Clackamas County Couple Named Oregon Tree Farmer of the Year

Clackamas County Couple Named Oregon Tree Farmer of the Year

ESTACADA, Ears – David Bugni and his wife, Mary Ann, believe in leaving the forest on their land near Estacada in Clackamas County better than they found it. The Bugnis’ meticulous stewardship earned them the 2022 Oregon Tree Farmer of the Year title. The award was presented last week by the nonprofit Oregon Tree Farm […]

Wildfire south of Custer draws airpower and other resources

Wildfire south of Custer draws airpower and other resources

The “Elephant Fire” is currently under attack using local, state and federal resources. CUSTER, SD – Reported at 11 a.m. Wednesday, 25 AM, that the elephant fire is estimated to be 3 acres 7 miles south of Kuster. Local, state and federal resources are being used to deal with the blaze, which includes three helicopters, […]

Wildfire Season Coming, Greece Brings in 250 Euro Firefighters

Wildfire Season Coming, Greece Brings in 250 Euro Firefighters

Athens – Greece’s new democratic government has stepped up aid from 250 European firefighters in response to the 2021 summer fires that have hit Greece. A group of 11 unit leaders is scheduled to meet with the Greek Fire Department on July 1 to discuss how to deal with the recurrence of wildfires in Greece […]

Here’s How to Keep Your Pets Safe During a Wildfire Evacuation

Here’s How to Keep Your Pets Safe During a Wildfire Evacuation

The wildfires are in the United States this year, burning 3.6 million hectares of land this year, destroying property, causing injuries and deaths. Since wildfires often start suddenly, evacuation plans are important. And that plan should include your pets. “Most of the time, wildfires come quickly, people are not ready to go,” says Linnet Round, […]

Inside the hidden, one-year journey toward Lytton, B.C.’s post-wildfire rebuild

Inside the hidden, one-year journey toward Lytton, B.C.’s post-wildfire rebuild

In the naked eye, little has changed since Liton, B.C. On June 30, 2021, a fire broke out, causing an estimated $ 100 million in insurance damage. On the occasion of the one-year anniversary of the fire, work has begun to remove debris from residents who have insured homes and businesses. But Lithton Canada’s temperature […]

How wildfire smoke will impact Bay Area air quality today

How wildfire smoke will impact Bay Area air quality today

Rising smoke from rice fires in Nevada County is expected to affect air quality in northern California, the National Weather Service said Wednesday. According to meteorologists, the short answer is no. The Gulf Coast region is expected to have low-pressure systems with coastal winds for the next week and a half, which will cause wildfires […]