LA on Edge: False Wildfire Warning Blamed on Tech Breakdown
A tech glitch caused a wildfire evacuation alert to be mistakenly sent to millions across Los Angeles County, sparking panic amid the January wildfire devastation. The alert was intended only for residents near the Kenneth Fire in the San Fernando Valley but instead reached the entire county of 10 million people. A congressional report blamed […]
Raging Wildfires Engulf Minnesota – Crews Fight Against Time to Save Homes
Fierce wildfires are raging across northeastern Minnesota, with the Jenkins Creek Fire burning 6,800 acres and threatening homes. Helicopter crews captured dramatic scenes as firefighters pre-treated houses, saving structures just before the flames swept through. The most destructive blaze, the Camp House Fire near Duluth, has scorched 12,000 acres and destroyed at least 40 buildings. […]
New York and Queens Neighbourhood Shaken as Fire Engulfs Porta-Potty Plant
Flames erupted in a Queens neighbourhood Sunday night as a porta-potty factory went up in smoke, injuring two and drawing a massive emergency response. The two-alarm fire broke out around 7 p.m. on Cross Bay Boulevard, injuring a firefighter and one other person. Officials are still investigating the cause of the blaze.
New Jersey Wildfire Burns Out of Control As Thousands Forced To Evacuate
A fast-growing wildfire in New Jersey has forced the evacuation of around 3,000 people and disrupted traffic throughout the state. The blaze, dubbed the Jones Road Fire, has scorched 8,500 acres in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area in Ocean County, New Jersey, US. On 22 April, the fire was only 10% contained, with over […]