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1 month ago
New Mexico law signed to help wildfire, flooding recovery
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a law to use zero-interest loans to help local governments repair or replace public infrastructure damaged by wildfires or subsequent flooding
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At least 26 dead and 2,000 injured as wildfires rage out of control across Chile
Wildfires that have been raging across Chile for more than a week have now killed at least 26 people and left more than 2,000 injured.
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At least 24 dead as Chile battles out-of-control wildfires
At least 24 people are dead as dozens of wildfires rage in Chile amid a prolonged heat wave, Chilean authorities confirmed to ABC News.
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Massive wildfires killed at least 22 people in Chile
So far the fires have destroyed at least 45,000 hectares of forests nearly the size of the city of San Jose, California.
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2 dead as McKinney Fire explodes to more than 57,000 acres in California
A fire burning out of control in a Northern California national forest is now the largest wildland fire in the state this year, officials said.
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PG&E to face manslaughter trial over deadly California fire
A judge says Pacific Gas & Electric must face trial for involuntary manslaughter over its role in a 2020 wildfire in Northern California that killed four people
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AI wildfire detection bill gets initial approval in Colorado
Colorado lawmakers unanimously voted to push forward a bill that would create a $2 million pilot program to use cameras and artificial intelligence technology to help identify fires before they burn out of control
2 months ago
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AI wildfire detection bill gets initial approval in Colorado
Colorado lawmakers unanimously voted to push forward a bill that would create a $2 million pilot program to use cameras and artificial intelligence technology to help identify fires before they burn out of control
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Feds send $930 million to curb 'crisis' of US West wildfires
The Biden administration is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests
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New Mexico delegation seeks changes to wildfire aid rules
FEMA is preparing to wrap up public comment on the rules.
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Deadly fire in Cambodia tears through popular casino
The blaze took 12 hours to be extinguished at the Grand Diamond City casino.
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Firefighter injured in central Texas as wildfires rage on
Extreme weather conditions around the country are causing the wildfires.
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Wildfire near Boulder, Colorado, has officials 'nervous' for fire season
Diminishing winds on Sunday were helping firefighters battle a wildland fire that came close to homes near Boulder, Colorado.
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Texas governor declares state of disaster as wildfire burns over 1,000 acres
As wildfires continue to blaze through central Texas, one particular fired named Das Goat Fire has prompted Gov. Greg Abbott to declare a state of disaster.
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California fires stretch resources as evacuation orders grow
Complex fires continue to burn across California, stretching resources and expanding evacuation orders calling for thousands to leave their homes.
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Wildfires continue to rage on Mount Kilimanjaro
The fires were first spotted on Oct. 21 near the Karanga area, a popular tourist point on the southern side of Africa’s highest peak.
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Official: 2021 Colorado wildfire losses surpass $2 billion
A wildfire that destroyed nearly 1,100 homes and businesses in suburban Denver last winter caused more than $2 billion in losses, making it by far the costliest in Colorado history
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Regulators propose $155M fine for PG&E for 2020 wildfire
California regulators have proposed fining Pacific Gas & Electric more than $155 million for sparking a 2020 wildfire in Northern California
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Fires in Nebraska, Iowa spur evacuations, destroy homes
Prairie fires pushed by winds topping 60 mph led to evacuations in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa and destroyed homes and injured two firefighters south of Nebraska's capital city
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Mother-daughter firefighters team up to battle wildfire
Katie Jo Benitz and her mother Bonnie Rogers said they hope to inspire other women to become firefighters as well.
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Firefighter mom and daughter team up to battle wildfire
Katie Jo Benitz was inspired to join the fire department by her mom Bonnie Rogers, who has been a firefighter for more than 20 years.
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6 months ago
Mosquito Fire now largest in California this year
The wildfire that has destroyed dozens of homes in California is now the largest in the state this year.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Mosquito Fire now the largest in California this year
The wildfire that has destroyed dozens of homes in California is now the largest in the state this year.
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6 months ago
Mosquito Fire in Northern California has destroyed dozens of homes
A fast-moving wildfire scorching through Northern California has destroyed dozens of homes and is creating dangerous smoke conditions in regions farther north.
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West battles wildfires and flash flooding from storms
ABC News’ Kayna Whitworth reports as states in the West face dangerous conditions from both fire and water.
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7 months ago
Deadly wildfire forces evacuations as temperatures soar in California
Record heat has pushed the power grid to the limit and a new fire has exploded in size to force mass evacuations.
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Raging wildfire turns deadly
At least 2 people were killed in a blaze that tore through more than 130 homes in Northern California, authorities said. ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally reports.
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2 killed in Northern California wildfires: Sheriff
As firefighters appeared to be getting a handle Sunday on one Northern California wildfire, another blaze burning in the same county was giving them new challenges.
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Thousands of acres burn in California amid prolonged drought
Scorching temperatures and strong winds fueled two large wildfires in Northern California, sparking an evacuation order.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Firefighters battle 2 wildfires in Northern California
The California governor declared a state of emergency as firefighters try to contain the Mountain and Mill fires and prevent them from causing more damage.
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Fire crews continue to battle Northern California wildfires
The Mill Fire burning near Weed, California, was 25% contained Sunday after burning 4,254 acres since Friday, according to Cal Fire officials.
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Evacuations in place as Northern California county battles 2 blazes
Both fires ignited Friday in rural Siskiyou County.
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7 months ago
Mill Fire rages in Northern California
A Mill Fire rages in Northern California, with the entire town of Weed being told to evacuate immediately as the entire Western U.S. suffers from prolonged heat wave.
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Raging Route Fire injures 7 firefighters, prompts evacuation orders in southern California
Seven firefighters were injured and evacuations were issued in the raging Route Fire burning in southern California.
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Forest fires reach record levels across globe
The U.S. has lost 29.7 million acres of tree cover from forest fires since 2001, according to Global Forest Watch.
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Wildfire rips through French countryside amid drought
Nearly 10,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes and farms in the Bordeaux region as 1,200 firefighters try to cut fire lines and save several towns.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Thousands flee wildfire emergency in famed wine region
A wildfire is raging in the famed wine region of Bordeaux, France, and the prefecture of Gironde has ordered an estimated 10,000 residents to evacuate the area.
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Thousands forced to evacuate as wildfire rages in France amid heat waves
ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee discusses the raging wildfires in France where thousands of people were forced to evacuate as Europe deals with unprecedented heat waves and droughts.
8 months ago
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Thousands evacuated as wildfires rage in France
Wildfires in the French wine region have caused the evacuation of 10,000 residents. French officials are now asking volunteers to help battle the blaze, which has been exacerbated by dry conditions.
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Wildfires ravage France's famous wine region
A wildfire is raging at an “unprecedented” rate south of Bordeaux, France, firefighters said Wednesday.
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Wildfires ravage France's famous wine region
Firefighters say the fire near Bordeaux, France, is growing at an "unprecedented" speed.
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Dozens of wildfires burn in southwestern France
Dozens of wildfires are burning in southwestern France amid Europe's successive heatwaves and drought, destroying homes and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate.
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Fast-moving 1,400-acre brush fire prompts mandatory evacuations in California
A fast moving brush fire in California has prompted mandatory evacuations.
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Death toll rises to 4 in Northern California's McKinney Fire
Firefighters battling a massive blaze in the Northern Californian are simultaneously fighting another growing fire in the same drought-dry wooded land, officials said.
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2 dead as McKinney Fire rages in Northern California
The blaze has destroyed more than 55,000 acres since it began Friday, causing evacuation orders for 3,000 residents.
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California fire explodes to more than 55,000 acres
A fire burning out of control in a Northern California national forest is now the largest wildland fire in the state this year, officials said.
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McKinney wildfire is California's largest fire this year
The McKinney Fire in northern California is now the largest wildfire in the state this year, growing to 55,000 acres.
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Puppy rescued from ruins of McKinney Fire
A photographer capturing the damage caused by California wildfires comes to the aid of a puppy wandering through the ruins of the area.
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McKinney Fire becomes California’s largest wildfire this year
The large wildland fire has torched more than 52,000 acres since Friday, and emergency responders have found at least two people dead.
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McKinney Fire burns more than 51,000 acres in Northern California
California declared a state of emergency on Saturday for Siskiyou County due to the McKinney Fire, which has become the largest wildland fire in the state this year.
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