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fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Three wildfires burn in single evening in London

More than two hundred firefighters tackled three separate grass fires in east London on Monday evening. The fires burned eight hectares of grass, shrubland, and trees.
London
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Large grass fire rages in Rainham on hottest day of the year in UK

The fire service responded to a large grass fire covering a hectare of shrubland in Rainham, attended by 60 firefighters in eight fire engines.
Environment
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Plan Ahead for Extreme Air Conditions

Wildfires in the U.S. have become a seasonal threat, with increasing acreage burned and air quality issues affecting wider regions.
#berkeley-history
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Berkeley, a Look Back: City getting ready for fire season in June 1925

The city had purchased firefighting equipment, including shovels, rakes, gunny sacks, and electric lanterns, to prepare for the 1925 wildfire season.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

CAL FIRE adds 3 new water-drop helicopters in North Bay

CAL FIRE enhances fire protection this season with advanced helicopters and night vision technology for effective firefighting.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Wildfire Expo gives North Bay homeowners tools, info on preparing for emergencies

Homeowners are learning vital wildfire preparedness techniques to protect their families and properties, especially as fire season approaches.
#volunteering
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Campbell students awarded scholarships, tools

“Aguilar was among several students from Campbell Unified high schools awarded tools, equipment and scholarships at the May 16 event.”
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Campbell students awarded scholarships, tools

Isaac Aguilar received a $500 scholarship at SVCTE's awards, underscoring community support for students' career preparedness.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Sunnyvale youth can get schooled in AI at workshop series

SV Young Scholars is conducting AI workshops and a hackathon to foster tech skills and ethics.
Bay Area Older Adults organizes seasonal nature walks for engagement and health.
A wildfire preparedness webinar is scheduled to educate on reducing fire risks.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Cupertino residents invited to host National Night Out events

National Night Out promotes community engagement through neighborhood block parties, enhancing police-community relationships.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Cupertino residents invited to host National Night Out events

Cupertino hosts National Night Out block parties on August 5, focused on building community connections and enhancing police-community relations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Los Gatos announces first-ever emergency manager

I really want to work to support the community and make sure that we're as prepared as possible for any potential risks and mitigate the hazards as best as possible.
SF parents
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

Public Safety Commission discusses firefighter cancer prevention, quarterly Fire Department update, and bylaws - Austin Monitor

Austin Fire Department Chief of Staff Rob Vires stated, "The city most certainly has outpaced the growth of public safety here," highlighting that population increases slowed response times.
SF politics
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

City and county officials kick off Wildfire Awareness Month - Austin Monitor

Austin is the fifth most vulnerable U.S. city to wildfires, prompting increased community-wide efforts for preparedness against the threat.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Santa Clara County Fire to host wildfire prep workshop in Saratoga

The Santa Clara County Fire Department is hosting a wildfire preparedness workshop on May 3, covering topics like reducing wildfire risks and community readiness.
San Francisco
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump's Forest Service cuts have people in tinder dry New Mexico on edge

Concerns over federal budget cuts and staff reductions threaten wildfire preparedness efforts in the American West.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 months ago

State releases new fire hazard maps for SoCal, first in 14 years

New fire hazard maps reveal wildfire risks in Southern California for the next 30 to 50 years, aiding preparation and planning.
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago

Berkeley's fire weather, disaster preparedness classes start Thursday

Berkeley offers free classes for wildfire preparedness and emergency planning, emphasizing the need for a fire weather plan and go bag essentials.
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