fire prevention
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Death Toll of Maui Wildfires Rises to 106 People
After days of devastating fires that have displaced thousands of people, and have burned down important historical sites throughout Maui, the official death count has risen to 106 according to officials. Hawaii Governor Josh Green has estimated that about 1,300 are still unaccounted for, CBS News reported. State officials worry that the death toll will…
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After Accidentally Starting Huge Wildfire, U.S. Forest Service Admits It’s Stumped by Climate Change
The largest wildfire in New Mexico’s history is still burning. The Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon fire, which began in April, has covered more than 341,471 acres so far. The fire has destroyed hundreds of homes, burned through important cultural sites and resources, and forced thousands of people to evacuate — some whom are are still under…
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Two Fires Have Joined Forces in New Mexico as Southwest Wildfires Continue to Blaze
Two wildfires in New Mexico combined and have burned 54,004 acres of land since they first merged, according to an update by New Mexico Fire Information. The fires — separately known as Calf Canyon fire and Hermits Peak fire — first combined on April 19, 2022. The blaze is located near Gallinas Canyon, south of…
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Wildfires Are Blazing Through Argentina
Argentina is on fire. For weeks, firefighters have battled the flames that have burned some 800,000 hectares in total, with about 30,000 hectares burning each day, Al Jazeera has reported.