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Gavin Newsom wildfire plan faces revolt over warning it will spike insurance rates across California
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (522+ words) Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest proposal that could help private utility companies dodge liability for wildfires sparked by their own equipment is facing heat from survivor groups. A coalition of insurers, local governments, fire survivors, attorneys and consumer advocates urged state…...
Salem home heavily damaged by fire
8+ hour, 39+ min ago (207+ words) A home on Putnam Street was heavily damaged in a fire that broke out Saturday night, just before 7 p.m. The address reported for the incident was 28-30 Putnam St. Fire crews were met by visible smoke... Small Craft Advisory from MON 8:00 AM…...
Wildfire listed as burning???out of control??? west of Bowser
8+ hour, 54+ min ago (109+ words) Published 11:00 am Sunday, August 16, 2026 A wildfire has been listed as burning “out of control” near Rosewall Creek, west of Bowser, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The blaze was 0.5 hectares in size, as of 6:50 p.m. on Aug. 15. It was…...
Two escape unhurt after car catches fire in Vellore
8+ hour, 8+ min ago (18+ words) Two people escape unharmed as their car catches fire in Vellore, possibly due to an electrical short circuit....
Hayward Fire Department opens applications for free fall chipping program – NBC Bay Area
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (99+ words) The Hayward Fire Department is accepting applications for its Fall Chipping program, offering free vegetation chipping to eligible residents as part of an effort to reduce wildfire risk in high-hazard areas. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 1, with chipping scheduled…...
Firefighter describes ‘challenging’ battle against huge wildfire
9+ hour, 24+ min ago (695+ words) Richard Youle, Local Democracy Reporter A fire service manager has described tree-height flames spreading in a pine forest in mid Wales and how close the fire came to properties in the remote area. Geraint Thomas has been involved in a…...
Wildfire victims to return to homes after flames rip through Stourbridge
10+ hour, 57+ min ago (799+ words) A return-to-home plan has been put in place for those affected by the wildfires in Stourbridge, days after a blaze ripped through their livelihoods. West Midlands Fire Service declared a major incident on Thursday as a wildfire spread across more…...
There’s Pretty Much No Good Way to Fight an Electric Vehicle Fire, New Study Finds
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (441+ words) Electric vehicles offer plenty of benefits. There’s the instant torque, savings on fuel — and, of course, they’re much kinder to mother Earth. Yet compared to vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, EVs come with a key disadvantage drivers hope they…...
Ainslie Creek wildfire burns to Alexandra Tunnel in Fraser Canyon
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (379+ words) Published 11:07 am Sunday, August 16, 2026 The Ainslie Creek wildfire, between Highway 1 in the Fraser Canyon, Highway 5 (Coquihalla), and Highway 8, was estimated at 65,086 hectares as of Sunday morning (Aug. 16) and is still burning out of control. Fire behaviour remained high in the…...
Laredo Fire Department to host first responder info sessions
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (155+ words) The entrance of the Laredo Fire Department Administrative Center, 616 E. Del Mar Blvd. The Laredo Fire Department is preparing to host information sessions for prospective firefighters and paramedics as the department plans to begin hiring soon. The Laredo Fire Department is…...