Wildfire

July 30, 2026

BC Wildfire Alert: Evacuation Notices Issued Near Logan Lake as 88-Hectare Blaze Grows

Evacuation alerts were issued July 29, 2026 for properties in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District near Logan Lake, British Columbia, as an 88-hectare wildfire burned in the area under hot and dry conditions.

Climate·Disaster·Environment·Forest·UK

Cairngorms Wildfire Forces Entire Village Evacuation as Scotland Confronts Climate-Driven Fire Season

An entire village near Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park has been evacuated following a fast-moving wildfire that spread through highland moorland in late July 2026. The scale of the evacuation is unusual for a region that rarely faces serious summer fire

July 26, 2026

El Niño 2026: NOAA Puts 61% Odds as WMO Says “High Confidence” in Onset — What It Means by Region

Climate·Disaster

El Niño 2026: The Pacific Is Warming Again — KarmActive Climate · El Niño Watch 2026 The Pacific Is Warming Again — And This

Santee Brush Fire: 5-Acre Riverbed Blaze Forces Evacuations Near Town Center Parkway, “Early in the Season” Says Fire Chief

Disaster·News·USA

Santee Brush Fire: 5-Acre Riverbed Blaze Near Town Center Parkway | KarmActive Breaking Fire in the Riverbed — Santee Brush Fire NearTown Center Pkwy

Firefighters extinguishing smoldering grass and brush under trees in a greenbelt near Pinnacle Charter High School in Thornton after a fast-spreading wildfire.

Disaster·News·USA

Thornton grass fire forces I-25 closure, evacuates Pinnacle School as 5 injured in 10-acre blaze

Fire Crews Contain Thornton Grass Fire Near Pinnacle Charter High School Emergency Response Fire Crews Contain Thornton Grass Fire Near Pinnacle Charter High School 10-acre blaze forces evacuations, closes Interstate 25, and

Tejal Somvanshi

February 26, 2026

Governor Gavin Newsom speaking at a podium with "SAFE SCHOOLS. SAFE COMMUNITIES." banner, surrounded by lawmakers and community members during the immigration protection laws signing ceremony in Los Angeles.

Climate·News·USA

California Climate Laws Add $18B to Wildfire Fund, Extend Cap-and-Invest to 2045

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a comprehensive climate and energy package last Friday that extends California’s cap-and-invest program through 2045 while addressing rising energy costs for residents. The legislative package reauthorizes the state’s

Govind Tekale

September 23, 2025

Illustrated poster showing diverse youth planting seeds in a burnt field that transforms into a bright landscape of flowers, created for the Seeds of Change Summit 2025 by Youth on Root.

Activism·Climate·USA

Seeds of Change: 400+ Youth Leaders Address 40,000-Acre LA Wildfires at UCLA Climate Justice Summit August 30

The devastating Southern California wildfires of January 2025 may have cooled, but their memory fuels a gathering of young minds at UCLA on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Seeds of Change Summit

Govind Tekale

August 29, 2025

Smoke from the Willard Peak Fire above North Ogden, Utah, with foothills visible and haze affecting nearby neighborhoods.

Disaster·News·USA

29,000+ Residents Lose Power as Human-Caused Wildfire Engulfs North Ogden Foothills: See Which Neighborhoods Are Next

A rapidly expanding wildfire in the foothills above North Ogden has triggered 100+ home evacuations and widespread power outages as emergency crews battle the blaze amid challenging conditions. The Willard Peak Fire,

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Govind Tekale

August 14, 2025

Canadair water bomber releasing a stream of retardant over rolling vineyards and scrubland as thick smoke plumes rise into a clear sky.

Disaster·Europe·News

Deadly Wildfire Burns Area Larger Than Paris: 13,000 Hectares Destroyed as Spain and France Evacuate Thousands

A destructive wildfire tore through France’s Aude region Tuesday, consuming 13,000 hectares of the Corbières landscape – an area exceeding Paris in size. At the same time, flames erupted near Tarifa in

Rahul Somvanshi

August 6, 2025

Pollution·USA

200 Canadian Wildfires Force 26,000 Evacuations as Chicago, Detroit Hit 2nd Worst Global Air Quality

Millions of Americans woke up to an eerie orange glow this week as thick clouds of wildfire smoke drifted south from Canada, transforming familiar neighborhoods into scenes that look more like Mars

Rahul Somvanshi

June 9, 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

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

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

Representative image. Soldier observes wildfire from helicopter. Photo Source: SC National Guard (Twitter).

Disaster·Nature·News·USA

Carolina Forest Wildfire Burns 1600 Acres: 30% Contained, Smoke Shuts Roads, Triggers Burn Ban

Smoke is blanketing the Carolina Forest area near Myrtle Beach as firefighters battle a massive wildfire that has burned approximately 1,600 acres and is currently 30% contained. Heavy smoke is severely limiting

Tejal Somvanshi

March 3, 2025

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