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westernmassnews. com > 04/14/2026 > brush-fire-forces-lane-closure-i-91-greenfield

Brush fires lead to highway closure, burning ban

11+ hour, 48+ min ago  (260+ words) SOUTHWICK/GREENFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Multiple brush fires were reported across the region Tuesday. More than 100 firefighters worked to put out an 18-acre brush fire in Greenfield. Fire officials said the fire began around 3 p. m. and was started by a Berkshire…...

KRTN
krtnradio. com > wp > 04/13/2026 > schwachheim-fire-grows-with-zero-containment

Schwachheim Fire Grows With Zero Containment

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (370+ words) KRTN Schwachheim Fire Grows With Zero Containment The Schwachheim Fire that flared up on Sunday afternoon April 12, as of 5: 00 p. m. Monday evening was estimated to have grown to over 450 acres according to a post by the Hoehne Fire Protection District whose…...

Tampa Bay 28 (WFTS)
tampabay28. com > news > region-citrus-hernando > shed-and-brush-fire-contained-in-crystal-river-ccfr

Shed and brush fire contained in Crystal River: CCFR

12+ hour, 5+ min ago  (173+ words) CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. " Firefighters in Citrus County quickly contained a shed and brush fire Monday afternoon in Crystal River, preventing damage to nearby homes. Citrus County Fire Rescue (CCFR) said crews were called to West Tennessee Lane a little after…...

The Natchez Democrat
natchezdemocrat. com > news > video-firefighters-battle-structure-fire-in-adams-county-aad0c746

VIDEO: Firefighters battle structure fire in Adams County

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (171+ words) NATCHEZ " The Adams County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported fire on Saturday at approximately 5: 53 p. m. in the area of 66 Saragossa Road A in Natchez. The call was received through 911, initially reporting a brush fire in the area. Fire units were…...

Durango Herald
durangoherald. com > articles > durango-police-fire-agencies-to-use-drones-as-first-responders

Durango police, fire agencies to use drones as first responders

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (443+ words) The city of Durango is preparing to deploy drones " but only in certain types of emergencies, according to the police and fire chiefs. Durango Police Chief Brice Current and Durango Fire Protection District Chief Randy Black recently presented to City…...

Action News Now
actionnewsnow. com > news > escaped-control-burn-sparks-half-acre-fire-near-forbestown > article_7e522f44-d7ee-42a2-9d4d-fc098d45ab27. html

Escaped control burn sparks half-acre fire near Forbestown

2+ week, 11+ hour ago  (224+ words) Courtesy of CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department FORBESTOWN, Calif. - The Butte County Fire Department's Emergency Command Center responded to a half-acre vegetation fire that broke out in the Black Bart Road area after a homeowner's controlled burn escaped containment....

WLWT
wlwt. com > article > navy-veteran-biking-america-first-responders > 71006207

Navy veteran biking across America to help first responders after 9/11

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (187+ words) A local Navy veteran is biking across America to raise money for the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. The foundation was created to help first responders and veterans after 9/11, turning a national. .. Search location by ZIP code Navy veteran biking across…...

TMJ4 News
tmj4. com > news > jefferson-county > couple-flees-as-out-of-control-brush-fire-nearly-destroys-jefferson-co-home

Couple flees as out-of-control brush fire nearly destroys Jefferson Co. home

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (389+ words) FORT ATKINSON, Wis. " A brush fire spiraled out of control Sunday just east of the city of Fort Atkinson, nearly destroying homes and forcing residents to evacuate. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Brush fire spreads to structures in Jefferson County The fire started…...

WYFF
wyff4. com > article > pair-helps-injured-porcupine-heal-before-heartfelt-release > 71004658

Our buddy Wilbur: Pair helps injured porcupine heal before heartfelt release back to wild

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (250+ words) It's not every day that two friends form a special bond with a porcupine, but that is exactly what happened with Evan Feldman and Chad Gothier. "It's a great way to break up a day, you know, we are just…...

Victorville Daily Press
usatoday. com > story > news > crime > 04/12/2026 > arsonist-sought-in-connection-with-15-acre-brush-fire-near-barstow > 89584977007

Arsonist sought in connection with 15-acre brush fire near Barstow

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (205+ words) Authorities arrested a man on suspicion of arson in connection with a 15-acre brush fire east of Barstow on Sunday afternoon. The blaze was first reported shortly before 11 a. m. April 12 in the area of Westridge Street and Tami Avenue, in the…...