wildfires
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Weather and Critical Events
How ‘killer’ summer heat stole the Christmas tree supply
The low Christmas tree supply among high demand means shippers and customers are paying more.
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AskWaves
What does ‘containing a wildfire’ actually mean?
Crews have to “contain” wildfires before they can extinguish them. This installment of AskWaves explains why — and what “containment” means.
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Rail
Sparks from CN, CP trains did not cause Lytton fire
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has determined that there is no link between July’s devastating fire in Lytton and sparks coming from CN or…
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Weather and Critical Events
Hot Shots: Blizzard, flood, wildfire and more
A compilation of the past week in social media images includes a Rockies blizzard, Southern floods, a new California wildfire and more.
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Weather and Critical Events
Weekend of high winds, high heat in Southern California
Truckers face an elevated risk of rollovers as weekend winds increase in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
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Infographics
Daily Infographic: DoorDash announces $1M disaster-relief grant program for restaurants
Restaurants impacted by recent disasters such as Hurricane Ida and the California wildfires are eligible to apply.
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Weather and Critical Events
Wildfire shuts down highway in Southern California
Flames from a new California wildfire have forced the closing of more than 20 miles of U.S. Highway 101.
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Weather and Critical Events
Self-described ‘shaman’ arrested in California wildfire arson
A Palo Alto woman has been arrested on suspicion of starting the latest California wildfire, which has destroyed more than 150 structures.
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Weather and Critical Events
Windy weather keeping wildfire crews on their toes
Drought and wind keep the threat of spreading wildfires elevated in Northern California.
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Weather and Critical Events
Los escuadrones de bomberos luchan contra las llamas y los problemas de la cadena de suministro
"Hace unas semanas tuvimos una unidad de comida aquí en el Norte de California que no podía recibir su pedido de comida al por mayor.…
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