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A rapidly spreading brush fire near Los Angeles has prompted evacuations for thousands, with the fire growing to over 2.3 square miles and remaining uncontained, amid a broader context of severe wildfires driven by drought and heatwave conditions in California.
Maui firefighters are battling a brush fire near Kaanapali, Hawaii, which is slowly being contained, leading to road closures and smoke impacting the area, just miles from the site of the devastating Lahaina wildfires two years ago.
Firefighters responding to a brush fire in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, were ambushed by a gunman, with law enforcement investigating whether the fire was set to lure responders. The incident is considered an active shooter situation, and the FBI is assisting. A shelter-in-place order has been issued, and Idaho Governor Brad Little condemned the attack.
Multiple firefighters were shot while responding to a brush fire in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, leading to halted fire suppression efforts and a shelter-in-place order as law enforcement agencies respond to the incident in the Canfield Mountain Natural Area.
A brush fire broke out in Inwood Hill Park, located in Manhattan, prompting emergency response efforts to contain the blaze. The fire's cause and extent of damage are currently under investigation.
A brush fire near Manhattan's Penn Station caused significant delays for Amtrak services between New York City and New Haven, affecting routes up to Boston and down to Washington, D.C. All service between Penn Station and New Haven was suspended for the day, with limited service to Boston. The fire, part of larger wildfires in New Jersey and New York, prompted a statewide ban on outdoor fires by Governor Kathy Hochul. Amtrak allowed ticket changes without fees due to the disruptions.
Firefighters in Brooklyn's Prospect Park battled a two-alarm brush fire that spread across two acres in a hilly, dense area. The fire, reported by a passerby, required about 120 firefighters to control and posed no threat to civilian structures. New York City is under a drought watch, with dry, windy conditions increasing fire risks, prompting a Red Flag Warning. Authorities urge residents to report fires and avoid activities that could spark new ones. Similar fires have been reported in the Bronx and New Jersey.
A brush fire erupted in Brooklyn's Prospect Park amid a severe drought affecting the northeastern U.S., with the New York City Fire Department using drones to manage the situation. The fire, located in a dense area of the park, was brought under control without threatening nearby structures. The incident underscores the heightened fire risk due to dry and windy conditions, with the entire New York City region under a red flag warning. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and officials emphasize the importance of vigilance during these conditions.
A brush fire broke out in Brooklyn's Prospect Park and is expected to continue burning throughout the night. Firefighters are on the scene working to contain the blaze, which has raised concerns among local residents. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Brush fires in the Palisades area of New Jersey have sent smoke across the Hudson River into New York City, affecting air quality. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze, which spans 19 acres and is about 30% contained. A red flag warning is in effect due to dry and windy conditions, increasing the fire risk in the region. No structures are threatened, and no evacuations have been ordered.
A fast-moving brush fire in California has destroyed several homes and forced evacuations as firefighters struggle to contain the blaze.
A fast-moving brush fire, named the Broad Fire, has burned at least 40 acres and one home in Malibu, California, prompting the closure of the Pacific Coast Highway in both directions. Residents are being warned to prepare for potential evacuations as strong Santa Ana winds exacerbate the fire threat. Meanwhile, a separate 250-acre fire is threatening structures in Ventura County. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for damaging wind gusts in the region.
A large brush fire in North Port, Sarasota County, forced evacuations and temporarily closed parts of I-75. Covering 75 acres, the fire is now 85% contained. Firefighters and residents worked together to control the blaze, with crews remaining on-site overnight to monitor the situation.
A brush fire in Council Bluffs, Iowa, has caused smoke to drift into the Omaha area, with some trees catching fire near Veterans Memorial Highway, exacerbated by wind speeds of up to 50 mph.
A hot air balloon attempting to land in a field in Rochester, Minnesota, was pushed into power lines by a gust of wind, causing the basket to disconnect and fall to the ground, sparking a small brush fire. Two of the three passengers sustained minor injuries, and the balloon was found a couple of miles away without its basket. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.