July 12, 2023 AI teaming up with California firefighters to spot smoke before it spirals into chaos The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is partnering with an AI program to help detect wildfires before they spread chaos and fatalities.
July 11, 2023 Massive wildfire in Wisconsin burns nearly 1000 acres, forces evacuations A wildfire that erupted in central Wisconsin on Monday afternoon has rapidly engulfed nearly 1000 acres of land, triggering the evacuation of numerous residents.
July 11, 2023 Canadian lightning strikes trigger over 100 new wildfires in British Columbia, raising total to 300 Over the weekend, lighting strikes in British Columbia, Canada, triggered over 100 new wildfires, raising the total to above 300. Officials have warned of challenging conditions.
July 7, 2023 Western Arizona residents return home as wildfire is 45% contained After several residents in western Arizona were forced to evacuate due to a wildfire, evacuation orders have now been lifted. Fire officials reported that the fire is 45% contained.
July 7, 2023 Canada wildfires break records for area burned, evacuations and cost Canada is witnessing an unprecedented wildfire season, with ongoing blazes shattering previous records for total burned area, evacuations, and firefighting costs.
July 5, 2023 Brush fire in Washington state threatens hundreds of homes, prompts evacuations in Mason County The McEwan fire ignited Tuesday just miles from Shelton, Washington, and has so far burned about 250 acres as firefighters work to contain the blaze.
July 3, 2023 Washington Post bemoans how July 4th 'most polluted day of the year' because of fireworks A Washington Post article warned about the harmful effects fireworks have on air quality ahead of Fourth of July celebrations, comparing them to recent wildfires.
July 2, 2023 Utah city and others in fire-prone areas across the U.S. replace fireworks with drone shows for 4th of July Salt Lake City, Utah and others in dry climates prone to fires are opting for drone shows over fireworks displays this Fourth of July, while others are moving back to pyrotechnics.
July 1, 2023 Fourth of July fire danger sees Forest Service suggest Silly String over fireworks; environmentalists disagree Fire danger fears have led the U.S. Forest Service to urge revelers to trade fireworks for options like Silly String, but environmentalists say messy toy also a hazard
July 1, 2023 NYC invaded by winged aphids amid Canadian wildfire smoke, experts say New York City has been inundated with smoke from Canadian wildfires and mysterious swarms of insects. Experts tell multiple outlets that the insects are winged aphids.