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Published on 00:28 GMT

Gavin Newsom's plan to change wildfire liability faces blowback, impending deadline

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — With just one week left until the end of the legislative year, California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom are negotiating a major change to how damages are paid for utility-caused wildfires that ravage homes and regional economies. …

Source: Hanford Sentinel - California - Neutral
Published on 06:06 GMT

Hawk Fire, Burning at Nevada-California Border, Forces Thousands to Evacuate

By Lara Cooper Fires burning on the Nevada-California border have prompted evacuation orders or warnings for almost 90,000 people as crews work to contain the blazes. Multiple fires are burning in the area northwest of Reno and have crossed the Nevada- …

Source: Direct Relief - Indeterminate
Published on 02:34 GMT

Wildfire in western U.S. state of Nevada destroys dozens of homes, injures 7

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- Authorities said Monday that dozens of homes had been destroyed or damaged and at least seven people injured as a fast-growing wildfire spread rapidly toward Reno, a city in northwestern Nevada near the Nevada-California …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 06:54 GMT

Western US wildfire destroys homes in Nevada, injures seven

Nevada, Aug 25: Authorities have said that dozens of homes had been destroyed or damaged and at least seven people injured as a fast-growing wildfire spread rapidly toward Reno, a city in northwestern Nevada near the Nevada-California border in the United …

Source: Dainik Asam - Pro-Government
Published on 03:48 GMT

US wildfire crisis: Hawk Fire burns more than 15,000 acres, forcing mass evacuations in Nevada

In Nevada, 23,000 people remained under evacuation orders around Reno on Monday as the Hawk Fire burned more than 15,000 acres. (GIF: @HotshotWake) In Nevada, 23,000 people remained under evacuation orders around Reno on Monday as the Hawk Fire burned more …

Source: The Times of India - Indeterminate
Published on 07:05 GMT

Nevada’s Hawk Fire Has California Teams Ready For Calls To Assist

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Local fire crews are poised and ready for any calls for assistance to help fight the Hawk Fire burning near Reno, Nevada. In just two days, the Hawk Fire has rapidly spread to an area of 15,000 acres in Washoe County, Nevada. …

Source: KEYT - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 24, 2026

Firefighters make progress on wildfire in Reno area, reduce evacuation orders

Firefighters have made progress holding a wildfire threatening neighborhoods around Reno, Nevada, with the blaze now 27% contained, fire officials said Monday afternoon, as evacuation orders for thousands were downgraded. Still, high winds could worsen …

Source: WCPO 9 - Ohio - Neutral
Published on 01:58 GMT

Hawk Fire: Nevada wildfire destroys 32 homes, leaves 7 injured including first responders

Hawk Fire: Nevada wildfire destroys 32 homes, leaves 7 injured including first responders 14,800 customers in the Truckee area were without power after a transmission line was de-energized due to the proximity of the fire Crews are starting to gain control …

Source: KCRA Sacramento's Channel 3 - California - Pending
Published on Aug 24, 2026

Reno wildfire evacuations, Henderson police investigation and October 1 memorial

🔥 A wildfire that mushroomed over the weekend in the Sierra Nevada foothills spread perilously close to neighborhoods in Reno, Nevada, forcing authorities to urge more than 90,000 residents to leave their homes. The out-of-control fire has already burned …

Source: KNPR - Nevada - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 24, 2026

Nevada wildfire threatens Reno as 90,000 evacuate amid record US fire season

Authorities in Nevada ordered the mass evacuation of 90,000 residents in neighborhoods in the city of Reno and Washoe County, where it is located, as a massive wildfire rages nearby and threatens to burn homes in the city itself. So far, according to …

Source: Ynet - Indeterminate
Published on 06:37 GMT

Reno wildfire forces 24,000 from their homes

LOS ANGELES: Tens of thousands of people looked set to spend another night away from home Monday as a wind-driven fire bore down on the western US city of Reno. Schools were shuttered as smoke swathed the Nevada city, which lies near the California border …

Source: Kuwait Times - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 24, 2026

Decades-Old “10 A.M. Rule” for Wildfire Suppression May Make a Comeback, Sparking Debate

The way America fights wildfires has swung back and forth for nearly a century, and it appears to be swinging again. For much of the early 1900s, wildfires operated on something close to a deadline. After a series of devastating blazes, the U.S. Forest …

Source: The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle - California - Pending
Published on 01:00 GMT

POLITICO’s California Playbook | CalMatters Broken Trusts Investigation | The Caldor Fire and the Caples Project

Prescribed burning taking place in the El Dorado National Forest as part of the Caples Project in November 2017. Photo courtesy of the Sierra Nevada Conservancy. POLITICO’s California Playbook After a somewhat mild summer, politics around the Golden …

Source: Capradio - California - Public Broadcaster
Published on 07:00 GMT

Wildfire in western US’ Nevada destroys dozens of homes, injures 7

The fast-spreading Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, has burned more than 15,000 acres, destroying 32 homes and damaging six others. At least seven people, including three firefighters, were injured, while evacuation warnings affected about 90,000 residents …

Source: Telengana Today - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 24, 2026

3 ways to improve Canada’s wildfire advisory capacity

In mid-July, parts of Ontario woke up under a yellow sky. Nearly 200 forest fires were burning, most of them in the northwest, and Toronto briefly had the worst air quality of any major city in the world. Within days, the smoke had become a cross-border …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on Aug 24, 2026

Gov. Newsom returns to a defining California fight: Who pays for wildfire damage?

FILE - California Gov. Gavin Newsom attends the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials conference in Los Angeles, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The bookends of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s …

Source: Anchorage Daily News - Alaska - Neutral
Published on Aug 24, 2026

Tens of thousands evacuated as Hawk wildfire nears western US city of Reno

Published on 24/08/2026 - 13:38 GMT+2 Authorities in Nevada urged tens of thousands of people to evacuate and ordered schools to remain closed on Monday as a fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire bore down on the western US city of Reno. Around 42,000 …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on Aug 24, 2026

Trump Administration’s Wildfire Policy Overhaul Leaves California Bracing for Impact

A dangerous fire season across the West is unfolding just as the Trump administration overhauls the way the country fights wildfires — a shift that has California officials watching closely, even as the Golden State enjoys one of its calmer fire summers in …

Source: The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle - California - Pending
Published on Aug 24, 2026

Newsom faces high-stakes California fight over who pays for wildfire damage

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Published on August 24, 2026 - 21:06 GMT

Coalition Urges California Court to Consider Wildfire Implications on Public Water Systems

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A coalition of organizations representing state and national water providers have filed a joint legal brief with the California Second District Court of Appeal in response to a lawsuit seeking to hold …

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Published on August 24, 2026 - 22:27 GMT

AquaPlanet Launches FireBoss Fire Prevention Pool Pump

Portable High-pressure gas powered pump blasts water 100 feet which can be mixed with FireGel to protect structures and landscape. SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AquaPlanet today announced the availability of …

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Published on August 24, 2026 - 20:04 GMT

Commerce supports community members affected by the Spokane Complex Fire

August 11, 2026August 24, 2026 Share For those impacted by the Spokane wildfires, knowing where to turn for help can be overwhelming. Not sure where to start? Commerce’s Community Engagement team can help make connections and point you in the right …

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Published on August 24, 2026 - 17:53 GMT

Elevated burning restrictions are reduced in northeastern Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is removing Class III burning restrictions in Cook, Lake, and northern St. Louis counties, effective Monday, August 24, at 12:01 p.m. Recent rain has reduced the chances of wildfires in this area caused by …

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Published on August 22, 2026 - 01:21 GMT

Extending state of emergency due to wildfire risk

CANADA, August 21 - Summary Government declared a state of provincial emergency on Aug. 8, 2026, in response to significant wildfire activity and widespread evacuations in B.C. While thousands of people have returned home, wildfire risk remains elevated …

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Published on August 24, 2026 - 20:31 GMT

Low-level aerial spraying flights to occur in the Magic Valley Region beginning Sept. 1

Those looking to recreate in the South Hills, Soldier, and Smoky Mountains in September may see a low-flying helicopter spraying pre-emergent herbicide on the hillsides in game management units 43, 44, 48, and 54 to control the spread of invasive annual …

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Published on August 24, 2026 - 21:16 GMT

READ E-newsletter – Q3 2026

Vintage 2025 Housing Unit and Subcounty Population Estimates The U.S. Census Bureau released its Vintage 2025 housing unit and subcounty population estimates on May 14, 2026. Since Hawai‘i has no incorporated places, Urban Honolulu is the state’s only …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 16:23 GMT

Washington National Guard Continues Month-Long Wildfire Response

For more than a month, Washington National Guard soldiers and airmen have been supporting wildfire response operations across the state, providing aviation, hand crew and community support as fire conditions and mission requirements continue to evolve. …

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Published on August 24, 2026 - 22:27 GMT

AquaPlanet Launches FireBoss Fire Prevention Pool Pump

Portable High-pressure gas powered pump blasts water 100 feet which can be mixed with FireGel to protect structures and landscape. SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AquaPlanet today announced the availability of …

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Published on August 24, 2026 - 14:35 GMT

NASP’s PREPaRE Program Helps Schools Strengthen Crisis Preparedness, Response, and Recovery

Research-backed school safety framework equips educators and mental health professionals to prepare for crises and support students and staff. BETHESDA, MD, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As schools nationwide prioritize …

Distribution channels: Education, Emergency Services ...
Published on August 24, 2026 - 13:43 GMT

Westfall Roofing Named One of the Nation's Top Roofing Contractors by Roofing Contractor Magazine

Annual Top 100 ranking recognizes Tampa-based company as one of North America's premier roofing contractors during a period of unprecedented industry change. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Westfall Roofing …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Companies ...
Published on August 21, 2026 - 17:50 GMT

Priority 1 Air Rescue Announces Formation of Board of Directors

Board brings together senior military special operations aviation leadership, commercial training/simulation expertise, and decades of rotary-wing experience. MESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 22:47 GMT

As El Niño Strengthens, CRF Establishes Second In-Water Coral Gene Bank to Safeguard Irreplaceable Genetic Diversity

CRF has begun the replication of its in-water genetic bank across two ocean-based sites as Florida’s reefs face potential severe heat stress through 2027 TAVERNIER, FL, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Three years after record- …

Distribution channels: Environment, International Organizations ...
Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

Texas Water Plans Never Sent a Steady Signal of the Coastal Bend Water Crisis Coming, New Report Finds

Texas 2036's report calls for strengthening the planning process as Texas makes historic new water investments. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report finds that across 25 years and five planning cycles …

Distribution channels: Emergency Services, Environment ...
Published on August 19, 2026 - 22:25 GMT

California Approves Additional Firefighting Resources Amid 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 Los Angeles County to strengthen local response capabilities ahead of …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 22:11 GMT

CitroTech to Ring Closing Bell at NYSE on Aug 19, Elevating Leading Technology in Fire Prevention to the National Stage

Company is shifting the legacy story of aerial suppression to wildfire prevention while transforming how fire-retardant lumber is made globally CitroTech (NYSE:CITR) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CitroTech ( …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 20:33 GMT

Dania Furniture Offers Discounts to Spokane Locals Impacted by the Wildfires

Dania Furniture is offering 50% off select mattresses and 25% off regular-priced pieces to help Spokane residents refurnish their homes after the wildfires. SPOKANE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dania Furniture is …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 08:32 GMT

Governor Newsom secures federal disaster assistance for small businesses impacted by Boyle Heights warehouse fire

What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to help small businesses and private nonprofit organizations recover from economic losses caused by the 2026 Los Palos incident, also …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Global Outbreak Solutions Delivers Field-Tested Animal Health Preparedness Across the Americas, Africa, & Asia

Expert teams, hands-on field training, and One Health collaboration are strengthening animal health emergency preparedness on the ground worldwide. HARRISONBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Preparedness is proven in …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Environment ...
Published on August 18, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

K & S Contracting Recognized for Trusted Waterproofing and Foundation Repair With 2026 Consumer Choice Award

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that K & S Contracting Inc. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Waterproofing and Foundation Repair …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

DKI Saskatoon Disaster Services Earns 15th Consumer Choice Award for Restoration Excellence

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that DKI Saskatoon Disaster Services Inc. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Fire & Water Damage …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

U.S. Power Grid Expansion Creates New Demand for Infrastructure and Workforce Housing

Transmission Projects, Grid Modernization and Rising Electricity Demand Are Increasing the Need for Skilled Construction Workers NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States is entering a period of significant …

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Published on August 17, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Cisneros launches Teleton Venevision 2026 for earthquake recovery in Venezuela in partnership with United Way Venezuela

On October 17, Teleton Venevision 2026 "United for Venezuela" will air via Venevision & Circuito Union Radio with donations processed by United Way Venezuela. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 21:20 GMT

Navy's Former Top Civilian Executive Backs Rochford in Florida's 14th District

Navy's former top career civilian backs the analysis: 33 years, 16 commands, four Legions of Merit, 15,008 evacuated from Lebanon, zero adverse findings. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A newly released …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

The Fall Pest Warning: What’s Coming Inside When the Weather Turns

As temperatures drop, pests start looking for a place to stay — and your home or restaurant could be exactly what they’re looking for. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fall brings cooler temperatures, changing weather …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 16:50 GMT

Energy Conference Network Brings Canada's Climate Resilience and Energy Justice Conversations to Winnipeg and Ottawa

Two events, one goal: equipping Canadian communities, utilities, and policymakers with practical strategies as climate and energy pressures intensify. EDMONTON, AB, CANADA, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Energy Conference Network is …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Hillside Homes Face Basement Flood Risks Flat-Ground Lots Don't, Utah Restoration Firm Warns

Sloped lots from Draper and Sandy to the benches above South Jordan and Lehi face drainage pressures that turn summer storms into basement floods, the firm says BLUFFDALE, UT, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Keystone …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 21:45 GMT

CitroTech and Global Fireproof Solutions Partner to Expand Non-Toxic Fire Protection Across the Southeast

GFS joins CitroTech's 20+ certified partners, opening new applications for high-value equine and livestock protection and fire solutions for rural communities CitroTech Inc. (NYSE:CITR) OCEANSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com …

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