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March 30, 2023

Spain springtime wildfires more ferocious than previous years due to climate change, according to EU officials

Spain has been hit with multiple forest fires this Spring. The Mediterranean region is warming faster than average due to climate change.

March 30, 2023

Thailand tries to contain overnight fire that engulfed 2 mountains

A fire in Thailand engulfed two mountains overnight in a province northeast of Bangkok. At least 10 firefighting vehicles were dispatched to battle the fire.

March 8, 2023

NJ forest fire ‘100%’ contained after scorching over 400 acres, threatening homes, officials say

The forest fire burned 418 acres at the Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, before the blaze was fully contained, officials said.

March 7, 2023

New Mexico communities begin clearing water canals of heavy debris following devastating wildfire

Communities in New Mexico are beginning to clear the state’s water irrigation systems following last year’s wildfire and flooding that packed the canals full of debris.

February 10, 2023

Southern California Edison sued over dangerous wildfire that killed 2

Southern California Edison is being sued in a lawsuit alleging their equipment caused a dangerous wildfire last Fall. The wildfire resulted in two deaths and three injuries.

February 6, 2023

24 people killed as Chile battles deadliest wildfires in country’s recent history

Chile has reported 275 active fires as hot and dry weather continue this week. At least 24 people have died in the deadliest blazes the country has seen in recent history.

January 27, 2023

CO bill that suggests using artificial intelligence to help detect wildfires moves forward in Legislature

Colorado lawmakers unanimously voted to push forward a bill that would create a $2 million wildfire prevention program, which may use artificial intelligence to identify fires early.

January 26, 2023

CO lawmakers look into artificial intelligence to identify wildfires early

A bill was introduced in the Colorado legislature and is proposing a $2 million pilot program that may use artificial intelligence to detect wildfire early.

January 16, 2023

CA aims to improve landslide predictions, take preventative measures

After recent storms have caused hundreds of landslides in California, the state is setting up preventative measures at mudslide hotspots to prevent community damage.

January 11, 2023

Fire breaks out in NM near previous wildfire burn scar

Firefighters are containing a fire that broke out near a previous wildfire burn scar in New Mexico. The fire was fueled by high wind speed.