Browsing: Threats

Summer in Colorado’s mountains has begun with record-high temperatures, minimal rainfall, and worsening drought conditions, raising wildfire risks. June has seen near-record heat, with some areas…

Fire crews from Colorado Springs participated in a major training exercise near Manitou Reservoir, focusing on protecting drinking water sources from wildfires and improving inter-agency cooperation.…

Record heat and a reduced snowpack in California have raised alarms about an increased risk of severe wildfires this summer and fall, with some areas slipping…

This winter, iconic ski resorts in the Western U.S., including Aspen and Park City, faced a severe snow drought, the worst in over 40 years, leading…

Conservation groups and Colorado lawmakers introduced a bill to protect beavers on public lands, emphasizing their role in enhancing drought and wildfire resilience. As snowpack declines…

Wildfire poses an increasing threat to the Pacific Northwest’s old-growth forests, which are vital for cooling air, water retention, and biodiversity. A new study from Oregon…

A crew from the Pflugerville Fire Department has been supporting Texas’ wildfire preparedness for a week as part of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System…

Firefighters from 14 states are battling multiple wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, notably the Table Rock Fire, which has burned over 11,000 acres and…

A powerful cold front swept across Texas on Tuesday, causing strong thunderstorms and high winds, which raised wildfire risks due to low humidity and dry soil.…

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) in Denpasar, Bali, has issued a warning for potential extreme weather from April 6-8, 2024, including heavy rains, strong…