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Altadena Wildfire: Saving Historic Batchelder Tiles

In Altadena, California, following a January wildfire that destroyed numerous homes, a team of volunteers led by mason Cliff Douglas is rescuing and restoring historic Batchelder tiles from the ruins of over 200 homes, preserving a unique piece of the town's Arts and Crafts heritage.

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Federal Firefighter Hiring Freeze Threatens Wildfire Response

President Trump's hiring freeze is impacting over 15,000 federal firefighters, hindering their ability to respond to wildfires and potentially endangering lives and property due to staffing shortages.

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Trump Administration Halts Wildfire Prevention Funding, Raising Concerns

The Trump administration's halting of federal funding for wildfire prevention programs has led to layoffs, project suspensions, and increased risks of future costly wildfires, impacting organizations like the Lomakatsi Restoration Project and the American Loggers Council, with concerns raised by Sen...

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Crooked Creek Fire Prompts Evacuations in Hurricane-Ravaged Old Fort

A wildfire dubbed the Crooked Creek Fire has burned 200 acres in Old Fort, North Carolina, prompting evacuations due to high winds and dry conditions four months after Hurricane Helene devastated the area; the fire is suspected to have started from a tree falling onto a power line.

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Hughes Fire Burns 10,000 Acres in Los Angeles County, Forcing Mass Evacuations

A fast-moving brush fire, dubbed Hughes Fire, erupted Wednesday in Los Angeles County, burning over 10,000 acres by Wednesday night, forcing 31,000 evacuations and prompting the closure of the Angeles National Forest.

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Hughes Fire Explodes Near Los Angeles, Forcing Mass Evacuations

Fueled by strong winds and dry brush, a new wildfire north of Los Angeles, the Hughes Fire, rapidly consumed over 9,400 acres, prompting mandatory evacuations for 31,000 people and taxing resources already fighting two other major fires that caused nearly $250 billion in damages.

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Federal Funding Cuts Increase Wildfire Risk in Placer County

Federal funding cuts to the U.S. Forest Service threaten wildfire prevention in Placer County, California, increasing the risk of devastating fires like the Mosquito Fire (76,000 acres), impacting residents and highlighting the need for continued mitigation efforts.

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EPA's Rapid Wildfire Debris Cleanup Sparks Environmental Concerns in Los Angeles

Following the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires near Los Angeles, the EPA plans to clean up 4,250,000 tons of debris, including hazardous materials, within one month, sparking protests due to concerns about toxic contamination of beaches and waterways and the lack of soil testing after debris re...

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Massive Wildfire Devastates Amsterdam Island, Disrupting Research"

A wildfire has burned over 55% of Amsterdam Island, a French territory in the southern Indian Ocean, forcing the evacuation of 31 researchers and suspending atmospheric research for the first time in 45 years. The fire, which started near a research observatory on January 15th, was spread by dry con...

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Life on Land
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Netherlands Misses Housing Targets Amidst High Drug Seizures

Dutch municipalities fall short of government targets for social rental housing; law enforcement reports significant drug seizures in 2024, primarily cocaine; Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage; a Dutch fugitive is arrested in Kenya.

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Hughes Fire forces evacuations of over 31,000 near Los Angeles

The Hughes fire, north of Los Angeles, rapidly spread to over 9,400 acres on Wednesday, fueled by strong winds and dry brush, forcing mandatory evacuations for over 31,000 people and temporarily closing Interstate 5; this comes after two major fires were largely brought under control.

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Hughes Fire Burns 10,000 Acres in Los Angeles County

The Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County has burned over 10,000 acres, is 14% contained, and forced 50,000 evacuations due to strong winds and a red flag warning; over 4,000 fire personnel are fighting the blaze.

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