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national1 hour ago•7 min saved

Megafire-linked flood risk at Grand Canyon rises as Driscoll resigns and Massachusetts primaries loom

The National Park Service warned of elevated flood risk at the Grand Canyon after the Dragon Bravo megafire, with two deaths reported and the fire’s role in the floods still unclear, highlighting climate‑linked hazards. In Massachusetts politics, primaries spotlight a generational split among Democrats, pitting older incumbents like Sen. Ed Markey against younger challengers such as Rep. Seth Moulton and testing Biden/Harris support. Separately, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation, joining a wave of high‑level DoD departures.

via NBC News|

#dan-driscoll-resignation #flood-risk #grand-canyon

environment1 year ago•5 min saved

Grand Canyon wildfire surpasses 100,000 acres, becomes a megafire with its own weather

Two major wildfires in the US West, including a 'megafire' at the Grand Canyon, are creating 'fire clouds' that generate erratic weather, complicating firefighting efforts amid extreme drought and dry conditions, with significant impacts on local communities and safety.

via The Guardian|

#arizona #environment #fire-clouds

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Uncontained Cow Valley Fire in Oregon Forces Evacuations Amid Growing Wildfires"

Oregon is battling eight major wildfires, including the 132,528-acre Cow Valley Fire, now classified as a "megafire." Despite a brief respite from hot, dry weather, the state faces an ominous forecast with potential lightning and high temperatures. Governor Tina Kotek has declared an extended state of emergency and invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act to bring additional resources. The fires have consumed about 250,000 acres, injured four people, and destroyed four structures. Firefighting efforts are bolstered by resources from multiple states and Canadian provinces.

via NBC News|

#emergency #environment #firefighting