‘Ultra-right’: Trump budget chief pick Russell Vought faces fire from Dem senators
Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday blasted President Donald Trump's nomination to head the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on a range of issues from abortion to the constitutionality of confinement laws. Republicans argue that Russell Vought is qualified for the role because he served as President Trump's OMB director during President Trump's first term, while […]
Hughes Fire forces partial evacuation of 5,000+ person Los Angeles jail
Rapidly progressing fires in California have forced authorities to evacuate parts of a prison that can hold 5,000 people. los angeles county. The Hughes Fire, which broke out Wednesday afternoon in Castaic, is 0 percent contained and has already burned nearly 9,300 acres, Cal Fire said. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna says the fast-moving […]
California Wildfire LIVE | Los Angeles Fire | Landslide Dangers Grow In Fire Damaged Areas | US News
Conditions are improving for firefighters battling the Los Angeles area wildfires, but now landslides are threatening burn zone. source
Brush Fire Erupts North of Santa Clarita, Evacuations Ordered
The wildfire broke out on Wednesday near Castaic Lake, just north of Southern California's Santa Clarita (a Los Angeles suburb behind the San Fernando Valley). The Hughes Fire has progressed rapidly since it first started, spreading more than 500 acres in about an hour due to the high winds and dry weather the region was […]
Californians near Castaic Lake encouraged to evacuate after Hughes Fire erupts in LA County
Recently, wildfires broke out in Los Angeles County on Wednesday, prompting evacuation orders from California authorities. The Hughes Fire, first reported Wednesday morning, broke out in the unincorporated community of Castaic in northwestern Los Angeles County. As of noon local time, the fire was 0% contained and had burned more than 3,400 acres. Aerial photos […]
Jaguars fire GM Trent Baalke as head coaching search stalls
The Jaguars are also currently looking for a new general manager. Owner Shad Khan announced Wednesday that the team has fired Trent Baalke while the team searches for a coach. “After several discussions with Trent Baalke this week, we have both come to the conclusion that it is in our mutual interest to respectfully separate […]
South Carolina Firefighter Reports Fire, Gets Arrested For Arson Himself, Police Say
South Carolina State Police on Sunday charged volunteer firefighter Logan Nicholas Driver with third-degree arson and making a false report to police. The driver allegedly filed three separate crime reports with police, and police launched a multi-agency investigation. The Honea Pass Police Department (HPPD) said in a statement posted on social media on Monday that […]
Kamala Gives Word Salad Praise of ‘Community’ to L.A. Fire Victims
After leaving office this week, former Vice President Kamala Harris visited the devastation of the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., and spoke with victims and firefighters, exchanging words about “community.” Kamala Harris thanked California firefighters for their bravery and World Central Kitchen volunteers, but got a little tongue-tied when talking about “community.” “These are strangers, […]
Dozens dead as people jump from windows to escape fire at Turkish ski resort hotel | Turkey
A fire broke out at a popular ski resort hotel in Turkey's Bor Mountains, killing 76 people and injuring 51, prompting guests to jump out of windows or try to escape from the building using bed sheets. The fire broke out around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday in the restaurant of the 12-story Grand Kartal Hotel in […]
Fire Chief Shot Dead After Stopping to Help Stranded Motorist
Coweta County, Georgia, Fire Chief Bart Cauthen came to the aid of a motorist who collided with a deer and was shot dead at the scene Sunday. The incident occurred in Alabama around 5 p.m. ABC News reported Law enforcement was dispatched to the scene and upon arrival found three people shot to death. Kosen […]