Update: The Bouquet Fire burning in Los Angeles County has grown to approximately 100 acres, according to Incident Command. Fire in Santa Clarita. (UnSplash) A request has been made for two Type 3 engine strike teams, consisting of 10 wildland engines, as well as four Type 1 hand crews, according to Watch Duty. The fire … Read more
Update: At around 5pm EDT, the fire had spread across an estimated 1,100 to 1,200 acres. An evacuation warning has been issued as the Bull Fire burns near Verdi in Washoe County. (UnSplash) Update (4:43pm EDT): The Bull Fire is now approximately 150 acres, as per an update shared on X. Aircraft are working the … Read more
File photo: A FlyDubai plane is parked at the Dubai International Airport as smoke rises in the background after a drone struck a fuel tank A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after an altercation between the pilots, raising fears of a possible hijacking and … Read more
A powerful nor’easter is bringing heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding and power outages across parts of the US East Coast this weekend. Coastal areas from North Carolina to Maine are seeing some of the biggest impacts, with flooding, rough surf and travel disruptions. A powerful nor’easter is causing widespread flooding and power outages across … Read more
A brush fire was reported near Olowalu Village on Maui, Hawaii. Olowalu lies along HonoapiÊ»ilani Highway in West Maui, an area that has faced wildfire threats in the past. The latest Watch Duty update is providing a map and developments on the fire’s location. Maui County fire: Evacuation orders issued as blaze burns near Olowalu … Read more
A wildfire near Benton City in Benton County, Washington, had burned about 1,000 acres by early September 26, with no containment reported. The 2nd St Fire is listed near the 11,000 block of NE 2nd St, according to Watch Duty. A wildfire near Benton City has triggered Level evacuation orders as officials warn residents of … Read more
Following a multi-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck, the Dallas North Tollway is closed in both directions close to West Northwest Highway. Southbound lanes of Dallas North Tollway, between Walnut Hill Lane and Northwest Highway closed from 6-vehicle accident. (Dallas Fire Rescue) Several 911 complaints about a significant collision on the Dallas North Tollway (southbound) near … Read more
A lithium-ion battery fire at an energy storage facility in La Verne, California, has prompted a Hazmat response and a mandatory evacuation order. Fire in La Verne, California. (Unsplash) The fire involves battery storage at a commercial facility in the area of Wheeler Avenue. It was first reported around 11:43 a.m. on Tuesday. The Los … Read more
The entire city of Meridian, Texas, is under a mandatory evacuation order as the Hydra Fire surpasses 1,000 acres in Bosque County. Wildfire in Meridian, Texas. (UnSplash) In a Facebook post, the city said, “Mandatory evacuation for the city of Meridian. Go to Meridian High School if you have no place to go. If you … Read more
Update (6:42pm EDT): As per Incident Command, the fire has now grown to 20 acres, with a possibility of reaching 30 acres in the next hour. Fire crews and air resources respond to the Palos Fire burning near Lupin Hill Road in Whittier. (UnSplash) As per the City of La Habra Heights, the Red Cross … Read more