published on 18:14 GMT

Showers start your weekend, but won't last long as sunshine and warm weather move back in

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Early Friday morning scattered showers are finally making their way back into the Commonwealth. We're expecting upwards of an inch or two of rainfall before this system ends tonight. The highs are still in the 50s to end the …

Source: WSET - Virginia - Label Pending
Published on 13:36 GMT

Heidi Fleiss talks to PVT about LA wildfires

It would be a safe bet to say that no one in Pahrump is more familiar with the areas in Southern California where wildfires destroyed thousands of homes than longtime local resident Heidi Fleiss. The convicted and retired “Hollywood Madam” provided her …

Source: Pahrump Valley Times - Nevada - Neutral
Published on 14:42 GMT

Air Quality Alert issued as wildfire smoke impacts Western N.C.

Smoke from the North Fork Fire in McDowell County is leading to poor air quality across Western North Carolina. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect for Burke county until midnight. Thick smoke is affecting communities near North Cove, Woodlawn, …

Source: WCCB Charlotte - North Carolina - Neutral
Published on 08:04 GMT

Cantwell Introduces Bipartisan ‘Fire Ready Nation Act’ to Strengthen Federal Wildfire Forecasting and Firefighting Tools ...

Estimates put cost of this month’s California fires at $135B-$150B, making them the costliest in U.S. history WASHINGTON, D.C. – On January 30, 2025, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and …

Source: San Juan Islander - Washington State - Neutral
Published on 06:51 GMT

Wildfires: Growing Environmental Threat

The year 2024 marked a grim milestone in the battle against climate change. The temperature of the Earth crossed 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels for the first time in recorded history, bringing the world even closer to the threshold beyond …

Source: The Rising Nepal - Uncategorized
Published on 05:08 GMT

Fire fight: Minister braves flames to back Chiang Mai wildfire battle

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Doctor Chalermchai Sri-on, yesterday made a daring visit to the smoky frontlines of Thailand’s forest fire battle in a show of support. Accompanied by Jatuporn Buruspat, the …

Source: Thaiger - Neutral
Published on Jan 30, 2025

Severe Weather Is Increasing the Cost of Living for Black Americans

People walk on a street with slush in New Orleans, Louisiana, the United States, on Jan. 22, 2025. A rare winter storm, known as Enzo, has swept through the southern U.S. with record-breaking snow and bitterly cold weather.Lan Wei/Xinhua/ZUMA Fight …

Source: Mother Jones - Left-wing

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Published on January 31, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Metalmark Innovations Reveals Inadequacies in Air Filters for Wildfire Smoke Protection

Misconceptions About Wildfire Smoke and Air Filtration: What You Need to Know CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Los Angeles battles recent wildfires, air quality across the region has plummeted to hazardous …

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Published on January 31, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

AlterCareLine Appointed by CA Department of Social Services to Manage Crisis Counseling Services for LA Wildfire Victims

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AlterCareLine, a no-cost counseling platform, has been awarded a $855,420 federal grant for the purpose of providing crucial mental health support to victims of the recent …

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Published on January 30, 2025 - 15:16 GMT

Matt Huffman Law Proudly Supports FireAid Benefit Concert to Aid Wildfire Recovery in Southern California

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matt Huffman Law is honored to support FireAid, a groundbreaking benefit concert dedicated to providing critical relief for communities devastated by wildfires across Southern …

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Published on January 30, 2025 - 22:49 GMT

Ring and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles Unite to Aid Wildfire-Affected Families

Los Angeles, Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Who: Ring, an Amazon Company, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) What: More than 75 volunteers from Ring will come together to assemble ReBUILD LA™: Back Home Packs, …

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Published on January 30, 2025 - 18:50 GMT

California Resources Corporation Announces $100,000 Donation to Southern California Wildfire Relief and Recovery Efforts

LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Resources Corporation (NYSE: CRC), an independent energy and carbon management company, today announced a total contribution of $100,000 to the California Community Foundation and the Los …

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Published on January 30, 2025 - 17:51 GMT

Oregon Housing and Community Services awards funding to Jackson County wildfire survivor to buy a new home

A Jackson County wildfire survivor is in a new home after becoming the first homeowner to receive funding from the ReOregon Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP). The program’s funding comes from the federal $422 million Community …

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Published on January 30, 2025 - 17:51 GMT

A wildfire survivor’s story of loss, support, and recovery – in her own words

Sometimes words fall short to describe the type of life-changing events that happened to Almeda Fire survivors. No one could ever possibly know, unless they have experienced it firsthand, what it is like to lose a home, and all one’s belongings. To barely …

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Published on January 29, 2025 - 16:52 GMT

Get Simple Box Donates Shipping Containers for Wildfire Relief Efforts in California

Get Simple Box donated and delivered the shipping containers to assist Samaritan's Purse and Harvest Ministries wildfire relief efforts in Riverside. RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The first of four 40- …

Distribution channels: Shipping, Storage & Logistics ...

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Published on January 31, 2025 - 19:35 GMT

The Problem Solver Teams Up with Short Term Rentals, AirBnb, and Apartment Complexes to Aid Displaced Fire Victims

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Las Vegas- In the wake of recent devastating fires, many families and individuals have been left without a place to call home. David Kohlmeier, also known as The Problem Solver …

Distribution channels: Emergency Services, Natural Disasters ...
Published on January 31, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Dr. Susan Agbenoto Receives National Recognition Through the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD®!

SANFORD, FL, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD, one of the most prestigious book award programs globally for independent authors and publishers, recognized "New Wine: A Journey into refueling …

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Published on January 31, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

AlterCareLine Appointed by CA Department of Social Services to Manage Crisis Counseling Services for LA Wildfire Victims

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AlterCareLine, a no-cost counseling platform, has been awarded a $855,420 federal grant for the purpose of providing crucial mental health support to victims of the recent …

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Published on January 31, 2025 - 16:20 GMT

Georgians Have One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance

Georgia survivors of Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4—20. 2024) and Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024) in the counties designated for Individual Assistance have just one week left to apply for FEMA assistance. The application period for federal disaster …

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Published on January 31, 2025 - 16:20 GMT

Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Suffolk City, VA

PHILADELPHIA-- FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Suffolk City, Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period. The 90-day appeal period began Jan. 15, 2025. The updated maps …

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Published on January 30, 2025 - 18:42 GMT

LA Strong: An Evening with Ryan Pyle – A Benefit Show to Support Fire Victims & Honor First Responders

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As wildfires continue to devastate Los Angeles and surrounding areas, communities across the region are coming together in support of those affected. In response, world- …

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Published on January 31, 2025 - 04:11 GMT

Residents of Mercer County, W.Va., have one week left to apply for disaster assistance

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Mercer County residents have one week left to apply for FEMA Assistance for damages sustained during the Sept. 25-26, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. FEMA assistance for …

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Published on January 30, 2025 - 23:03 GMT

2 Disaster Recovery Centers Remain Open This Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Although the deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance has passed, the Disaster Recovery Centers in Chester and Greenwood counties remain open until Jan. 31. Chester County Gateway Conference Center, 3200 Commerce Drive, Suite A, …

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Published on January 30, 2025 - 16:33 GMT

FEMA Urges Georgians to Apply for Assistance Despite Concerns About Homeowners’ Insurance

If you were affected by Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4—20, 2024) or Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024) and have an active insurance policy, state and FEMA officials urge you to check with both your insurance company and FEMA to help you on your road …

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Published on January 29, 2025 - 19:13 GMT

The Role of Bulkhead Sealing in Protecting and Enhancing Coastal Property Value

PONCHATOULA, LA, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Coastal property owners face unique challenges in maintaining the structural integrity and value of their investments. Among the most critical is the preservation of bulkheads …

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Published on January 29, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Empower-mE® App Unveils 'My Grief' Feature: A Quantum Leap in Healing and Hope

Shine so Bright that Grief and Loneliness hold no space. BURKE, VA, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YU2SHINE, the global pioneer in Quantum Personal Development™, is proud to introduce a groundbreaking addition to its …

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Published on January 30, 2025 - 04:13 GMT

FEMA hosting media opportunity at Mercer County, W.Va., disaster recovery center

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will be available to media at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at the Princeton, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). West Virginia FEMA Federal Coordinating …

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Published on January 29, 2025 - 16:12 GMT

Legal Guidance for Los Angeles Wildfire Survivors: Understanding Rights and Resources

For individuals facing property damage and displacement, the legal community has stepped up to offer assistance. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent wildfires across the Los Angeles region have left …

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Published on January 29, 2025 - 15:26 GMT

Kayrros remporte deux contrats stratégiques avec le Ministère de l’Intérieur et le Ministère des Armées

PARIS, FRANCE, January 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kayrros annonce avec fierté la signature de deux grands contrats avec le Ministère de l’Intérieur et le Ministère des Armées, financés par le gouvernement français dans le cadre du programme d …

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Published on January 29, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Los Angeles Outpatient Center Presents “A Look at Love”: Live Music Event to Support LAFD Wildfire Relief

Experience a one-of-a-kind live music event, A Look at Love, happening this Saturday, February 1st, from 6–9 PM. CULVER CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Los Angeles Outpatient Center (LAOP) is excited to …

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Published on January 29, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Power Star Entertainment's Think Tank Releases "Together We Are LA Strong" to Support Los Angeles Fire Victims

Power Star Entertainment's Think Tank launches "Together We Are LA Strong" to inspire hope and donate proceeds to LA fire recovery efforts. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the …

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Published on January 29, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

For The Need Foundation is excited to announce its fifth annual Rocket Launch Day

Rocket Day: Aim for the Stars! LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For The Need Foundation (FTN) is excited to announce its fifth annual Rocket Launch Day and first in Los Angeles for children and their …

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Published on January 29, 2025 - 22:23 GMT

New Dog Man PSA Campaign, DreamWorks Animation, the Ad Council and FEMA Partnered to Encourage Kids to Help Prepare for ...

DreamWorks Animation’s Dog Man, based on the best-selling Dav Pilkey books, arrives in theaters Jan. 31, 2025 WASHINGTON -- FEMA’s Ready Campaign and the Ad Council have partnered with DreamWorks Animation’s new film, Dog Man, based on the best-selling Dav …

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Published on January 29, 2025 - 15:07 GMT

FEMA Inspecting Homes After Hurricane Helene

After Georgians apply for FEMA assistance following Hurricane Helene, a home inspection may be necessary to help determine if an applicant is eligible for various types of assistance. Due to the number of counties impacted by the hurricane and the number …

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Published on January 28, 2025 - 16:45 GMT

Rise and Rebuild LA Launches “Fire Relief” Events to Support Domestic Workers

Everyone is invited to events scheduled for February 5 (virtual) & February 8 (in-person), which aim to provide critical support for those impacted by wildfires LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As …

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