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Where are fires in Oklahoma right now? See map of active wildfires in state
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (127+ words) Many of Oklahoma's 77 counties are under a burn ban as wildfires continue to spark throughout the state. Oklahoma Forestry Services reported on Monday that there were 48 wildfires that occurred throughout the state last week, burning an estimated 642 acres of land....
Lightning sparks more wildfires, but Vancouver Island total is down
2+ week, 5+ day ago (323+ words) Five new wildfires have been linked to lightning on Vancouver Island, but the overall number of local fires has dropped significantly since the weekend. The number of Island fires was down to 24 by midday Wednesday, with five burning out of…...
B.C.’s biggest fire of the year under control after evacuations, widespread damage
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (376+ words) B.C.’s largest fire of the year is now under control after scorching nearly 166,000 hectares north of Cache Creek. The Pear Lake wildfire, discovered July 17 east of High Bar, was reclassified as under control over the weekend after nearly two months…...
Etosha fires trigger IPC warning
15+ hour, 25+ min ago (706+ words) The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has warned that Namibia risks repeating last year’s devastating Etosha wildfire disaster unless the government urgently strengthens its firefighting capacity, as fresh fires continue to burn in the national park. IPC shadow minister of…...
California wildfire survivors told to use organic mulch as El Niño raises flood, toxic runoff risks
16+ hour, 1+ min ago (701+ words) As Southern California heads into an El Niño winter, people recovering from the Eaton and Palisades fires are being told to prepare for the possibility of heavy seasonal rain. On lots where the Eaton and Palisades fires destroyed homes or…...
Numerous gaps remain in LA County???s response to the Eaton and Palisades Fires, new report finds
16+ hour, 2+ min ago (151+ words) An “After-Action Review” of Los Angeles County’s response to the disastrous Eaton and Palisades Fires found that numerous gaps remain in the recovery and repopulation process. The County’s Board of Supervisors commissioned the review, and consultant agency McChrystal Group conducted…...
Breaking: Deschutes Fire reported in Shasta County on Sep. 13
16+ hour, 20+ min ago (67+ words) First discovered: 8:46 p.m. Sep. 13 Initial location: Shasta County, Calif. A new wildfire was reported today at 8:46 p.m. in Shasta County, California. Deschutes Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the…...
B.C. budgets $15 million for FireSmart projects in 2027
20+ hour, 18+ min ago (161+ words) Published 5:29 pm Sunday, September 13, 2026 By Ty Lim/Kelowna Capital News The B.C. government will be offering a total of $15 million in 2027 to support wildfire risk reduction projects in individual communities. The funding was announced on Sunday, Sept. 13 and is part of…...
Lucas Fire in Lake County now 25% contained after overnight work
19+ hour, 11+ min ago (126+ words) Action News Now The Lucas Fire in Lake County has burned more than 4,100 acres, but CAL FIRE crews are making headway — containment is now at 25% after overnight efforts to strengthen fire lines. The end of a Red Flag Warning at…...
Brush fire near Manor burns approximately 25 acres
12+ hour, 26+ min ago (157+ words) MANOR, Texas — A brush fire Sunday afternoon resulted in response from several agencies near Manor. At approximately 12:05 p.m., Travis County ESD 12 was dispatched to a brush fire in the 18000 block of Lockwood Road. ALSO: Pedestrian killed following San Marcos crash…...