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The Guardian
April 16, 2018
Police have set up a strike force to investigate the bushfire that tore through vast areas of bushland and threatened homes on the weekend. The strong winds that fanned the fire on Sunday eased on Monday, allowing authorities to downgrade the alert level to “advice” and tell residents it was safe to returnÃâà...
Naples Daily News
April 16, 2018
Smoke from an active mulch fire off Immokalee Road near Corkscrew Swamp is seen on Sunday, April 15, 2018. Video submitted by Brenda Stelzer. by Taboola by Taboola. AD CONTENT. Credit.com Ãâ÷ The Highest Paying Cash Back Card Has Just Hit The MarketCredit.com. Undo. Auto Overload Ãâ÷ Historical WW2 PhotosÃâà...
The Independent
April 16, 2018
The New South Wales (NSW) premier has said it would be “absolutely unforgivable” if it emerged a huge bush fire in the Australian state was started deliberately. ... Residents in suburbs near the bushfire including in Bangor, Illawong, Menai Pleasure Point, Sandy Point and Voyager Point worked over theÃâà...
fox13now.com
April 16, 2018
WEBER COUNTY, Utah – Morgan Ambulance and Fire spokesperson Ian Nelson confirmed that crews were fighting a slow-moving brush fire in Weber County Monday afternoon. The fire was said to be about a half acre large. Nelson reported that mostly sagebrush and grass were burned in the fire.
The Seattle Times
April 16, 2018
ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — Two firefighters were hurt in falls while battling a brush fire in central Pennsylvania, and two others were treated for dehydration and heat exhaustion. The Altoona Mirror reports that about 50 volunteer firefighters responded to the scene Saturday after a transformer malfunction ignitedÃâà...
Butler Eagle
April 16, 2018
Even just a few days of relatively dry conditions in early spring can create dangerous conditions for brush fires, according to the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. With no leaves on trees, sunshine can quickly dry out underbrush, fallen leaves and other ground cover. That's exactlyÃâà...
Daily Telegraph
April 15, 2018
SYDNEY BUSHFIRE: Chasing down a potential firebug. He said being reunited with his family after 24 hours apart was one of the highlights amid the chaos. He was particularly relieved his daughter Liana, 12, who has asthma, was well. Nick Demetriou, 45, has lived at his Alfords Point home for eight yearsÃâà...
CapitalGazette.com
April 15, 2018
Dry conditions and brisk winds kept Anne Arundel County firefighters busy with more than 50 brush fire calls in the last three days, officials said. The National Weather Service had posted a red flag wildfire warning in the county on Saturday after dry conditions made the area ripe for brush fires.
The Guardian
April 15, 2018
The 'volatile, dynamic, and dangerous' fire is posing a serious challenge for the 500 firefighters tackling it. Sun 15 Apr 2018 00.16 EDT. Firefighters fight flames close to homes in Corryton Court, Wattle Grove in Sydney. Photograph: Brendan Esposito/AAP. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Ãâ÷ Firefighters fight flames close to homesÃâà...
Asbury Park Press
April 15, 2018
A small brush fire erupted Saturday night along the shoulder of Route 37 near the Delta gas station in Lakehurst. by Taboola by Taboola. AD CONTENT. BridesBlush Ãâ÷ Brigitte Bardot Is 83 & Beautiful TodayBridesBlush. Undo. Greeningz Ãâ÷ What Sam Elliott Did In The Army Is IncredibleGreeningz. Undo.
Asbury Park Press
April 15, 2018
LAKEHURST - A small brush fire Saturday night has resulted in the shut down of a portion of Route 37 in the borough, near the Delta gas station. A number of small brush fires have erupted throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties Saturday as the temperatures soared into the 80s for the first time in 2018.
The Guardian
April 15, 2018
A “ferocious” bushfire that led to evacuations in parts of Sydney's southwest and burnt through 2,500 hectares has affected properties, according to the Rural Fire Service. On Sunday .... When you complain about Sydney transport being hellish, so they shuttle you through a bush fire for some perspective.
Patch.com
April 15, 2018
COSTA MESA, CA -- A brush fire erupted Sunday in Orange County. The five-acre fire, which was reported at 11 a.m. at Talbert Regional Park, was contained in 90 minutes, officials said. About 40 firefighters from the Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach, as well as, the Orange County FireÃâà...
WFMZ Allentown
April 14, 2018
"Had that garage been made out of wood material, it would have been a structure fire along with a brush fire," Steele said. Steele said brush fires have a tendency to burn in areas that aren't easy to get to. When that happens, firefighters have to walk or use all-terrain vehicles. "We pulled in there. We had aÃâà...
WSAZ-TV
April 14, 2018
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Emergency crews are on the scene of a brush fire near Eagle View Apartments in Kanawha County. Metro 911 dispatchers say the brush fire is along Snow Hill Drive. There's no word on how many acres are involved. The West Virginia Division of Forestry is on scene,Ãâà...
9News.com KUSA
April 4, 2018
A 10-acre brush fire that destroyed a double-wide mobile home as well as several outbuilding and vehicles Monday in Grand Junction is believed to be human-caused, according to the Mesa County Sheriff's Office. More than 350 homes in southwest Grand Junction were evacuated after the Rosevale fireÃâà...
The Gulf News
April 4, 2018
Trucks were positioned on Churchill Circle and Lower Southside Road as firefighters responded to a Wednesday morning brush fire. CARBONEAR, NL — Residents of a neighbourhood on the south side of Carbonear were fortunate local firefighters quickly responded to a brush fire late WednesdayÃâà...
Concho valley homepage
April 4, 2018
SAN ANGELO, TX - SAFD, Wall, Dove Creek, Pecan Creek and Christoval Fire Departments are currently on the scene of a brush fire near Lake Nasworthy. The fire is said to have burned around 25 acres as of the Six p.m. hour. Texas Forest Services and City workers are also on scene with bulldozers toÃâà...
Florida Today
April 4, 2018
CLOSE. 10 tips for protecting your home from brush fires. Rebecca Reis/ Naples Daily News via Wochit. trucker1 ... Palm Bay firefighters and the Florida Forest Service were handling a brush fire that had grown to two acres Wednesday afternoon. Battalion Chief Richie Acevedo said the blaze started from aÃâà...
Naples Daily News
April 4, 2018
A brush fire in the northwestern part of Big Cypress National Preserve has burned 1,783 acres as of Tuesday afternoon, park officials said. The Spoonbill Wildfire, is about 2 miles north of Interstate 75 at mile marker 69 and half a mile north and west of the Bundschu Grade in the Little Marsh area, accordingÃâà...
WTVC
April 4, 2018
Fire crews say high winds helped Soddy-Daisy brush fire spread quickly Tuesday afternoon ... UPDATE: Fire crews battled a brush fire that threatened nearby homes in Soddy-Daisy Tuesday afternoon. ... "People need to be careful not to burn because it could start big brush fires again," Brumlow said. LIVE.
WDEF News 12
April 4, 2018
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Sequoyah Fire Department battled a brush fire this afternoon in Hamilton County. It reached a large brush pile, but firefighters used a bulldozer to keep it from igniting. - Advertisement -. But high winds kept fanning the flames. In the end, Volunteers fromÃâà...
KGUN
April 3, 2018
TUCSON, Ariz. - Firefighters were battling a brush fire 9 miles West of Douglas on Double Adobe Road. The fire was estimated to be 335 acres in size, resulting in two structures being burned. According to the Cochise County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the fire at 5:10 p.m.. San Jose FireÃâà...
SpaceCoastDaily.com
March 26, 2018
In another brush fire, Palm Bay Fire Rescue responded in northeast Palm Bay near Mariposa Drive, with visible flames reported. The fire was extinguished by Palm Bay Fire Rescue units as an early notification from neighbors, and a fast attack by PBFR Station 1 helped to vanquish the flames before the fireÃâà...
SpaceCoastDaily.com
March 26, 2018
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Units from Brevard County Fire Rescue Stations 44 and 29 responded to a brush fire Sunday night in a remote and difficult to access area off Jason Street and Satellite Boulevard. According to Brevard County Fire Rescue, crews made an aggressive attack usingÃâà...
Herald Sun
March 26, 2018
... is someone who is utterly alone,” Mr Gibson said. Thumpston has already served 88 days in custody and Judge Chettle plans to hand her a community corrections order when he sentences her on April 10. Ms Thumpston, who is on bail, has pleaded guilty to nine counts of intentionally causing a bushfire.
ABC Online
March 26, 2018
Elderly residents have been relocated from an aged care unit in south west Victoria as air quality concerns mount over two smouldering peat fires. It has been more than a week since bush and grass fires tore through tens of thousands of hectares in south west Victoria, destroying homes, sheds and aboutÃâà...
KY3
March 26, 2018
Fire crews spent at least two hours last night fighting an out of control brush fire. It happened a little before 11:00 p.m. in the woods to the west of Highway F near Halltown. It started as a controlled fire-- with a property owner burning some waste--then it got out of control. Authorities say it's a good thingÃâà...
WWSB ABC 7
March 26, 2018
NORTH PORT, FL (WWSB) - Officials say a brush fire in North Port burned approximately 10 acres late Sunday afternoon. According to officials with the City of North Port, fire and rescue crews responded to the area of Havelock Avenue and Snover Avenue off of North Chamberlain Boulevard just beforeÃâà...
ABC Action News
March 26, 2018
POLK COUNTY, Fla -- The Florida Forest Service reports Sunday at 10 p.m, the Blade Line Fire is now 50 percent contained. The 350-acre fire is burning near Nalcrest east of Lake Wales. Crews will be working through the night to further contain the flames. Polk County Fire Rescue says the fire hasÃâà...
NEWS.com.au
March 25, 2018
PM tours Vic communities after bushfires. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is visiting regional Victorian communities hit by a series of bushfires. Australian Associated PressMarch 25, 20184:25pm. Malcolm Turnbull has paid tribute to the Victorian firefighters and residents who worked to save their homes and neighboursÃâà...
Florida Today
March 25, 2018
"C-Shift crews from Stations 2, 3 and 5 saved three homes from a brush fire," Palm Bay Fire Rescue said in a statement. "The brush fire was fueled by heavy, dry brush and winds. Forward progress was stopped quickly, and no property damage or injuries were reported. PBFR Engine 2, 3 and 5, along withÃâà...
WRCB-TV
March 25, 2018
Fire crews are watching for hot-spots tonight after working for hours to put out brush fires Friday evening. One homeowner tells Channel 3 that she was panicked to see the flames from the fires and says she's glad it's over. Around 12:30 Friday afternoon crews responded to a brush fire on Sand Mountain.
9News.com KUSA
March 25, 2018
A brush fire that briefly threatened homes in Douglas County Saturday afternoon was brought under control minutes are being reported. The fire began in the 9200 block of E. Pioneer Drive in Parker and is threatening homes along Hilltop Road at Crestview Drive, South Metro Fire said in a tweet.
Naples Daily News
March 24, 2018
With brush fires burning across Southwest Florida, Marco Island was enveloped by smoke Friday, authorities said. "The dense smoke covering the majority of Marco Island is the result of seven different fires burning off island," Marco Island Police Captain Dave Baer said in an email Friday afternoon.
WPBF West Palm Beach
March 24, 2018
Forestry says 15 acre brush fire on Bakersfield and Van Kleef is 50% contained - but roads blocked and 4 houses evacuated as precaution @WPBF25News pic.twitter.com/LmSxoytYmN. — Terri Parker (@wpbf_terri) March 23, 2018 Ãâ÷ #StLucieCounty #VanKleffWildfire pic.twitter.com/rpH9vHzoIG.
WFLA
March 24, 2018
Brush fire burning near Hillsborough Sheriff's Office practical training site building Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Brush fire burning near Hillsborough Sheriff's Office practical training site buildingÃâà...
WWSB ABC 7
March 24, 2018
SARASOTA, FL (WWSB)- A 40-acre brush fire in Sarasota County is finally under control now. The fire started at a property near Hawkins road and was put out within the hour. Then a couple of hours later, it started up again. We spoke to the homeowner, and she said it started when a bee keeper wasÃâà...
Wink News
March 22, 2018
Fire crews are working to extinguish the flames of five brush fires Wednesday in Collier and Hendry counties, the Florida Forest Service said. Greater Naples Fire Rescue District, Florida Forest Service, Immokalee Fire Control District, and a chopper with Collier County are on scene. Two other brush firesÃâà...
Herald Sun
March 22, 2018
AN aggressive bushfire which devastated farming communities in southwestern Victoria and tore through dozens of homes has been deemed non-suspicious. Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad, along with local police, CFA fire investigators and other agencies have investigated the cause ofÃâà...
Palm Beach Post
March 22, 2018
Police on the scene of a large brush fire off of Becker Road near Port St. Lucie Wednesday evening. At least 10 homes have ... Update, 8 p.m.: A road is partially closed in Port St. Lucie and 20 homes were evacuated due to a brush fire, according to the St. Lucie County Fire District. Becker Road betweenÃâà...
fox5sandiego.com
March 22, 2018
Around 6:40 p.m., between four and eight spot fires broke out within minutes of each other on the hillside along westbound Interstate 8 near the West Main Street exit. The fires were extinguished by 7:30 p.m.. Residents in the area said they are relieved their homes were spared from the nearby flames andÃâà...
NBC2 News
March 22, 2018
The Caloosahatchee Forestry Fire Center is responding to several brush fires burning in Hendry and Collier counties Tuesday afternoon. A brush fire has been reported in Immokalee close to the Hendry County line. The fire has grown to encompass 800 acres off of SR 29 and is diminishing visibility in theÃâà...
The Conversation AU
March 22, 2018
Australia has a long history of bushfire disasters. The loss of almost 70 homes in Tathra, New South Wales, and 18 homes in southwest Victoria this week has again reminded us of the risks and huge personal costs of living in a fire-prone country. The risk is increasing as fires the world over are expandingÃâà...
The Guardian
March 22, 2018
Power lines were the likely cause of the devastating bushfire that swept through the small town of Tathra on the New South Wales south coast on Sunday, a preliminary investigation has found. The investigation by the Rural Fire Service has found “electrical infrastructure on Reedy Swamp Road” as theÃâà...
The Guardian
March 21, 2018
Grant said the residents of Tathra and surrounding areas had understandably been left devastated by the bushfire and the damage it left behind. About 70 houses were lost or damaged in the blaze, which ripped through the town on Sunday afternoon. While no one died, some residents did not receive textÃâà...
MLive.com
March 20, 2018
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI - A firefighter accidentally shot himself in the groin while battling a grass fire off westbound 1-94, authorities said. The Athens firefighter had a concealed-pistol license, police told WWMT Newschannel 3. Emmett Township on Monday, March 19, called for an ambulance to the 100Ãâà...
wnep.com
March 20, 2018
HEPBURN TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Volunteers in Lycoming County aren't sure how long it will take for a firefighter to recover after she was critically injured Sunday on the job. The 62-year-old woman was helping to put out a fire when a truck ran over her. The injured firefighter asked that we not use her name inÃâà...
New Scientist
March 20, 2018
A FIERCE fire has swept through 1200 hectares of bush and destroyed 69 homes in New South Wales, Australia. The fire engulfed the seaside town of Tathra on 18 March after starting in nearby bushland. A mix of 38ÃâðC heat and gusty winds created a “perfect storm”, says Rob Rogers of the New SouthÃâà...
KYMA
March 20, 2018
The fire began around 6 p.m. when Wellton Fire Department was called to assist Tacna Fire Department after reports of a brush fire. After arriving at the scene located at Avenue 35E and County 8th Street, authorities discovered that the riverbed was on fire between the agriculture field and the desert.
