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Jackson Trail firefighters sent to South Georgia fires | News
52+ min ago (275+ words) The Jackson Trail Fire Department has been battling blazes far from home, deploying a unit to Brantley County to help fight widespread wildfires in South Georgia. Jackson Trail Fire Chief Nick Ellsworth said a rotating team of three to four…...
Body found in Stillwater Pond State Park in Torrington, officials say
11+ hour, 21+ min ago (125+ words) An aerial view of Stillwater Pond in Torrington on Oct. 16, 2023. TORRINGTON " The body of a man was found Friday in'Stillwater Pond State Park, officials said.' Torrington firefighters recovered the body'from the water around 7: 30 p. m. , according to Will Healey, a spokesperson for…...
Thousands evacuated overnight as forest fires cuts through Tuscany landscape (Video)
6+ hour, 3+ min ago (70+ words) Social News XYZ Home " Videos " Thousands evacuated overnight as forest fires cuts through Tuscany landscape (Video) Posted By: Social News XYZ May 2, 2026 By midday on Friday, firefighters had five Canadair planes and three water-dropping helicopters working to put out the…...
Fire warnings issued across Czechia in midst of historic drought
44+ min ago (474+ words) Written by Expats. cz Staff Published on 02. 05. 2026 14: 40: 00 (updated on 02. 05. 2026) Reading time: 2 minutes Czechia is experiencing its most severe spring drought in more than six decades, with meteorologists warning of increased wildfire risk across large parts of the country. The Czech…...
Iwate town declares forest fire under control on 11th day
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (181+ words) Saturday, May 2, 2026, 17: 42 GMT+7 OTSUCHI, IWATE PREF. , --The northeastern Japan town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, declared Saturday that the forest fire that broke out on April 22 has come under control. According to the prefectural government, the fire burned about 1, 633 hectares, making…...
Pre-Dawn Inferno Shuts Down Garner Road in Raleigh
49+ min ago (247+ words) A large outside fire erupted off Garner Road in Raleigh around 2 a. m. Saturday, drawing a heavy response from fire crews and forcing the city to shut down a stretch of the busy corridor between Newcombe Road and Chris Street. Crews stayed…...
Communities urged to take action for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (399+ words) Visit the tourism advisors 9am to 5pm Daily Visit site Communities across Canada are being called to take a hands-on approach to wildfire prevention this weekend as part of Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 2. The national initiative, led by Fire Smart…...
Province Issues Fire Safety Reminders as Forest Fire Season Starts
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (123+ words) VOCM Forest fire season is now officially underway on the island, meaning that residents must acquire a permit in order to burn brush, wood or paper outside. Permits are not required for campfires, however, campers are urged to check the…...
One Map" platform to track wildfires in real time
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (329+ words) Digital economy minister stresses importance of better data sharing and integration PUBLISHED: 2 May 2026 at 19: 00 National data systems in Thailand will be integrated to create a unified "One Map" platform aimed at improving real-time responses to wildfires, pollution and natural disasters,…...
Fire at Puyallup junior high school prompts closure for environmental testing
3+ week, 2+ day ago (235+ words) A Puyallup school will be closed next week because of damage from an April 4 fire. In a statement on its website, the Puyallup School District said Ferrucci Junior High School will be closed from April 13 to 15 for environmental testing. PSD…...