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Leon County drought eases after recent heavy rains - AOL
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (296+ words) The worst drought on record in Leon County officially improved after a weeks-long rainy spell that included the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. The'U. S. Drought Monitor's latest weekly map, released June 25, shows most of the county improved from a severe…...
Major wildfire forces evacuations in southern France
56+ min ago (419+ words) PARIS " Firefighters were battling several wildfires fanned by strong winds in southern France on Thursday, as the country grappled with "parched conditions following Europe's recent heatwave. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said three blazes, two "of which broke out on the…...
DENR shifts focus from planting to ensuring seedling survival
3+ hour, 37+ min ago (556+ words) MANILA, Philippines "The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is taking a step beyond initial planting, shifting its strategy to ensuring long-term seedling survival. According to a statement on Thursday, the DENR made the strategy shift after exceeding its…...
Net News Ledger - Ontario reports 76 active wildland fires in the Northwest Fire Region as of July 1, 2026, with new fires near Pickle Lake, Armstrong, Webequie, Atikokan
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (900+ words) THUNDER BAY " Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services reports 76 active wildland fires in Ontario's Northwest Fire Region as of the evening of July 1, 2026. The July 1 update, issued at 18: 25 CDT, confirms four new fires by early evening, along with two additional…...
Tropics quiet ahead of July 4 but it could be hot, stormy in Florida
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (877+ words) Except for the heat, it's looking good for a hurricane-free Fourth of July holiday. "We're dry the next couple days with a break from the humidity. It'll still be hot, don't get us wrong, but it won't feel as oppressive....
Preparing for wildfire: PCP Fire hosts You Bet Firewise Community meeting
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (323+ words) The Peardale-Chicago Park Fire Department recently hosted the You Bet Firewise Community to discuss the realities of the You Bet region including limited evacuation routes, the potential for fast-moving wildfires, and emergency alerts that can save lives." The engine bay…...
Video. Fast-moving wildfire spreads across southern France
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (162+ words) Euronews Video. Fast-moving wildfire spreads across southern France Firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire in Aude, southern France, after flames spread from H'rault and burned more than 800 hectares overnight. A major wildfire continues to burn in the Aude department in southern…...
Two forest fires remain out of control in the northeast
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (367+ words) Ontario Forest Fires reported two new wildland fires in the northeast region as of Tuesday evening, bringing the total number of active fires in the area to 21. CTV News Ontario Forest Fires reported two new wildland fires in the northeast…...
Labrador wildfires continue to burn: Your Morning Atlantic news
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (41+ words) CTV News Labrador wildfires continue to burn: Your Morning Atlantic news Labrador City's state of emergency remains in effect as fires burn. Suzette Belliveau brings you the latest from the Maritimes....
NWS confirms rare U. P. tornado. Where it struck
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (91+ words) Lansing State Journal NWS confirms rare U. P. tornado. Where it struck A rare Upper Peninsula tornado was confirmed by a National Weather Service storm damage survey on Wednesday, July 1. The National Weather Service said an EF-0 tornado touched down about 3 miles…...