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Reno-area Hawk Fire Expands, Sparking Mass Evacuations and Power Cuts
local2 days ago

Reno-area Hawk Fire Expands, Sparking Mass Evacuations and Power Cuts

The Hawk Fire near Reno has grown to over 10,000 acres, remains 0% contained, and has forced tens of thousands to evacuate with many more under evacuation warnings. Authorities opened evacuation centers, closed roads and airports, and declared a Washoe County state of emergency as firefighting crews, supported by the Nevada National Guard, battle the fast-moving blaze. About 10,000 customers are without power due to emergency de-energization, with gas service temporarily shut for safety; updates and evacuation guidance are being provided via perimeter maps and local agencies.

via KTVN|
#emergency-declaration#evacuations#hawk-fire
Hawk Fire Triggers Evacuations in Reno as Nevada Declares Emergency
us2 days ago

Hawk Fire Triggers Evacuations in Reno as Nevada Declares Emergency

A fast-growing brush fire known as the Hawk Fire expanded to more than 10,500 acres near Reno, Nevada, with no containment as wind-driven flames threatened neighborhoods. Evacuations were ordered or widened across parts of northwestern Reno and Somersett, and Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency for Washoe County; roughly 400 firefighters and helicopters battled the blaze, which remains undetermined in cause amid dry, windy conditions. State agencies were directed to coordinate through the emergency operations center as residents were urged to evacuate immediately.

via CNN|
#emergency-declaration#evacuations#hawk-fire
Drone footage captures Indiana flood devastation as storms trigger state emergency
weather11 days ago

Drone footage captures Indiana flood devastation as storms trigger state emergency

Dramatic drone video shows floodwaters swallowing streets and a pedestrian bridge in Pendleton as eastern Indiana deals with torrential rainfall, widespread flooding, and multiple severe-weather alerts. Fall Creek rose dramatically downstream, counties issued flood watches and warnings, and storms brought damaging winds up to 70 mph with a derecho causing near-100 mph gusts in Gary. Gov. Mike Braun declared a 30-day statewide disaster emergency and mobilized state resources; the Indiana National Guard is deployed and officials are pursuing federal aid. Communities from Cambridge City to New Castle and Muncie faced power outages, boil-water advisories, and substantial property damage, with New Castle recording over 11 inches of rain in 48 hours and Indianapolis seeing year-to-date rainfall exceed normal levels. More rain is forecast, prompting ongoing vigilance and recovery efforts.

via IndyStar|
#drone-footage#emergency-declaration#flooding
Cyberattack halts Suisun City’s 911 system, triggering emergency declaration
us-news16 days ago

Cyberattack halts Suisun City’s 911 system, triggering emergency declaration

A cyberattack on Suisun City’s IT network disrupted 911 routing, police and fire dispatch, and other municipal services. The city shut down its network to contain the threat, activated its Emergency Operations Center, and declared a state of emergency as the FBI, DHS, California OES and other agencies investigate. Officials say residents are not in immediate danger while investigators determine how the breach occurred and who is responsible.

via New York Post|
#911-system#bay-area#california
Three firefighters die battling West wildfires along the Colorado-Utah border
us-news1 month ago

Three firefighters die battling West wildfires along the Colorado-Utah border

Three firefighters were killed and two injured while crews fought wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border, as Western states faced extreme fire conditions. Utah and Colorado governors declared emergencies to aid response, with the National Guard authorized in Colorado and power shutoffs used to reduce wildfire risk. Nationally, nearly 3 million acres have burned this year amid red-flag warnings and ongoing drought.

via AP News|
#colorado#emergency-declaration#firefighters
LA cold-storage warehouse fire rages for days, triggering city emergency response
us2 months ago

LA cold-storage warehouse fire rages for days, triggering city emergency response

A dayslong fire at a nearly 500,000-square-foot Los Angeles cold-storage warehouse has prompted the city to declare an emergency and tap state resources, with 85 million pounds of frozen food inside and thick smoke affecting air quality citywide. Firefighters face dangerous conditions including roof collapse, wall instability, and an ammonia leak, using helicopters to assist with water drops. Lineage, the tenant-operator, says it is cooperating and has pledged funds and aid to neighbors as conditions gradually improve.

via CNN|
#air-quality#emergency-declaration#frozen-food
Boyle Heights Fire Triggers Emergency Declaration Over Biohazard Fears
local2 months ago

Boyle Heights Fire Triggers Emergency Declaration Over Biohazard Fears

A stubborn four-day fire at a frozen-food storage facility in Boyle Heights prompted Los Angeles to declare a joint state of emergency to secure state resources as crews battle the blaze and air quality worsens; while ammonia refrigerants have been removed, officials warn that decaying frozen bread and meat could create biohazard risks, with two cooling centers opened and shelter-in-place measures adjusted as Mayor Bass coordinates with Gov. Newsom.

via NBC Los Angeles|
#biohazard#boyle-heights#emergency-declaration
LA declares local emergency as Boyle Heights cold-storage blaze rages
local2 months ago

LA declares local emergency as Boyle Heights cold-storage blaze rages

LA declared a local emergency as firefighters battle a massive, 500,000-square-foot cold-storage fire at a Lineage Logistics facility in Boyle Heights, sending dense smoke across the region and triggering air‑quality advisories and shelter‑in‑place orders (which were lifted and later reinstated). The warehouse stores about 85 million pounds of frozen food and involves lithium‑ion batteries and potential ammonia hazards, though Lineage says no hazardous materials are stored and ammonia levels have been mitigated. Crews are using helicopters and heavy equipment to contain smoldering pockets, with Red Cross shelters opened to provide smoke relief as authorities urge sensitive individuals to avoid exposure and wear masks if outdoors.

via Los Angeles Times|
#air-quality#boyle-heights#emergency-declaration
Bluetooth Trigger Prompts Emergency Return on United Flight UA236 Across the Atlantic
aviation2 months ago

Bluetooth Trigger Prompts Emergency Return on United Flight UA236 Across the Atlantic

United Airlines Flight UA236, a Newark-to-Palma de Mallorca transatlantic service, declared an emergency and reversed course over the North Atlantic due to a security concern involving a portable Bluetooth device, returning to Newark where passengers were deplaned and re-screened under TSA/FAA protocols. The incident underscored layered aviation-safety procedures as authorities investigate the device and the airline works to rebook or refund affected travelers; service is expected to resume once security clearance is granted.

via Travel And Tour World|
#aviation#aviation-safety#bluetooth-device
Newsom seeks presidential emergency declaration to bolster Orange County hazmat response
public-safety3 months ago

Newsom seeks presidential emergency declaration to bolster Orange County hazmat response

Governor Gavin Newsom has asked President Trump for a Presidential Emergency Declaration to support ongoing hazmat response efforts in Orange County, enabling federal cost-sharing, public assistance, and direct FEMA help as California preps resources and evacuations; the move aims to accelerate protective actions ahead of a potential major disaster, with Cal OES coordinating with FEMA while urging residents to follow evacuation orders and stay informed.

via California State Portal | CA.gov|
#emergency-declaration#fema#garden-grove
Southeast Wildfires Drive Georgia to Record Property Losses
us-news4 months ago

Southeast Wildfires Drive Georgia to Record Property Losses

Georgia declared a state of emergency for 91 counties as two major wildfires burn across the drought-stricken Southeast, scorching more than 39,500 acres and destroying at least 122 homes and other structures in Georgia, with containment around 10%. Authorities warn extreme fire conditions will persist and have imposed a 30-day outdoor burning ban in affected areas, while investigators traced the Highway 82 blaze to a balloon ignition and the Pineland Road fire to welding sparks; no casualties were reported in Georgia, though a Florida volunteer firefighter died fighting a brush fire nearby.

via Yahoo|
#drought#emergency-declaration#georgia