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Published on 12:14 GMT

Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations

A fast-growing wildfire destroying homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday was human-caused and uncontained, authorities said, as they encouraged some 90,000 people to evacuate. At least six people were injured. The Hawk Fire began Saturday and quickly …

Source: Brandon Sun - Neutral
Published on 20:12 GMT

State of emergency declared as wildfires rip across 10,000 acres of Nevada

High winds are fanning the flames (Image: Washoe Sheriff) A state of emergency has been declared after a massive blaze erupted and continues to burn across Nevada. Two areas have been urgently evacuated as the wildfire, dubbed Hawk Fire, spreads out of …

Source: The Mirror US - Left-wing
Published on 17:23 GMT

Europe’s wildfires detonate world war bombs

Some of the munitions have exploded in intense heat, including in France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, where a bomb-disposal team was sent to inspect a forest threatened by flames near the site of fierce fighting in Limburg in 1944. A defused …

Source: Ynet - Indeterminate
Published on 17:25 GMT

Europe’s wildfires are awakening bombs left from two World Wars

Some of the munitions have exploded in intense heat, including in France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, where a bomb-disposal team was sent to inspect a forest threatened by flames near the site of fierce fighting in Limburg in 1944. A defused …

Source: Ynet - Indeterminate
Published on 10:33 GMT

State of emergency declared as huge 10,500-acre wildfire explodes in Nevada sparking urgent evacuation warnings

A STATE of emergency has been declared as a huge 10,500-acre blaze is tearing through Nevada’s desert. The enormous wildfire exploded near Reno, on the state‘s border with California, sparking urgent evacuation warnings. A huge 10,500-acre blaze is tearing …

Source: The Sun - Right-wing
Published on 08:57 GMT

State of emergency declared as massive wildfires rip across 10,000 acres of Nevada forcing thousands to evacuate their ...

Thousands of people were told to leave their homes immediately as the gigantic Hawk Fire spread across more than 10,000 acres in Nevada. The fast–growing blaze had expanded to 10,523 acres as of Saturday night, prompting orders in northwest Reno and the …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on 04:57 GMT

Reno wildfire update: Scary videos emerge as Hawk Fire explodes to 2,500 acres near Somersett; evacuations underway

A wildfire called the Hawk Fire broke out near Somersett in the foothills of northwest Reno on Saturday, prompting evacuation orders for nearby areas. Smoke rises from the Hawk Fire burning near Somersett in northwest Reno (UnSplash) Where did the Hawk …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 22, 2026

Reno Hawk Fire evacuation map: Wildfire spreads near Somersett; Peavine Peak, Verdi, Mogul and Cold Springs on alert

A large wildfire broke out near the Cold Creek Trail in Somersett, in Washoe County, Nevada on Saturday afternoon. The 30-acre fire, according to Watch Duty, has sparked an evacuation warning for the nearby area. Representational. (Unsplash) The smoke from …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 22, 2026

Wildfires expose — and detonate — buried bombs and mines from WWI and WWII

ELSENBORN, Belgium (AP) — The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have exposed a potentially deadly threat lurking beneath the blackened landscape: rusty bombs and mines from World War I and II that threaten crews responding to the flames. Some of …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on Aug 22, 2026

Wildfires across Europe reveal potentially deadly old munitions under surface

Some of the weapons have exploded in the intense heat. Blasts have been reported in France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, where a bomb-disposal team was dispatched to check a forest threatened by flames near a site of fierce fighting in the Limburg …

Source: Messenger Newspapers - Pending
Published on 18:17 GMT

New Hawk Fire information and resource list

WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) - The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office released a #HawkFire information and resources guide for Sunday, Aug. 23. “As our community continues to be impacted by wildfires, please remain alert as emergency response efforts continue …

Source: 8 News Now - Nevada - Pending
Published on Aug 21, 2026

Firefighters Battle Major Babeldaob Fires as Drought Raises Wildfire Risk

Three major fires threatened homes and tested Palau’s firefighters this week as El Niño conditions and drought increase wildfire risks across Babeldaob. With the burn ban still in effect, officials are urging residents to avoid open burning. How concerned …

Source: Island Times - Pending
Published on 12:59 GMT

Hawk Fire update Sunday: Reno-Sparks schools, TMCC closed Monday

Updated Aug. 23, 2026, 2:08 p.m. PT The Hawk Fire has grown to more than 13,000 acres, prompting expanded evacuation orders across northwest Reno and the North Valleys. Approximately close to 90,000 residents live within the mandatory evacuation and …

Source: Reno Gazette-Journal - Nevada - Neutral
Published on Aug 21, 2026

Virginia has a new climate office. It’s at George Mason University. Here’s what it does.

Botetourt County, amid much controversy over a data center coming to the county’s business park, has appointed a commission to study the county’s water supply. That would seem to lead to the question of where water ultimately comes from; the Roanoke Valley …

Source: Cardinal News - Virginia - Neutral
Published on 22:23 GMT

2026 delivers record early harvests

It's August. In wine country, it's a relatively chill time, when grapes and the people who tend and ferment them hit the snooze button before the race to the finish line in September, and often October. Not this year. 2026 has been a year of …

Source: South African Wine News - Pending
Published on 16:07 GMT

Thousands evacuate as Hawk Fire northwest of Reno continues to grow, governor declares state of emergency

Firefighters continue to battle the Hawk Fire on Sunday morning northwest of Reno, which has consumed 10,500 acres with zero percent containment as of last report and has forced the evacuation of thousands. Firefighters across the region from Carson City, …

Source: Carson Now - Nevada - Neutral
Published on 21:45 GMT

Hawk Fire burns 13,000 acres near Peavine; 10,000 without power; human-caused

Fire officials held a Hawk Fire briefing on Sunday where they announced that about 42,000 people remain evacuated and/displaced by the fire. Another 90,000 people live within the evacuation zone. Authorities have implored all of them to leave and be …

Source: 2News Nevada - Pending
Published on 12:49 GMT

We're scapegoating data centers over our energy failures Dace Potas

Aug. 23, 2026, 5:30 a.m. ET Data centers, the gigantic buildings that house the computing power behind the artificial intelligence boom, are wildly unpopular. A recent Gallup poll found that 7 in 10 Americans oppose one being built in their area. Most of …

Source: Indianapolis Star - Indiana - Pending
Published on 10:55 GMT

Hawk Fire Evacuation Map as Six People Injured in Nevada

At least six people have been injured in the fast-growing Hawk fire that is burning northwest of Reno, Nevada. Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County as firefighters battle the blaze burning near Verdi and the Somersett …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing

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Published on August 23, 2026 - 19:14 GMT

New Rules For Wild Horse Roundups May Not Help Horses

The 2026 roundups of America’s wild horses are exposing changes in policy and practice that affect the care of the horses and raise objections from advocates COLDEN, NY, UNITED STATES, August 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There are noticeable …

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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 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 21, 2026 - 00:43 GMT

Unauthorized Drone Flights Over Wildfires Can Ground Life-Saving Aerial Operations

The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) are jointly urging all drone operators to follow federal and state regulations: Do NOT fly drones over or near active wildfire areas under any circumstances. …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 22:48 GMT

Unauthorized Drone Flights Over Wildfires Can Ground Life-Saving Aerial Operations

The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) are jointly urging all drone operators to follow federal and state regulations: Do NOT fly drones over or near active wildfire areas under any circumstances. …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 22:15 GMT

How nearly 2 million California homes must adjust landscaping under just-approved wildfire rule

After years of delays and pushback, California regulators approved major new rules requiring millions of property owners to limit plants and other flammable materials within 5 feet of homes. The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection voted 8-0 to …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 17:24 GMT

Governor Lombardo Tours Wildfire Damage, Thanks First Responders as State and Local Officials Transition to Recovery ...

NEVADA, August 19 - RENO, Nev. — Governor Joe Lombardo toured areas impacted by the Bug, Fred Mountain, and Stallion wildfires on Tuesday, meeting with local emergency management officials, thanking Nevada National Guard personnel and other first …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 18:08 GMT

Greater Vancouver REALTORS® donates $100,000 to Canadian Red Cross for B.C. wildfire relief

GVR is donating $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to help British Columbians affected by the ongoing wildfires across the province. VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) is donating $100, …

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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 …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, Emergency Services ...
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 …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
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 …

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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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Published on August 13, 2026 - 19:26 GMT

Garrison Flood Control Ranks No. 63 on 2026 Inc. 5000 list, No. 2 Among U.S. Manufacturers

Florida-based flood barrier manufacturer ranks No. 8 among all Florida companies as demand grows for engineered flood protection and flood mitigation systems. POMPANO BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Garrison Flood Control …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 16:27 GMT

Sunset Home Builders Expands Remodeling and Construction Services Across Los Angeles

Sunset Home Builders expands professional remodeling, construction, roofing, decking, siding, and energy-efficient home improvement services in Los Angeles. SHERMAN OAKS, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sunset Home …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

ONE805LIVE! Unveils Complete 2026 Lineup Featuring The Temptations, The Four Tops & The High Kings

Motown Legends Join All-Star Lineup Benefiting Santa Barbara First Responders SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ONE805 unveiled legendary Motown icons The Temptations and The Four Tops as part of the complete lineup …

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