Latest News for: Wildfire

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Xcel Energy increases safety settings for heightened wind, wildfire risk

Fox31 Denver 16 Feb 2026
Xcel Energy said it is taking precautionary steps to reduce the risk of sparking a fire, but does not plan to implement a public safety power shutoff ... .
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Myrtle Beach area roadway closed as crews battle wildfire. Here’s what we know

The Sun News 15 Feb 2026
The wildfire comes almost a year after a more than 2,000-acre fire broke out in Carolina Forest that evacuated several neighborhoods ....
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COLUMN: Protecting Oklahoma homes from wildfire threats

Tahlequah Daily Press 15 Feb 2026
... reminder of last year’s wildfires begins to surface.
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Deport these immigrants, a way to help wildfire victims | Letters

VC Star 15 Feb 2026
Here’s three immigrants to deport. Yes, let’s deport immigrants destroying our country. Let’s start with three billionaires — all born outside of the USA — using their millions to dismantle our democracy. Shame on Rupert Murdoch ... I did not ... history.
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New report shows how much hail, wildfire contribute to Colorado homeowners insurance costs

Sky-Hi News 15 Feb 2026
Hail, not wildfire, is the largest driver of homeowners insurance costs in Colorado, according to a report released Wednesday by the Colorado Division of Insurance ... Savings for wildfire work were greater for Western Slope and mountain communities.
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Wildfire breaks out in Port Orange, shuts down I-95 in both directions

News Journal - Daytona Beach 15 Feb 2026
Interstate 95 northbound between the Port Orange and South Daytona exits has been shut down due to a wildfire, according to Port Orange Police ... The wildfire is near Coulter ...
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Boulder official cites price, time among obstacles in undergrounding powerlines

Daily Camera 15 Feb 2026
Undergrounding powerlines continues to be a mainstream solution to reduce wildfire risks in Colorado ... Undergrounding is a popular choice for removing unsightly lines and poles and reducing the threat of wildfire ignition.
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Kelowna drone pilot found guilty of wildfire interference recognizes seriousness of the case

CBC 14 Feb 2026
A Kelowna, B.C., man who flew a drone from a boat on Okanagan Lake during the McDougall Creek wildfire in 2023 has been convicted of interfering with firefighting efforts ... .
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LA wildfire victims would get mortgage relief under new bill

Frederick News-Post 14 Feb 2026
LOS ANGELES — Victims of last year’s wildfires in Los Angeles County who were unable to get mortgage relief under a state law enacted last year would get another chance with a stronger bill introduced Wednesday ... .
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Study links deaths to wildfire smoke

The Bismarck Tribune 14 Feb 2026
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires is linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study ... .
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Macon County wildfire continues

Independent Tribune 14 Feb 2026
A North Carolina wildfire that has generated dramatic night-time photos on social media is now 90% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service ... .
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$3.7M to study muscle mass, wildfire smoke risks during pregnancy and more Louisiana health news

The Advocate 14 Feb 2026
Health Notes is an occasional listing of health happenings around Louisiana. Have something you'd like to share? Contact us at margaret.delaney@theadvocate.com ... .
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Massive Florida wildfire consumes more than 8,500 acres

TCPalm 14 Feb 2026
A fire that started burning in the Lake Okeechobee lake bed consumed more than 8,500 acres, though is completely contained, according to Okeechobee County Fire Rescue ... 13 social media post from Okeechobee County Fire Rescue states.
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