Drought turns Sao Paulo river emerald green while smoke turns sky grey
SAO PAULO (AP) — A large river in the Brazilian metropolis Sao Paulo is suddenly emerald green and the clear skies have changed from blue to grey this week. In the late afternoon, the sun’s rays piercing the smoke haze…
An arboretum in Reno is the last chance to save giant sequoias | Local news
The giant sequoia is at risk as prolonged fires and droughts continue to contribute to its decline. Today, the Wilbur D. May Arboretum serves as a place where some of these trees are protected from wildfires. The trees arrived when…
Forest fire near Athens devastates area almost twice the size of Manhattan
According to a European Union satellite mapping agency, a devastating forest fire burned 104 square kilometers of land northeast of Athens this week. Numerous houses were destroyed, prompting several countries to send aid. The civil protection service Copernicus announced the…
Photos show huge flames near Athens
Greek authorities issued an evacuation warning for the coastal town of Nea Makri in eastern Attica on Tuesday as firefighters continued to battle a massive blaze in the Athens suburbs. Hundreds of European firefighters, supported by fire engines and firefighting…
400 homes threatened by fire on Gold Ranch; Verdi Elementary School closed | Fire Watch
Firefighters attempt to contain a fire that broke out Sunday evening on I-80 near the Gold Ranch Casino. The 500-acre Gold Ranch Fire broke out around 6:30 p.m. – 400 homes are threatened. Pictures and video sent by a viewer…
Trees hold their breath during forest fires to avoid smoke damage
Photo: lightpoet/Depositphotos The harmful particles and gases in wildfire smoke are just as harmful to trees as they are to humans and animals. And while we stay indoors or wear masks to protect ourselves, trees have a sophisticated system to…
Fire on I-80 near Verdi, evacuations conducted, I-80 East closed | Fire watch
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NEVADA AND PORTIONS OF FAR NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA… The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for…
A rapidly advancing forest fire near the Greek capital Athens darkens the sky
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A forest fire raged northeast of Athens On Sunday, the sky darkened as the smell of smoke and soot permeated the Greek capital. More than 400 firefighters, 110 fire engines and numerous volunteers fought the fire,…
Residents flee as wildfire rages uncontrollably near Greek capital Athens
Residents fled their homes in the village of Varnava near Athens on Sunday as firefighters tried to bring under control a fast-spreading wildfire fanned by hot, windy weather that sent clouds of smoke over the Greek capital. More than 250…
Trees can hold their breath during forest fires
During wildfires, people are urged to stay indoors and keep windows closed to avoid breathing in the smoke. Surrounding trees don’t have that option, of course, but a new study suggests some species may also be able to protect themselves…
