Crews Battle Wildfire At Brendan T Byrne State Forest In New Jersey – CBS Philly
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, NJ (CBS) – New Jersey Forest Fire Service Sunday at Branden T. The fire in Manchester and Woodland Townships reached 120 acres[120 ha]. Firefighters have launched a campaign to contain the blaze, but only zero percent have been contained. Wild Update Family Brendan T. Byrne State Forest – Brick Yard […]
Eight worst wildfire weather years on record happened in the last decade — ScienceDaily
The world’s eight most extreme wildfire weather years have occurred in the last decade, according to a new study that suggests extreme fire weather is being driven by a decrease in atmospheric humidity coupled with rising temperatures. “Extreme conditions drive the world’s fire activity,” said former U of A wildfire expert Michael Flannigan, who conducted […]
Spain battles wildfires fuelled by one of earliest heatwaves on record | Spain
Flames licked roads and coloured the sky orange as firefighters in northern Spain scrambled to contain dozens of blazes fuelled by one of the earliest heatwaves on record. In the Sierra de la Culebra mountain range in the north-western province of Zamora, flames devoured more than 25,000 hectares, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of residents […]
Combined effect of drought and fire on stream communities — ScienceDaily
Life is water, and water is life. This truism certainly applies to the Pacific coast, where streams and rivers function as the region’s arteries. The water they carry fosters plant life and wildlife in Southern California’s Mediterranean climate. They provide sanctuary during droughts and often serve as the nexus for recovery after fires. Despite the […]
What to know: Wildfires burning in or near Sunol, Benicia, Vacaville, Port Costa, San Mateo County, Pittsburg
SUNOL, Calif. (KGO) — If you saw thick smoke in the sky Thursday afternoon, you’re not alone. ABC7 News is tracking the Scenic Fire, the Canyon Fire, the Benicia Fire, the Timm Fire the Kirker Fire and the Edgewood Fire. Here’s what we know about several wildfires burning in or near Port Costa, Crockett, Sunol, […]
Calton Hill fire: Firefighters battle wildfire at landmark as plumes of smoke spread across area and area evacuated
The drama began on Sunday at 3 p.m., with smoke billowing from the old Royal High School building on the east side of the city. Four firefighters were dispatched to the scene. Emergency workers surrounded the area and advised people to stay away from smoke. No casualties were reported, but the ships remained in a […]
Multiple crews battle wildfire in Albany
MIKE: WE HAVE SOME BREAKING NEWS FROM ALBANY TONIGHT. CREWS FROM FIVE TOWNS ARE BATTLING A WOODS FIRE AS YOU SEE IN THE SMOKE IN THE VIDEO. OFFICIALS TELL WMUR NEWS 9 IT IS CURRENTLY BURNING NEAR THE ALBANY-MADISON TOWN LINE AND CREWS ARE DEALI Multiple crews battle forest fire in Albany with steep conditions […]
Firefighters attack the Ridge Fire near Mount Shasta in Northern California
9am PDT on Jun 26, 2022 Map showing the location of the Ridge Fire at 1 a.m. June 26, 2022. At about 9 p.m. Saturday, firefighters responded to a ridge fire two miles northwest of Mount Shasta, west of Interstate 5 in northern California. Infrared cameras showed multiple heat sources. It is not known if […]
Some 4,500 hectares of land burned in Marmaris wildfires
MUGLA A total of 4,500 acres[4,500 ha]of green lands were reduced to ashes in a five-day wildfire in the Aegean province of Mughal Marmaris. class = “cf”> The country’s first wildfires began in late June 21 in the Burtubed neighborhood when a firefighter set fire to three sites in the Calabrian pine forest. Despite rapid […]
Efforts to restore Indonesian peatlands could save billions in wildfire costs — ScienceDaily
Plans to restore Indonesian peatlands are a cost-effective strategy for reducing the impacts of peatland fires to the environment, climate and human health, says a new study. The analysis, led by the University of Leeds, demonstrates that the benefits of effective Indonesian peatland restoration will outweigh the cost of restoration, and provides evidence to support […]