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Maui's mayor prioritizes housing and vows to hire more firefighters after Lahaina wildfire
Maui’s mayor says he is prioritizing housing, evaluating evacuation routes and hiring more firefighters as his Hawaii community recovers from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
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Menacing Texas Panhandle wildfire burns an estimated 850k acres, could become state's largest
A fast-moving wildfire burning through the Texas Panhandle grew into the second-largest blaze in state history Wednesday, forcing evacuations and triggering power outages as firefighters struggled to contain the widening flames.
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Wildfires in Texas Panhandle continues to grow
Multiple wind-driven wildfires continued to push through the Texas Panhandle on Wednesday.
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CA firefighters compete to develop new technology to stop wildfires
Firefighters across California are participating in a 4-year competition to invent new technologies to fight fires and put an end to destructive wildfires.
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CA firefighters compete to innovate new firefighting technology
Firefighters across California are participating in 4-year competition to invent new technologies to fight fires and put an end to destructive wildfires.
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A US pine species thrives when burnt. Southerners are rekindling a ‘fire culture' to boost its range
As the U.S. tries to restore a key forest ecosystem in the Southeast, landowners must light more fires on private property.
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Brush fire burns 40 acres west of Lake Mathews in Riverside County
A brush fire quickly spread to about 50 acres in Riverside County on a day of high wind warnings in Southern California.
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The Rundown: Wednesday November 8, 2023
The Rundown: Wednesday November 8, 2023
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Highland Fire expected to be 100% contained by Monday
A wildfire that has charred 2,487 acres near the junction of Highways 79 and 317 was 90% contained with full containment expected by Monday, the Riverside County Fire Department reported Sunday.
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Evacuations eased, highway reopens with Highland Fire containment expected within days
Evacuations orders were eased and a highway that had been closed for days reopened as firefighters gained ground on the Highland Fire in Riverside County.
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Crews make containment gains against Highland Fire
Containment of the roughly 2,500-acre Highland Fire in Aguanga increased from 25% to 40% and did not expand Thursday, according to Cal Fire Riverside and the Riverside County Fire Department. Air operations were officially terminated, and a temporary flight restriction placed over the fire zone to prevent civilian aircraft from disrupting air tankers and helicopters working the blaze was set…
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Family lose everything after the Highland Fire destroys their home
Evacuation orders for the area are still in place, residents are hoping to be able to recover items from the rubble once the orders are lifted. Tony Shin reports for the NBC4 News on Nov 2, 2023.
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‘The house lit up.' Highland Fire destroys couple's home of 15 years within minutes
Fire crews increased containment overnight of a brush fire that destroyed homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate this week in Riverside County.
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Highland Fire forces thousands to evacuate
Thousands of residents in and near Aguanga were forced to flee their homes due to the raging Highland Fire. Tony Shin reports for the NBC4 News on Oct. 31, 2023.
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Aguanga resident opens up about losing home in fire
An Aguanga resident recalls how he and his wife lost everything when a brush fire roared through the rural area. Christian Cazares reports for the NBC4 News on Oct. 31, 2023.
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Aerial view of Highland Fire
NewsChopper4 provides a look at a wildfire burning Tuesday Oct. 31, 2023 in Riverside County.
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Ranch evacuates due to Highland Fire
Firefighters are making progress against the #HighlandFire in Riverside County. Tony Shin reports for the NBC4 News at 11 a.m. on Tuesday Oct. 31, 2023.
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Aguanga residents faced with aftermath of Highland Fire
Residents survey damaged after the Highland Fire in Riverside County. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News at 11 a.m. on Tuesday Oct. 31, 2023.
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Brush fire on 170 Freeway in North Hollywood contained
Both sides of the 170 Freeway in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley were closed Sunday when a brush fire broke out in the North Hollywood area.
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September is National Preparedness Month. Is your family ready for an emergency?
Being prepared comes down to four simple steps: be informed, make a plan, create an emergency kit and stay involved. Here’s what’s involved in each step.