“We had multiple 911 calls from folks unable to evacuate” because their homes were surrounded by the fire, Shoots said. Fire and Smoke Map: The EPA and USFS have created this map to test new data layers of use during fire and smoke events, including air quality data from low-cost sensors. Three of the four South Fork Complex fires have been 100 contained, according to U.S. Thomas Shoots said there were “multiple close calls” as residents rushed to evacuate their homes. South Fork Complex at 3,957 acres, 52 overall containment. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection San Diego Capt. Two people suffered burns and were taken to hospitals. Temperatures in the 100s are expected across large swaths of the state through Tuesday.Ī large tanker could be seen dropping fire retardant along the fire line.Ībout two hours after the Route fire broke out, a fast-moving blaze was reported near the U.S.-Mexico border in east San Diego County.īy Wednesday night, the fire had grown to more than 4,200 acres, destroyed at least four structures, including at least one home, and was threatening others. State officials are asking Californians to voluntarily limit electricity use Wednesday from 4 to 9 p.m. And a wildfire in Austin burned for over two days and destroyed at least one apartment building in early August.California Extreme heat wave pushing California power grid to limit, with rolling blackouts possible In June, Texas experienced a serious heat wave, with temperatures reaching triple-digits. Large parts of the southern US, including Texas and Louisiana have experienced extreme heat and drought this summer, resulting in conditions conducive to wildfires. “With triple-digit heat forecasted for this Labor Day weekend, I urge Texans to remain weather-aware and limit any activities that may cause sparks or flames that could lead to accidental fires.”
“Additional resources through this airtanker base will provide even greater support to state and local officials as they swiftly respond,” the governor said in a news release. Todays Fire news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS. 1 Alarm Level: Toronto Fire Services determines the Alarm Level based upon any one of a number of factors. The contents are updated at five minute intervals from the CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) system. Stay up to date with all of the breaking Fire headlines from Melbourne Vic. The following active incidents are dispatched from Toronto Fire Services Communication Centre.
The air tanker base, stationed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, is equipped to handle all air tankers from the national fleet, the governor’s office said. 7NEWS brings you the latest Melbourne Fires news. Weather that drove eastern Canada's devastating wildfires made twice as likely by climate changeĮarlier Friday, Governor Greg Abbott announced he directed the Texas A&M Forest Service to activate an air tanker base in Austin to assist in wildfire suppression efforts across the state ahead of Labor Day weekend. (Photo by FREDERIC CHOUINARD /SOPFEU / Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Frederic Chouinard/SOPFEU/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images QUEBEC, CANADA - JUNE 23 : (-EDITORIAL USE ONLY â" "MANDATORY CREDIT - FREDERIC CHOUINARD / SOPFEU" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS-) A view of wildfires at Lebel-sur-Quevillon in Quebec, Canada on June 23, 2023.
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