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Idaho residents flee rapid wildfires, escape through ‘tunnel of smoke’
Lightning strikes have sparked fast-moving wildfires in Idaho, prompting the evacuation of multiple communities, including one where a man drove past a building and trees engulfed in flames as a tunnel of smoke rose over the roadway. Purchase an air purifier, plus more ways to combat wildfire smoke inside your...
PG&E provides an update on power outages relating to the Park Fire
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - PG&E provided an update on power outages affecting those affected by the Park Fire in Butte County. As the fire progressed on Wednesday, PG&E said they de-energized distribution power lines in stages in and near the burn area at the request of CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department. This was to protect firefighters and public safety.
Sacramento Valley Under Red Flag Warning Amid Critical Fire Conditions and Park Fire Battle
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has flagged a critical fire weather situation, issuing a Red Flag Warning for the Sacramento Valley and nearby regions until 11 PM tonight. The alert underscores the persisting peril of wildfire escalation fueled by low humidity and strengthening southerly winds, according to the National Weather Service.
Cal Poly Humboldt Artist Wins 2024 California Duck Stamp Contest
A painting by Cynthia Fisher of Hamilton, Montana has been chosen as the winner of the 2024 California Duck Stamp Contest. “I learned to love waterfowl during my years in college at Cal Poly Humboldt,” said artist Fisher.” “I spent all my times studying ducks and other birds, doing taxidermy, and went on the first of many Duck hunts after that,” said artist Fisher. Judges first noted the position and orientation of the mallards in Fisher’s painting, describing the ducks in flight as an action shot. The painting reflected the background as Sutter Buttes, a small mountain village near Yuba City in Sutter County. Artist Fisher’s Blue Ribbon winner and three runners up will be on display at the Pacific Flyway Decoy Association Annual Wildlife Art Festival in Sacramento.
Interstate 15 Shut Down Near Nevada-California Border Due to Semi-Truck Fire, Disrupting Travel Plans
Travelers planning to use Interstate 15 near the Nevada/California state line, found themselves at a standstill as the major thoroughfare was closed in both directions south of the boundary, following an incident where a semi-truck hauling lithium-ion batteries caught fire. The shutdown extended from Afton Canyon to Basin roads after the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to the blaze on northbound I-15 at mile marker 113, between Barstow and Baker, News 3 LV reported.
Newsom set an ambitious goal to launch 500,000 Californians into new careers. Many are firefighters
In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.
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