Tag: Forest Fire

Raging Park Fire Grows To California’s 6th Largest Wildfire Ever

July 29, 2024 admin

The fire destroyed at least 114 structures in four counties. Thousands of firefighters battling a massive northern California wildfire were working in milder temperatures and higher humidity Monday, but the blaze that has destroyed more than 100 structures since it began five days ago continues to grow. The Park Fire, which officials said was started…

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California wildfire explodes; becomes largest in U.S.

July 28, 2024 admin

In Oregon, several fires were burning, including the Durkee Fire, which had scorched more than 2,88,000 acres in the eastern part of the state. | Photo Credit: AP Thousands of firefighters were battling with a rapidly growing wildfire in northern California on July 27 after the blaze doubled in size in a 24-hour span. “The…

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Fireworks From Yacht Spark Forest Fire On Greek Island, 13 Arrested

June 23, 2024 admin

Hydra is popular among foreign visitors and those travelling on yachts. Thirteen people have been arrested following a forest fire on the Greek island of Hydra, which authorities believe was started by fireworks launched from a yacht. The fire, which started on Friday, devastated the island’s sole pine forest. Although now under control, the fire…

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Mines Explode During Forest Fire Along Line of Control In J&K’s Poonch

May 30, 2024 admin

The blaze started from across the LoC and spread to this side, officials said. (Representational) Jammu: Several mines exploded due to a forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Thursday and blaze also erupted in the forest areas of Samba and Jammu districts, causing significant damage, officials said. In Samba,…

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Air Force Chopper Joins Effort To Douse Forest Fires In Uttarakhand

May 6, 2024 admin

An Indian Air Force helicopter was pressed into service to extinguish the raging forest fires in villages of Srikot in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand on Monday. An M-17 helicopter was deployed to assist in the firefighting operations. State’s Chief Secretary, Radha Raturi, announced today a series of measures aimed at controlling the spread of…

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