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An explosive 5,432 acres fire in Trabuco Canyon.

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Trabuco Canyon Airport Fire Grows to 5,432 Acres in Orange County—Evacuation Orders in Effect as Blaze Doubles in Size

A fire broke out in Trabuco Canyon near a remote-controlled airplane field on Monday afternoon, growing significantly in size and leading to mandatory evacuation orders. The Airport Fire has burned approximately 5,432

Tejal Somvanshi

September 10, 2024

Smoke haze from Everglades wildfires drifting over a Broward County highway under a gray sky.

Disaster·News·Pollution·USA

Everglades Wildfires Send AQI to 154 in Broward as Smoke Blankets County, NWS Issues Road Alert

Two wildfires in the Everglades have sent smoke across parts of Broward County, leading to unhealthy air quality in some areas and reduced visibility on roadways. The Mile Marker 39 Fire has

Karmactive Staff

August 20, 2025

American flag draped over a heavily damaged brick home with scattered debris after a tornado.

News·USA·Weather

100-Yard-Wide Twister Carves 2-Mile Path in Osceola County Amid 300 Lightning Strikes

A brief tornado touched down in northern Osceola County on August 4, 2025, during an intense round of severe storms that prompted warnings across parts of Central Florida. The National Weather Service

Karmactive Staff

August 8, 2025

Disaster·News·USA

Massive BioLab Fire in Rockdale County, Georgia: Chemical Fire Sparks Chaos, Smoke, Evacuations, and Hazardous Chemicals—Find Out What Triggered the Emergency

On Sunday, September 29, 2024, a fire broke out at the BioLab facility on Old Covington Highway in Conyers, Rockdale County, Georgia. The incident, which began around 5 a.m., has led to

Sunita Somvanshi

September 29, 2024

Marine Life·Nature·USA

A Record-Breaking Nesting Season: Sea Turtles’ Triumph in Northern Palm Beach County

Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Record-Breaking Discovery Situated along the stunning 9.5-mile stretch of sandy bliss encompassing Juno Beach, Jupiter-Carlin Park, and Tequesta, researchers from the Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) have been meticulously tallying

Karmactive Staff

August 6, 2023

Representative Image: LagunaBeach. Photo Source: Don Ramey Logan (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Disaster·News·USA

Suspected Fireworks Spark 4-Acre Rancho Fire in Laguna Beach, 100 Homes Evacuated, No Damage

A brush fire erupted Monday afternoon in Laguna Beach, forcing hundreds to evacuate as flames threatened nearby homes. The Rancho Fire started around 2:15 p.m. on July 7, 2025, near Rancho Laguna

Karmactive Staff

July 8, 2025

Major flooding continues from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal.

Disaster·News·USA·Weather

North Carolina Flooding Crisis: Chantal’s 14 Inches Rain Triggers Multiple Dam Failures, 33,679 Power Outages

Current Position & Intensity: As of 11:00 PM EDT Sunday, Tropical Depression Chantal sits approximately 60 miles southeast of Danville, Virginia, tracking northeast at 12 mph with maximum sustained winds of 30

Govind Tekale

July 7, 2025

News·USA·Water

Santa Ynez Reservoir Crisis: How a 100-Foot Tear Led to 9-Month Repair Delays Before Wildfire

The January 2025 Pacific Palisades wildfire exposed a critical gap in our urban water infrastructure—a gap measured in millions of empty gallons. When flames tore through the canyons, firefighters discovered the 117

Govind Tekale

May 6, 2025

Marine Life·News

Gray Whales Suffer 94 Deaths in Baja Lagoons, Calf Pairs at Record‑Low Eight

Something concerning is happening to the gray whales that make their yearly journey along California’s coast. After showing some recovery from a 2018-2023 “unusual mortality event” (UME), these marine giants are dying

Karmactive Staff

April 21, 2025

IRST MASTODON DISCOVERY IN OVER 11 YEARS: STUNNING PREHISTORIC FIND UNEARTHED IN ORANGE COUNTY, NEW YORK. Photo Source: New York State Museum

Paleontology

New York Homeowner Unearths First Complete Mastodon Jaw in 11 Years in Hudson Valley

A complete mastodon jaw has emerged from a backyard in Scotchtown, Orange County, marking the first such discovery in New York State in 11 years. The prehistoric remains, found in the Hudson

Karmactive Staff

December 20, 2024