The blaze grew to more than 63,000 acres on Wednesday, overtaking the McKinney fire to become the state’s biggest of 2022.
Tag: Fires and Firefighters
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Fairview Fire Rages in Southern California, As Storm Threatens to Bring Floods
A storm threatens to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the state’s largest wildfire, creating a recipe for a compound disaster in Southern California.
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Vancouver Moves to Sue Big Oil After Deadly Fires and Disastrous Floods
A potential lawsuit by Vancouver would be the first in Canada to target the fossil fuel industry’s role in climate change.
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The American West’s Haunting, Smoke-Filled Future
Wildfire pollution is threatening the health gains of the Clean Air Act.
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18 Children Killed in Fire at Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church
At least 41 people died from smoke inhalation and a stampede when a fire swept through a Coptic Orthodox church on Sunday. The church said a generator started the blaze.