#forestfires

[madragorm]

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[newsplace]

Breaking News: Los Angeles Wildfires Update

Los Angeles, CA – January 13, 2025

A fast-moving wildfire erupted overnight in the Los Angeles area, prompting urgent evacuations and spreading across thousands of acres due to dry conditions and strong Santa Ana winds.

Key Developments:

Evacuations Ordered: Authorities have issued mandatory evacuation orders for communities in the northern and western parts of Los Angeles County, including neighborhoods in Topanga Canyon and Malibu. Residents are urged to leave immediately as conditions worsen.

Fire Spread: The blaze, dubbed the "Sunset Ridge Fire," has already consumed over 8,000 acres and is currently 10% contained, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Firefighters are working tirelessly to establish containment lines but are facing significant challenges due to gusty winds reaching up to 60 mph.

Road Closures and Air Quality: Several major highways, including portions of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and the 101 Freeway, have been shut down to facilitate evacuation efforts and ensure public safety. Additionally, air quality in the region has deteriorated, with officials advising residents in affected areas to remain indoors and use air purifiers if possible.

Power Outages: In an effort to prevent further fires, utility companies have initiated precautionary power shutoffs in high-risk zones. Thousands of residents are currently without electricity.

Emergency Shelters: Temporary shelters have been set up at designated locations, including:

Palisades Charter High School

Agoura Hills Recreation Center

Santa Monica Civic AuditoriumThese shelters are providing food, water, and medical assistance to evacuees.

Governor Declares State of Emergency

California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for Los Angeles County, unlocking additional resources and funding to combat the fire and assist displaced residents.

"We are deploying all available resources to ensure the safety of our communities and support those affected by this devastating wildfire," Governor Newsom said in a press statement.

Residents Urged to Stay Vigilant

Officials are reminding residents to monitor local news outlets and emergency alerts for updates on the fire's progression and evacuation orders. The LAFD has also provided tips for fire preparedness, including:

Packing emergency kits with essential items.

Keeping vehicles fueled and ready for evacuation.

Avoiding outdoor activities due to poor air quality.

How to Help

Those wishing to assist can donate to organizations like the Red Cross or local food banks. Volunteers are also needed at shelters to support evacuees.

Stay Updated

For the latest information, follow the Los Angeles Fire Department on social media or visit their official website. Updates will also be provided on local news stations and emergency alert systems.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to monitor the situation.

[nknews]

California fire: 30,000 told to flee as winds whip up inferno

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg among residents of Pacific Palisades neighborhood subject to evacuation warnings as ‘extreme’ 100mph gusts feared Read More

[poetrythreesixfive]

Oh Canada...

The forests of Ontario,

they always have been there,

but now they’re up in cinder smoke

and blowing through the air

and down to Pennsylvania

beneath the wings of birds,

alighting on the northern winds

like neverspoken words

I’ve always dreamed of Canada,

and one day when I go,

I hope there’s something left of it

beyond just ash and snow.

                      -GeorgeFilip

[cassandrawallac]

The Impact of Forest Fires on Air Quality and Health

Forest fires are dangerous for air quality and health of the population. Wildfires that currently burn can send smoke across borders affecting millions of people with the intensity. The clean air asserted here should not be one that directly endangers society to constant open flame risks from an environmental perspective, such occurrences point to the unremitting nature of these fires. At TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track Wild fires emit undesirable emissions to the air and are estimated to be responsible for deaths from air borne pollution that totals to 7 million in a year. The effects of exposure can be rather severe and acute, including an asthma attack, coughing and tiredness. Long-term effects usually have severe effects on health, such as affecting the heart and causing lung cancer. For your own safety wear masks every time your engage in outdoor activities, avoid all outdoor activities during poor air quality days as much as possible, and install air purifiers at homes. Challenges of some sort of eating plan. Consuming water and water that has been passed through a filter can aid in helping your immune system. It reads, learn more about the air you breathe and take steps to protect yourself.

Read more: Forest Fires Can Sweep Smoke

[its-suanneschafer-author]

Continuing my review and summarization of Project 2025, Chapter 10 covers the Department of Agriculture.

1)  “The USDA should recognize what should be self-evident: Agricultural production should first and foremost be focused on efficiently producing safe food by identifying and addressing “concrete threats to public health and safety arising directly from food and agriculture.” NB: While suggesting that American food be safe, Project 2025, the GOP, and the Supreme Court are in the process of gutting safety and environment regulations that would keep food, water, and air clean and safe for all.

2) “One of the important lessons learned during the COVID- 19 pandemic was how critical it is to remove barriers in the food supply chain—not to increase them.” NB: The mass deportation of immigrants will lead to a major barrier in the food supply chain: no one to pick crops.

3) Remove the U.S. from any association with U.N. and other efforts to push sustainable-development schemes connected to food production.

4) In 2020, the Market Facilitation Program was used for $20.5 billion in food purchases and income subsidies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. NB: Some of these subsidies went to farmers who didn’t even own the cattle they claimed produced the milk that had to be discarded when schools and restaurants halted their orders for milk products. A proposed House bill which which allows farmers and ranchers to double- and triple-dip into government programs for compensation for the same loss. The largest and wealthiest farms, the top 10%, got 74% of the subsidies, so small farmers are being cut out of government aid.

5) Move food and nutrition programs such as SNAP, WIC, the National School Lunch Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, NutritionProgram for the Elderly, etc, to the Dept of Health and Human Services.

6) Reimplement work requirements to receive food stamps and other benefits.

7) Reverse the Biden administration’s increased food stamp benefits and convert to a simple cost-of-living raise every five years.

8) Return the National School Lunch Program benefit to only needy children, no more schools providing free lunches for alls students.

9) Counter scare tactics regarding agricultural biotechnology and adopt policies to remove unnecessary barriers to approvals and the adoption of biotechnology. NB: This means genetically-modified foods

10) Repeal the federal labeling law, while maintaining federal preemption, and stress that voluntary labeling is allowed.

11) Stop proactive burning of forests to avoid forest fires, instead, do “vegetation management” by thinning trees, etc. and increase sales of wood. NB: Remember when Trump said we needed to rake the forests?

12) Repeal dietary guidelines

[lunalostdraws]

Creatuanary Challenge Flame Spirit She cant prevent forest fires.

[environmentindia]

Today's Environment News Alert

◆ In a landmark achievement for reptile conservation, Wildlife SOS, a leading wildlife conservation NGO, has successfully rescued over 2,300 reptiles in India throughout the year 2023.

◆ Uttarakhand is witnessing a rise in winter wildfires, with 1006 fire alerts from November 1 to January 1.

◆ As large swathes of India gasped for breath, choking on air laden with contaminants, the National Green Tribunal grappled with a wide range of environmental issues, including pollution of the Ganga and quality and quantity of groundwater and air pollution in 2023.

https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/2023-ngt-cracks-whip-to-spur-officials-to-strive-for-cleaner-air-water-124010100496_1.html

◆ Forest department officials recently seized a consignment of rare fishes worth millions of dollars in the international market from the Mohanbari Airport in upper Assam’s Dibrugarh district, north eastern India.

◆The Maharashtra state government has made virtually all of Aarey Milk Colony a “green zone”, which activists say accords one of the last remaining green lungs of the city the highest level of protection for any area here.

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[naturalphenom]

Natural Phenomena: Mysteries of Earth and Sky

Earthquakes, volcanoes, tornadoes, solar eclipses, and forest fires – just a few among the awe-inspiring natural phenomena that both amaze and remind us of the power and complexity of our planet.

1. Earthquakes: These underground tremors result from the deformation of the Earth's crust, often leaving a trail of destruction but playing a vital role in shaping landscapes.

2. Volcanoes: Eruptions of lava, ash, and gases create breathtaking natural scenery. Volcanoes serve as living proof of the Earth's dynamic activity.

3. Tornadoes: Vortices of powerful winds capable of devastating everything in their path. Tornadoes inspire respect for the force of nature.

4. Solar Eclipses: A remarkable phenomenon where the Moon or Earth temporarily blocks the Sun, delving us into the realm of astronomy and cosmic mysteries.

5. Forest Fires: Fires ravaging forests underscore the importance of ecosystems and prompt reflection on climate change.

These occurrences are not mere whims of nature; they are integral components of a complex system that shapes our world. While they can pose threats, they also fill our planet with incomparable beauty and incredible energy.

[madragorm]

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[immunobiz]

🎄🔥🇨🇦🎄🔥🇨🇦🎄🔥🇨🇦🎄🔥🇨🇦🎄🔥🇨🇦 Voici ce que la PM de l'Alberta déclare concernant les feux de forêt dans sa province. Here's what Alberta's PM has to say about forest fires in her province. 🎄🔥🇨🇦🎄🔥🇨🇦🎄🔥🇨🇦🎄🔥🇨🇦🎄🔥🇨🇦

[robertjtiess]

I invite you to read my article at Medium:

"Canadian Wildfires as Environmental Education: Commentary & Poem"

[qwevy]

hello evie juicebox tumblr user qwevy slash twt user qwevvy... could i perhaps request some evil forestfire smallwood, joel and martyn :o

now i WONDER who sent in this request

[eexho]

really quick comic

— (edit 11/22/23) OK I REDID THE PAGES TO LOOK SEMI OK BEFAUE THIS GOT RLLY POPULAR LOLLL

[lindiiris]

I kinda like firewind guys maybe