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
Los Angeles firefighters tackled a brush fire near the Getty Center in Brentwood on Wednesday afternoon, September 9. The fire, dubbed the Getty Fire by crews, was reported just after 4:15 p.m. in the hills above northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway, according to Los Angeles Fire Department officials. Los Angeles Getty Fire map and … Read more
Multiple school districts across Southeast Texas announced Monday that they will close schools on Tuesday ahead of Tropical Depression Five as it moves toward the region. Southeast Texas school districts announced closures Tuesday as a flood watch takes effect. (Unsplash) List of school districts closed Tuesday The following school districts announced that campuses, offices, and … Read more
Multiple wildfires are currently burning across Washington state, with some of the fires covering large areas and affecting nearby communities. The Little Giant Fire and Sinlahekin Fire are among the largest, with each having burned more than 160,000 acres. Multiple wildfires are burning across the Washington state. (UnSplash) About Little Giant fire and current status … Read more
Update: All evacuation orders related to the Clover Fire in Nevada County have been lifted, authorities confirmed. Wildfire burning in Nevada County, California. (UnSplash) The firewhich broke out Friday morning, had burned more than 12 acres by the evening, according to authorities. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post, “All evacuation orders … Read more
Update: The fire is now 100 acres per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). fast-moving wildfire in Tok, Alaska has prompted evacuation orders. (Unsplash/ Representational) As of 2:25pm local time, nine smokejumpers, the CATG (Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments) squad of firefighters, local fire departments, and numerous Division of Forestry & Fire Protection engines, as … Read more
Update (7:43pm EDT): The fire has now grown to 130 acres, per Incident Command cited by Watch Duty. A vegetation fire burning near Sorrento Valley in San Diego has led to multiple road closures and evacuations. (UnSplash) New Evacuation Warnings have been issued for Zones SDC-1399, SDC-1400, SDC-1401, SDC-1442, and SDC-1446. Per Incident Command, the … Read more
Update 6:53pm EDT: The Walnut Fire has grown to around 20 acres and is spreading at a moderate pace through medium to heavy brush, as per Watch Duty. Officials say the fire could grow to as much as 50 acres within the next hour. Burbank Walnut Fire (Unsplash/ representative image) A helicopter crew at the … Read more