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Fourth of July in California: Cancellations due to ICE fears, and where celebrations will still take place

It will be an Independence Day marked with fear. Although the Fourth of July is just around the corner, many people in California will not be celebrating due to the threat of arrests and deportations that have been taking place for months and continue …

Madre blaze becomes California’s largest wildfire of the year

Best things to do Fourth of July weekend in LA and Southern California: July 4 - 6

Let us help you find the most interesting things to do Sign up for the Best Things To Do newsletter, our weekly roundup of L.A.'s best food and events. Happy Fourth of July! While it may be frustrating that many events are being postponed due to …

County Evaluates Wildfire Hazard and Emergency Planning

In November 2023, the Pierce County Council asked the Department of Emergency Management to evaluate risk, preparedness, and evacuation strategies for the Key Peninsula. DEM presented its report to the council in March. Overall, the potential wildfire …

Alaska Interior Wildfires Update

California's largest wildfire explodes in size

Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for tiny communities near State Route 166 as flames moved through hilly terrain toward the Carrizo Plain National Monument, about 70km east of Santa Maria. The region about 200km northwest of Los Angeles contains …

Increased fire activity expected as Interior Alaska heats up

Fire personnel are bracing for a potential increase in fire activity this week due to dry, hot conditions across Interior Alaska. While fire personnel made progress on wildfires thanks to rain and cool weather, several remain at zero containment. As …

Six Lethbridge Hurricanes attending NHL Development Camps

Yager, 20, will train with the Winnipeg Jets, who selected him in the first round (14th overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft before being acquired by the Jets in a trade. He was a two-time World Junior player for Canada, serving as captain in 2025. Price, 19, …

Seven missing after California fireworks warehouse explosion

Authorities in California’s northern Yolo County on Wednesday said that seven people were missing after a series of explosions at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto near Sacramento. The blasts on Tuesday evening ignited an 80-acre wildfire and consumed …

Burning questions: BYU professor, local fire chief examine role of public water in fighting wildfires

1 / 4 A fire truck makes its way down Woodland Hills Drive on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Woodland Hills. Evan Cobb, Daily Herald file photo 2 / 4 Smoke from the mountainside clouds the air among homes in Woodland Hills as the Pole Creek and Bald …

'Fast moving' wildfire burns over 3,200 acres near Chelan

The fire is estimated to be approximately 2,000 acres and growing, according to the Washington State Fire Marshal's Office. Level 2 evacuations are in place. CHELAN COUNTY, Wash. — Firefighters are battling a "fast moving" wildfire burning …

Drax Wood Pellet Plans Axed in California

Drax’s plans to source wood pellets from Californian forests have been shelved in what campaigners are hailing as an “historic victory”. The Yorkshire-based biomass company, which operates the UK’s biggest wood-fired power station, set the project in …

California’s Largest Wildfire Of 2025 Grows Rapidly

Now Playing California's Madre Fire Now Largest Of 202500:51 Next Up Dozens Missing After Ferry Sinks Near Tourist Spot00:31 Virga Storm Slams Las Vegas00:31 Summer Glow-Up: Fireflies Making A Comeback00:44 Watch: Rope Tornado Dances Across Field00:55 …

Madre Fire map: Evacuations for California’s largest wildfire of 2025

A fire that started Wednesday afternoon in Central California reached 35,000 acres within 12 hours, becoming the state’s biggest wildfire of the season. The Madre Fire was reported shortly after noon Wednesday, July 2, along Highway 166 about 25 miles east …

450-acre-plus wildfire burning in canyon at Bonnie Lake near Rosalia

A roughly 450-acre, wind-driven wildfire racing up a canyon of Bonnie Lake on the Spokane and Whitman counties border forced evacuations Wednesday afternoon near Rosalia, according to fire officials. Additional resources across the state were mobilized …

Massive Blast at California Fireworks Site Sparks Wildfire

It's the time of year that a lot of people are getting ready for a big 4th of July celebration often including fireworks. One fireworks warehouse in Northern California was the scene of an explosive and unintended show that also caused a wildfire. The  …

Three small wildfires reported after thunderstorms pass through Northeastern Oregon

Firefighters worked on a trio of small wildfires in and around Baker County on Wednesday evening, July 3. Although the cause hasn’t been listed for any of the blazes, a series of thunderstorms brought widespread lightning across Northeastern Oregon …

Can California Democrats require ICE agents to unmask and show IDs?

Lawmakers — at both the state and federal levels — have put forth proposals in recent weeks to largely prohibit federal agents conducting immigration enforcement actions from wearing masks to shield their identity and ensure that their clothes include …

Thousands in California Told Not to Barbecue on July 4

Thousands of Californians planning outdoor July 4 celebrations have been urged to avoid barbecuing because of a regional air quality alert in effect this weekend. The National Weather Service issued an alert for parts of Southern California, warning of …

Global Empowerment Mission Expands LA Long-Term Wildfire Recovery Efforts To Mark Six Month Remembrance of Devastation

GEM To Implement Housing Recovery ADU Pilot Program, Small Business Grant Program, And Expanded Five Year Commitment With Over $9 Million Distributed To Date LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global nonprofit …

Subtle Signs of Hail Damage Often Overlooked by Property Owners in Wisconsin Rapids

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following recent hailstorms across Central Wisconsin, roofing experts are warning that many signs of hail damage go undetected during initial inspections. While obvious …

Roofing Materials Designed to Withstand Hurricanes and Severe Storms

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As regions across the United States face an increase in extreme weather events, the demand for storm-resistant roofing systems continues to rise. Property owners seeking …

Immediate Steps to Take Following Storm Damage in Wisconsin Rapids

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of strong summer storms that swept through Central Wisconsin, homeowners and property managers are being advised on how to safely and efficiently handle storm- …

Flood Debris Removal Services in Kerrville encounter setback as Ingram Dam Breaks

Kerrville Texas Flood Debris Removal Contractors Go to Work on Junk Removal, Clear Up, and Restoration. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Guadalupe River flood tragedy in Central Texas has escalated to a …

W.A. Rasic Construction to Lead Major Upgrades of LA Water Systems in $100M+ Modernization Effort

WA Rasic Construction secured over $100 million in contracts from LADWP to modernize LA’s aging water infrastructure LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- W.A. Rasic Construction Company, a leading utility contractor …

hiSky Continues its Growth Momentum with New Contracts Valued at $31M

Contracts to supply on-the-move Smartellite™ terminals and satellite network solutions for both Government and Commercial customers. TEL-AVIV, ISRAEL, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- hiSky, an Israel-based leading provider of satellite …

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Nenana Ridge Complex in Alaska

BOTHELL, Wash. -  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Nenana Ridge Complex burning in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area and Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.  The state …

VFAF Vet Force was the first boots on the ground delivering essential flood relief in Texas said Stan Fitzgerald

Stan Fitzgerald, Veterans for America First National Vet Force Coordinator, announced VFAF Vet Forces distributing essential supplies for Texas flood victims KERRVILLE , TX, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From L-Strategies: The …

XENOptics and OPTOKON Automate Drone Deployment

Remote Fiber Optics Switching Delivers Innovative Drone Deployment Capabilities CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fiber Optics are finding new roles in defense capabilities. Usually confined to data …

Flood Repair Services Contractors in Kerrville Texas Unite to Providing Flood and Home Repair Relief

Flood Repair Services Contractors Unite in Kerrville, Boerne, Comfort, Ingram, Center Point, Bandera, Fredericksburg, Hunt, Harper for home repair clean up SAN ANTONIO , TX, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Texas Hill …

Frisco TX Emergency Plumber Warns: Mold and Damage Can Start Overnight

FPP Plumbing in Frisco responds 24/7 to emergency calls burst pipes, leaking water heaters, hidden leaks before they turn to mold and major damage. FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It was just past midnight in …

Kerr County Texans Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding July 2 and Continuing Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

AUSTIN – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Texas homeowners and renters in Kerr County who sustained damage from the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that occurred July 2, 2025, and continuing. Financial assistance is …

Robotimize & TWD Trading Unveil ExoVivante™ at Philippines' Top Disaster Resilience Congress in New Partnership

Robotimize and TWD Trading launch ExoVivante™ FIT-HV Pro, empowering Philippine disaster responders with breakthrough exoskeleton tech. SINGAPORE, July 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark collaboration, Robotimize, a global innovator in …

Team Wildfire's 'Storm Cell' takes prize at Central Florida Tech Grove Challenge

BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, July 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Team Wildfire, a leader in advanced wildfire suppression technology, announced a winning performance of its “Storm Cell” unit at the Central Florida Tech Grove "Fire Equipment …

Grade Timber Becomes Authorized Illinois Dealer for Tajfun Forestry Equipment

Grade Timber Partners with Tajfun to Bring Premium Forestry Equipment to Illinois SPRINGFIELD, IL, UNITED STATES, July 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grade Timber, a trusted leader in logging and land management throughout Illinois, is thrilled …

Save Earth Mission Unveils Global Vision; Announces Tree Plantation Campaign Across 60+ Countries

AHMEDABAD , INDIA, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Save Earth Mission successfully concluded its much-anticipated Grand Vision Unveiling event at GIFT City Club in Ahmedabad. The event marked a significant milestone in the organization’s global …

Fence Protection for Hurricane Season: Tony’s Fencing and Iron Works Offers Free Inspections Across Covington

Hurricane season is underway, Tony’s Fencing and Iron Works urges Covington homeowners to secure fences before storms hit with free inspections and expert tips. COVINGTON, LA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With summer now in …

K3 Holdings and Alpine LA Properties Honor Wildland Firefighters

Supports Displaced Families Following Devastating LA Wildfires LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- K3 Holdings, a privately held real estate investment firm with extensive holdings throughout the United States and …

JCS Investments Celebrates Two Decades of Impactful Investments and Sustainability and Circular Economy looking Ahead

JCS Investments Limited marks 20 years of dedicated service to its mission of fostering positive change, the company takes pride in reaching this milestone. ACCRA, GHANA, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As JCS Investments Limited embarks on …