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Governor Walz Extends Peacetime Emergency for Northern Wildfires
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (112+ words) Ingstad Media Governor Walz Extends Peacetime Emergency for Northern Wildfires Governor Tim Walz and the Executive Council met today for a briefing on the northern Minnesota wildfires. The council voted to extend the peacetime emergency declared in an Executive Order…...
Canadian wildfire smoke to peak in NYC area Thursday, sparking air quality concerns
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (452+ words) Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to filter into the Northeast, prompting an air quality alert for the entire tri-state area. The smoke is coming from wildfires burning primarily in Ontario. The combination of high pressure over the Central U.S. and low…...
Ferron Fire Department hosts “Ignite the Night” fundraiser and recruitment BBQ
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (313+ words) FERRON – On Saturday, July 11, the Ferron Volunteer Fire Department’s auxiliary team hosted its first quarterly fundraiser, “Ignite the Night,” at the Mayor’s Park. The event brought the community together for a fun evening, but its real purpose was to support…...
Heights, heat add to firefighters’ strain - Ouray County Plaindealer
18+ min ago (41+ words) Heights, heat add to firefighters’ strain Ouray News Hotshot Jesse Eaves calls it “The Great Race.” Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines 195 S Lena St. Unit D © 2023 Ouray County Plaindealer...
Logan Lake fire officials on high alert as B.C. expects high winds, lightning strikes
18+ min ago (146+ words) CBC Logan Lake fire officials on high alert as B.C. expects high winds, lightning strikes The municipality of Logan Lake, B.C., is preparing to battle against wildfire once again. The community of 2,000 people barely escaped a devastating blaze in 2021, but as high…...
Winthrop Home Heavily Damaged in Fire
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (205+ words) Winthrop House Fire - Maine Fire Marshal's Office A home in Winthrop has heavy damage from a fire Monday afternoon. Officers say Winthrop Police were first to arrive and assisted the homeowner and his three dogs to safely evacuate the residence…...
Mountain Road Fire site requires little in the way of cleanup, unlikely to produce mudslides under heavy rain
21+ min ago (418+ words) OGDEN — The mountainside above the Ogden Nature Center North Trailhead just off of Mountain Road was a little bit quieter Wednesday morning. Where a blaze had been just days before, an 18.1 acre burn scar remains. With one arrest made following…...
Video Canadian wildfire smoke turns skies over Boston hazy shade of orange
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (169+ words) ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Canadian wildfire smoke turns skies over Boston hazy shade of orange Dangerous smoke from wildfires in Canada blanketed Boston with thick, hazy air on Wednesday, turning the skies bright orange. Tracking life…...
AC blast in city salon leaves 10 burnt
8+ hour, 12+ min ago (255+ words) / METRO / NEWS FE REPORT | July 16, 2026 00:00:00 At least 10 people, including four barbers and six customers suffered burn injuries reportedly after an air conditioner exploded inside a salon at Alu Bazar in Old Dhaka's Bangshal area early Wednesday. The incident took place…...
Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Suffered A Fire Back In June… Here’s How Much It Costs To Fix
20+ min ago (581+ words) There was already a whole lot of work that needed to be done to the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway in the first place. A fire that broke out below the grandstands in June just added another item to the to-do list....