Wildfire spurs evacuations in Helene-ravaged North Carolina
Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.
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In maps and graphics: See what happened in DC plane crash with helicopter
At least 27 bodies from the plane and one from the helicopter have been recovered, Washington D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John ... posing a high risk of hypothermia for survivors and first responders ...
Black boxes from D.C. plane crash in ‘good’ condition; salvage to start Saturday
Investigators confirmed they have recovered a cockpit voice recorder and a flight-data recorder from American Eagle Flight ...
‘We have to figure this out’: Rising flood risks delivers double blow to communities with housing shortages
A POLITICO analysis found roughly a quarter of all large metro areas face both housing shortages and high flood risk.
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Too little, too late: Residents say they were in the dark as fire spread with no evacuation order
On Tuesday, Los Angeles County officials approved an outside review of how alerts functioned in the Eaton Fire and Palisades ... the Watch Duty app, which maps evacuation zones and consolidates ...
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What’s Left of Post-War Gaza, ‘Forever’ Chemicals in Spain’s Water, and the United States of Deportation
The latest edition of our Top 10 in Data Journalism column also highlights the risks of nuclear war, drought in the Amazon, ...
'We don't want to end up like California': Washington races to prevent LA-scale wildfire
The KING 5 Investigators uncover how western Washington is fighting to prevent a destructive Pacific Palisades-scale fire from sparking in the Evergreen State.
Returning to a fire damaged home? Here’s how to keep yourself safe.
In the aftermath of a fire, it’s important to use respirators and other personal protective gear to avoid serious health ...
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Wildfire risk increasing in Wenatchee and East Wenatchee areas
The Wenatchee Valley is among the top three metro areas in the country where most residents live in high-risk wildfire zones, ...
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New Oregon wildfire risk maps show which areas most likely to burn, bring damage
Oregonians who live in the state’s highest-risk wildfire zones will be subject to stricter building codes and requirements under a new hazard map released Tuesday by state fire officials.
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Fire breaks out in Donora, Washington County
THE FIRE MARSHA Firefighters were called to the scene of a fire in Donora, Washington County, on Tuesday morning.The fire was reported a little after 5 a.m. at a home on McKean Avenue. Several ...
Map shows rising wildfire threat across the U.S.: See if you're affected
A combination of hotter and drier weather and more people living in places that naturally burn are making things complicated.