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Firefighters are getting Western NC wildfires under control: What we know as of April 23
Two out of the three fires are completely or almost completely contained. The third hasn't grown in 24 hours. Here's what we ...
Massive NJ wildfire that forced thousands to flee inferno could be state’s largest in decades
Officials estimate the fire might not be completely extinguished until at least Saturday, based on the fire’s current containment level.
Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. burns through 12,500 acres
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is approximately 40% contained after burning through 12,500 acres.
Wildfire near New Jersey coast pushes thousands to evacuate
A destructive wildfire burned more than 8,500 acres and is spurring thousands of evacuations across Ocean and Lacey townships ...
Thousands forced to evacuate as massive wildfire rages in New Jersey
Thousands of New Jersey residents have been told to evacuate their homes due to an out of control wildfire in the south of ...
Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens expected to grow before it’s contained, officials say
CHATSWORTH, N.J. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens has not resulted in any injuries, ...
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Forest managers and public health experts hope to save lives by working together
As wildfires intensify and more people move to fire-prone areas, health and forestland experts are searching for ways to protect people from breathing in smoke.
Prescribed burns are a health risk to skinks in Mount Lofty Ranges
Prescribed burning in the Mount Lofty Ranges to reduce bushfire risks may be threatening the survival and biodiversity of ...
Hawaiʻi May Cut Grass On More State Land To Prevent Spread Of Wildfires
About half a percent of Hawaiʻi’s total land area burns each year, a higher rate than other states, according to DLNR’s 2023 ...
‘Nerve wracking': 8,500 acre NJ wildfire forces evacuations, shuts down roads
As of 11 p.m., the "Jones Wildfire" burned 8,500 acres, threatened 1,320 structures, forced 3,000 evacuations in Ocean and Lacey townships and shut down the following roads: The fire is currently just ...
Pine Barrens fire today: 12,000 acres burned, 35% contained
Firefighters are making progress with the wildfire in the Pine Barrens section of southern Ocean County. Some 35% of the fire ...
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Fires pollute Mae Hong Son, 61 hotspots detected
Mae Hong Son was blanketed by unhealthy ultra-fine dust on Tuesday as wildfires continued to spread across the northern province, with 61 live hotspots detected.The Region 3 Forest Fire and Dust ...