2 charged with setting some Northeast wildfires amid NJ drought warning
New Jersey’s governor declared a drought warning. Black Hawk helicopters scooped water from a lake to dump on a burning ...
From a Californian: What New Jersey and the rest of the U.S. needs to know about drought
SAN FRANCISCO — This week, 49 states are experiencing “moderate drought or worse,” according to the U.S. government. That ...
California GOP lawmaker rebukes Gavin Newsom, calls on Donald Trump to work with state
Californians deserve real progress, not political showdowns that ultimately cost taxpayers and distract from the urgent needs of our state and nation,” the GOP state lawmaker said in an open letter to ...
“He was a great kid" – wildfires claim the life of teenage park ranger in New York state
Wildfires have claimed the life of a teenage park ranger, as blazes continue to rage across New York State. 18-year-old ...
Dry conditions fuel wildfires in Manhattan, Queens and New Jersey
Firefighters are very busy battling several wildfires in Manhattan, Queens and New Jersey as dry conditions, brush and ...
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A dry fall fuels wildfires from East Coast to west and puts Arizona forests on watch
Wildfires in New York, New Jersey and nearby states, along with wind-fed burns in California concerns scientists and wildland ...
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As global fire risk rises, modern homes become toxic plastic traps
Rob Wilson stood on his home’s back deck in Flagstaff, in the U.S. state of Arizona, as the wildfire approached. All was ...
This Is How Long Power Outages Last on Average—and How to Prepare for Them
As storms caused by extreme weather increase in frequency and intensity and aging power grids struggle to keep up with ...
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Experts Urge New Approach to Combat Wildfire Smoke Health Risks
For pulmonologists and their patients, increased rates of wildfire raise questions about how best to avoid wildfire smoke ...