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New footage has emerged of young hikers running away from the origin of the Palisades Fire off the Temescal Trail. “Dude that’s right where we were standing.” While placing no blame on these individuals, I think it’s important that’s these kids talk to investigators about what they saw that day on the trail. LAFD 🔥

New footage has emerged of young hikers running away from the origin of the Palisades Fire off the Temescal Trail. “Dude that’s right where we were standing.” While placing no blame on these individuals, I think it’s important that’s these kids talk to investigators about what they saw that day on the trail. LAFD 🔥

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From a Canadian firefighter who knows what’s going on: #canada #wildfire #smoke (Worth the read) “I know you may know, but people need to know and understand that most Canadian wildfire management agencies have fire “zonation” policies similar to Alaska. This means in large areas of their jurisdictions, especially in the northern part of the country, wildfires are left to run there natural course w little or no direct action or suppression. We’ll protect values at risk, ie. infrastructure, communities, critical habitat or culturally significant features on the landscape, we’ll map them and maybe try to burn them to natural barrier, fight one flank and let the rest roll (limited action) but we are not putting them out. On many of the fires we don’t even try. A number of these fires are huge boreal gobblers (I am currently assigned to a 250,000 ha fire, well over 600,000 acres and you could fit the org. chart on one side of a beer can). The only thing that is going to put out this fire out and many across the country is winter, 5 months from now. It’s going to be a long, smoky summer for everyone. You have a wide reach, it would be great if you can help people understand these dynamics in the Canadian wildfire scene when they’re bitching about the smoke. Cheers 🍻 and thanks.” Pretty decent picture of what’s going on. Thanks for the insight. In the industry we call this letting a fire “Do its thing”. It’s especially common in these vast boreal forests. Siberia does the same thing. Identify hazards and values at risk, mitigate, let it go. Cheers.

From a Canadian firefighter who knows what’s going on: #canada #wildfire #smoke (Worth the read) “I know you may know, but people need to know and understand that most Canadian wildfire management agencies have fire “zonation” policies similar to Alaska. This means in large areas of their jurisdictions, especially in the northern part of the country, wildfires are left to run there natural course w little or no direct action or suppression. We’ll protect values at risk, ie. infrastructure, communities, critical habitat or culturally significant features on the landscape, we’ll map them and maybe try to burn them to natural barrier, fight one flank and let the rest roll (limited action) but we are not putting them out. On many of the fires we don’t even try. A number of these fires are huge boreal gobblers (I am currently assigned to a 250,000 ha fire, well over 600,000 acres and you could fit the org. chart on one side of a beer can). The only thing that is going to put out this fire out and many across the country is winter, 5 months from now. It’s going to be a long, smoky summer for everyone. You have a wide reach, it would be great if you can help people understand these dynamics in the Canadian wildfire scene when they’re bitching about the smoke. Cheers 🍻 and thanks.” Pretty decent picture of what’s going on. Thanks for the insight. In the industry we call this letting a fire “Do its thing”. It’s especially common in these vast boreal forests. Siberia does the same thing. Identify hazards and values at risk, mitigate, let it go. Cheers.

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Footage of the initial start of the fires in Lahaina, Maui. #hawaii #wildfire No official cause has been released yet but class action lawsuits have already been opened by multiple law firms, suing the local utility and power companies for their roll in the tragedy. The class action lawsuit alleges that downed power lines that MECO, HECO, HELCO, and HEI owned and operated caused the fire. “The utilities also failed to deenergize their power lines prior to the fire, despite warnings days before that high winds from Hurricane Dora would create "high fire danger." On the day of the fire, the National Weather Service issued a High Wind Warning and Red Flag Warning.” There is still a lot to be determined with this fire, but it’s clear the devastation to the community will be felt for years. The death toll is now up to 80 people. This will likely rise.

Footage of the initial start of the fires in Lahaina, Maui. #hawaii #wildfire No official cause has been released yet but class action lawsuits have already been opened by multiple law firms, suing the local utility and power companies for their roll in the tragedy. The class action lawsuit alleges that downed power lines that MECO, HECO, HELCO, and HEI owned and operated caused the fire. “The utilities also failed to deenergize their power lines prior to the fire, despite warnings days before that high winds from Hurricane Dora would create "high fire danger." On the day of the fire, the National Weather Service issued a High Wind Warning and Red Flag Warning.” There is still a lot to be determined with this fire, but it’s clear the devastation to the community will be felt for years. The death toll is now up to 80 people. This will likely rise.

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Hurricanes and wildfire: #hawaii #maui #wildfire #LahainaFire The winds brought the power poles and transformers down, that sparked fires, communications went down, then 80MPH gusts fanned the flames across the landscape. A perfect storm… but why?! If you look at the National Interagency Fire Center’s Predictive Services, which we have been covering, they knew Hawaii would be ready for significant fire growth as far back at Spring. “El Niño will be the driving factor.” There was a La Niña/El Niño switch this spring… El Niño has developed in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, and rapid warming continues in much of the ENSO region, especially in the central Pacific with continued anomalous warmth off the coast of South America. Above normal sea surface temperatures are observed in all ENSO regions. Most forecast guidance depicts continued warming through summer, with El Niño conditions forecast to continue into winter. The Climate Prediction Center forecasts a greater than 95% chance of El Niño conditions continuing into winter, with a 56% chance of a strong El Niño developing this fall. Other teleconnection patterns, such as the Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO), Pacific Decadal Oscillation, and Pacific-North American Pattern may influence weather and climate during the outlook period, but El Niño will be the main driver…

Hurricanes and wildfire: #hawaii #maui #wildfire #LahainaFire The winds brought the power poles and transformers down, that sparked fires, communications went down, then 80MPH gusts fanned the flames across the landscape. A perfect storm… but why?! If you look at the National Interagency Fire Center’s Predictive Services, which we have been covering, they knew Hawaii would be ready for significant fire growth as far back at Spring. “El Niño will be the driving factor.” There was a La Niña/El Niño switch this spring… El Niño has developed in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, and rapid warming continues in much of the ENSO region, especially in the central Pacific with continued anomalous warmth off the coast of South America. Above normal sea surface temperatures are observed in all ENSO regions. Most forecast guidance depicts continued warming through summer, with El Niño conditions forecast to continue into winter. The Climate Prediction Center forecasts a greater than 95% chance of El Niño conditions continuing into winter, with a 56% chance of a strong El Niño developing this fall. Other teleconnection patterns, such as the Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO), Pacific Decadal Oscillation, and Pacific-North American Pattern may influence weather and climate during the outlook period, but El Niño will be the main driver…

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Washington: Yup, she’s gone. The current view of the B and O Fire outside Omak, Washington in Okanogan county. 500+ acres, extreme fire behavior.

Washington: Yup, she’s gone. The current view of the B and O Fire outside Omak, Washington in Okanogan county. 500+ acres, extreme fire behavior.

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The view of the South Fork Fire from Crawford, Nebraska this evening. This is some crazy fire behavior. Nebraska has seen the most active and largest wildfires in the nation this year, and it doesn’t look like it’s stopping. Residents surrounding Crawford are evacuating, and ranchers are trying to get their cattle to safe locations. The fire is now over 16,000 acres. Over 1.1M acres have burned in the state so far. 📷 Luis Corral 🙏

The view of the South Fork Fire from Crawford, Nebraska this evening. This is some crazy fire behavior. Nebraska has seen the most active and largest wildfires in the nation this year, and it doesn’t look like it’s stopping. Residents surrounding Crawford are evacuating, and ranchers are trying to get their cattle to safe locations. The fire is now over 16,000 acres. Over 1.1M acres have burned in the state so far. 📷 Luis Corral 🙏

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The Cottonwood Fire is a Great Basin monster. The fire is now estimated at 2,000+ acres, and it looks like it’s all of that and possibly more. At this time, all residents and visitors from Hi-Lo Cabins up to Kent Lake have been evacuated. Crews will be taking water from the Pressurized Irrigation pond. Due to this, Beaver City is asking that there is No Watering from the Pressurized Irrigation System until further notice. A massive resource response is ongoing, with another 25,000 acre fire next door also active, The Iron Fire. “She gone.” Thanks to the subscriber who sent in this incredible view of the fire.

The Cottonwood Fire is a Great Basin monster. The fire is now estimated at 2,000+ acres, and it looks like it’s all of that and possibly more. At this time, all residents and visitors from Hi-Lo Cabins up to Kent Lake have been evacuated. Crews will be taking water from the Pressurized Irrigation pond. Due to this, Beaver City is asking that there is No Watering from the Pressurized Irrigation System until further notice. A massive resource response is ongoing, with another 25,000 acre fire next door also active, The Iron Fire. “She gone.” Thanks to the subscriber who sent in this incredible view of the fire.

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California: A wall of fire from the Palisades Fire. Multiple air tankers are now overhead as well as contracted aircraft from Canada. #wildfire #cafire #cawx Residents at the top of Palisades Drive are being asked to shelter in place due to block roads. Multiple cars have been abandoned in the middle of the escape route roads. This is a wake up call to California communities. 📷 : Andrew Hires

California: A wall of fire from the Palisades Fire. Multiple air tankers are now overhead as well as contracted aircraft from Canada. #wildfire #cafire #cawx Residents at the top of Palisades Drive are being asked to shelter in place due to block roads. Multiple cars have been abandoned in the middle of the escape route roads. This is a wake up call to California communities. 📷 : Andrew Hires

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Canada: Folks evacuating Tantallon, Nova Scotia. It’s being reported that this fire has the largest resource response in Province history. #canada #novascotia #wildfire

Canada: Folks evacuating Tantallon, Nova Scotia. It’s being reported that this fire has the largest resource response in Province history. #canada #novascotia #wildfire

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Colorado: There is a new start burning in Clear Creek County, Colorado, in the town of Silver Plume. Resources have arrived on scene and additional resources have been requested. Colorado remains under red flag warnings. It’s really dry in many places across the west.

Colorado: There is a new start burning in Clear Creek County, Colorado, in the town of Silver Plume. Resources have arrived on scene and additional resources have been requested. Colorado remains under red flag warnings. It’s really dry in many places across the west.

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The Great Basin is active all over: Updates for the Kane Springs and Grapevine Fire south of Caliente, Nevada: Kane Springs Fire: 11,439 acres and 10% contained. Del Rosa, Inyo, Idaho Panhandle, Lakeview, and Vista Grande Hotshots on scene. Heavy aviation support, fire remains active, making runs through dense vegetation. Grapevine Fire: 8,876 acres, 0% contained. Black Mountain, Bear Divide, Helena, Lolo, and Snake River Hotshots on scene. Extreme fire behavior, long distance spotting. Heavy air support. PL4 in the Basin might not be too far away. 📷: Air attack, Grapevine Fire

The Great Basin is active all over: Updates for the Kane Springs and Grapevine Fire south of Caliente, Nevada: Kane Springs Fire: 11,439 acres and 10% contained. Del Rosa, Inyo, Idaho Panhandle, Lakeview, and Vista Grande Hotshots on scene. Heavy aviation support, fire remains active, making runs through dense vegetation. Grapevine Fire: 8,876 acres, 0% contained. Black Mountain, Bear Divide, Helena, Lolo, and Snake River Hotshots on scene. Extreme fire behavior, long distance spotting. Heavy air support. PL4 in the Basin might not be too far away. 📷: Air attack, Grapevine Fire

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🚨How do we know the wildfire situation in the United States has boiled over…? #cafire #idfire #wafire #orfire #mtfire In a meeting with the Oregon Department of Forestry today they announced there are no more Incident Management Teams left available in the country, no more shower units, no more caterers… There are reports that a fire camp burned over in Idaho yesterday, luckily no injuries have been reported. Logistical issues are stacking up with Caches running out of supplies and transport issues as well. I cover all of this on tomorrow’s Substack podcast episode. And now there are threats for a Government shutdown and seasonal layoffs… Above is the Lava Fire, which ripped 11.4 miles yesterday. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this footage from Idaho.

🚨How do we know the wildfire situation in the United States has boiled over…? #cafire #idfire #wafire #orfire #mtfire In a meeting with the Oregon Department of Forestry today they announced there are no more Incident Management Teams left available in the country, no more shower units, no more caterers… There are reports that a fire camp burned over in Idaho yesterday, luckily no injuries have been reported. Logistical issues are stacking up with Caches running out of supplies and transport issues as well. I cover all of this on tomorrow’s Substack podcast episode. And now there are threats for a Government shutdown and seasonal layoffs… Above is the Lava Fire, which ripped 11.4 miles yesterday. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this footage from Idaho.

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A view from Crews responding to the fire on Long Island, New York near the Hamptons. At least 20 Fire companies responding along with a large scale aviation response. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this. 🙏 Good luck out there!

A view from Crews responding to the fire on Long Island, New York near the Hamptons. At least 20 Fire companies responding along with a large scale aviation response. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this. 🙏 Good luck out there!

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Georgia: The Pineland Road has drastically grown in size to 16,500+ acres in Clinch county. The entire town of Fruitland, Georgia has been ordered to evacuate this afternoon. The Brantley Highway Fire, also in Georgia, has grown to 5,000 acres. Burn bans are now in effect, and the Southern Area has moved to a PL4.

Georgia: The Pineland Road has drastically grown in size to 16,500+ acres in Clinch county. The entire town of Fruitland, Georgia has been ordered to evacuate this afternoon. The Brantley Highway Fire, also in Georgia, has grown to 5,000 acres. Burn bans are now in effect, and the Southern Area has moved to a PL4.

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Oregon: An update from the Pine Mountain Fire in Deschutes county, multiple crews have arrived on scene including Wolf Creek, Redmond, Lakeview, and Rogue River Hotshots. Multiple aircraft are on scene as well, both fixed winged tankers, with a Type 1 helicopter conducting bucket work. Currently, westerly winds are moving the fire away from the Pine Mountain Observatory, a University of Oregon facility with research grade telescopes. Boots on the ground told me they have decent black to the North from a previous burn, and a fire scar to the east they may be able to tie it into. Last updated acreage still 1,500 acres, but may be larger.

Oregon: An update from the Pine Mountain Fire in Deschutes county, multiple crews have arrived on scene including Wolf Creek, Redmond, Lakeview, and Rogue River Hotshots. Multiple aircraft are on scene as well, both fixed winged tankers, with a Type 1 helicopter conducting bucket work. Currently, westerly winds are moving the fire away from the Pine Mountain Observatory, a University of Oregon facility with research grade telescopes. Boots on the ground told me they have decent black to the North from a previous burn, and a fire scar to the east they may be able to tie it into. Last updated acreage still 1,500 acres, but may be larger.

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Texas: The Crabapple Fire ripped 8,640 acres yesterday outside of Fredericksburg yesterday. Crews continue to build fireline and a no-drone notice went up last night over the wildfire along with a TFR. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this footage, there were over 11 fires yesterday in Texas that burned 13,000+ acres. The Southern Area has moved to a PL4. The fire is 40% contained.

Texas: The Crabapple Fire ripped 8,640 acres yesterday outside of Fredericksburg yesterday. Crews continue to build fireline and a no-drone notice went up last night over the wildfire along with a TFR. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this footage, there were over 11 fires yesterday in Texas that burned 13,000+ acres. The Southern Area has moved to a PL4. The fire is 40% contained.

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Utah: This is probably the craziest “Firenado” I’ve ever seen. This off the Deer Creek Fire today, near La Sal, which saw very extreme fire behavior leading to crews pulling back to safety zones and further evacuations. The fire was last mapped at 8,300 acres, but has since grown quite a bit. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this insane footage from Utah. Biggest “firewhirl” I’ve seen in a very long time.

Utah: This is probably the craziest “Firenado” I’ve ever seen. This off the Deer Creek Fire today, near La Sal, which saw very extreme fire behavior leading to crews pulling back to safety zones and further evacuations. The fire was last mapped at 8,300 acres, but has since grown quite a bit. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this insane footage from Utah. Biggest “firewhirl” I’ve seen in a very long time.

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Thanks to all the subscribers. Couldn’t do it without you folks that help out. If you would like to support what I do, you can subscribe through the link in my bio. Gunna be a busy 2025 wildfire season. Multiple states already way ahead of schedule, with some setting records.

Thanks to all the subscribers. Couldn’t do it without you folks that help out. If you would like to support what I do, you can subscribe through the link in my bio. Gunna be a busy 2025 wildfire season. Multiple states already way ahead of schedule, with some setting records.

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🚨The Ranger Road Fire that burned through Oklahoma and Kansas is now over 283,000 acres. A massive wildfire. This acreage total is expected to continue to change. This is footage of Fire activity last night from the 43 Fire in Oklahoma near Woodward sent in by a subscriber.

🚨The Ranger Road Fire that burned through Oklahoma and Kansas is now over 283,000 acres. A massive wildfire. This acreage total is expected to continue to change. This is footage of Fire activity last night from the 43 Fire in Oklahoma near Woodward sent in by a subscriber.

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New LEAVE NOW evacuation orders have gone out due to the 12,376 acre Gold Mountain Fire burning near Ouray, Colorado. The fire remains active and is pushing into these areas: EVACUATION ORDER in effect for the area East of US 550 north of County Road (CR) 8 and south of CR 8A east to the US Forest boundary south to CR8 B along Cow Creek. Anyone in this area should EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY DUE TO RAPID FIRE GROWTH. EVACUATE the Forest Service lands in the Cow Creek, Big Cimarron, and Silver Jack Basin areas. Lands to the east of Hwy 550, south of Hwy 50, and west of East Fork of the Cimarron are closed.

New LEAVE NOW evacuation orders have gone out due to the 12,376 acre Gold Mountain Fire burning near Ouray, Colorado. The fire remains active and is pushing into these areas: EVACUATION ORDER in effect for the area East of US 550 north of County Road (CR) 8 and south of CR 8A east to the US Forest boundary south to CR8 B along Cow Creek. Anyone in this area should EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY DUE TO RAPID FIRE GROWTH. EVACUATE the Forest Service lands in the Cow Creek, Big Cimarron, and Silver Jack Basin areas. Lands to the east of Hwy 550, south of Hwy 50, and west of East Fork of the Cimarron are closed.

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Colorado: Due to the Gold Mountain Fire, the Ouray Sheriff has ordered all people hiking, camping, or otherwise recreating in the area of Cow Creek on Forest Service ground past county road 12 to LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. The fire is now 7,103 acres and Montrose Fairgrounds has been set up to accommodate livestock being evacuated. This fire has made multiple wind driven runs, and terrain is adding to the intensity of spread. 🎥: Mike Cateriny

Colorado: Due to the Gold Mountain Fire, the Ouray Sheriff has ordered all people hiking, camping, or otherwise recreating in the area of Cow Creek on Forest Service ground past county road 12 to LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. The fire is now 7,103 acres and Montrose Fairgrounds has been set up to accommodate livestock being evacuated. This fire has made multiple wind driven runs, and terrain is adding to the intensity of spread. 🎥: Mike Cateriny

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California: One of the crazier drops from the Palisades Fire this week. The pilot pulls out of the drop hard. If you listen, you can hear the jet engines really working hard coming out of the drop. Maybe a slight issue with the doors after the drop is made? Or maybe just some residual retardant coming out. Either way, pretty incredible. The Palisades Fire is now 22% contained and the Eaton Fire has drastically increased containment to 55%. The Hurst Fire is basically wrapped up at 98% contained. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this 📷. 🙏

California: One of the crazier drops from the Palisades Fire this week. The pilot pulls out of the drop hard. If you listen, you can hear the jet engines really working hard coming out of the drop. Maybe a slight issue with the doors after the drop is made? Or maybe just some residual retardant coming out. Either way, pretty incredible. The Palisades Fire is now 22% contained and the Eaton Fire has drastically increased containment to 55%. The Hurst Fire is basically wrapped up at 98% contained. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this 📷. 🙏

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In a press conference minutes ago, authorities said the Aspen Acres Fire is now 7 miles from Wetmore, Colorado, and now a mandatory evacuation is in effect for the Wetmore area. From Pueblo county line, to Mackenzie Junction, to Fremont county to the North. For an idea of how far this fire has run, the original evacuation shelter was in Wetmore… People are NOT being allowed into the fire area. The plan to asses homes lost has been postponed today due to fire activity. This fire is likely well over 40,000 acres now. Fire managers said they had to order a Team from Alaska due to other fires across the West utilizing a large number of resources. Red flag conditions persist over the fire area. 📷 Thomas Alvis

In a press conference minutes ago, authorities said the Aspen Acres Fire is now 7 miles from Wetmore, Colorado, and now a mandatory evacuation is in effect for the Wetmore area. From Pueblo county line, to Mackenzie Junction, to Fremont county to the North. For an idea of how far this fire has run, the original evacuation shelter was in Wetmore… People are NOT being allowed into the fire area. The plan to asses homes lost has been postponed today due to fire activity. This fire is likely well over 40,000 acres now. Fire managers said they had to order a Team from Alaska due to other fires across the West utilizing a large number of resources. Red flag conditions persist over the fire area. 📷 Thomas Alvis

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Residents lined the streets of Grand Junction, Colorado today as firefighters from the Forest Service, USWFS, and state resources escorted the fallen firefighters Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson, and Sydney Watson in a procession. A moving show of support by the community. The Honor Guard led the procession today to return the fallen firefighters to their family and friends at the mortuary. They will not be forgotten.

Residents lined the streets of Grand Junction, Colorado today as firefighters from the Forest Service, USWFS, and state resources escorted the fallen firefighters Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson, and Sydney Watson in a procession. A moving show of support by the community. The Honor Guard led the procession today to return the fallen firefighters to their family and friends at the mortuary. They will not be forgotten.

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Utah: After weeks of hard work, The 41,842 acre Iron Fire outside Eureka, is now 100% contained. The Cherry Fire, next door, is now 98% contained and remains 34,252 acres. Crews will now get a well deserved R&R before traveling to assist other fires around the nation. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this aerial view of fire activity on the Iron Fire early on.

Utah: After weeks of hard work, The 41,842 acre Iron Fire outside Eureka, is now 100% contained. The Cherry Fire, next door, is now 98% contained and remains 34,252 acres. Crews will now get a well deserved R&R before traveling to assist other fires around the nation. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this aerial view of fire activity on the Iron Fire early on.

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California: Dozers have started to smash through roads filled with Mercedes, BMWs, Porsches, Teslas, and Bentleys that were abandoned in the middle of the roads blocking firefighters from responding to the Palisades Fire. #wildfire #cafire Now that the dozers have pushed these vehicles out of the way, they can now access houses that are on fire. 📷: KTLA

California: Dozers have started to smash through roads filled with Mercedes, BMWs, Porsches, Teslas, and Bentleys that were abandoned in the middle of the roads blocking firefighters from responding to the Palisades Fire. #wildfire #cafire Now that the dozers have pushed these vehicles out of the way, they can now access houses that are on fire. 📷: KTLA

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The Cottonwood Fire saw its first bit of containment put on the map yesterday; and increasing again today. The 93,000 acre fire outside Beaver, Utah, is now 5% contained after firefighters constructed a staggering 169 miles of fireline. Insane amounts of labor to get to this point. If the fireline started in Salt Lake City, it would reach halfway to Las Vegas, Nevada. There are 1,121 firefighters on scene, including 28 crews, 9 helicopters, and 40 engines. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this view of the fire’s activity this weekend.

The Cottonwood Fire saw its first bit of containment put on the map yesterday; and increasing again today. The 93,000 acre fire outside Beaver, Utah, is now 5% contained after firefighters constructed a staggering 169 miles of fireline. Insane amounts of labor to get to this point. If the fireline started in Salt Lake City, it would reach halfway to Las Vegas, Nevada. There are 1,121 firefighters on scene, including 28 crews, 9 helicopters, and 40 engines. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this view of the fire’s activity this weekend.

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Wildfire activity has picked up significantly across Canada as multiple large fire have become established. Here is a view of the Brunswick Fire outside Boston Bar, British Columbia from Elora Johnston. The fire remains very active, making sustained runs through timber. The wildfire outside Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, is now 85,000+ acres.

Wildfire activity has picked up significantly across Canada as multiple large fire have become established. Here is a view of the Brunswick Fire outside Boston Bar, British Columbia from Elora Johnston. The fire remains very active, making sustained runs through timber. The wildfire outside Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, is now 85,000+ acres.

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Utah: The Cottonwood Fire has exploded in activity, this view is from Circleville, by Niki Lewis. The Towns of Marysvale, Junction and Circleville have been moved to READY Status. North Creek area has been placed in SET status. Significant danger; voluntary evacuation in effect. Leave at any time if you feel unsafe.

Utah: The Cottonwood Fire has exploded in activity, this view is from Circleville, by Niki Lewis. The Towns of Marysvale, Junction and Circleville have been moved to READY Status. North Creek area has been placed in SET status. Significant danger; voluntary evacuation in effect. Leave at any time if you feel unsafe.

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There is a new start this evening outside Ouray, Colorado, the Gold Mountain Fire. There is a mandatory evacuation for Peck’s Trailer Park, Panoramic Heights, Lake Lenore area, and the Red Stone Road area. This fire is moving uphill at a rapid rate, in very steep and difficult terrain. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this view of the fire.

There is a new start this evening outside Ouray, Colorado, the Gold Mountain Fire. There is a mandatory evacuation for Peck’s Trailer Park, Panoramic Heights, Lake Lenore area, and the Red Stone Road area. This fire is moving uphill at a rapid rate, in very steep and difficult terrain. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this view of the fire.

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Incredible footage from the Adams Complex Fires outside Kamloops, British Columbia. #canada #wildfire In the first video we see a “firenado” along the lake shore. The cool temperatures of the water combined with the convective heat of the fire created this incredible phenomenon. The second video shows the fire activity durning the daytime. A fire camp of nearly 400 personnel had to be evacuated as the fire approached. Wild scenes. Thanks for the subscriber that shared these 📷. Cheers brother. 🙏🍻

Incredible footage from the Adams Complex Fires outside Kamloops, British Columbia. #canada #wildfire In the first video we see a “firenado” along the lake shore. The cool temperatures of the water combined with the convective heat of the fire created this incredible phenomenon. The second video shows the fire activity durning the daytime. A fire camp of nearly 400 personnel had to be evacuated as the fire approached. Wild scenes. Thanks for the subscriber that shared these 📷. Cheers brother. 🙏🍻

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Scary situation unfolding in Woodward, Oklahoma as the 43 Fire enters the town, pushing towards homes. Residents are scrambling to evacuate as firefighters intimidated to try and slow the fire down inside the town. The town has a population of 11,750 people. 📷: Daryle Stewart

Scary situation unfolding in Woodward, Oklahoma as the 43 Fire enters the town, pushing towards homes. Residents are scrambling to evacuate as firefighters intimidated to try and slow the fire down inside the town. The town has a population of 11,750 people. 📷: Daryle Stewart

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153,494 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

I’ve received too many messages to ignore the obvious… It sounds like the Park Fire is totally f*cked. #cafire #cawx #wildfire #parkfire Numerous resources self demobed today after the fire jumped a 16 blade wide dozer push, that’s the footage below. I’ve been told another dozer burned up today, and the operator received burns to the face and neck. Multiple crew members got singed while trying to catch spots and hold the line. They were talking about suppression repair yesterday, and today they are worried about the fire pushing into Mineral. At least they have prepped around that community extensively. I’ve been told Heavy equipment is scattered and overhead doesn’t know what they got, and head fire is slamming dozer line that folks were told not to burn off. That’s very odd to not fire off dozer line when you expect head fire to slam into it. This fire started in the worst way… I’d hate to see it end in the worst way as well. Yes, this is a massive fire that is difficult to manage, totally understandable. But the flood of messages in my inbox tells me the Swiss Cheese model is starting to line up.

I’ve received too many messages to ignore the obvious… It sounds like the Park Fire is totally f*cked. #cafire #cawx #wildfire #parkfire Numerous resources self demobed today after the fire jumped a 16 blade wide dozer push, that’s the footage below. I’ve been told another dozer burned up today, and the operator received burns to the face and neck. Multiple crew members got singed while trying to catch spots and hold the line. They were talking about suppression repair yesterday, and today they are worried about the fire pushing into Mineral. At least they have prepped around that community extensively. I’ve been told Heavy equipment is scattered and overhead doesn’t know what they got, and head fire is slamming dozer line that folks were told not to burn off. That’s very odd to not fire off dozer line when you expect head fire to slam into it. This fire started in the worst way… I’d hate to see it end in the worst way as well. Yes, this is a massive fire that is difficult to manage, totally understandable. But the flood of messages in my inbox tells me the Swiss Cheese model is starting to line up.

The Hotshot Wake Up

442,449 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Take a flight across the Canadian fires. #wildfire #smoke #canada A look at the truly amazing size of some of these Canadian fires. This is the fire burning near Edson, Alberta which recently prompted more evacuations. There are many fires currently burning throughout Canada this size. Crews have been using natural barriers, dozer line, and firing operations to try and box these fires in. Thanks to the subscriber that sent this footage in. Cheers brother. 🙏🍻

Take a flight across the Canadian fires. #wildfire #smoke #canada A look at the truly amazing size of some of these Canadian fires. This is the fire burning near Edson, Alberta which recently prompted more evacuations. There are many fires currently burning throughout Canada this size. Crews have been using natural barriers, dozer line, and firing operations to try and box these fires in. Thanks to the subscriber that sent this footage in. Cheers brother. 🙏🍻

The Hotshot Wake Up

655,541 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

The entire town of Ruidoso, New Mexico is being evacuated… population nearly 8,000 people. #wildfire #nmfire The South Fork, Salt, and Penn Scott Fires have turned into this town’s worst nightmare. I have fought fire there numerous times, including on the Blue 2 Fire. This is right near where the Smokey Bear museum is located.

The entire town of Ruidoso, New Mexico is being evacuated… population nearly 8,000 people. #wildfire #nmfire The South Fork, Salt, and Penn Scott Fires have turned into this town’s worst nightmare. I have fought fire there numerous times, including on the Blue 2 Fire. This is right near where the Smokey Bear museum is located.

The Hotshot Wake Up

383,216 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

New Start, Alberta Canada: Evacuations have been ordered due to a wildfire burning in Woodlands County and near the town of Whitecourt. The fire is listed as “out of control” and is very active. People living east of Range Road 114 and south of Highway 43, including the West Ridge subdivision, are being asked to evacuate. Canada picking up in activity. Extreme Fire Danger has been forecast in southern Alberta today. 📷: Danielle Patriquin

New Start, Alberta Canada: Evacuations have been ordered due to a wildfire burning in Woodlands County and near the town of Whitecourt. The fire is listed as “out of control” and is very active. People living east of Range Road 114 and south of Highway 43, including the West Ridge subdivision, are being asked to evacuate. Canada picking up in activity. Extreme Fire Danger has been forecast in southern Alberta today. 📷: Danielle Patriquin

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42,723 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

Things are getting Cowboy down in Oklahoma, this is near Stillwater. That brush truck got real intimate with that head fire before pulling out. Wildfires are breaking out all across the Panhandle.

Things are getting Cowboy down in Oklahoma, this is near Stillwater. That brush truck got real intimate with that head fire before pulling out. Wildfires are breaking out all across the Panhandle.

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228,320 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Pure chaos as the Jones Fire in New Jersey rips through neighborhoods. The fire was last estimated at 3,200 acres. This is insane Fire behavior for New Jersey, or just about anywhere. Good luck to anyone in there trying to fight that thing. This is just crazy.

Pure chaos as the Jones Fire in New Jersey rips through neighborhoods. The fire was last estimated at 3,200 acres. This is insane Fire behavior for New Jersey, or just about anywhere. Good luck to anyone in there trying to fight that thing. This is just crazy.

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212,083 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Fire activity continues in California: The Sandy Fire continues to eat away on the Southern portion of the fire. Crews and heavy equipment are engaged. A new start called the Bain Fire in Riverside county, is very active and evacuations have been ordered. The fire is burning in the Santa Ana River bottom, off Limonite Ave. 6 air tankers are on a no divert order due to property and life threat. And additional 25 engines have also been ordered. Thanks to subscriber Jake Klatt for sharing this footage.

Fire activity continues in California: The Sandy Fire continues to eat away on the Southern portion of the fire. Crews and heavy equipment are engaged. A new start called the Bain Fire in Riverside county, is very active and evacuations have been ordered. The fire is burning in the Santa Ana River bottom, off Limonite Ave. 6 air tankers are on a no divert order due to property and life threat. And additional 25 engines have also been ordered. Thanks to subscriber Jake Klatt for sharing this footage.

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37,688 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten