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Wildfires accounted for nearly half of 2024 forest destruction worldwide, report finds

A new report shows that wildfires accounted for nearly half of all forest destruction in 2024. Data from the University of Maryland and the World Resources Institute showed that approximately 17 million acres of forests worldwide disappeared last year. …

Wildfire burns 250 acres in Picayune Strand State Forest, crews putting out hot spots

A large wildfire in the Picayune Strand State Forest has burned through approximately 250 acres and is now 90% contained, according to Greater Naples Fire Rescue.Crews have been battling the fire for three days. As of Friday, multiple agencies remain on …

FIRST ALERT: Heightened wildfire risk continues Saturday

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day for elevated wildfire risk. Weather Alert: Red Flag Warning for High Wildfire Risk A Red Flag Warning is in effect this evening until 8 PM and then Saturday from noon until 8 PM for Mesa …

Brazil accounted for most of the world's forest fires last year

Thursday, May 22nd 2025 - 10:52 UTC A changing climate can hinder forests' natural recovery from fires Brazil topped the world last year in forest fires, accounting for 42% of the global loss of primary tropical forests. The extreme heat of the year, …

Heat wave hitting SW Florida over Memorial Day weekend. Will it rain?

Memorial Day weekend temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s, exceeding the average temperature of 90 degrees. The heat index, a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is factored in with the air temperature, could reach as high as 103 …

2 wildfires contained, but smoke will remain: Georgetown Co. officials

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Georgetown County Fire and EMS said firefighters are currently battling two brush fires within the county. The South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) is showing two active fires near Indian Hut Road and 57 McGraw Court. …

Myrtle Beach wildfire 100% contained, nearly 3 months after starting

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — South Carolina forestry officials announced Wednesday that the Covington Drive Fire in Myrtle Beach is finally 100% contained, 82 days since it ignited, burning over 2,000 acres in Horry County.  The fire was started in Myrtle Beach in …

North Carolina House introduces new Helene relief legislation | $450 million for recovery

The relief funds include $25 million to support the reconstruction of destroyed schools. RALEIGH, N.C. — On Wednesday, members of the North Carolina House of Representatives introduced the next round of funding toward recovery efforts in the aftermath of …

FIRST ALERT: Wildfire risk increases Friday amid gusty winds

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Friday is a First Alert Weather Day for elevated wildfire risk. WEATHER ALERT: Red Flag Warning for Wildfire Risk A Red Flag Warning is in effect Friday from noon until 8 PM for Mesa County, Garfield County, and eastern Utah. …

Warm temperatures in store after heat dome parked over worst drought in Florida in 25 years

Rain fell heavily in places throughout Southwest Florida last week, but often just a mile away, the spotty showers left plants barely wet and little to no change for ground parched by six months of drought. Grass untouched by rainfall for so long, in a …

Waiting for the wet season: wildfire in east Collier County, Florida

Trump approves disaster declaration

President Trump approved a disaster declaration for Kansas after severe March storms. The declaration allows state, local governments, and some nonprofits to apply for federal funds. The aid will help repair infrastructure damaged by severe winter storms, …

Wrong, New York Times, Climate Change Didn’t Cause Minnesota’s Wildfires

The New York Times (NYT) published a long piece describing recent destructive wildfires in Minnesota, claiming that they were “fueled by climate change” and more likely to happen again in the future because of ongoing global warming. The NYT’s claims are …

Wildfires push tropical forest destruction to 20-year high

BRUSSELS — Tropical forest loss rocketed to a 20-year high in 2024 as climate-change-fueled wildfires tore through some of the planet’s most important natural carbon sinks. Close to 7 million hectares of primary tropical forests were destroyed last year, …

Bryan Kohberger's team pitches 'alternate perpetrators' defense in Idaho murders

IDAHO - Bryan Kohberger's defense team brought up the possibility that there were "alternate perpetrators" involved in the quadruple murders during a hearing in early May, but Kohberger is hardly the first person to point the blame at other …

Trump's FEMA thumbs nose at state that backed him 3 times: 'Gonna cost a lot'

Under President Donald Trump, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has turned down a request from a storm-ravaged state that narrowly voted for him three times. Western North Carolina saw massive devastation last year from Hurricane Helene, which killed …

Iron Ranger donates Teddy Bears to wildfire victims

VIRGINIA, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Following the news of the historic wildfires in Northeastern Minnesota on local Iron Ranger is helping children affected. Mark Haverland of Virginia, Minn., is the founder of the Teddy Bear Crawl association, which …

Forest Service warns of increased wildfire danger after Hurricane Helene

The North Carolina Forest Service is sending out a warning that the state is at an increased risk of wildfires.Downed trees and scattered debris from Hurricane Helene is now prime fuel for a potentially explosive wildfire in our state.Jimmy Holt, a Ranger …

Covington Drive wildfire reaches 100% containment, SCFC says

CAROLINA FOREST, S.C. (WPDE) — The Covington Drive wildfire is 100% contained as of Wednesday, according to South Carolina Forestry Commission officials. The wildfire started 82 days ago and burned 2,059 acres in the Carolina Forest area of Horry County. …

Express Restoration Now Offers Professional Equipment Rentals in Edmond, OK

Express Restoration Launches Equipment Rental Services in Edmond, OK EDMOND, OK, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Express Restoration is proud to announce the launch of its professional equipment rental services, now available to …

South Carolina Game Warden named Governor’s State Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

SCDNR’s Lance Corporal Mike Norris becomes the Palmetto State’s Top Cop for 2024 COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lance Corporal Gene “Mike” Norris III, a law enforcement officer (game warden) with the S.C. …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires on March 14-15, 2025. The President’ …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Texas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Texas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from March 26–28, 2025. The President’s action makes federal funding …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm and straight-line winds from March 18-19, 2025. Public Assistance federal …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 30 – April 8, 2025. Public …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Kansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm, straight-line winds, flooding and wildfires from March 14-19, 2025. Public …

McDowell County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center closed for Memorial Day, permanently closing Thursday, May 29

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday and is scheduled to close permanently Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. The McDowell County center offers the last in-person …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 14-15, 2025. The President’ …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Daviess County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Daviess County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

3 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie,  Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by  the February severe storms and …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Hart County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Hart County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster …

Another Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Jefferson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A second Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Jefferson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The …

Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Powell County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Powell County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

New Report Reveals Dangerous Deterioration of New York’s Roads Despite Record Tax and Toll Revenues

43% of NY roads are in poor shape, 10% of bridges are unsafe, yet tolls rise. James Medows demands action to fix NYC’s crumbling infrastructure. NEW YORK, NY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Released data studies are …

Stronger than the Storm & Save the Children Host Child-Friendly Spaces Training at Texas Emergency Management Conference

Workshop Helps Emergency Managers Create Safe and Supportive Spaces for Children Following Disasters FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stronger than the Storm, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building …

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant Approved for Cody Fire

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of Arizona in combating the Cody Fire burning in Pinal County. On May 21, the State of Arizona submitted a …

FEMA Resumes In-Person Trainings at National Schoolhouses to Strengthen State and Local Government’s Ability to Respond ...

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that in-person training will resume at three national schoolhouses in early June—the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Ala., the National Fire Academy (NFA) and the National Disaster and Emergency …

Coalition Files Landmark Petition to African Commission Demanding Climate Reparations and Justice for Future Generations

TUCSON , AZ, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an interview with Xraised, Fair Start Movement (FSM) activists discussed concerns regarding how current global systems affect justice, vulnerable populations—especially in Africa …

White Oaks Construction and Roofing Advises Tuscaloosa, AL Homeowners to Prepare Roofs for Spring Storm Season

Local Roofing Company White Oaks Construction Shares Crucial Tips for Managing Storm Damage and Roof Insurance Claims TUSCALOOSA, AL, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With spring storms on the horizon, residents in and around …