No injuries or building damages have been reported as a result of the fires in the Galena zone or the Deadman’s Slough fire. It is unknown when these fires will be put out.
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Wildfire tears through Tennessee as region suffers exceptional drought
At least four people were taken to hospitals with burns, and hundreds of structures were damaged or destroyed in Tennessee’s Sevier County after a wildfire moved into populated areas overnight.
Debunking 3 myths Of wildfire safety
Myth #1: If you stay in the black you’re fine. Myth #2: If you’re in the city on cement with firefighters you’re safe. Myth #3: If you lose your escape route you can call 911.
‘The Beast Is Still Up’: Alberta Wildfires Rage; Evacuees Told To Wait It Out
“We’re still here, we’re still battling,” regional fire chief Darby Allen told residents last night. He added, “The beast is still up, it’s surrounding the city.
Study: Carbon emissions from northern fires likely underestimated
A recent study indicates fires in the Yukon Flat region of Alaska are releasing more carbon into the atmosphere than previously thought.
Wildfire Smoke Can Be A Show Stopper At The Oregon Shakespeare Festival
With wildfires raging across the Pacific Northwest, festival organizers must frequently assess the air quality for the safety of the audience and performers. Six shows have been cancelled so far.
California Governor Declares Emergency Amid Massive Wildfires
Years of drought have helped fuel two fast-moving blazes near San Francisco. Gov. Jerry Brown said his emergency declaration will speed up the removal of debris caused by the fires.
Weather temporarily gives firefighters an edge in Aniak
More than 230,000 acres have burned in Southwest Alaska. There are 78 active fires in the region and 317 statewide.
Interior Alaska ablaze with lightning-ignited fires
There were 56 new wildfires Monday statewide, and 238 active, mostly in interior and southwest Alaska.
As fires burn, agencies coordinate helicopters to gift cards for relief
Combating the wildfires breaking out across the Alaska involves a mix of local, state, and federal resources. But amid organizational and financial complexities, most of the immediate needs on the ground are quite basic.