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Fire crews gain ground as rain slows wildfire growth across Alaska

Fire crews across Alaska are continuing to make steady progress on multiple wildfires burning throughout the state. Favorable weather conditions have allowed firefighters to strengthen containment lines, protect structures, and begin early stages of …

Muskeg wildfire prompts state of emergency in Patuanak

The Hamlet of Patuanak has declared a state of emergency while the community of Beauval orders all remaining residents to evacuate as the Muskeg fire burns “dangerously close.” English River First Nation emergency management says the community of Patuanak …

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Wildfire expenses rise in Northstate, Green Fire cost to date more than triples in a day

NORTHSTATE, Calif. — The costs are adding up for fighting wildfires in the Northstate. Incident Management Situation Reports (IMSR) from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) offer details on wildland fire activity from the previous day. They show …

Snow expresses Britain’s solidarity with the Syrian people affected by the forest fires

London, SANA – The British envoy to Syria, Ann Snow, expressed on Tuesday her country’s solidarity with the Syrian people affected by the forest fires in the Sahel region. In a post on the “X” platform, Snow said: “The UK stands in solidarity with the …

Paradise strengthens wildfire defenses with innovative Wildland Buffer Project

PARADISE, Calif. — “It’s defensible space, but instead of around the home, it’s around the entire community," said Dan Efseaff, District Manager of the Paradise Recreation & Park District. Wildfire preparedness is a top priority in the Town of …

Extreme Wildfire Risk Expected in Attica for August and September, Warns Meteo

The FLAME Fire Meteorology Group of Greece’s National Observatory has issued a new seasonal assessment indicating an extreme wildfire risk in several key regions of the country, particularly in Attica, for the months of August and September 2025. The …

Farmers develop innovative method to prevent wildfires: 'Can reduce fuel loads'

There's strong evidence for its viability. by Kim LaCapriaJuly 10, 2025 A project is underway in Spain to evaluate a new method of preventing and controlling wildfires through highly organized cattle management, according to the International Fire …

Chaffee County evacuations still in place as wildfire that destroyed two homes continues Friday  

Updated at 9:03 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025. Find the latest information on the multiple wildfires across western Colorado here. Chaffee County residents near the Mountain View fire northwest of Buena Vista remain under evacuation orders. Sheriff …

Wildfire and structure fire forces evacuations in Chaffee County

Evacuations in place due to wildfires in Chaffee County, Black Canyon Evacuations in place due to wildfires in Chaffee County, Black Canyon 00:22 A 20 acre wildfire and a structure fire started on Thursday afternoon in northern Chaffee County. The sheriff…

Manitoba evacuates more communities as wildfires rage

The Manitoba government has declared a state of emergency due to wildfires for a second time this year. Two more northern communities were under evacuation orders and thousands of people were told to leave their homes. (July 10, 2025)

Shasta County Air Quality Management District advising caution due to air quality concerns from multiple wildfires

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. - Air quality officials in Shasta County have urged residents to exercise caution due to smoke from multiple wildfires burning in Northern California. The Shasta County Air Quality Management District advised locals to remain vigilant …

Two wildfires force evacuations on both rims of Black Canyon

Two wildfires in Montrose County, likely caused by lightning, sparked on the South and North rims of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in the early morning of July 10. According to CBS News Colorado, the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention …

Wildfire spreads across 10 hectares as 80 firefighters battle major blaze in east London

A wildfire response vehicle was deployed at the incident. These vehicles provide off-road capability enabling the transportation of additional equipment closer to fires on open ground. Each vehicle carries approximately 475 litres of water, a backpack …

Oregon wildfire updates: Elk Fire holds at 2,000 acres

(This story has been updated to include additional information) Wildfires are continuing to burn in southern Oregon. Here is the latest update.  As of July 10, one lane remained closed on I-5 northbound and one lane is closed on I-5 southbound, due to the …

Expert warns of rising heatwave, wildfire risks in Spain

BARCELONA, Spain, July 10 (Xinhua) -- People in Spain must strengthen their awareness of climate-related risks amid increasingly frequent and extreme events such as intense heatwaves and especially fierce wildfires driven by rising temperatures, a climate …

Wildfires once again halt work at Hudbay mine in northern Manitoba

TORONTO — Hudbay Minerals Inc. is once again suspending its Snow Lake mining operations due to wildfires in northwestern Manitoba. The province has declared a state of emergency and the town of Snow Lake has issued a mandatory evacuation order for its 1, …

Air quality advisory issued due to wildfire smoke

The Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Yolo County and the northeastern portion of Solano County due to wildfire smoke from fires in Shasta and Siskiyou counties. Originally Published: July 10, 2025 at 2:55 …

Wildfire near Buena Vista prompts mandatory evacuation for nearby residents

A wildfire that reached a structure on Thursday has prompted a mandatory evacuation order for the Mountain View Estates subdivision near Buena Vista. A pre-evacuation notice has been issued for the surrounding five miles. The Mountain View Estates …

Insurance Biz Africa Launches pan-African Insurance Webinar Master Series

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, July 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digital news publisher, Insurance Biz Africa, is proud to announce the launch of a series of pan-African webinar sessions whose objectives are to take an unprecedented deep …

Eco-Thriller 'PEST' Sparks Urgency and Intrigue in the Battle Against Environmental Collapse

Author G. Spencer Myers Returns with a Chilling Tale of Nature's Revenge DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In PEST, bestselling author G. Spencer Myers offers readers a tense and timely eco-thriller that dives …

AJS Wildlife Solutions Offers Safe and Effective Rat Removal Services in St. Louis, MO

AJS Wildlife Solutions Expands Rodent Control Services in Greater St. Louis Area ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AJS Wildlife Solutions has expanded its rodent control operations across the St. Louis region, …

Data Foundation Announces Key Senior Fellow Appointments to Climate Data Collaborative

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Data Foundation today announced the appointment of three distinguished experts as Senior Fellows contributing to its Climate Data Collaborative (CDC), significantly …

Climavision Selected by IRCAI and AWS for 2025 Compute for Climate Fellowship

LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Climavision, the weather technology company combining proprietary radar networks with advanced numerical weather prediction (NWP) and AI forecasting, today announced it has been …

Jase Medical Launches Jase Pantry: 30-Day Emergency Food Supply Packed with High Calories and Protein

Jase Pantry reflects the company’s expanded mission: to help people prepare for the unexpected by securing all 3 survival essentials—food, water, and medicine SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jase Medical, …

Four Decades After Live Aid, Ethiopia’s Hunger Crisis Returns

“On the Frontlines of Hunger” reveals Tigray’s battle against hunger and global silence. BLOOMFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Forty years after the world united through the historic Live Aid concerts to raise funds for …

When Flood Zones Become Uninsurable: Next Steps for Louisiana Property Owners

HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As flood risk increases across coastal and inland Louisiana, insurance carriers are reevaluating their exposure in high-risk zones. The result is a growing number of areas labeled as …

Merit Coffee Donating 100% of Drink Proceeds to Kerr County Flood Relief This Weekend

On July 12th, Merit Coffee will donate 100% of proceeds from all hot and iced coffee drink sales across its 13 Texas cafés to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the …

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Belknap County, New Hampshire

Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Belknap County, New Hampshire. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for New Mexico

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Mexico to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from severe storms, flooding and landslides beginning on June 23, 2025, and …

FEMA Offers Equal Access to Assistance for all Tennessee Disaster Survivors

FEMA is committed to providing equal access to federal assistance for Tennesseans who were affected by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. Anyone with an accessibility need who is applying for FEMA assistance should …

Partners advance forest health on fire-impacted landscape, protecting communities and State Water Project headwaters

New FRB accelerates forest restoration on Plumas National Forest, protecting the Upper Feather River Watershed, which supplies water to 27 million Californians. TAYLORSVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blue Forest …

FEMA Assistance May Be Available to Help with Rent

ST. LOUIS – If you don’t have a safe place to live because of recent disasters in Missouri, you can apply for FEMA Assistance to help you pay for alternate temporary housing.  To request assistance to help with rent, homeowners and renters need to contact …

Ember Flash Aerospace and Firewave Join Forces to Accelerate Ultra-Early Wildfire Detection and Autonomous Suppression

Firewave’s real-time acoustic sensors pair with Ember Flash’s Vigilant Detect AI and Raptor suppression drone, slashing fire verification to seconds. BOULDER CREEK, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ember Flash Aerospace …

THE ADAM R. SCRIPPS FOUNDATION RESPONDS ($1M+) TO KERRVILLE, HILL COUNTRY FLOODS

Adam R. Scripps Foundation commits $1M+ to Texas flood relief and will match gifts up to $150K; Assistance Provided to Local Organizations and Search & Rescue KERRVILLE, TX, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Adam R. Scripps …

Disaster Assistance Available for July Flood Survivors in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas – Disaster assistance is now available to eligible survivors in Kerr County affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that began July 2, 2025. Under Individual Assistance, FEMA and the State may be able to provide …

Choctaw County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 9, 2026, for Choctaw County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt …

Love County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 9, 2026, for Love County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt …

FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas to Open Disaster Recovery Center in Kerrville

AUSTIN, Texas – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) tomorrow, July 10 to offer face-to-face help to survivors affected by …