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Oregon Wildfire Fighter Wrongfully Detained by Border Patrol

Rigoberto Hernandez Hernandez, an Oregon wildfire fighter, was detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents while working on the Bear Gulch Fire in Washington, prompting a federal court petition for his release.

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Oregon Firefighter Arrested Despite U-Visa Application

A longtime Oregon resident and wildfire firefighter, possessing a pending U-visa application for assisting in a federal crime investigation, was arrested by Border Patrol, prompting legal challenges citing violations of DHS policies.

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Undocumented Firefighters Arrested During Washington Wildfire

Two undocumented firefighters were arrested by Border Patrol agents while battling the 9,000-acre Bear Gulch wildfire in Washington state's Olympic Peninsula after a BLM criminal investigation led to contract terminations with their employers; the arrests have raised concerns about immigration polic...

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Nova Scotia Wildfire Worsens, Prompts Evacuations as Firefighters Battle Blaze

An out-of-control wildfire in Nova Scotia's Annapolis County, which started August 13th, is expected to worsen due to hot, dry, and windy conditions, prompting further evacuations on Morse Road and Thorne Road, while firefighters battle the blaze with support from Ontario.

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Wildfire Threatens Ancient Yew Grove in Spain

A wildfire burning near the Teixadal de Casaio, a unique ancient yew grove in Ourense, Spain, is threatening this important ecological site. Local residents, firefighters, and a helicopter are battling the blaze, which is currently 300 meters away, while concerns are raised about delayed response an...

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Jealous Lover's Arson Causes Wildfire, Three Deaths

A jealous lover, Victor Serriteno, 33, was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his girlfriend, Priscilla Castro, 22, and two others in a wildfire he started to cover up the crime in Vacaville, California, on August 16, 2020. The fire, which destroyed 1,500 buildings, was part of the LNU Lightn...

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Inferno": A Real-Life Disaster Movie About the 2018 Camp Fire

Paul Greengrass's "Inferno" depicts the 2018 California Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire in state history, focusing on school bus driver Kevin McKay's heroic evacuation of children through the inferno.

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Federal Agents Arrest Firefighters During Washington Wildfire

Two firefighters working on a large wildfire in Washington state were arrested by federal immigration agents on Wednesday, prompting outrage from Democratic politicians who criticized the action as part of an "anti-immigrant attack".

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Britain to Pay Millions in Wildfire Lawsuit Settlement, Sparking Controversy in Kenya

Britain will pay £2.9 million to Kenyans following a court ruling that ended the U.K.'s immunity from Kenyan civil suits for a 2021 wildfire caused by British soldiers, which killed one person, caused extensive damage to over 12,000 acres, and injured many more, but the payout is significantly less ...

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Extreme Heatwave Grips Western US, Fueling Wildfires

Millions in the Western US face extreme heat warnings as temperatures soar above 100 degrees, increasing wildfire risks amid dry conditions; the Pickett Fire in Napa County has burned over 6,800 acres, while the Flat Fire in Oregon has consumed over 18,000 acres.

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Corbières Wildfire: 17,000 Hectares Burned, One Fatality"

A major wildfire in the Corbières region of France, from August 5th to 9th, consumed 17,000 hectares, resulting in one fatality, 20 injuries, and the destruction of 35 homes. 2,000 firefighters from across France fought the blaze, supported by local communities providing food and shelter.

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AI-Powered Robot "Byte" Developed to Fight Wildfires

A two-million-euro EU project at Kiel University is developing an AI-powered robot called "Byte" to autonomously navigate and fight wildfires, using simulations and practical fire experiments to train the robot's AI to interpret and respond to fire situations; it is not ready for deployment in activ...

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