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Gran Canaria #WILDFIRE triggers evacuation of thousands of people

August 19, 2019: Firefighters on island say blaze burning is out of control and spreading on several frontsAbout 8,000 people have been evacuated from their homes on Gran Canaria in Spain’s Canary Islands, where firefighters are battling a wildfire that has burned more than 3,400 hectares (8,400 acres) of land.More than 700 firefi...

#WILDFIRE on Gran Canaria forces thousands to evacuate

August 19, 2019: More than 700 firefighters are trying to put out a wildfire on the Spanish vacation island of Gran Canaria, where officials say about 5,000 people have been evacuated so far.

#WILDFIRE forces 2,000 to evacuate in Spains Canary Islands

August 18, 2019: Authorities on Spain's Canary Islands say around 2,000 people have been evacuated due to a wildfire that has ravaged more than 500 hectares (1,235 acres) since it broke out a day ago

Breathing Fire: The threat of a destructive #WILDFIRE in South Jersey is growing.Is enough being done to prepare?

August 7, 2019: By Maya Miller (Climate Central), Disha Raychaudhuri (NJ Advance Media for NJ.com), and Michael Sol Warren (NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) On a Wednesday in mid-May, on the grounds of one of America’s most highly-rated golf courses, forester Bob Williams stepped out of his truck to snap a picture of the fresh sh...

Companys #WILDFIRE protection spray doesnt work as advertised, prosecutors say

August 6, 2019: A company that boasts its products protect homes from wildfires is accused of false advertising by two California prosecutors.

Air quality alert issued due to #WILDFIRE smoke in B.C.s Okanagan Valley

August 6, 2019: People in the area of the Eagle Bluff wildfire in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley are being warned by Environment Canada to take extra precautions over the next couple of days to prevent exposure to smoke.

Global warming brings #WILDFIRE risk to rainy US Northwest

August 4, 2019: The famously rainy coastal Pacific Northwest has long been shielded from the wildfire risks faced by drier states, but that may no longer be true

Water Uncertainty Frustrates Victims Of Californias Worst #WILDFIRE

August 3, 2019: Ravaged by wildfire, Paradise, Calif., remains a disaster recovery zone. Those rebuilding homes and lives say they're getting contradictory messages about whether the water is safe to drink.

California wine country #WILDFIRE victims still waiting for 00 million in federal funds

August 2, 2019: Nearly two years after the Tubbs fire, victims are still waiting for monetary relief. It is meant to rebuild and help prevent future disasters in the state.

Vladimir Putin Praises Trump, Says Offer of #WILDFIRE Help Could Herald Restoration of Full-Format Relations Between Russia

August 1, 2019: The Kremlin said Putin thanked Trump for

Greenland #WILDFIRE part of unusual spike in #ARCTIC blazes this summer

July 29, 2019: A multi-day wildfire in western Greenland is part of a sharp uptick in Arctic blazes, according to scientists, raising concerns about the ramifications of climate change in the Far North.

Arizona Museum Fire Latest: Coconino, Flagstaff #WILDFIRE Map, Smoke Impacts as Blaze Spreads to 1,920 Acres, 12 Percent Conta

July 26, 2019: A community meeting held at the Coconino High School by the Southwest Area Incident Management Team will take place today.

Museum #WILDFIRE Update: Flagstaff, Coconino County Fire Map, Arizona Blaze Engulfs 1,800 Acres, 12 Percent Contained

July 25, 2019: Around 600 firefighters are working to contain the blaze which is located around one mile north of Flagstaff.

California utilities agree to pay 0.5 billion into new #WILDFIRE fund

July 25, 2019: California's three largest investor-owned utilities have agreed to pay 0.5 billion into a new wildfire fund signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this month.

Flagstaff, Coconino County #WILDFIRE Map: Mandatory Evacuations As Arizona Museum Fire Grows to 1,400 Acres, 10 Percent Contai

July 24, 2019: Huge fire that broke out just north of Flagstaff has been burning since Sunday.

Idaho #WILDFIRE burns near top U.S. nuclear research lab

July 24, 2019: A wildfire in Idaho has forced one of the United States' top nuclear research labs to cut back personnel Wednesday, as the flames burned near the facility.

Californias #WILDFIRE Reset: Unequal Benefits

July 24, 2019: California has delivered on Governor Gavin Newsom’s pledge for a legislative fix to state utilities’ bottomless liability for wildfire damages. The cornerstone of AB 1054 is a wildfire fund that will take one of two forms.

A #WILDFIRE in Arizona has grown to 1,800 acres. Authorities are ordering evacuations

July 23, 2019: A wildfire inside the Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona, grew to 1,800 acres in size prompting authorities to order mandatory evacuations in the surrounding area Monday.

Arizona #WILDFIRE claims 7,000 acres since Sunday

July 19, 2019: A wildfire in central Arizona has claimed more than 7,000 acres, officials said.

Trump administration backs off threat to audit California #WILDFIRE fighting agreement

July 19, 2019: After a series of tense exchanges over California wildfires, the Trump administration and the state have agreed to continue their firefighting partnership under existing reimbursement rates.

With new California #WILDFIRE law, Newsom didnt let perfect be the enemy of good

July 18, 2019: Call it a bailout or pure pragmatism, Gov. Gavin Newsom did the right thing with a new law to help utilities pay for costs associated with wildfires sparked by their equipment.

Northwestern US to face rising heat, increased #WILDFIRE threat next week

July 17, 2019: Heat baking the southwestern United States will surge northward next week, increasing the fire danger across the region

Hawaii governor declares emergency for Maui #WILDFIRE

July 13, 2019: Hawaii's governor on Friday declared an emergency on the island of Maui, where firefighters were battling a blaze that has forced the evacuations of thousands of people and sent huge clouds of smoke billowing over nearby beaches.

Hawaii #WILDFIRE forces thousands to evacuate Maui towns

July 12, 2019: Brush fire of 1,200 hectares burns out of control through island’s central valleyThousands of people on Maui have been ordered to evacuate two towns in the path of a spreading wildfire, Hawaiian officials and media said.The 1,200 hectare (3,000 acre) brush fire in the island’s central valley was uncontrolled on ...

Hawaii #WILDFIRE forces evacuations, cuts power in Maui

July 12, 2019: A wildfire has burned more than 3,000 acres on Maui, Hawaii, forcing residents to evacuate to shelters while firefighters regrouped overnight.
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