Guillermo Del Toro plans to sell horror collectibles he almost lost in the LA wildfires.

Guillermo del Toro Auctions Parts of His Horror Collection Renowned filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is set to auction a segment of his prized horror memorabilia collection, which faced near destruction in a significant wildfire in Los Angeles earlier this year. The 60-year-old director has partnered with a heritage auction house for this three-part sale, kicking […]
New wildfires ignite in Central and Northern California, leading to evacuations.

Wildfires Erupt in Central and Northern California On Monday, two new wildfires surged in Central and Northern California, prompting evacuations in areas near Fresno, which is the largest inland city in the state. The Garnet fires are currently raging in Fresno County, particularly in the Sierra National Forest. As of Tuesday afternoon, over 6,400 acres […]
Unemployment claims in the Los Angeles area rose sharply after the January wildfires.

Unemployment claims in the Los Angeles area have surged by 12% to 17% due to the severe impact of the Pallisard and Eton Blaze fires that swept through this January. According to a report by the Nonpartisan California Policy Lab at UCLA, claims have skyrocketed not just in areas directly affected by the fires, but […]
Wildfires may be increasing local death rates by two-thirds: Study

A recent study suggests that wildfires might lead to a significant rise in local deaths, up by about 67% during certain months. The research identified 82 additional deaths linked to the destructive wildfires that affected Maui, Hawaii, in August 2023. During the peak week of these intense fires, death rates were noted to be a […]
Dismissed LA fire chief, criticized for delayed action during fatal wildfires, is suing the city.

Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Christine Crowley has filed a lawsuit against the city, claiming that Mayor Karen Bass orchestrated a smear campaign following a deadly wildfire earlier this year. In February, Crowley was dismissed due to what officials termed her inadequate response to the Palisade fire; her legal team announced on Wednesday that she […]
Spain sends troops to fight 20 large wildfires nationwide as a heat wave impacts southern Europe.

Villardevós – A blistering heat wave hindered efforts to manage 20 significant wildfires in Spain on Sunday, prompting the government to send an extra 500 military emergency personnel to assist with firefighting. In Galicia, in the northwest, some fires have diminished, merging into a larger blaze that has led to the closure of highways and […]
Spain, Portugal, and Greece fight wildfires during a heatwave

Wildfires Rage Across Spain, Portugal, and Greece Firefighters in Spain, Portugal, and Greece were engaged in battling wildfires on Friday, which coincided with holidays in all three nations. Spain was dealing with 14 significant fires, and temperatures were predicted to rise as the weekend approached. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez shared on X, “Today is […]
Wildfires in Canada lead to air quality warning in New York

Canadian Wildfires Present Health Risks in New York Wildfires in Canada are posing what officials describe as a “significant health risk” for residents of New York, with air quality alerts being issued through Monday, and for some areas, extending into Tuesday. The current air quality in the Metro area is poor, affecting the five boroughs […]
‘Fire clouds’ from wildfires in Arizona and Utah are causing unpredictable weather patterns.

Wildfires Rage Across the Western U.S. Two significant wildfires in the western United States are causing havoc, with one particularly large blaze on the north side of the Grand Canyon labeled a “megafire.” The intense heat from these fires is also leading to the creation of “fire clouds,” which can develop their own unstable weather […]
Chicago and Minneapolis experiencing the poorest air quality globally as smoke from Canadian wildfires returns

Some reports indicate that multiple wildfires in the northwestern provinces of Canada are once again releasing significant smoke, which is affecting the Midwest and Northeast regions of the United States. On Thursday, winds from the north began to drive the smoke southward into states like Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Air Quality Alerts have been issued […]