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Rapidly Moving Brush Fire in California Burns Homes and Prompts Evacuations
Firefighters were working to contain fires in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties amid dangerous weather conditions.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
California Mountain fire destroys homes, forces evacuations
Millions in Southern California are under red flag warnings as high winds fuel the flames of the Mountain Fire. NBC News' Morgan Chesky details the damage as the fire has grown to more than 14,000 ...Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Thousands told to evacuate as fast-moving Mountain Fire explodes in Southern California
Over 130 homes have been destroyed in a wind-fueled wildfire in Southern California that has grown to over 20,000 acres, officials said Thursday as firefighters continued to try to control the ...Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
Evacuations forced, homes destroyed in Southern California by Mountain Fire
Gusty winds in areas north of Los Angeles have exacerbated the Mountain Fire that's so far destroyed more than 14,000 acres and dozens of homes. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Brush Fire Burns in Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan
The blaze in the park, at the northern tip of Manhattan, followed brush fires that burned in Brooklyn, the Bronx and New Jersey over the past week.Top stories - The New York Times - November 14 -
Southern California wildfire torches homes, forces evacuations
The nearly 20,000-acre Mountain Fire that erupted Wednesday in Ventura County, just north of Los Angeles, continues to grow with no containment. The wind-driven blaze has destroyed homes and forced ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Brush Fire in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Burns 2 Acres
The fire drew almost 100 firefighters, the commissioner said. The cause was not immediately determined.Top stories - The New York Times - November 9 -
Wind-whipped California brush fire out of control and spreading 'dangerously fast'
On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a rare red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties alerting of "extreme fire risk."Top stories - ABC News - November 7 -
Watch: Fast-moving California wildfire burns out of control
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Ventura County, near Los Angeles.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Fast-moving wildfire burns more than 14,000 acres in California
Thousands of people have been evacuated as firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire north of Los Angeles. The wildfire has burned over 14,000 acres and dozens of homes.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Mountain Fire in Ventura County Destroys Homes and Forces Thousands to Evacuate
The fast-moving Mountain fire forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed neighborhoods in the hilly communities of Ventura County. “We figured we were trapped,” one resident said.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Northeast wildfires prompt new evacuations
The dry conditions across the Northeast are going from bad to worse with a new round of wildfires and evacuations. NBC News' George Solis reports from Greenwood Lake, New York.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Massive fires in both U.S coasts force evacuations, destroy homes
Brush fires in New Jersey's Palisades area spread smoke across the Hudson River. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has the latest. In the West, California's Mountain Fire is still roaring after ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Winds still driving Mountain Fire that's destroyed hundreds of homes in Southern California
Thousands of Californians have been forced to evacuate as the Mountain Fire continues to spread in Southern California. More than 20,000 acres have already been scorched. CBS News correspondent ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
After California Mountain Fire, Residents Return to Find Homes Reduced to Rubble
The Mountain fire has torn through more than 20,000 acres and destroyed more than 130 structures in Ventura County. “It’s just devastating,” one resident said.Top stories - The New York Times - November 9 -
Firefighters Gain More Control of Southern California Blaze That Spread Rapidly
After the Mountain fire ballooned to more than 20,000 acres in less than 24 hours, improving weather conditions helped crews contain more of the blaze on Saturday.Top stories - The New York Times - November 10 -
Brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park contained, FDNY says
FDNY crews in Brooklyn's Prospect Park are monitoring for hot spots after battling a brush fire that consumed approximately two acres.Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Antisemitic Attacks in Amsterdam Prompt Tight Security at Jewish Sites
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof condemned an overnight wave of violence as Israel begins efforts to evacuate its citizens.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8 -
Buildings destroyed after huge town centre fire
More than 100 firefighters have been involved in tackling the blaze in Abergavenny.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
California wildfire fueled by high winds grows to 10,000 acres and forces evacuations
Injuries were reported and homes were destroyed in a Southern California wildfire that began Wednesday and, fueled by high winds, rapidly grew to over 10,000 acres, officials said.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
California wildfire fueled by Santa Ana winds forces evacuations
A massive fast-moving wildfire, fueled by Santa Ana winds, is tearing through communities across Southern California, destroying homes and trapping some residents, forcing thousands more to ...Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Massachusetts firefighters continue to battle stubborn brush fires across state
Firefighters in Massachusetts are continuing to battle stubborn brush fires across the state with officials urging residents to take precautions to help avoid sparking new blazes.Top stories - NBC News - November 4 -
Large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park under control: FDNY
Firefighters are battling large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.Top stories - ABC News - November 8 -
Brush fire breaks out in Brooklyn's Prospect Park as Northeast drought continues
A brush fire broke out Friday night in Prospect Park, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, amid a drought that has been plaguing the northeastern U.S. for weeks.Top stories - NBC News - November 9 -
Dangerous air quality hits New York as brush fires erupt in Northeast
Wildfires brought on by extreme dry conditions have left parts of the East Coast in a dangerous haze this weekend.Top stories - ABC News - November 9 -
New York firefighter accused of intentionally setting brush fire on Long Island
A volunteer firefighter on Long Island, New York, was arrested Tuesday after he intentionally started a brush fire, authorities said.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
FDNY creates brush fire task force amid historic wildfires
New York is battling its largest wildfire in 16 years, with firefighters now containing about 90% of the affected areas. Officials warn that ongoing drought conditions and strong winds could ...Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Strong typhoon prompts more evacuations in Philippines, the fifth major storm to hit in three weeks
The fifth major storm in three weeks has hit the northeastern Philippines, prompting more largescale evacuations and a United Nations call for emergency funds to help the government ease the plight ...World - ABC News - November 14 -
Texas firefighters save toddler from burning home
Two firefighters are being hailed as heroes after saving a toddler from a burning home in Grandbury, Texas. Omar Villafranca spoke with the firefighters and the little boy's mother.Top stories - CBS News - November 11