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WATCH: Firefighter saves American flag from California wildfire

Firefighters in Ventura County, California, are battling a fast-moving wildfire that has consumed more than 10,000 acres since it began early Wednesday.

Eye Opener: Firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire near Los Angeles

Firefighters battle fast-moving wildfire near Los Angeles that's destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate. Also, President-elect Trump makes his first cabinet pick while ...

Police and firefighters attacked with fireworks

Three teenagers are arrested as emergency workers are targeted with fireworks during Bonfire Night.

Engine donated to help firefighters in Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Firefighters attacked during Bonfire Night disorder

Police and firefighters were targeted by fireworks, bricks and bottles in pockets of disorder across Scotland.

Mum of girl burned by firework warns of dangers

Bonfire night can turn from family fun to "hell" in a split second, said mum.

Future wildfires could trap tourists in Tahoe: Report

Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Future wildfires could trap tourists in Tahoe: Report Evacuations in certain parts of the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Fast-Growing Wildfires Are Especially Destructive, Study Shows

In recent decades, fast-growing blazes were responsible for an outsize share of fire-related devastation, scientists found using satellite data.

Science - The New York Times - October 25

Wildfires are becoming faster and more furious in the US West

Fast-growing flames have been responsible for the lion's share of U.S. wildfire-related damage in recent years, despite being relatively rare occurrences, a new study has found. Nearly 90 percent ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Rare Autumn Drought in Northeast Brings a Spate of Wildfires

Hundreds of fires are burning in New Jersey and Connecticut as the region experiences a spell of unusually warm fall weather.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Wildfire emergency in Southern California threatens homes

A wildfire in Southern California grew to more than 10,000 acres, threatening homes and prompting evacuation orders. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

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 ...

Ka, Brooklyn rapper and New York firefighter, dies aged 52

Kaseem Ryan, a member of Natural Elements and an FDNY captain, died unexpectedly, according to Instagram post. Ka, a Brooklyn rapper, producer and firefighter, died unexpectedly on Saturday at age ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Hamas Leader Killed in Gaza Fighting, Israel Says

The Israeli military confirmed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, was killed on Wednesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he spoke with President Biden about working to ...

World - The New York Times - October 18

Authorities investigate fire at UK nuclear submarine shipyard

Blaze at BAE Systems site in Barrow-in-Furness did not pose nuclear risk and was brought under control

Business - Financial Times - October 30

As summers get hotter, Greece's seasonal firefighters protest for permanent jobs

Hundreds of seasonal firefighters in Greece have protested outside the country's Civil Protection Ministry, demanding permanent jobs as their contracts expired after a harsh wildfire season

World - ABC News - October 31

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.

Hundreds of homes evacuated near Colorado wildfire, official says

More than 700 homes have been evacuated near the town of Divide, Colorado, as a wildfire burns nearby, local law enforcement said Monday.

Some wildfire suppressants may be unleashing heavy metals into the environment: Study

The widespread use of certain chemical or synthetic fire suppressants may be leading to heavy metal contamination in wildfire-prone areas, a new study has found. Wildland firefighters often ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Wildfires rage in Oklahoma, severe weather expected in central U.S.

Wildfires are blazing in Oklahoma as warnings of severe weather spread in Kansas and other parts of the central U.S. CBS News' Rob Marciano has the latest on strong winds that could create severe ...

Los Angeles Faces a ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ for Wildfire Weather

Forecasters in California are using some of their strongest language to warn that windy conditions may help fires spread this week.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

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.

Californians forced to flee as ferocious wildfires destroy homes and buildings

Mountain fire scorches thousands of acres north-west of Los Angeles as officials demand more help for fire crews. Fast-moving fires erupted across California on Wednesday as the state was lashed ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Watch: Fast-moving California wildfire burns out of control

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Ventura County, near Los Angeles.

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.

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 ...

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 - 11 hours ago

Governor declares state of emergency due to wildfire in Southern California

A wildfire between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara has burned over 20,000 acres, damaging or destroying around 200 homes. California's governor has declared a state of emergency as thousands of ...

Kaseem 'Ka' Ryan, New York City rapper-producer and firefighter, dies at 52

Kaseem 'Ka' Ryan, the New York City rapper and producer who was also a captain for the New York City Fire Department, has died. He was 52.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 15

Smith’s firefighting knock shows why England sought an upgrade on Foakes | Ali Martin

Wicketkeeper’s superb marshalling of the tail was a demonstration of the class and composure that marks him out as a player of real promise. The cojoined cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi are ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon

The three worked for Lebanese news organizations, their employers said. Lebanon’s health ministry said they had been staying in a residence housing journalists.

World - The New York Times - October 26

As U.S. Election Looms, Biden Aides Struggle With Middle East Wars

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to get Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to envision a U.S.-backed plan for ending the war in Gaza, but there was no sign of progress.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Republic of Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Election Victory

The Georgian Dream party won 54 percent of the vote, the electoral commission said Sunday, a result that critics of the government fear could derail the country’s pro-Western course.

World - The New York Times - October 27

At Vatican Synod, Women’s Issues Are Relegated to a Side Group

A meeting four years in the making said the ordination of women required further study, but it called for women to have more leadership roles, even in seminaries.

World - The New York Times - October 27

A Skeleton Bank of Understudied Species

With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to pangolins and sea stars, should look like on the inside.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War

Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger than ever.

World - The New York Times - October 27

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WATCH: Firefighter saves American flag from California wildfire

Eye Opener: Firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire near Los Angeles

Police and firefighters attacked with fireworks

Engine donated to help firefighters in Ukraine

Firefighters attacked during Bonfire Night disorder

Mum of girl burned by firework warns of dangers

Future wildfires could trap tourists in Tahoe: Report

Fast-Growing Wildfires Are Especially Destructive, Study Shows

Wildfires are becoming faster and more furious in the US West

Rare Autumn Drought in Northeast Brings a Spate of Wildfires

Wildfire emergency in Southern California threatens homes

Southern California wildfire torches homes, forces evacuations

Ka, Brooklyn rapper and New York firefighter, dies aged 52

Hamas Leader Killed in Gaza Fighting, Israel Says

Authorities investigate fire at UK nuclear submarine shipyard

As summers get hotter, Greece's seasonal firefighters protest for permanent jobs

Massachusetts firefighters continue to battle stubborn brush fires across state

Hundreds of homes evacuated near Colorado wildfire, official says

Some wildfire suppressants may be unleashing heavy metals into the environment: Study

Wildfires rage in Oklahoma, severe weather expected in central U.S.

Los Angeles Faces a ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ for Wildfire Weather

California wildfire fueled by high winds grows to 10,000 acres and forces evacuations

Californians forced to flee as ferocious wildfires destroy homes and buildings

Watch: Fast-moving California wildfire burns out of control

Fast-moving wildfire burns more than 14,000 acres in California

California wildfire fueled by Santa Ana winds forces evacuations

Mountain Fire in Ventura County Destroys Homes and Forces Thousands to Evacuate

Governor declares state of emergency due to wildfire in Southern California

Kaseem 'Ka' Ryan, New York City rapper-producer and firefighter, dies at 52

Smith’s firefighting knock shows why England sought an upgrade on Foakes | Ali Martin

Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon

As U.S. Election Looms, Biden Aides Struggle With Middle East Wars

Republic of Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Election Victory

At Vatican Synod, Women’s Issues Are Relegated to a Side Group

A Skeleton Bank of Understudied Species

Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War

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