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Record-breaking California wildfires surpass 4 million acres
SAN FRANCISCO – Deadly wildfires in California have burned more than 4 million acres (6,250 square miles) this year — more than double the previous record for the most land burned in a single year in the state. California fire officials said the state hit the astonishing milestone Sunday with about two months remaining in …
Gender reveal party sparked huge El Dorado wildfire which has burned 7,050 acres in California
A California wildfire which has so far destroyed 7,050 acres of land 40 miles northeast of Palm Springs was started during a gender reveal party, it has emerged. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said on Sunday night that a smoke-generating pyrotechnic device caused the fire. The devices are sometimes used to release …
California fires live updates: Voracious fire complex races across 137,475 acres of Bay Area, San Joaquin County
The Chronicle’s Fire Updates page documents the latest events in wildfires across the Bay Area and the state of California. The Chronicle’s Fire Map and Tracker provides updates on fires burning throughout California. The Chronicle’s PG&E Outage Map provides real-time locations of where the power is out. The San Francisco Chronicle’s ongoing coverage is available …
Wheeler County fire grows to 310 acres; lightning map technology assists C.O. fight
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wednesday night’s lightning storm sparked dozens of fires across Central Oregon that have all been caught fast and small so far — and one to the east, in Wheeler County, that has topped 300 acres. Central Oregon firefighters had responded to 31 lightning-sparked fires by Thursday evening, ranging from a single …
Apple Fire in California spreads to over 20,000 acres
A massive wildfire burning in Riverside and San Bernardino counties in California has scorched over 20,000 acres and was at 5% containment Sunday night, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The “Apple Fire,” which is believed to have started as three separate blazes, broke out Friday afternoon and continues to burn …
How a developer would mix a technology park, age-restricted housing on 119 acres in South Forsyth
The application was submitted in late October and a preliminary zoning review meeting will be held on Dec. 4. McDonald will have an applicant work period through June 2020 before going to public hearings. McDonald has previously developed and owns more than 725,000 square feet of industrial buildings in the county, which have been used …
Kincade Fire: Hundreds evacuated as wildfire explodes to 10,000 acres
The Kincade Fire, ignited Wednesday night, has scorched 10,000 acres, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reported Thursday morning. More than 550 homes — with about 1,700 residents — are under mandatory evacuation orders as the blaze burns uncontrollably, Sonoma County officials said. More evacuations may be issued. The fire erupted the same …
Kincade fire north of Geyserville tops 5,000 acres, prompts mandatory evacuations
Here are the latest updates on the Kincade fire burning in northeast Sonoma County. 1:11 a.m. In an emailed statement, PG&E said the Kincade fire is in the power shut-off “footprint.” The utility initiated the shutdown Wednesday afternoon, cutting power to nearly 27,000 customers in Sonoma County. PG&E said it does not have any more …
Task of hosting 2022 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days sinks in at Roehl Acres
CLOSE The Roehl family posed for a photo during media day on Oct. 21 for 2022 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days in Clark County. (Photo: Wisconsin FTD) While the magnitude of hosting the 2022 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days in Clark County may not have sunk in yet for the Dennis and Suzie Roehl family, given this …
Maui fire: People and animals evacuated as blaze scorches 3,000 acres
The fire had scorched 3,000 acres in central Maui, leading to evacuations of residents of Kihei and Maalaea as it burned out of control Thursday, CNN affiliate KGMB reported. The Maui Humane Society moved its animals in crates and kennels to a nearby high school. As darkness set in, Maui Mayor Mike Victorino said firefighters …
