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Protect wildfire survivors, not the utility companies | Opinion
37+ min ago (184+ words) The proposals to protect utility companies from liability for wildfires are fundamentally misguided. They all seek to help the utilities, which continue to be highly profitable, at the expense of wildfire survivors who need compensation. Their campaign creates the appearance…...
United in Crisis - Greater Spokane Opens Disaster Assistance Center for Fire Survivors
6+ hour, 23+ min ago (321+ words) NEWS PROVIDED BY United in Crisis – Greater Spokane Aug. 18, 2026 SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 18, 2026 /Standard Newswire/ — United in Crisis – Greater Spokane will open a Disaster Assistance Center to serve individuals and families affected by the Spokane Complex Fires. Beginning Friday, August 21, through…...
How To Protect Yourself During Wildfire Season
43+ min ago (377+ words) TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Wildfires are on the rise in many parts of the world, bringing with them major health threats. As bad air days become more and more common, it’s a good idea to learn new ways to keep…...
Arkansas launches real-time wildfire dashboard to track fires across state
39+ min ago (130+ words) Arkansas now has a new way to track wildfires across the state in real time. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has launched a new active wildfire dashboard. The dashboard shows current wildfire totals, acreage affected, and year-to-date numbers. It also…...
Evacuations remain in place for Mukluk Fire in Tok
25+ min ago (273+ words) Home › Active Wildland Fire › Evacuations remain in place for Mukluk Fire in Tok By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 18, 2026 The Mukluk Fire (#487) was first reported shortly before noon on August 17 in the backyard of a residence off…...
Britain's biggest summer fireworks CANCELLED amid 'severe' wildfire alert
21+ min ago (529+ words) Andy Burnham calls Britain a 'tinderbox' amid wildfires The UK's largest fireworks display has been cancelled and postponed due to a 'severe' wildfire alert in the region, as drought conditions continue to grip the country. The Abingdon International Fireworks Festival…...
Area Restriction Order issued in response to Ainslie Creek wildfire
43+ min ago (253+ words) Published 10:08 am Tuesday, August 18, 2026 While the historic Alexandra Lodge in the Fraser Canyon appears to have been spared from the Ainslie Creek wildfire, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) reports that the fire has moved downslope towards Highway 1 south of the Alexandra…...
Rainfall offers hope in fight against Belgium’s wildfire
14+ hour, 12+ min ago (311+ words) Brussels: Rain started falling yesterday (local time) over eastern Belgium, bringing crucial help to firefighters who have been battling to contain Belgium’s biggest ever wildfire which has threatened to reach the German border. The Belgian weather agency IRM expects between…...
New Oregon survey for businesses facing wildfire losses could inform disaster assistance
26+ min ago (253+ words) Published 10:19 am Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Oregon officials are urging business owners who have closed their businesses, seen reduced customers and revenue or discovered physical damage due to ongoing wildfires to help inform future federal financial assistance efforts through a new survey....
Route 17 reopens as crews gain control of Wallkill commercial fire
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (181+ words) Aug 18, 2026, 12:34 PM A major fire at a commercial property in the Circleville area of Wallkill was brought under control Tuesday, allowing Route 17 to reopen after significant traffic disruptions near Exit 118 at Fair Oaks. The fire was reported near 307 Bloomingburg Road,…...