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How A.I. Can Help Humans Battle Wildfires, From Advanced Camera Systems to Forecasting Models
A variety of new technologies aim to improve wildfire detection and help map the spread of blazes Embers from the Eaton Fire ...
Newsom wants to speed up a delayed rule to make California homes more fire resistant
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As Los Angeles reels from deadly January wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday he will order the state to advance ...
American Airlines plane, Army helicopter collide outside Reagan National Airport near Washington DC
An American Airlines plane carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter outside ...
Washington state woman indicted in Vt. border patrol officer's death
Teresa Youngblut, 21, faces federal firearms charges in the Jan. 20 death of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland, and ...
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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 ... The road to the current map has been years in the making. After the initial wildfire map was released in summer of 2022, it was recalled ...
California firefighters make progress on Hughes Fire in Castaic; maps show areas under evacuation
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with ...
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Hundreds of first responders attend forum on Washington Co.’s new emergency radio system
More than 200 firefighters, police officers and paramedics from across Washington County packed into South Franklin’s fire hall Wednesday night to learn more about the county’s new emergency radio ...
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US Map Shows States With Worse Air Quality Amid California Wildfires
The Air Quality Index measured 156 near Forks, Washington ... AirNow's map noted no nearby fires detected, but three wildfire incidents had been noted in more western parts of the state, the ...
Rains hit SoCal for much of this week. Why it’s probably not a fire killer
Back-to-back atmospheric river storms are set to hit Los Angeles County this week — giving the region much-needed moisture ...
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Georgia teen charged in string of arsons, burglary, fire marshals say
A 17-year-old teen was charged in connection to seven separate arsons that occurred between late November 2024 through January 2025.
Southern California's winds weakening; at least 25 dead, 26 missing amid wildfires
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern ...