The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) agreed to a $115 million settlement over the Cerro Grande Fire. [caption id="attachment_613" align="alignleft" width="368"] Photo Courtesy of Los Alamos National Laboratory[/caption] In May of 2000, a National Park Service Crew lit a prescribed burn (the controlled application of…
On August 18, the Medical Lake region was hit by a devastating wildfire that consumed thousands of acres, destroyed numerous homes, and tragically claimed one life. Prior to this catastrophe, the Spokane area had been under the sweltering grip of 100-degree temperatures coupled with strong…
Evacuations were issued across a 400-acre expanse in San Diego County due to the rapid spread of the Coyote Fire. The wildfire originated near Coyote Holler Road in Potrero, leading to evacuation notices for several roads including Horizon View Drive, Ranch Road, and others. Furthermore,…
A devastating wildfire on Maui has put intense strain on the island's medical facilities, interrupted emergency phone services, and driven residents to extreme measures, with some resorting to diving into the ocean to escape the encroaching flames. Update 4:41PM PST 8/9/23: 6 people have been…