Southern California firefighters make progress against wildfire as fierce winds start to subside
Firefighters in Southern California made progress in extinguishing a wildfire that destroyed 132 structures, most of them homes, but were forced to sort through the remains of charred homes as they were fanned by strong winds that began to weaken Friday. Some were able to return to do so. Marianne Belote returned to a hillside […]
132 structures destroyed in Southern California wildfire as fierce winds expected to subside
Wildfires in southern California have destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday, and the fierce winds are expected to subside. The fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County and has grown to approximately 32 square miles with a 5% containment rate. The cause has not been determined. […]
California Mountain fire wildfire spread by winds
A fast-moving wildfire fanned by strong winds exploded in size in just a few hours, destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate, before leaving Los Angeles on Thursday. It struck communities in the northwest for a second day. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement that more than 10,000 people […]
Cause of Maui wildfire that killed 102 revealed
The nation's deadliest wildfire, which killed at least 102 people on Maui last year, was a “rekindling” of an early morning blaze “caused by Hawaiian Electric equipment damaged by high winds,” the 132-year-old utility company said Wednesday. admitted. Firefighters believed they had extinguished the initial wildfire caused by downed power lines, officials confirmed as they […]
Wildfire smoke may be reducing California nut tree yields: Study
Prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke may be depleting energy reserves in California orchards, reducing nut production by up to half, a new study finds. After a large fire, smoke can affect such trees for months, with widespread effects on seasonal flowers and subsequent harvests, according to research published Wednesday.natural plants. “While many studies have focused […]
Colorado wildfire in August sparked by man’s attempt to cremate his dog, authorities say
A wildfire that ripped through more than 7,000 acres in western Colorado in early August was started by a man trying to cremate his dead dog, wildfire investigators said. Brent Scott Garber, the alleged arsonist responsible for the costly Bucktail fire, was arrested earlier this month, according to reports. Montrose County Sheriff's Office. He was […]
Hawaii wildfire victims made it just blocks before becoming trapped by flames, report says
As winds blew flames toward houses, neighbors tried to flee the burning neighborhood, abandoning their cars on blocked roads and running to the safety of the factory's outbuildings. All six died just blocks from their homes. The group, which included an 11-year-old boy and his parents, were among the victims desperately trying to flee the […]
Trump threatens to cut off California wildfire aid if Newsom doesn't change water policy
Former President Trump has warned that if re-elected, he will withhold federal aid to combat California wildfires if Governor Gavin Newsom (Democrat) does not change policies to protect endangered fish species. Trump, speaking at a roughly hour-long news conference at his golf club in Los Angeles on Friday, said that if elected he would give […]
Intense California wildfire has spawned its own mini weather system — including lightning strikes
Raging wildfires raging across Southern California are causing destructive weather, including thunderstorms that brought a series of devastating lightning strikes, weather experts said. The fire near the San Bernardino National Forest grew rapidly over the weekend, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes, while powerful blazes spawned their own mini-weather systems that hindered efforts to contain […]
California Line Fire spark evacuations as wildfire hits San Bernardino National Forest east of Los Angeles
Evacuations were expanded Saturday after a wildfire sparked flames leaping into the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles amid a days-long heatwave that has pushed temperatures into triple digits across the region. The so-called “Line Fire” was burning out of control along the edge of the San Bernardino National Forest, about 65 […]