2024-08-01 14:59:08
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Climate Change
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Deadly Wildfires Engulf US West

Image courtesy of : AFP (LE MINH KHUE)

A deadly wildfire in Colorado claims one life as the Stone Canyon Fire spreads, requiring over 120 firefighters. In California, the Park Fire, the 5th largest, scorches 390,000 acres with only 18% containment, reportedly ignited by a man pushing a burning car off a cliff.

Firefighters are combating blazes in the Sequoia National Forest amidst predictions of a new heatwave. The fire season, exacerbated by climate change, is persisting longer.

Across the Western U.S., wildfires are straining resources, with historic devastation in Bakersfield and over half a million acres burned in multiple states. The U.S. Forest Service is overwhelmed, seeking assistance from Australia and New Zealand.

Additionally, in Colorado, Governor Polis deploys the National Guard as multiple fires continue to threaten communities, with evacuation orders in place for hundreds of homes.

Environmental News - Environment, Earth Sciences
1. August 2024 um 07:51

One dead in Colorado blaze as fires ravage US west

Politics
Environment
Technology
Economy
One fatality in Colorado wildfire; Stone Canyon Fire at 1,550 acres, over 120 firefighters; Park Fire in California burned 390,000 acres, 5th largest, 18% contained, allegedly sparked by man pushing burning car into ravine; firefighters battling blaze in Sequoia National Forest; new heat wave expected; climate change lengthening fire season.
AFP
1. August 2024 um 09:04

Hundred Fires Blaze in the Western United States - One Dead in Colorado

Around 100 fires are raging in the western United States; Authorities warn of a heat wave; Fire in Colorado claims a fatality; The "Stone Canyon Fire" destroys 630 hectares of land.
New York Times - U.S.
1. August 2024 um 11:44

Fires Burning at ‘Full Tilt’ Across the Western U.S. Stretch Resources

Environment
Politics
Wildfires rage across Western U.S.; Park fire 5th-largest in California, 2020 most destructive season, Denver wildfire kills 1. Historic Bakersfield mining town leveled, over 500,000 acres burned in California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado. U.S. Forest Service strained, requests help from Australia, New Zealand early in season.
The Guardian
1. August 2024 um 23:26

One person killed and national guard deployed as Colorado battles wildfires

Politics
One person killed in Colorado wildfires; Governor Polis deploys National Guard. Stone Canyon fire near Lyon 20% contained, burned 1,500+ acres. Alexander Mountain fire 1% contained, burned 7,600+ acres. 85-year-old Elden Coombs evacuated per Denver Post. Evacuation orders for 575 homes in Conifer and Loveland. Boulder Sheriff reports death. Firefighters face rattlesnakes. 95 large, active wildfires in US per National Interagency Fire Center, with 28,000 firefighters.
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