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Murray criticizes Border Patrol for detaining wildfire crew members: ‘Immigration policy is seriously flawed’

Murray rips Border Patrol arrests of wildfire crew members: 'Immigration policy is fundamentally sick'

Sen. Patty Murray Critiques Trump Administration Over Arrests of Firefighters On Thursday, Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.) spoke out against the Trump administration following reports that two wildfire crew members, involved in battling the Bear Gulch fire in Olympic National Forest, were arrested. The Seattle Times reported that, on Wednesday, these private contractors were approached by […]

Oregon wildfire endangers thousands of homes as authorities deliver troubling alert

Oregon wildfire endangers thousands of homes as authorities deliver troubling alert

Firefighters battling Oregon’s flatfire, which has burned close to 22,000 acres, may encounter setbacks if weather conditions shift, officials cautioned on Monday. The intense flames, currently only 5% contained, have resulted in the destruction of homes and other structures, forcing thousands of families to evacuate. “The winds here can change at any time, and that […]

Oregon wildfire endangers thousands of homes as officials sound a serious alert

Oregon wildfire endangers thousands of homes as officials sound a serious alert

Firefighters Battle Oregon’s Flatfire Amid Changing Weather Firefighters in Oregon are grappling with a flatfire that has already consumed nearly 22,000 acres, and officials issued warnings on Monday about potential setbacks depending on changing weather conditions. The intense flames are currently only 5% contained and have led to the destruction of homes and buildings, prompting […]

Firefighters rescue Brighty the Burro, the Grand Canyon mascot, following a wildfire

Firefighters rescue Brighty the Burro, the Grand Canyon mascot, following a wildfire

Restoration Efforts Underway for Iconic Bronze Statue at Grand Canyon A bronze statue, weighing 600 pounds (273 kilograms), stood proudly at the Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim, but recently experienced some unfortunate damage. This summer, wildfires devastated the area, reducing the lodge to rubble. While the statue’s body is mostly intact, it did […]

Canada Approaches a New Record Wildfire Season Lacking a National Emergency Agency

Canada Approaches a New Record Wildfire Season Lacking a National Emergency Agency

Canada Faces Severe Wildfires, Urgent Evacuations Issued This week, Canada is grappling with hundreds of uncontrolled wildfires, prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents from British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador. Climate change experts suggest that little can be done to halt the fires and that locals should perhaps adjust their expectations regarding […]

New California wildfire is deadly, largest yet, prompts evacuations and alerts

New California wildfire is deadly, largest yet, prompts evacuations and alerts

As of Saturday, only 21% of the wildfires in Southern California that have threatened numerous homes remain active, with officials indicating that the flames are exhibiting “extreme” behavior due to high humidity and summer temperatures. The Gifford Fire, which ignited on August 1, has led to evacuation orders and has consumed over 104,000 acres in […]

Southern California wildfire expands from 50 acres to more than 1,000 acres within hours

Southern California wildfire expands from 50 acres to more than 1,000 acres within hours

Canyon Fire Moves Quickly Through Southern California On Thursday, a rapidly spreading fire in Southern California led to evacuation orders as firefighters battled the blaze. The Canyon fire ignited east of Lake Pill in Ventura County and was initially estimated to cover around 50 acres. Initially burning north of Highway 126, the fire eventually spread […]