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In 2024, Texas’ largest wildfire burned about 46,000 acres of the 77,721-acre Turkey Track Ranch; after rebuilding 65 miles of fencing, its owners have put it back on the market for $180 million

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In 2024, Texas’ largest wildfire burned about 46,000 acres of the 77,721-acre Turkey Track Ranch; after rebuilding 65 miles of fencing, its owners have put it back on the market for $180 million

Turkey Track Ranch, a historic Texas Panhandle property spanning 77,721 acres, is back on the market, asking $180 million after recovering from the devastating Smokehouse Creek Fire of February 2024. The ranch, which stretches from the Caprock country to the Canadian River, was already up for sale when the wildfire swept through it. The fire … Read more

Santa Clarita Bouquet Fire: Map, evacuation updates as wildfire burns in Los Angeles County

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Fire in Santa Clarita. (UnSplash)

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

Reno Bull Fire: Map, evacuation updates as wildfire burns in Verdi, Nevada

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An evacuation warning has been issued as the Bull Fire burns near Verdi in Washoe County. (UnSplash)

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

Fire near Tri-Cities and West Richland: Map, evacuation updates as wildfire spreads in Benton County, WA

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A wildfire near Benton City has triggered Level evacuation orders as officials warn residents of an immediate threat and urge them to leave.

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

2 killed as helicopter crashes while battling wildfire in California’s Yosemite National Park

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2 killed as helicopter crashes while battling wildfire in California’s Yosemite National Park

The helicopter was assisting crews battling the Dome Fire. Two members of a helicopter crew were killed Sunday after their aircraft crashed while taking part in firefighting operations at Yosemite National Park in California, according to the US Forest Service. The helicopter was assisting crews battling the Dome Fire, which has burned more than 3,000 … Read more

Five British schoolgirls aged 14 and 15 built a robot with five-metre folding arms designed to create wildfire firebreaks; their two-year-old robotics club is now representing Great Britain globally

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Five British schoolgirls aged 14 and 15 built a robot with five-metre folding arms designed to create wildfire firebreaks; their two-year-old robotics club is now representing Great Britain globally

Five schoolgirls from Kent, aged between 14 and 15, have built a robot with five-metre folding arms to help fight wildfires. Their work has earned them the chance to represent Great Britain at an international robotics competition in South Korea. The team from The Folkestone School for Girls, known as Team Meglabyte, designed the robot … Read more

Meridian Hydra Fire: Map, evacuation updates as wildfire surpasses 1,000 acres in Bosque County, Texas

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Wildfire in Meridian, Texas. (UnSplash)

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

Whittier Palos Fire: Map, evacuation updates as wildfire spreads near La Habra, Hacienda Heights and Fullerton

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Fire crews and air resources respond to the Palos Fire burning near Lupin Hill Road in Whittier. (UnSplash)

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

Michigan’s AQI hit 616 after Ontario wildfire smoke crossed into the US; scientists warn a warming climate could make such pollution more common

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Michigan’s AQI hit 616 after Ontario wildfire smoke crossed into the US; scientists warn a warming climate could make such pollution more common

Michigan’s AQI hit 616 after Ontario wildfire smoke crossed into the US (Image: AI Generated) Smoke from Canadian wildfires can travel hundreds or even thousands of kilometres, turning a distant fire into a serious air-quality emergency. That danger was starkly illustrated when wildfire smoke from Ontario moved into the United States and contributed to exceptionally … Read more

After losing their Los Angeles home in the wildfire, a California family bought a $1 historic house and moved it onto their burned property

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After losing their Los Angeles home in the wildfire, a California family bought a $1 historic house and moved it onto their burned property

Lauren Martinez and Morgan Sykes Jaybush, creative director of the architectural firm Omgivning, at Martinez’s relocated home. Image Credit: Gary Leonard/ Omgivning A California family has found a unique way to rebuild after losing its Altadena home in the devastating Eaton fire. Instead of constructing a new house, it bought a nearly 100-years-old historic home … Read more