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Canada Wildfires: 21,000 Evacuated, Smoke Triggers U.S. Air Quality Alerts

Massive wildfires burning in Manitoba and Saskatchewan are forcing thousands to flee their homes while sending hazardous smoke hundreds of miles south into the United States. More than 21,000 people have been

Govind Tekale

May 31, 2025

Munger Shaw Fire. Photo Source: Minnesota Incident Command System (Facebook)

Disaster·News·USA

Minnesota Wildfires Burn Over 32,000 Acres, Destroy 146 Structures as Brimson Complex Remains Uncontained

Three major wildfires in northeastern Minnesota have burned over 32,000 acres, forcing residents to evacuate and destroying at least 146 structures. The fires, which started between May 11-12, remain completely uncontained as

Govind Tekale

May 16, 2025

Canada·Disaster·News

Manitoba Wildfires Kill 2, Force Over 1,000 to Flee as 124,000 Hectares Burn Near Lac du Bonnet and Bird River

Two people lost their lives in a raging wildfire near Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, marking a grim turn in what officials call an unusually early and intense fire season. The tragedy unfolded

Govind Tekale

May 15, 2025

Climate·News·USA

Hawaii Rejects Army Plan for Pohakuloa After 1,000+ Wildfires and Missing Data on Endangered Species

The state of Hawaii delivered a major blow to the U.S. Army’s plans for keeping a massive piece of sacred land for military training. On May 9, 2025, the Hawaii Board of

Govind Tekale

May 13, 2025

The first satellite of a groundbreaking constellation for early wildfire detection and mitigation has hit the skies. Photo Source: Google- Molly McHugh-Johnson

Artificial Intelligence·Disaster·Space

FireSat’s AI Satellite Detects 5×5 Meter Wildfires Every 20 Minutes

A game-changing satellite has just made its way into Earth’s orbit, aiming to revolutionize how we detect and respond to wildfires. The first FireSat satellite, launched by SpaceX, has officially made contact

Rahul Somvanshi

March 19, 2025

Harbor Gateway Structure Fire At 3:55AM on January 5, 2025 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1500 block of W 2006th St in Harbor Gateway South. Firefighters extinguished fire in a one-story, single family dwelling with no injuries reported. © Photo by Jacob Terzoli

Disaster·News·USA

LA Wildfires: 5,300 Structures Destroyed, 179,700 Evacuated, $50B in Damages

Five major wildfires are ravaging Los Angeles County, forcing nearly 179,700 residents to evacuate and causing an estimated $50 billion in damages. The Palisades Fire has become the most destructive in the

Tejal Somvanshi

January 10, 2025

Disaster·USA

Texas Faces 80+ Wildfires as Disaster Declaration Hits 143 Counties Amid Drought—What’s Driving the Flames

Prolonged Drought and Windy Conditions Fuel Wildfire Outbreak AUSTIN, Texas – As an unrelenting drought grips the state, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 143 counties facing an

Govind Tekale

October 16, 2024

Climate·Disaster·Science

The Vicious Cycle of Wildfires and Climate: Black Carbon’s Role in Fueling More Fires

Soot from large wildfires in California traps sunlight, making days warmer and drier than they ought to be, according to a new study by the University of California Riverside. The effect of

Rahul Somvanshi

June 21, 2024

Climate

Scientists Confirm: Last Summer’s Heat Was the Warmest in 2,000 Years, Spurring Mediterranean Wildfires

Climate Crisis made the crippling April heatwave in South Asia 30 times more likely, according to scientists . As per reports that the intense northern hemisphere summer heat, which drove wildfires across

Govind Tekale

May 17, 2024

News·Pollution·Weather

Satellite Image Shows Smoke from Canada’s Wildfires Blanketing Michigan

Several wildfires burning across Canada are still active, particularly in Ontario and Quebec. The smoke from these fires is drifting into the Midwest, including Michigan, leading to hazy skies and poor air

Govind Tekale

June 25, 2023