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Posted inMaine, News
Down East wildfire is now mostly contained, Maine Forest Service says
Firefighters have been battling the 30-acre blaze near the U.S.-Canada border in Baileyville since Sunday evening.
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Posted inMaine, News
Flash drought fueled by dry weather, extreme heat now affecting over 1 million Mainers
And with little rain in the forecast, the already dry conditions are likely to worsen by the end of the month, the National Weather Service says.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Canadian wildfire smoke is lingering in Maine. Here’s what you should know before heading outside.
While alerts have been downgraded from ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ to ‘moderate,’ the air quality could still be a problem throughout the rest of this week.
Posted inMaine, News
Crews battle wildfires in Monmouth, around state as danger remains high
Windy, dry conditions in Maine have made the risk of fire increase.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
How the Carolina wildfires are, perversely, good news for California
To address the most important point up front: The wildfires currently spreading across North and South Carolina are tragic. Thousands of acres have been burned by hundreds of fires since Saturday, taking property and placing livelihoods at risk. There are no reports of fire-driven deaths, as yet, but evacuations have been ordered and emergency declarations […]
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
The L.A. fire recovery effort: Colliding egos, ambitions and financing
Promises to unify and work together to rebuild a wide swath of the Los Angeles region after January’s fires have given way to a far messier reality.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
How California can rebuild safer, more resilient cities after wildfires without pricing out workers
It starts with better building policies that recognize future risks, but there are many other important steps.
Posted inNation / World
Dangerous winds return to Southern California as new wildfires break out
Two major fires in the Los Angeles area, the Palisades and Eaton fires, have killed at least 27 people and destroyed more than 14,000 structures.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
A PFAS-free fire suppressant made with Maine wood could fight wildfires
The chemical-free extinguisher could move to the market — and onto firefighting airplanes — quickly. But getting it certified will take time and money.