California has adopted the toughest new rules in the country that require homeowners to manage the plants around their houses. Fire experts say it helps protect houses from burning, but public pushback has been strong.
Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content Editor Published August 17, 2026 SOUTH WALES — Firefighters backed by hundreds of military personnel are battling a major wildfire emergency across South Wales as dozens of fires burn [...]
There's a lot homeowners can do to prepare for wildfires, such as managing flammable plants and using fire-resistant building materials. But some states struggle to pass rules requiring those steps.
Goosey rushed out of the barn squawking so forcefully he woke up Bert Gerber, who had never heard him honk before.
AI:A pet goose named Goosey successfully alerted its owner to a barn fire by squawking forcefully, an unprecedented display of behavior that allowed the family to intervene and save dozens of birds from the blaze.Open
The town of Summerland, which has roughly 12,000 residents, was ordered evacuated overnight, along with about 8,000 residents in and around nearby Peachland.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown says nearly half of the city's neighborhoods have either been evacuated or are at risk as the fires remain uncontained.
Forecasters warned that gusty winds and low humidity could fuel rapid fire growth on Sunday, complicating containment efforts.
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The frightening heat and wildfires this summer should be an impetus to those in charge to reckon with how quickly the risks are changing.