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Hautes Fagnes blaze becomes Belgium’s largest wildfire on record as Europe fights widespread fires
environment9 days ago

Hautes Fagnes blaze becomes Belgium’s largest wildfire on record as Europe fights widespread fires

Europe is battling wildfires driven by heat and drought, with Belgium reporting its largest blaze in recorded history in the Hautes Fagnes peatlands; the EU activated the Civil Protection Mechanism, deploying helicopters and water-bombing aircraft from Sweden, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic, while firefighters and residents confront blazes in Belgium, Germany, France, Croatia, Greece and Spain and evacuations continue.

via Euronews.com|
#belgium#environment#eu-civil-protection-mechanism
Little Giant Fire Pushes Toward Washington Towns as Smoke Chokes Cascades
environment17 days ago

Little Giant Fire Pushes Toward Washington Towns as Smoke Chokes Cascades

The Little Giant Fire near Plain, Washington has grown into the state’s third-largest blaze, threatening about 1,800 buildings as roughly 1,700 firefighters fight extreme-dry conditions and erratic fire behavior. Thick smoke has driven hazardous air quality downwind across communities like Cashmere and Leavenworth. A Lake Chelan crossing intended as a natural firebreak failed when embers jumped to the far shore. Officials warn of dangerous margins and pyrocumulus growth, while scientists point to climate-driven drought and long-term fuel buildup as key contributors. No buildings have been confirmed burned yet, but a family cabin in the Entiat River Valley is among the structures at risk, and costs to fight the fire have already run high.

via KUOW|
#air-quality#environment#firefighting
Boyhood’s Ellar Coltrane trades Hollywood for a quiet Texas life
entertainment18 days ago

Boyhood’s Ellar Coltrane trades Hollywood for a quiet Texas life

Ellar Coltrane, the child star from Boyhood, now lives in rural Texas, far from Hollywood. He works manual labor and volunteers as a firefighter while pursuing an EMT license, and has appeared in a few independent projects. He says he has moved on from a big screen career, misses collaborating on sets, and prefers passion projects; he attended a Boyhood 12-year reunion in Austin and has integrated with the Texas indie film scene in Austin and El Paso.

via foxnews.com|
#boyhood#ellar-coltrane#entertainment
Canada battles widespread wildfires as evacuations mount
world1 month ago

Canada battles widespread wildfires as evacuations mount

Ontario evacuated about 1,800 people as wildfires raged, including the destruction of Whitewater Lake First Nation; Premier Doug Ford pledged to spend whatever it takes to protect residents and visited Thunder Bay. In British Columbia, Kimberley was under an evacuation alert for about 9,000 people, while Carney said more than 5,000 firefighters and nearly 300 waterbombers, helicopters, and evacuation aircraft were mobilized to contain the blazes.

via BBC|
#canada#evacuations#firefighting
Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat blaze keeps crews at work as Cairngorms wildfire rages
local1 month ago

Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat blaze keeps crews at work as Cairngorms wildfire rages

Fire crews battled a large blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh overnight with six appliances on scene and Queens Drive closed to traffic; there were no reported casualties, and firefighters plan to continue dampening hotspots while a formal investigation begins. The report also notes a separate, ongoing Cairngorms wildfire that has required extensive resources and evacuations.

via BBC|
#arthurs-seat#edinburgh#firefighting
Aspen Acres Fire Surges to 85,585 Acres Ahead of Fourth of July
news1 month ago

Aspen Acres Fire Surges to 85,585 Acres Ahead of Fourth of July

Colorado’s Aspen Acres wildfire near Pueblo grew overnight to about 85,585 acres and remains 0% contained with 498 firefighters, prompting evacuations of roughly 3,800 homes affecting about 11,000 people and destroying more than 180 structures. It ranks among the state’s largest fires, with hot, dry winds and potential post‑sunset storms threatening further growth as the July Fourth holiday approaches; officials urge avoiding fireworks and other fire sources amid multiple major wildfires.

via The Colorado Sun|
#colorado#evacuations#firefighting
LAFD's Response Failures and Challenges in the Palisades Fire
local-news10 months ago

LAFD's Response Failures and Challenges in the Palisades Fire

Los Angeles firefighters did not use thermal imaging technology to detect underground embers after a small fire on Jan. 1 in Pacific Palisades, which later rekindled into a devastating wildfire. Experts criticize this decision, highlighting that thermal imaging could have prevented the fire's resurgence. The incident has prompted reviews of firefighting protocols and deployment strategies, emphasizing the importance of technology and staffing in wildfire prevention and control.

via Los Angeles Times|
#firefighting#lafd#local-news
California Firefighters Struggle to Save Iconic Sequoia Groves from Wildfire
environment11 months ago

California Firefighters Struggle to Save Iconic Sequoia Groves from Wildfire

A lightning-induced wildfire in California's Sierra National Forest has burned through a grove of ancient giant sequoias, some estimated to be 3,000 years old. Firefighters are actively working to protect these iconic trees using various methods, as the fire has scorched 85 square miles and is about 14% contained. The fire's intensity is higher than usual, threatening the delicate balance of the sequoias' natural fire ecology.

via NBC News|
#california#conservation#environment
Garnet Fire Threatens California's Sequoia Groves
environment11 months ago

Garnet Fire Threatens California's Sequoia Groves

The Garnet fire in Sierra National Forest has burned over 49,000 acres, threatening a grove of giant sequoias, with firefighters using sprinkler systems and fire-resistant materials to protect the trees. Despite some containment, the fire remains a significant threat due to dry conditions, dead material, and rugged terrain, with ongoing efforts to control it.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#environment#firefighting
Firefighting Helicopter Crashes into Lake in France
world1 year ago

Firefighting Helicopter Crashes into Lake in France

A water-bomber helicopter crashed into Rosporden Lake while fighting wildfires in France, but the pilot and firefighter survived unharmed. The incident occurred during a routine water scoop, with the helicopter spiraling out of control before plunging into the lake. An investigation is underway, and firefighting efforts continue as wildfires scorch large areas in France.

via Times of India|
#firefighting#france#helicopter-crash