Here are the fires burning in California

Here are the fires burning in California

2023 Wildfire Map: Here are the fires burning in California, air quality conditions Updated: 9:14 AM PDT Aug 18, 2023 The 2023 wildfire season is underway in California. Below you’ll find a map where you can track the fires currently burning across the state. | VIDEO ABOVE | KCRA 3 Wildfire Ready Special: What you … Read more

More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers recalled after 23 fires, covering brands including GE and Kenmore

More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers recalled after 23 fires, covering brands including GE and Kenmore

Over 1 million dehumidifiers recalled for fire, burn hazards More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers sold under brand names including GE and Kenmore are under a recall because of risk of fire and burns, with the units linked to 23 fires and 688 overheating incidents. The units were manufactured by Gree USA, the U.S. arm of … Read more

Downed poles snap after storms on major Westminster road

Downed poles snap after storms on major Westminster road

UPDATE (Aug. 8): Numerous roads closures, hazards and power outages were reported across Carroll County after Monday night’s severe storms.Officials ask residents to report non-emergency road issues via Click Report (do not call 911 unless it’s an emergency).| LIST: Carroll County road closures as of 5:45 a.m. Tuesday (PDF)Due to the power outage, the phone … Read more

Ready, Set, Go: preparing for evacuations

Ready, Set, Go: preparing for evacuations

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) – Are you prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice if a fire was to break out in your neighborhood? You should be aware that fires can pop up anywhere and anytime in Interior Alaska during wildfire season. The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection encourages everyone in the state of … Read more

Washington state wildfire threatens homes, farms and gas pipeline

Washington state wildfire threatens homes, farms and gas pipeline

SATUS, Washington, July 22 (Reuters) – A fast-growing wildfire forced residents to evacuate a rural part of Klickitat County in southern Washington state on Saturday after burning more than 30,000 acres in less than 24 hours. The Newell Road wildfire has already destroyed several structures in the area and threatens homes, farms, crops and livestock, … Read more