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Wildfire tears through Southern California community after burning dozens of homes

YoopyaNov 7, 2024November 7, 20240

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds was tearing through a community northwest of Los Angeles for a second day Thursday

How can your community prepare for wildfire season?

YoopyaMay 17, 2024May 17, 20240

When the weather turns dry and the great outdoors is under the threat of wildfires, you and your community can take steps to prepare for

Northern California fires death toll now at 48, many still missing

YoopyaNov 14, 2018June 3, 20230

A message board at a shelter for the many people who fled California’s deadliest wildfire is filled with photos of the missing, as well as

Australia fire fighters back-burn to merge NSW fires

YoopyaOct 22, 2013March 6, 20240

Firefighters in Australia have deliberately joined up two large fires as part of efforts to control bushfires across New South Wales. The fires near the

Raging Australian wildfires destroy homes, kill 1

YoopyaOct 18, 2013February 14, 20240

SYDNEY (AP) — Nearly 100 wildfires raged across Australia’s most populous state on Friday, killing one person, destroying dozens of houses and forcing hundreds of

Report to detail blaze, deaths of 19 firefighters

YoopyaSep 28, 2013April 3, 20240

PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — A highly anticipated report examining weather conditions, radio traffic and fire behavior, among other things, is expected to help explain how

Colorado Springs wildfire displaces over 30,000 as situation grows critical

kiemtarJun 27, 20120

A wildfire raging near some of Colorado‘s most popular tourist sites grew suddenly more ferocious on Tuesday, forcing 32,000 people from their homes, prompting evacuations from