Lake fire in Santa Barbara County grows to 37,000 acres
of Fire on the Lake The Santa Barbara County fire, California's largest so far this year, has grown to 37,742 acres, but firefighters are working to contain the blaze around the Santa Ynez and Los Olivos areas, where properties are at risk. Santa Barbara County Fire Department spokesman Capt. Scott Safechuck said Saturday morning that […]
Hillside Fire burns 800+ acres near Congress; evacuations possible
Congress, AZ (AZFamily) — A wildfire is burning in western Yavapai County and residents in two communities near Congress have been told to prepare for evacuations. The Hillside Fire is burning about three miles north of Congress, near Ghost Town Road, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. As of 1 p.m. […]
Alabama Truckers, Cattlemen, Ag Commissioner join forces to support Texas cattle farmers after wildfires ravage over 1.5 million acres
Recent Forest fire A series of fires in Texas have drastically reduced the state's vital food supply of hay to sustain its livestock. The fires have reportedly destroyed more than 1.5 million acres of prime cattle land, affecting 85% of the state's cattle. In response to the deepening crisis, the Alabama Cattlemen's Association, the Alabama […]
Arcadia Fire burns 121 acres near Dudleyville; 70% contained
Dudleyville, AZ (AZFamily) — Firefighters are working to contain a fast-growing wildfire that broke out in Pinal County Friday afternoon. The Arcadia Fire was first reported around 4 p.m. about five miles south of Dudleyville in Pinal County. The fire has burned about 121 acres and was 70% contained as of Saturday afternoon, according to […]
Crews Halt Audrey Fire’s Advance in Yavapai County, Over 3,500 Acres Affected
A significant wildfire broke out Tuesday near Seligman in Yavapai County. Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management Successfully stopped Audrey Fire's advance. The fire, which started near Route 66 about 11 miles northwest of Seligman, quickly became a major concern for local officials and residents. Initially it consisted of three small fires, but the […]
Alabama invests $30M in SEEDS Act to enhance 8,400 acres for economic growth
Governor Kay Ivey announced a significant advance in Alabama's economic development strategy by unveiling the allocation of $30 million in grants under the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategies Act (SEEDS). This funding is a cornerstone of the Governor's “Game Plan” to accelerate industry-ready site readiness across the state in response to a competitive national […]
Feds look to block oil and gas leasing on 1.6 million acres in Colorado
Oil gas: The Federal Land Management Office suggests: 1.6 million acres of land in western Colorado withdrawn from future oil and gas leases As part of an effort to resolve legal issues for environmental activists. (E&E News) again:• California Supreme Court Blocks County Lawsuit Enforce voter-approved oil and gas drilling banssays that the power lies […]
Adams Robles Complex Fire burning near Benson grows to 3500 acres
Cochis County, Arizona (KGUN) — updated at 12:15 p.m. Together, the two blazes, now called the Adams-Roblesse fires, expanded to 3,500 acres as of noon Thursday, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Administration. The fires were not merged and are being managed as a single incident. SET evacuation status is maintained and […]
Grand Canyon monument could turn 1.1 million acres into protected land
FLAGSTAFF — About 200 people gathered at a public rally in Flagstaff on Tuesday to discuss the proposed designation of a national monument near the Arizona-Utah border. Proponents argue that the monument will protect tribal communities, archaeological sites, wildlife and watersheds from the impacts of uranium mining and human development. Opponents say the move is […]
Rabbit Fire Scorches More Than 7,600 Acres in Southern California
AFP Record-breaking heat wave hits the world from America, through Europe, to Japan In the latest example of the threat of global warming, record heat is predicted around the world, from the United States, where tens of millions of people are battling dangerously high temperatures, to Europe and Japan. Italy is in deteriorating health on […]