wildfire

After a wildfire torched their Nebraska ranch, anonymous donors came to their rescue: “They don’t want the glory”

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Sandhills, Nebraska — Go to the edge of nowhere and keep heading toward the middle of it and you will eventually come to the home of Mike and Kayla Wintz, ranchers who live and work deep in the sandhills of western Nebraska. How remote is it?  “A gallon of milk is a little over an … Read more

Firefighters from across U.S. joining Georgia wildfire battle with blazes entering second week

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Firefighters from across U.S. joining Georgia wildfire battle with blazes entering second week – CBS News Watch CBS News Record-breaking wildfires in Georgia are still burning, now in their second week. Skyler Henry reports on the reinforcements coming to the state from around the country. Source link

A fast-growing Georgia wildfire tops 31 square miles, with evacuations possible

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NAHUNTA, Ga. — One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles (80 square kilometers), officials reported Sunday. The Highway 82 Fire has been burning since April 20 and as of Saturday had destroyed at least 87 homes. On Sunday morning, officials said it was only 7% … Read more

Karen Bass meets with Trump at White House to push for LA wildfire relief after months of clashes

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to push for wildfire relief funding, marking a rare moment of cooperation after months of clashes. Bass shared a photo on X showing her and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger … Read more

200 stranded on Amtrak train for nearly 24 hours due to Florida wildfire

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200 stranded on Amtrak train for nearly 24 hours due to Florida wildfire – CBS News Watch CBS News A wildfire in Florida has brought train traffic to a standstill, stranding more than 200 people aboard an Amtrak train for nearly 24 hours. Cristian Benavides spoke with some of the passengers. Source link

Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payouts

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Thousands of survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, have elected to accept an upfront settlement from the utility accused of causing it, forgoing future litigation for a faster payment that could help them rebuild or relocate. But unless a bill moving through Congress becomes law, that money could be taxed as income, … Read more

Crews making progress containing Southern California wildfire

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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Crews made progress Saturday battling a smoky wildfire in southern California that broke out a day earlier and prompted mandatory evacuations. Encompassing roughly 6.3 square miles (about 16 square kilometers) in Riverside County, about 64 miles (103 kilometers) east of Los Angeles, the Springs Fire was at least 45% percent contained on … Read more

Fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California triggers evacuations

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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A fast-growing wildfire Friday in windy Southern California has prompted multiple evacuation orders and warnings. The Springs Fire broke out at around 11 a.m. Friday and by 2:30 p.m. had grown to 2.34 square miles (6.06 square kilometers). The cause of the fire east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County is under … Read more