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Dec 12 2024CELEBRITIES

Malibu Fire Forces Celebrities to Flee Homes

A huge fire, dubbed the Franklin Fire, has been burning in Malibu for days. The fire started on Monday night, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds. It has already grown to over 3, 000 acres, forcing many people to leave their homes. Celebrities like Dick Van Dyke and Cher are among those who have had to

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Dec 12 2024ENVIRONMENT

Wildfire Strikes: Malibu Faces Mass Evacuations and Star Residents Flea

On Monday night, a wildfire named the Franklin Fire sparked in Malibu. By Wednesday, it had already ravaged over 3, 893 acres. Celebrities like Cher and Dick Van Dyke were among the thousands evacuated, but it's unclear how many other stars had to flee. The blaze damaged homes, horse farms, and even

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Dec 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

Santa Ana Winds Fuel Malibu Fire, Displacing Residents and Celebrities

A wildfire, known as the Franklin Fire, swept through Malibu, California, prompting evacuation orders for about 20, 000 people, including celebrities like Dick Van Dyke and Cher. Strong Santa Ana winds, gusting up to 40 mph, fanned the flames and pushed them south, even crossing the Pacific Coast Hi

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Nov 24 2024ENVIRONMENT

Ozone's Impact on Summer Rains and Wildfires in West Siberia

You might not think ozone, which is usually talked about in the context of Earth's protective layer, would affect rainfall and wildfires. But scientists have found a surprising connection in West Siberia. Over the past few decades, changes in summer rainfall have greatly influenced wildfire activity

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Nov 21 2024WEATHER

Rain is finally coming to save New England from the drought!

New England has been bone dry for months. The last time Boston saw more than an inch of rain was way back on June 26. The region has been dealing with a bad drought and lots of wildfires. But guess what? A storm is on its way to bring some much-needed rain. This storm will hit New England early on

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Nov 21 2024ENVIRONMENT

Is Quick Wildfire Reporting Worth It?

Wildfires are becoming more frequent due to climate change. A research team in Western Canada studied reports from 2015 to 2020, focusing on the speed of wildfire detection. They discovered that even if we report fires an hour earlier, the cost reduction for firefighting is minimal, around 0. 25%. T

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Nov 15 2024ENVIRONMENT

Kansas City: Turning Trash into Roads

Imagine if the trash in your city could be turned into something useful, like roads! That's exactly what Olivia English, a Kansas City woman, had in mind. Her journey began with a simple question: Where does all the litter go? She discovered that most of it ends up in landfills, which are filling up

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Nov 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Water Trouble: New Jersey Faces Severe Drought

New Jersey is having a tough time with water. The governor just announced a drought warning because the state is going through one of the driest periods in almost 120 years. This is causing a big increase in wildfires, with firefighters responding to over 500 more blazes this year compared to last y

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Nov 12 2024ENVIRONMENT

East Coast on Fire: Unusual Drought and Wildfires

Over the weekend, a small fire ignited in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. This 2-acre blaze needed around 100 firefighters and warned residents to stay away. Simultaneously, the Jennings Creek wildfire in New Jersey burned thousands of acres, causing smoke to drift across New York City and tragically claim

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Nov 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

Wildfires Rage on Both Coasts: Firefighters Face Unique Challenges

Wildfires in New York, New Jersey, and Ventura County are causing chaos. In California, the Mountain Fire has destroyed homes and forced evacuations. Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner is happy no one died, but admits mistakes were made. The fire started during the day, making evacuations easi

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