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In response to the devastating August 2023 fires, Hawaii has installed 16 new weather stations across Maui County, part of a plan to nearly triple statewide…
Officials have identified over 300 Austin-area neighborhoods at high wildfire risk, characterized by limited evacuation routes and access for first responders. Austin ranks fifth nationally for…
Warm, dry, and breezy conditions in North Texas are raising wildfire risks, particularly on Sunday when wind gusts could reach 25 mph. Recent lack of rain…
Austin and Central Texas Grapple with Increased Wildfire Risk Following Dry September
By Terrain News
Central Texas is expected to experience warm and dry weather over the next week, with seasonal highs in the low 90s as a weak disturbance passes…
The Texas A&M Forest Service has identified 92 Texas counties under outdoor burn bans due to dry soil and a lack of rain, with a moderate…
In May 2025, Payson, Arizona, hosted a Wildfire Mitigation Town Hall led by Arizona Corporation Commission Vice Chair Nick Myers. The event aimed to engage the…
In January, Steamboat Springs Water Resources Manager Julie Baxter announced the availability of $7.9 million to restore the confluence of Walton Creek and the Yampa River,…
As triple-digit temperatures hit Northern California, fire officials are warning of an early and severe wildfire season. With rising heat and dry conditions, concerns grow about…
A new study by Maplecroft ranks 229 countries based on their vulnerability to natural disasters, with Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Iran identified as the most at risk.…
Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Iran are ranked as the most vulnerable nations to extreme weather and geological events, according to the Natural Disasters Risk Index (NDRI) by…