Australia is bracing for what is forecast to be the riskiest summer for wildfires since 2019’s Black Summer, which devastated millions of acres of land and destroyed thousands of homes. The warning comes as the country enters the Southern Hemisphere summer with abnormally dry conditions and soaring temperatures, with wildfires already burning around Sydney. The […]
Tag: Wildfires
Hawai’i wildfires highlight concerns of land exploitation and gentrification amidst grief
Devastating Maui wildfires leave 80% of Lahaina structures damaged. Amid grief, investors approaching families for land purchases, sparking #gentrification worries.
Wildfires hit Hawaii, forcing thousands to evacuate
Wildfires on Maui, Hawaii struck the historic Lahaina town on Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving at least six dead and more than twenty injured.
Canada wildfire smoke again slows flights in the Eastern U.S
Smoke from Canada wildfires could disrupt flights in the Eastern U.S. again Thursday after hundreds were delayed a day earlier due to decreased visibility, the Federal Aviation Administration said
Smoke From Canada‘s Wildfire Is Traveling To The East
Smoke is at its worst point in various locations across the United States, according to airnow.gov; including New York, Bronx, and Queens, encouraging a lack of outdoor physical activity.
Wildfires Rage Out of Control in Chile
The severe heat waves and changing climate conditions of the summer in the Southern Hemisphere brought to the surface a prevalent issue in Chile: wildfires. Starting in December 2022, in agricultural and forestal areas, the Chilean people are battling against over 300 active fires, out of which 82 are out of control.
Over 55,000 Acres Burned And 4 Dead In California Wildfire
The McKinney fire currently burning in the northernmost part of California has been named as the largest fire in California this year, with over 55,000 acres burned and more than 100 homes destroyed in the span of 72 hours. The additionally terrifying aspect of this fire is that despite the efforts of at least 650 firefighters, officials have shared that the fire remains 0% contained, meaning that no progress has been made whatsoever to stop the flames from spreading. While a bit of rain helped bring moisture into the air, allowing firefighters to briefly make some headway, lightning and thunderstorms raged on, exacerbating the issue and causing more small fires in different areas.
Wildfires Threatening Yosemite National Park
One of the most breathtaking places on earth, Yosemite National Park, is in danger of devastating destruction from wildfires nearby the park. Mariposa Grove in Yosemite houses the largest and some of the oldest trees globally, the famous California sequoias, and is now temporarily closed as firefighters attempt to contain the fire before it begins to burn the famous trees. More than 500 sequoia trees that are thousands of years old are at risk, but no damage has been reported yet to these specific trees.
Wildfires Threaten Natural Landmarks
Wildfires are nothing new to the Western United States, particularly California. Sequoia National Park is the most recent area of concern for environmentalists. The Park is closed to all visitors, including Generals Highway due to the hazardous conditions.
California Dixie fire completely destroys town
California’s Dixie wildfire, its largest active wildfire, has now burned for three weeks across 322,000 acres of land. There are currently over 100 active wildfires burning across 14 states out west sparked by hot dry weather.
Wildfires in Turkey Leave 3 Dead, 58 Hospitalized
Turkish authorities began investigating the cause of the wildfires in Turkey’s Mediterranean and southern Aegean regions that killed at least three people and sent over 58 others to the hospital as their homes were burned down.
