wildfires
Avise Parsons, actress in Haus of Vicious, recounts her traumatic experience escaping the 2025 Eaton Fire, which ravaged Altadena, California. The fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in California’s history, burned over 14,000 acres, claimed 16 lives, and caused an estimated $10 billion in damages. Parsons evacuated with only her birth certificate and a […]
On Sunday, Jan. 12th Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD foundation announced via Instagram that she was giving $2.5 million toward an L.A. Fire Relief Fund started by her charity. The large sum is to support the communities tragically affected by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. “Los Angeles we stand with you. 🫶🏽” the caption of the post […]
Public Enemy frontman Chuck D has sharply criticized the recent misuse of the group’s 1990 track “Burn Hollywood Burn” amid the devastating wildfires that have been ravaging Los Angeles. Chuck D took to Instagram to express his frustration over how some are using “Burn Hollywood Burn” in relation to the disaster. As the fires continue to wreak […]
Wildfires continued to burn across northern New Jersey and New York on Tuesday, fueled by dry conditions and gusty winds. The largest blaze, the Jennings Creek Wildfire, has scorched 3,500 acres along the New Jersey–New York border, with only 20% containment as of Monday night. Governor Kathy Hochul described it as the largest fire in […]
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has implemented an annual brush burning ban from March 16 to May 14, as announced by Commissioner Basil Seggos. This preventive measure, enacted yearly since 2009, aims to mitigate wildfire risks and reduce air pollution, particularly noting the heightened fire danger following an unusually dry winter. […]
Wildfire smoke is affecting air quality across nearly half of Texas, particularly in the Texas Panhandle, causing health concerns and poor visibility. Lubbock experienced unhealthy air levels, which slightly improved but remained concerning for sensitive groups such as the elderly, children, and those with respiratory conditions. The smoke, carrying hazardous particulate matter known as PM2.5, […]
Wildfires in Canada have caused a fresh wave of smoke to descend on the region of Rochester. The Environmental Protection Agency has indicated that the Air Quality Index in the area exceeded 150 yesterday morning, which implies that breathing conditions were unsafe, particularly for those who are more vulnerable. To combat this, Monroe County has […]
Yesterday, seven new wildfires were reported, making the total fire count 91 in the US. According to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), more than 1.8 million acres have burned since these fires began and more than 22,300 wildland firefighters and incident management teams are involved in stopping the fires. So far this year, 37,803 […]
Large fires have been actively burning for weeks across the Western U.S, such as California and Oregon, and in Canada. The largest fire in Oregon has now burned more than 600 square miles of land. The fire has become so large that it has created its own weather. Smoke has drifted over major cities nearly […]
As if this holiday week isn’t stressful enough, citizens in Southern California are expecting extreme weather conditions that range from los Angeles to the Mexico Border. The National Weather Service has issued a warning, saying that 45-65 mph winds are expected on Thanksgiving day. These winds are expected to knock out power and make the […]
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