Thousands of firefighters were struggling Thursday to contain two vast wildfires in California, one of which has become one of the most destructive blazes in the state's history.
Environment
Aug 2, 2018
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Californian authorities have issued red flag weather warnings and mandatory evacuation orders after a series of wildfires fanned by high winds and hot temperatures ripped through thousands of acres.
Environment
Jul 2, 2018
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Northern parts of California especially around the Napa and Somona Valley areas are still having major wildfire issues that continue to be exacerbated by weather conditions. Other areas of California are also in danger, ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 17, 2017
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Wispy cirrus clouds obscure some of the fire and smoke from the wildfires that have consumed large portions of northern California around the wine country in this latest NASA satellite image. The acreage that the most dominant ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 13, 2017
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The Loma Fire in California which broke out on Monday, September 26, 2016 has now grown to 2,865 acres and is 20% contained. There is good news to be had at present. Evacuations were lifted Wednesday afternoon for all ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 30, 2016
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The Gap Fire continues to burn on the Klamath National Forest in northern California. As of early the morning of September 09, the fire is 31,664 acres and 85% contained. Containment lines set up by firefighters continue ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 12, 2016
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The Pioneer Fire in Idaho has grown to 181,574 acres and is 56% contained with the containment area being mostly in the southern part of the fire. Most of the suppression is being focused on the northwest side of the fire, ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 9, 2016
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The Gap Fire, burning on the Klamath National Forest grounds, is 29,759 acres in size and is 65% contained. The fire, which began on August 27, 2016 under circumstances still under investigation, has finally lifted all ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 9, 2016
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The Gap Fire continues to burning on the Klamath National Forest after starting on August 27, 2016 under circumstances that are still being investigated. Currently the fire is 26,213 acres in size and is 30% contained.
Earth Sciences
Sep 7, 2016
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Wildfires have been plaguing the western part of the United States for the summer season and no state seems to be without incident. Both Idaho and Wyoming have their share of wildfires as well. The Pioneer and Rough Fires ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 24, 2016
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