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Los Angeles (dpa) – California authorities recovered the bodies of four more people killed in wildfires raging in the central part of the state, bringing the death toll to five, officials said Thursday. The remains of four men who died separately in the Valley fire, north of San Francisco, and the Butte fire, south-east of the… Continue reading Five dead and hundreds homeless in California wildfires |
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State of emergency declared: 23,000 displaced in California wildfires
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Around 23,000 people have been displaced and a state of emergency declared in California as wildfires rage in the north of the US state. An elderly, disabled woman is known to have died as flames consumed her building when the fires erupted on Saturday (September 12). Others, such David Clark, managed to flee. He spoke from… Continue reading State of emergency declared: 23,000 displaced in California wildfires |
At Least 6 Dead In Southern Utah Flash Flood
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At least six people were dead and several others were missing after heavy rains in southern Utah triggered flash flooding, authorities said Monday night. Those missing are reportedly from Colorado City and Hildale area, near the Utah-Arizona border. Hildale officials reportedly said that a flash flood washed two vehicles off the road at Canyon Street and… Continue reading At Least 6 Dead In Southern Utah Flash Flood |
Terrifying videos capture man’s escape from California wildfire
Colorado has been extremely fortunate this summer with no truly notable wildfires. Other locations across the western U.S. have not been near as lucky. Highlighting this are videos taken by a northern California man as he fled the fast moving Valley Fire.
The Valley Fire broke out Saturday afternoon and quickly exploded forcing thousands to evacuate with little or no notice. Yesterday, California Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency for Lake and Napa counties. As of this morning the blaze had already consumed 61,000 acres and firefighters only had 5% containment.
A YouTube user posted three videos yesterday showing a harrowing escape down roads in the Anderson Springs and Middletown areas. As he drives, flames burn, oftentimes reaching 10 or more feet into the air, lap the roadway and embers and debris blow across the road.
Watch the terrifying videos below.
Japan’s Mount Aso Erupts, Tourists Evacuated
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Japan’s largest active volcano, Mount Aso, erupted Monday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to raise its five-scale volcanic alert level to three from two, warning people not to approach the area. The eruption shot plumes of smoke 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) into the air. Mount Aso, located on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, erupted… Continue reading Japan’s Mount Aso Erupts, Tourists Evacuated |
California wildfire spreads; governor declares emergency
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A fast-moving wildfire left a path of devastation northwest of Sacramento, Calif., destroying homes and forcing and forcing residents to run for their lives. On Sunday morning, Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in Lake and Napa counties, noting that he fire forced large evacuations and damage to state infrastructure. The order mobilizes various… Continue reading California wildfire spreads; governor declares emergency |
Typhoon Goni Makes Landfall In Japan, Injures At Least 26
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Typhoon Goni made landfall in the southwestern Kumamoto prefecture on the Japanese island of Kyushu Tuesday. The typhoon damaged buildings and cars, and flooded streets before barreling toward the Sea of Japan. While no deaths were recorded, at least 26 people were injured, Japan’s fire and disaster management agency said, according to the Associated Press (AP).… Continue reading Typhoon Goni Makes Landfall In Japan, Injures At Least 26 |
Washington Fire Now Is the Largest in State’s History
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The fierce group of fires burning in north-central Washington since Thursday morning has grown to be the largest blaze in the state’s history, a fire spokesman told the Associated Press. The Okanogan Complex consists of five wildfires that are burning within Washington’s largest county. Authorities believe the out-of-control fire will continue to burn throughout the week.… Continue reading Washington Fire Now Is the Largest in State’s History |
Wildfires Prompt Evacuation Alerts In Pacific Northwest
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A sprawling wildfire in southwestern Canada, just north of the border with Washington state, prompted evacuation alerts Saturday for 183 homes in the area. Canadian and U.S. firefighters have been battling a series of raging fires in the Pacific Northwest that has destroyed dozens of homes amid dry conditions and gusty winds. A fire near Testalinden… Continue reading Wildfires Prompt Evacuation Alerts In Pacific Northwest |
At Least 7 Perish As Typhoon Goni Slams Philippines
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At least seven people were killed and two missing Saturday after typhoon Goni battered the northern Philippines with strong rain and winds that triggered landslides and flooding, authorities reportedly said. The typhoon, which has slightly weakened, is expected to move away from the country without making a landfall. Among the deceased were two brothers who reportedly… Continue reading At Least 7 Perish As Typhoon Goni Slams Philippines |