Wildfire - Page 27

November 1, 2023

Crews make modest headway against Southern California wildfire

Over 1,200 firefighters are continuing to make headway against a large wildfire burning through rural areas in Southern California, with containment now reportedly at 15%.

November 1, 2023

Hawaii schools re-open after devastating wildfires, but parents fear they're not yet safe

Parents in the Lahaina area of Hawaii are concerned that students returning to schools will be exposed to toxic waste after the deadly August wildfires.

October 23, 2023

Smoky 'superfog' blamed for at least 2 dozen traffic accidents in southeast Louisiana

A combination of wildfire smoke and dense fog, billed as a "superfog," reportedly caused at least two dozen car accidents in southeastern Louisiana on Monday.

October 23, 2023

US Forest Service faces lawsuit over deadly flash flood linked to wildfire

The U.S. Forest Service is facing a lawsuit following the death of three people who died in a flash flood. The lawsuit alleges the agency failed to properly conduct forest management.

October 8, 2023

Seahawks' Bobby Wagner discusses living with constant threat of wildfires, how Hawaii tragedy affected him

The Seattle Seahawks' Bobby Wagner has lived his entire life near wildfire hotspots, so he decided to partner with USAA to help prevent them.

October 6, 2023

Super Bowl champion Bobby Wagner says his current Seahawks team hasn't 'reached its potential yet'

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner once played in back-to-back Super Bowls, so he knows what it takes to get to the promised land.

October 5, 2023

Washington governor requests federal aid for wildfire recovery

Washington Governor Inslee has reached out to Joe Biden, requesting federal assistance and a disaster declaration to aid in the recovery efforts following the destructive wildfires.

October 4, 2023

Orange County files lawsuits against Southern California Edison over wildfires

Orange County, situated in Southern California and home to over 3 million residents, has initiated legal action against Southern California Edison alleging negligence.

October 4, 2023

Forest fire devastates 3 residences in southeastern Australia, injuring man struck by falling tree

A forest fire consumed three homes in Australia and led to a man being injured by a falling tree, prompting a government official to issue a "horrific" wildfire season warning.

October 4, 2023

Massive blaze engulfs eastern Croatia plastics factory, residents urged to stay indoors

Firefighters in eastern Croatia were locked in a battle to contain an immense blaze at a plastics factory on Wednesday, with authorities advising residents to stay indoors.