All articles tagged with #fire containment
A large fire at Chevron's El Segundo refinery was successfully contained after erupting Thursday night, with no injuries reported; investigation into the cause is ongoing, and the incident is not expected to impact gas prices.
The Garnet Fire in Sierra National Forest, California, has expanded to over 85 square miles with only 14% containment, driven by lightning strikes and challenging terrain, prompting new evacuations and ongoing firefighting efforts using ground and aerial resources to control the blaze.
A series of 22 wildfires sparked by lightning strikes in Northern California have burned over 12,473 acres, destroying parts of historic Gold Rush towns like Chinese Camp and Vallecito, with evacuations in place and ongoing efforts to contain the fires, which are burning in remote areas.
The Flat fire in central Oregon has burned approximately 22,000 acres, destroyed four homes and several other buildings, and remains uncontained, with ongoing firefighting efforts and evacuations in place amid challenging conditions.
The Lee Fire in Western Colorado has rapidly expanded to over 92,000 acres due to shifting winds, prompting new evacuation orders and ongoing firefighting efforts, with the fire creating its own weather and posing significant risks to local communities.
The Canyon Fire in California, which burned over 5,370 acres, saw minimal activity overnight, leading to the lifting of evacuation orders in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Despite improved containment, hot and dry weather persists, raising concerns about rapid fire growth. The fire is one of several ongoing wildfires in the state amid an extreme heatwave and dry conditions.
The Canyon Fire in Southern California, which burned approximately 5,370 acres and was 47% contained, led to the lifting of evacuation orders in parts of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Firefighters made significant progress thanks to favorable weather and aerial support, though the fire remains active and continues to threaten areas eastward. Minor injuries occurred among firefighters, and air quality advisories remain in effect due to smoke. The fire is part of a larger wildfire situation in California, including the ongoing Gifford Fire.
The Canyon Fire in California has rapidly expanded to nearly 5,000 acres near Lake Piru, prompting mandatory evacuations and a local emergency declaration, with containment efforts ongoing amid extreme heat and dry conditions.
The Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo County has burned over 65,000 acres, with evacuation warnings expanded and Highway 166 closed as firefighting efforts continue to contain the blaze, which is currently 3% contained and threatening structures.
The Gifford Fire in Los Padres National Forest, California, has burned over 23,000 acres due to dry conditions and warm weather, with multiple ignition points along Highway 166. Firefighters are actively battling the blaze, which remains only 5% contained, and evacuations have been ordered for nearby residents. The fire poses risks to local communities and infrastructure, with the potential to spread further if conditions persist.
California is experiencing its largest wildfire of the year, the Madre fire, which has burned a significant area, highlighting the scale of wildfires and the importance of containment efforts, evacuation procedures, and weather warnings like red flag alerts. The article explains wildfire metrics, containment levels, and the role of prescribed burns in land management.
Two wildfires in New Mexico have burned over 80,000 acres, leading to the evacuation of about 2,000 homes and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, as firefighting efforts continue amid extreme drought and weather conditions.
Canada is experiencing a severe wildfire crisis with 4 million football fields burned, over half of the 203 active fires being 'out of control,' driven by drought, high temperatures, and strong winds, leading to widespread evacuations and smoke reaching Europe and the US.
Multiple wildfires have erupted across New Jersey due to dry and windy conditions, with significant fires in Bergen, Burlington, Camden, and Jackson Township. While some fires are partially contained, a red flag warning is in effect across the Northeast. Meanwhile, the Mountain Fire in Southern California has rapidly expanded, burning 20,000 acres, destroying over 220 structures, and causing injuries, with only 7% containment.
The Mountain fire in the foothills above Camarillo has devastated the area, destroying over 130 structures and damaging more than 80 others. The fire, fueled by fierce Santa Ana winds, has burned over 20,500 acres and is only 7% contained, threatening over 11,700 structures. Residents returning to their neighborhoods are faced with the loss of homes and personal belongings. Firefighters are making progress as winds ease, but challenges remain due to rugged terrain and low humidity. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Ventura County to aid firefighting efforts.