Tag #Wildfire

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Wildfire in Lleida Kills Two, Leaving Migrant Family in Crisis

A wildfire in the south of Lleida province, Spain, has resulted in two deaths and 5,500 hectares of land burned; the deceased are Jordi Esteve, a 32-year-old agricultural businessman, and his employee, Omar Fabián, a Colombian immigrant whose family now faces hardship.

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No Poverty
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Lleida Wildfire: Sixth-Generation Fire Kills Two, Burns Thousands of Hectares

A wildfire in Lleida, Catalonia, has burned nearly 6,000 hectares, killing two people and causing significant damage; the fire, spreading at an unprecedented 30 kilometers per hour, is considered a 'sixth-generation' wildfire, exceeding human extinction capabilities.

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Idaho Wildfire Sniper Attack Kills Two Firefighters

Two firefighters were killed and another injured by sniper fire while battling a wildfire near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Sunday; a suspect was later found dead with a firearm.

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UK Heatwave Breaks Records, Triggers Health Alerts and Wildfire Surge

The UK is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures expected to reach 33°C on Friday and potentially 34°C on Saturday, causing health alerts and a significant surge in wildfires.

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Oregon Wildfire Forces Evacuations, Interstate Closure

The Rowena Fire near The Dalles, Oregon, prompted evacuations for over 700 homes and the closure of nearly 20 miles of Interstate 84 due to flames burning alongside the highway, forcing authorities to mobilize resources including an incident management team and six structural task forces Wednesday.

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Climate Action
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Alberta Invests $7 Million in Six New Urban Wildfire Crews

Alberta is investing nearly $7 million in provincial and federal funding to create six new urban wildfire crews across the province, enhancing wildfire response and community protection. The crews will be based in Hinton, Slave Lake, Strathmore, Kananaskis Village, Lac La Biche County, and under the...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Crete Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuation

A wildfire raging in eastern Crete, Greece, prompted the mass evacuation of approximately 1,500 people on Wednesday, destroying homes and businesses in Agia Fotia and causing respiratory problems in at least four individuals. Gale-force winds and dry conditions fueled the blaze, which spread rapidly...

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Idaho Firefighter Shootings Prompt Heightened Safety Measures

Wess Roley, a 20-year-old man experiencing mental health issues, fatally shot two firefighters and critically wounded another near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Sunday before taking his own life, prompting heightened safety measures for first responders and a review of mental health support resources.

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Chios Wildfire Forces Evacuations Amid Strong Winds

A major wildfire has been raging on the Greek island of Chios since Sunday, forcing the evacuation of 16 villages and settlements due to strong winds, requiring 190 firefighters, 35 vehicles, five helicopters and two water-dropping planes to battle the blaze.

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Los Angeles Wildfires: AI and Autonomous Technologies for Prevention and Mitigation

Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles in January 2025 resulted in 30 deaths, 200,000 evacuations, and over 18,000 destroyed structures, costing over \$100 billion to rebuild; analysis of social media reveals key recommendations for improved wildfire management strategies using AI and autonomous techn...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Heli-Hydrants: Faster Water Refills for Firefighting Helicopters

Mark Whaling invented the Heli-Hydrant, a rapidly refillable water tank for firefighting helicopters, addressing slow refill times; ten are deployed in Southern California, with sixteen more in progress, costing roughly \$300,000 each.

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Cilgwyn Wildfire: Deliberate Ignition and Ecological Impact

A recent wildfire in Cilgwyn, Wales, believed to be deliberately ignited, has destroyed vegetation and wildlife habitats, but signs of regeneration are already visible.

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Life on Land

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