Wildfire chases 20,000 from homes near LAA deadly California wildfire that has destroyed more than a dozen homes drove thousands more residents from their dwellings on Monday as flames raged for a fourth day through drought-parched canyons and foothills north of Los Angeles. More… |
California wildfire destroys 150 homes, more fearedA massive wildfire burning out of control in the foothills of central California has left at least 150 homes in ruins and damaged another 75, officials said on Saturday, warning that more residents may be forced to flee the advancing flames. More… |
Wildfire rages through Canadian cityFire raged unchecked through the Canadian city of Fort McMurray overnight as authorities raced to complete the evacuation of its population of 80,000, fearful that hot, dry winds forecast for Wednesday would further fan the flames. More… |
Wildfire burns 1,200 acres in LA, closes highwayFirefighters on Saturday gained the upper hand on a wildfire northwest of Los Angeles that burned about 1,240 acres of land, forced the closure of parts of a major highway and led to evacuations, fire officials said. Hundreds of f More… |
Greece seeks EU help to battle massive wildfireGreece appealed for EU assistance on Friday to battle wildfires raging on the outskirts of Athens and in the southern Peloponnese region that forced the evacuation of several villages. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said he had req More… |
Wildfire threatens power in San FranciscoA wildfire raging at the edge of Yosemite National Park is threatening power lines that provide electricity to San Francisco, prompting California Governor Jerry Brown to declare a state of emergency. The fire has damaged the elec More… |
Idaho wildfire forces evacuation of 2,250 homesA fast-moving central Idaho wildfire forced the evacuation of 2,250 homes near the tourist towns of Hailey and Ketchum as firefighters lost ground on Saturday against the blaze that also threatens the Sun Valley ski resort. Blaine More… |
Hundreds flee homes as California wildfire ragesA wind-driven wildfire raging along the California coast north of Los Angeles prompted the evacuation of hundreds of homes and a university campus on Thursday as flames engulfed several farm buildings and recreational vehicles near threatened ne More… |
Colorado wildfire claims first victimA wildfire has killed at least one person, incinerated 346 homes and driven out 35,000 people on the edge of Colorado's second biggest city - the most destructive blaze in state history, officials said. Lighter winds helped firefighter More… |
CND unveils new 'Valentine' shadesCND Shellac, a big name in the nail, hand and foot beauty products sector, has unveiled two new shades of red nail polish for the Valentine season. CND (Creative Nail Design) said the new colours - Wildfire is a perfect shade to match any More… |