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world22 hours ago•25 min saved

Spain wildfire in Andalusia leaves 12 dead, 23 missing as heatwave worsens crisis

A fast-spreading wildfire near Los Gallardos in Almería, southern Spain, has killed at least 12 people and left 23 missing amid a severe heatwave and strong winds. Evacuations are underway as hundreds of personnel and about 30 aircraft fight the blaze; authorities say many victims may be foreign nationals, including Britons, and the UK Foreign Office is coordinating with Spain while investigators examine the cause. Satellite imagery shows extensive areas burned.

via BBC|

#andalusia #british-residents #los-gallardos

environment23 hours ago•6 min saved

Aerial analysis suggests Aspen Acres fire destroyed 780 structures, outpacing official tallies

A private aerial-imagery firm estimated that the Aspen Acres wildfire destroyed about 780 structures across Pueblo and Custer counties—well above the 192 homes and four commercial buildings confirmed by officials. The blaze has burned more than 96,000 acres and ranks as Colorado’s seventh-largest on record. The analysis, using high-resolution fixed-wing imagery and AI, excludes buildings built after Sept. 1, 2024 and may miss damage in smoke-obscured areas; officials say damage tallies currently focus on homes, with other structures potentially still being counted.

via The Colorado Sun|

#aerialimagery #aspenacres #beulah

environment4 days ago•8 min saved

Colorado Wildfire Toll Rises as Aspen Acres Destroys 263 Homes

The Aspen Acres fire has destroyed 263 homes and four commercial buildings in Pueblo and Custer counties, with residents being notified, many evacuated, and only limited returns possible as containment sits around 12%. Drones are surveying damage and more footage is expected, while crews continue to guard communities against shifting winds. The region also contends with Ferris, Gold Mountain, Willow and Snyder fires, each with varying containment and progress.

via The Colorado Sun|

#colorado #containment #environment

technology4 days ago•4 min saved

FireSat launches to deliver near real-time, high-resolution wildfire detection from space

Three FireSat satellites lift off from Vandenberg to begin a global 50-satellite network that will detect fires as small as a beach bonfire with 20-minute revisit times, providing high-resolution infrared data to fire agencies and researchers to improve early detection, differentiate cool from hot fires, and inform response and evacuation planning.

via Los Angeles Times|

#earth-fire-alliance #firesat #muon-space

world5 days ago•3 min saved

Pyrenees blaze forces mass evacuations as France battles scorching heat

A wildfire in the French Pyrenees near Perpignan forced the evacuation of more than 10,000 people from over a dozen towns as record heat and strong winds push the blaze across about 4,600 hectares; authorities warn winds could worsen and the EU will deploy aircraft to help, with Spain also contending with fires amid a continuing heatwave and near-40C temperatures in SW France, affecting events like the Tour de France.

via BBC|

#eu-aid #evacuation #france

sports5 days ago•77 min saved

Tour de France Stage 3 goes ahead in spectator-free, wildfire-adapted format

Stage 3 of the 2026 Tour de France will proceed in an adapted form due to a wildfire emergency in southern France: no spectators along the route, the publicity caravan will not depart on French soil, and access is limited to riders and essential race vehicles as officials assess whether the uphill finish at Les Angles can be safely reached amid road closures and heat risk.

via CyclingUpToDate.com|

#cycling #les-angles #spectators

local5 days ago•29 min saved

Chelan Hills Fire swells to 9,000 acres as evacuations remain in place

Firefighters battled the Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas County, Washington, as the wildfire expanded to about 9,000 acres. Evacuation orders stayed in effect, while authorities reopened U.S. Highway 97 to traffic during the Fourth of July weekend.

via KOMO|

#chelan-hills-fire #douglas-county-wa #evacuation-orders

news6 days ago•7 min saved

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

us-news7 days ago•12 min saved

Denver-area wildfires trigger mass evacuations, destroying 160+ structures

A wildfire southwest of Denver forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed more than 160 structures, as crews battled blazes including the Aspen Acres Fire near Colorado City and the Snyder Fire along the Colorado River near Mack.

via AP News|

#colorado #denver-area #evacuations

environment7 days ago•2 min saved

Aspen Acres Fire Triggers Mass Evacuations as Western Fires Intensify

A fast-moving Colorado wildfire near Denver grew to about 272 square kilometres, prompting evacuations for around 2,200 people and destroying more than 160 structures, as crews battle the Aspen Acres Fire and other Western blazes amid hot, dry, windy conditions tied to climate change. National Guard support and air operations are part of the response, with officials warning of continued fire danger and the potential for flash floods in recently burned areas.

via Al Jazeera|

#aspen-acres-fire #climate-change #colorado

politics9 days ago•5 min saved

Utah Fireworks Row: Lawmaker with a Pyro Business Urges Defiance of July Restrictions

A Utah GOP lawmaker who co-owns a fireworks business urged residents to defy Gov. Spencer Cox’s temporary July Fourth fireworks restrictions, arguing the governor lacks authority to ban fireworks. Cox’s order gives the state forester temporary power to prohibit fireworks July 2-5, while localities decide where they’re allowed. Penalties for violations can include fines up to $1,000 and potential arson charges if wildfires result. The Legislature had previously limited such prohibitions, but Cox’s order suspends that rule for 30 days. Utah faces a severe wildfire season, with hundreds of thousands of acres burned already.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

#fireworks #governor-cox #macpherson

local10 days ago•8 min saved

Beulah wildfire tests a Colorado homeowner’s resolve to rebuild

A Colorado man watches as the Aspen Acres Fire devastates his 80-acre Beulah property he planned to develop, using Starlink and Ring cameras to monitor from miles away. Despite mitigations like clearing vegetation, embers and wind overwhelm efforts, prompting evacuation. He urges others to move to safety, honors firefighters, and says he will rebuild, valuing family and community over possessions.

via KOAA News 5|

#beulah #colorado #evacuation

local11 days ago•5 min saved

Aspen Acres wildfire swells to ~23,000 acres in Pueblo County

The Aspen Acres wildfire has expanded to approximately 23,000 acres in Pueblo County, with forecasts indicating high fire danger and low air quality.

via KRDO|

#air-quality #aspen-acres #fire-danger

environment11 days ago•2 min saved

Identities Released for Three Fallen Firefighters in Colorado Wildfire Response

Federal officials released the identities of three Wildland Fire Service firefighters who died while responding to the Knowles Fire in western Colorado; two more were injured. The Snyder Fire now encompasses the Knowles and Gore fires, surpassing 28,000 acres along the Colorado-Utah border, with an interagency team in command and a serious accident investigation underway.

via U.S. Department of the Interior (.gov)|

#colorado #environment #firefighters

wildfires11 days ago•7 min saved

Three federal wildland firefighters die tackling wind-driven Snyder Fire near CO-UT border

Three federal wildland firefighters from the Rifle Helitack crew were killed while initial-attack fighting the Snyder Fire along the Colorado-Utah border; two others were injured. The blaze had grown to about 28,000 acres, and a serious accident investigation is underway.

via The Colorado Sun|

#colorado #firefighters #rifle-helitack