All articles tagged with #wildfire
Originally Published 5 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
Reality TV star Spencer Pratt announced his intention to run for mayor of Los Angeles, criticizing local officials over wildfire response and using social media to confirm his candidacy, which is seen as a long shot in a heavily Democratic city.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by Colorado Public Radio
A grass fire between Broomfield, Lafayette, and Louisville in Boulder County is largely contained, with evacuation orders expected to be lifted soon; crews are still working on extinguishing remaining hotspots, and Highway 287 is set to reopen.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by The New York Times
Despite a devastating wildfire in January that killed 19 people and destroyed many homes, Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena, California, survived the flames and wind, and the community came together to restore its iconic holiday lights, symbolizing resilience and hope amid rebuilding efforts.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by The Colorado Sun
Firefighters have contained a wildfire in Fourmile Canyon west of Boulder, prompting evacuations for about 662 residents; authorities are monitoring wind conditions and plan to reassess evacuation orders as they work to prevent further spread of the fire.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
A fiery crash involving two semitrailers on the 15 Freeway in Devore caused a brush fire that burned about 5 acres and threatened structures, leading to the closure of the northbound lanes; at least one person was injured, and the fire was contained by early afternoon.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
A man pleaded not guilty to federal charges related to the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, which caused significant destruction and loss of life. He is accused of starting a smaller fire that smoldered underground before reigniting and causing the deadly blaze. His trial is scheduled for December, and his defense argues that other factors contributed to the fire's spread.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles that resulted in 12 deaths, has been indicted on federal charges including arson and destruction of property, facing up to 45 years in prison.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
A 29-year-old man, Jonathan Rinderknecht, was arrested for allegedly setting the Palisades fire in Los Angeles and making recent threats, including a fire threat in Florida and hiding a gun in a stuffed animal. He is accused of arson that destroyed thousands of homes and caused 12 deaths, with authorities linking him through evidence such as a ChatGPT image and phone calls. Rinderknecht remains in custody pending further proceedings.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Los Angeles Daily News
A 29-year-old man, Jonathan Rinderknecht, was arrested and charged with starting the Palisades fire in California, which caused significant destruction and loss of life. He allegedly used open flames and sought advice from ChatGPT about fault in causing the fire. The investigation revealed he was in the area and had a history of anger issues, with potential additional charges pending.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC7 San Francisco
A Florida man, Jonathan Rinderknecht, has been charged with intentionally starting the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, which burned over 23,000 acres and destroyed thousands of structures, after allegedly igniting the fire on New Year's Day and providing false information to authorities.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
The deadliest fire in Los Angeles history, the Palisades fire, was a rekindling of a previous fire caused by fireworks, with an arrest made of a suspect who allegedly started the initial blaze, which resulted in significant destruction and loss of life.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
The article recounts the harrowing true story behind the film The Lost Bus, which depicts a bus driver's courageous effort to evacuate children during the deadly 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California, highlighting themes of bravery, trust, and resilience amid a catastrophic wildfire.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
Namibia has deployed helicopters and hundreds of soldiers to combat a large wildfire in Etosha National Park, which has destroyed habitats, killed at least nine antelope, and threatened critically endangered black rhinos, originating from a charcoal production site outside the park.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
A lightning-induced wildfire in California's Sierra National Forest has burned through a grove of ancient giant sequoias, some estimated to be 3,000 years old. Firefighters are actively working to protect these iconic trees using various methods, as the fire has scorched 85 square miles and is about 14% contained. The fire's intensity is higher than usual, threatening the delicate balance of the sequoias' natural fire ecology.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Weather Channel
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.