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Published on 12:40 GMT

Lebanon: Israeli Projectiles Ignite Widespread Forest Fires in South, Western Bekaa

Projectiles dropped by Israeli drones ignited large-scale fires across forests and mountainous areas in southern Lebanon and Western Bekaa, Al-Manar correspondent reported on Sunday. The fires broke out on Saturday when Israeli drones released incendiary …

Source: Al Manar - Indeterminate
Published on 05:19 GMT

Canada wildfires force 20,000 to flee as British Columbia declares state of emergency

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — British Columbia declared a state of emergency Saturday after a fast-moving wildfire destroyed homes and forced more than 20,000 people to flee communities along Okanagan Lake in western Canada, with dozens rescued by aircraft …

Source: The Times of Israel - Right-wing
Published on 06:53 GMT

Canada Battles More Intense Wildfires as Climate Change Raises Risks

Canada is facing another devastating wildfire season, with millions of hectares already burned and thick smoke disrupting daily life across the country. As authorities seek to reduce the scale of the annual destruction, the country has invested in new …

Source: TVC News Nigeria - Pro-Government
Published on 13:10 GMT

Iran Says There’s Still No Deal on Reopening the Strait of Hormuz

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Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on 06:11 GMT

‘These are human fires, not wildfires’: Dunwich reflects on the devastation

A local community pulling together, emergency services saving homes and caravan parks from catastrophe, and farmers and nature reserve wardens working to rapidly create fire breaks to halt a marauding fireball 40 metres high – there was plenty to praise …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 12:50 GMT

Canada: Over 20,000 Evacuated Due to Wildfires

Ottawa - Saba: More than 20,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes in the Canadian province of British Columbia due to wildfires. The Oman News Agency reported on Sunday that Canada declared a state of emergency on Saturday after strong winds …

Source: Yemen News Agency SABA - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Aug 8, 2026

Iran issues new demands over Strait of Hormuz

Now Playing Iran issues new demands over Strait of Hormuz 01:00 UP NEXT Manhunt underway for suspect considered ‘armed and dangerous’ 01:17 American rescued in daring evacuation from Antarctica 01:22 José Díaz-Balart marks 10 years as ‘Nightly News’ …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on 06:26 GMT

Morning Briefing: Aug. 9, 2026

Gizem Nisa Demir 09 August 2026•Update: 09 August 2026 Here’s a rundown of all the news you need to start your Sunday, including Yemen’s armed forces launching an operation against Houthi targets; a vessel struck by a projectile off Oman with its crew safe …

Source: Anadolu Agency - Pending
Published on Aug 8, 2026

New drone system which could spot wildfires before they get out of control completes its first test — but is it too late ...

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter New drone detects wildfires within minutes using thermal and optical sensors Israeli drone automatically searches vast landscapes for newly ignited wildfires before …

Source: TechRadar - Neutral
Published on 04:32 GMT

Breaking News LIVE: Vice President Radhakrishnan launches Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in Andaman

LIVE update Breaking News Headlines Today 09 08 2026 LIVE Updates: Read today’s breaking news, latest updates and top trending stories from India and around the world on politics, sports, entertainment, crime, education, business, lifestyle and more at …

Source: News9 Live - Indeterminate
Published on 03:34 GMT

Amid reports of health, new Mojtaba Khamenei’s video surfaces

An undated video of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei surfaced on the internet amid speculations about his critical health. The video, which shows Mojtaba Khamenei sitting and talking to his followers presumably in good health, was released …

Source: The Siasat Daily - Indeterminate
Published on 11:10 GMT

American surgeon restores sight to thousands at war-torn border of South Sudan

UP NEXT Mexican influencer fatally shot during livestream 00:50 At least 17 people killed after fatal overnight Russian strikes in Ukraine 00:52 U.S. Treasury Secy. Bessent says the Strait of Hormuz could reopen 'today or tomorrow' 03:22 Video …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on Aug 8, 2026

Austrian Fire-Equipment Maker Rosenbauer Grows Revenue Despite Iran War Disruptions

Rosenbauer, the Upper Austria-based fire and rescue equipment manufacturer, reported a solid first half of 2026, with revenue and profit both climbing even as the company absorbed real disruption from the war in Iran and a major internal software overhaul …

Source: Vienna Times - Indeterminate
Published on 06:00 GMT

Those who pay for climate change

escending from an 8,611-metres peak at the majestic K2 to the tidal mudflats of the Arabian Sea, Pakistan’s landscape encompasses a range of climatic zones over a straight-line distance of about 1,550 kilometres. This fascinating topography hosts diverse …

Source: The News International - Pending
Published on Aug 8, 2026

Canada tries to adapt to a future of wildfires

Faced with another summer when wildfires have scorched millions of hectares of land and blankets of smoke have disrupted daily life nationwide, Canada is trying to limit the annual devastation. Yet, despite procuring new water bombers and deploying forest …

Source: RTL Today - Neutral
Published on Aug 8, 2026

Europe’s wildfires have raised danger posed by unexploded WWII bombs

London, When a wildfire broke out in the Muritz National Park of north-eastern Germany in July, it was no routine firefighting job. Bomb disposal teams had to work alongside firefighters because the forest floor is contaminated with cold war-era munitions …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on 11:28 GMT

French farmers bracing for smallest corn crop since 1980

PARIS Dried corn stalks stand along the edge of a field heavily scorched by a wildfire in Châtillon-sur-Indre, central France, on July 10, 2026. (AFP Photo) France's corn harvest is on pace this year for a 35 percent fall to nine million tons, a level …

Source: Hurriyet Daily News - Pro-Government
Published on 11:54 GMT

That squirrel on Trump's head

— Trump has figured out a way to grift off the plight of immigrant kids. A Texas law firm with virtually no immigration experience, but multiple people close to Trump or accused of being open racists, just got a $150 million sole-source contract to replace …

Source: AlterNet - Left-wing
Published on Aug 6, 2026

Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – as it happened

Tehran would control Hormuz strait's inbound traffic in deal, according to reportsWelcome to our live coverage of the latest in the ongoing Middle East crisis. Iran said a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised, with …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left

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Published on August 9, 2026 - 06:27 GMT

Kuhinia Maui brings community together in three-year remembrance of 2023 Wildfires

Three years after the devastating wildfires that started on Aug. 8, 2023, the community came together in remembrance, reflection and aloha during Kuhinia Maui held on the grounds of Lahaina United Methodist Church. The free gathering from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 05:15 GMT

THREE YEARS AFTER MAUI WILDFIRES, DOH CONTINUES TO SUPPORT LONG-TERM COMMUNITY HEALTH

Posted on Aug 7, 2026 in Newsroom HONOLULU – Three years after devastating wildfires swept through Lahaina and parts of Upcountry Maui, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) continues to support the health and recovery of Maui communities through …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 04:46 GMT

Office of the Governor — News Release — Governor, Mayor Bissen Announce Wildfires DCMP Move From State to County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2026HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green and Mayor Richard Bissen announced today, August 7, 2026, that the state of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS) Wildfires Disaster Case Management Program has transitioned from a …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 02:48 GMT

THREE YEARS AFTER MAUI WILDFIRES, DOH CONTINUES TO SUPPORT LONG-TERM COMMUNITY HEALTH

Posted on Aug 7, 2026 in Newsroom HONOLULU – Three years after devastating wildfires swept through Lahaina and parts of Upcountry Maui, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) continues to support the health and recovery of Maui communities through …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 02:06 GMT

Office of the Governor — News Release — Governor, Mayor Bissen Announce Wildfires DCMP Move From State to County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2026 HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green and Mayor Richard Bissen announced today, August 7, 2026, that the state of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS) Wildfires Disaster Case Management Program has transitioned from a …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 01:38 GMT

County releases four recovery update videos ahead of 2023 Maui Wildfires anniversary

Three years since the start of the Maui Wildfire Disaster, Mayor Richard Bissen and his administration remain focused on helping families return home and businesses rebuild after one of the most complex megafires in U.S. history. Jennifer Gray Thompson, …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 22:52 GMT

ODHS reminds people of statewide hotline available for Oregonians affected by wildfires and smoke

People anywhere in Oregon who have been affected by wildfires or wildfire-related air quality can call 1-833-669-0554, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The statewide hotline is available to people experiencing any wildfire-related impact, including those …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 22:33 GMT

ODHS reminds people of statewide hotline available for Oregonians affected by wildfires and smoke

People anywhere in Oregon who have been affected by wildfires or wildfire-related air quality can call 1-833-669-0554, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The statewide hotline is available to people experiencing any wildfire-related impact, including those …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 19:07 GMT

Insulation4Less Publishes Expanded Guide to Quonset Hut Insulation, Condensation Control and Energy Efficiency

New educational resource explains how insulation can address radiant heat, winter heat loss and condensation in the curved steel shells of Quonset hut buildings HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Insulation4Less has …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 20:53 GMT

Allied Hydromulch Helps Gulf South Contractors Prepare Sites for Peak Storm Season

The Texas-based erosion control contractor is encouraging project teams to plan ahead for exposed soil, slopes, and drainage areas as storm season approaches. PINEHURST, TX, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Hydromulch TX, LLC …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 03:22 GMT

California Approves Additional Firefighting Resources to Six Counties Ahead of Heat and Fire Weather

As elevated fire weather conditions continue across California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has prepositioned additional firefighting resources to Sierra, Tehama, Plumas, Glenn, Lake and Colusa counties to strengthen …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 08:01 GMT

Preparing Homes Before Hurricane Season Can Help Reduce Storm-Related Damage

KNOXVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As hurricane season approaches each year, homeowners across many parts of the United States begin evaluating how prepared their properties are for severe weather. High winds, heavy …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 04:42 GMT

Hurricane Season: Patients with Medical Needs Urged to Prepare Now

CAYMAN ISLANDS, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the Atlantic hurricane season underway, clinicians at Health City Cayman Islands are urging residents and visitors across the Cayman Islands and the wider Caribbean who depend on regular …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 05:02 GMT

Governor Newsom proclaims State of Emergency in Calaveras County for the Gann Fire response

California’s emergency response system is being mobilized for Calaveras County What you need to know: The proclamation enables the state to further support local response efforts, protect public health, and coordinate resources as firefighters continue …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 15:56 GMT

Managing Ecosystems under Climate Change: Ecological Diversity Functions Like a Financial Portfolio

As climate change, habitat loss, invasive species and overexploitation continue reshaping ecosystems worldwide, scientists ask: What makes ecosystems resilient? GUELPH, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As climate change, …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Environment ...
Published on August 6, 2026 - 17:14 GMT

California Answers the Call: Supporting Wildfire Response Across the Pacific Northwest

Disasters don’t stop at borders. Through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System, California is once again standing alongside neighboring states to help protect lives and …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 04:56 GMT

Knoxville Homeowners Encouraged to Complete Mid-Year Roof Maintenance Before Small Problems Become Expensive Repairs

As East Tennessee enters the hottest months, Tony's Roofs is encouraging homeowners to take advantage of the season by performing a mid-year roof check KNOXVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Knoxville Homeowners …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 15:11 GMT

Louisiana's Summer Humidity Creates Peak Mold Risk: Mold Shield Restoration Shares Prevention Tips

Louisiana homeowners can reduce mold risk this summer by controlling indoor humidity, fixing leaks quickly, and watching for early warning signs DENHAM SPRINGS, LA, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Louisiana experiencing …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 22:48 GMT

Governor Newsom secures federal assistance to support response to Gann Fire in Calaveras County

What you need to know: Governor Newsom has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help suppress the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. SACRAMENTO – Moving swiftly to support local and state …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 22:48 GMT

Shelter Information for 2026 August Statewide Fires – Gann Fire

Published: Aug 05, 2026 The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and vital services. Gann …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 21:35 GMT

ZenaTech Files Five Patents for ZenaDrone's Acoustic Wildfire Suppression Drone, Eyeing $2.8B Market by 2033

ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 20:41 GMT

CitroTech Joins Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Strengthening Commitment to Community Fire Prevention & Home Resilience

Membership Supports WildfireStrong – No Fuel. No Fire.® Initiative to Advance Proactive Wildfire Risk Efforts Nationwide CitroTech Inc. (NYSE:CITR) OCEANSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CitroTech Inc. (NYSE American …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 16:12 GMT

New Use Energy Unveils A Truly Bendable Solar Panel — Battle-Tested and Backpack-Ready

The NUESolar™ Tactical Rollup delivers 120 watts of ultra lightweight power in a 2.4-pound rollup package. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Use Energy Solutions Inc. (NUE), the veteran-led portable power …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Olympus Insurance Named One of Florida Trend's 2026 Best Companies to Work For

Recognition highlights the company's commitment to a people-first workplace culture that supports employee engagement, collaboration, and long-term success. JACKSONVILLE , FL, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Olympus …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

Green Shield 2026 Strengthens International Fight Against Environmental Crime Across the Amazon Basin

International Initiative of Law Enforcement for Climate (I2LEC) has successfully concluded its Operation Green Shield 2026 in the Amazon Basin. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Law enforcement agencies from Bolivia, Brazil …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

Altitude Water Announces Collaboration with Winged Solar Solutions to Deliver Integrated Power and Water Systems

LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lauderdale Lakes-based Altitude Water, a globally respected Atmospheric Water Generator innovator, has announced a collaboration with Winged Solar Solutions, a California- …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 22:18 GMT

Governor Newsom announced the deployment of additional firefighting resources and specialized personnel to Washington ...

California is stepping up across the West to help our neighbors to battle historic wildfires CAL FIRE engines preparing for deployment to Washington State What you need to know: Under Governor Newsom’s leadership, California is deploying more …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 22:18 GMT

Tips to beat the heat

Temperatures are climbing into the triple digits. Cal OES reminds you to take steps to stay safe in the heat. As hot weather continues, here are a few simple tips you can use every day to help beat the heat and protect yourself. Be sure to keep cool Find …

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