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Why wildfires started by human activities can be more destructive and harder to contain

Wildfires are becoming increasingly destructive across the U.S., as the country is seeing in 2024. Firefighters were battling large blazes in several states from California to North Dakota in early October 2024, including fires burning near homes and communities.

The Conversation

Tragic Hawaii Lahaina Wildfire That Killed Dozens Sparked by Blaze Firefighters Thought They Put Out

The Lahaina wildfire, which killed 102 people last year, was labeled accidental in the report. It is now the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.

Latin Times

Wildfires are burning through humanity’s carbon budget, study shows

Forests around world being changed from carbon sinks into carbon sources, making it harder to slow global heating

The Guardian - UK

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Things to know about the investigations into the deadly wildfire that destroyed a Maui town

A new report attempts to answer where and how the deadly 2023 fire that destroyed the Hawaii town of Lahaina began

The Independent UK

Maui Fire to release cause report on deadly US wildfire

The Maui Fire Department is expected to give its official explanation on exactly how the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century was sparked last year

The Independent UK

Wildfires in California have burned 1 million acres so far this year. Heat wave poses more risk

Spiking temperatures added to the challenges facing firefighters struggling to contain a stubborn Southern California wildfire, as the total acres burned in the state this year surpassed 1 million

The Independent UK

Toxic chemicals from Ohio train derailment lingered in buildings for months – here’s what our investigation found in East Palestine

On Feb. 3, 2023, a train carrying chemicals jumped the tracks in East Palestine, Ohio, rupturing railcars filled with hazardous materials and fueling chemical fires at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.

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NSW residents urged to prepare for bushfire season now after hazard reduction targets missed

Rural fire service has already responded to more than 1,600 bush and grass fires across the state since the start of July

The Guardian - AU

Takeaways on AP's story about challenges to forest recovery and replanting after wildfires

The U.S. is struggling to replant forests destroyed by increasingly destructive wildfires, with many areas unlikely to recover on their own

The Independent UK

A Colorado Man Was Paying Tribute to His Canine Best Friend by Cremating Him. Now He's Accused of Sparking a Massive Wildfire

The Montrose County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Brent Scott Garber was arrested on suspicion of arson and trespassing. Garber is accused of starting a wildfire in an attempt to cremate his dog.

Latin Times

Volunteers help seedlings take root as New Mexico attempts to recover from historic wildfire

Volunteers spent a few hours scrambling across fire-ravaged mountainsides Saturday, planting hundreds of seedlings

The Independent UK

Large, fast-moving bushfire threatens homes, residents

Residents in Queensland's far north have been warned to prepare themselves to evacuate as a bushfire rapidly spreads.

AAP

California firefighter charged with arson after starting five wildfires, police say

Robert Hernandez, 38, facing six felony counts and being held on $2m bail

The Independent UK

Portugal wildfires: 'State of calamity' as thousands of firefighters battle deadly blazes

A ‘state of calamity’ has been declared by the Portuguese government

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The Guardian - US

Man accused of arson in devastating California wildfire pleads not guilty

Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, was denied bail and entered his plea from jail in a video arraignment Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

Portugal wildfire deaths rise to seven after firefighters trapped in blaze

More than 50 people injured as 54 fires burn across country amid hot, dry and windy weather

International Business Times

Portugal Battles Ferocious Wildfires As Toll Rises To Seven

Thousands of firefighters on Tuesday battled wildfires in Portugal that have killed seven people and burnt more land in a matter of days than the rest of the summer combined.

International Business Times

'Never Seen This': Portuguese Village Battered By Wildfire

The wildfires scorching the Aveiro region of northern Portugal are some of the worst locals have seen for a generation and they feel powerless against the walls of flames.

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The Conversation

How researchers measure wildfire smoke exposure doesn’t capture long-term health effects − and hides racial disparities

Kids born in 2020 worldwide will experience twice the number of wildfires during their lifetimes compared with those born in 1960. In California and other western states, frequent wildfires have become as much a part of summer and fall as popsicles and Halloween candy.

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Weekend progress made against Southern California wildfires

Firefighters gained new ground over the weekend in combating three Southern California wildfires

The Guardian - US

Mother of man accused in California wildfire says ‘he did not light that fire’

Arson charges filed against Justin Wayne Halstenberg in San Bernardino county, which has burned 38,000 acres

The Independent UK

Hawaii wildfire victims made it just blocks before becoming trapped by flames, report says

A new report shows that more than 60% of the 102 people who died in last year's Lahaina wildfire had tried to flee the flames

The Independent UK

Things to know about about the deadly wildfire that destroyed the Maui town of Lahaina

An investigation commissioned by Hawaii's attorney general has found that officials didn’t prepare for dangerous fire weather in the days before flames incinerated the historic Maui town of Lahaina last year even though they were warned by meteorologists

The Independent UK

Report finds 'no evidence' Hawaii officials prepared for devastating wildfire despite warnings

Investigators reviewing the emergency response to last year’s devastating wildfire on Maui say in a new report they found no evidence Hawaii officials made preparations for it, despite days of warnings that “critical fire weather” was about to arrive

The Independent UK

Mom defends son accused of starting California blaze that’s torched 37,000 acres: ‘My baby boy’ did not light that fire

Justin Wayne Halstenberg faces nine charges for allegedly setting Line Fire blazes in San Bernardino County

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