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Economic Times
2 days ago
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- Economic Times
Fresh wildfire erupts in Buckley Draw Canyon; efforts underway to douse flames
A new wildfire started in the mountains east of Utah Valley on Sunday evening. The fire, named Buckley Draw Fire, is burning south of Slate Canyon. Officials estimate it covers 100-150 acres on Forest Service land. Firefighters from multiple agencies are battling the blaze with helicopters and airplanes. Currently, there are no evacuation orders. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A fresh wildfire erupted in the mountains on the east side of the Utah Valley Sunday evening (August 17, 2025). The blaze was initially reported at around 5 PM, and soon massive plumes of smoke were seen across the a post on Facebook, the Provo City government stated that it's burning just south of Slate Canyon in Buckley Draw Canyon, and the U.S. Forest Service said it's called the Buckley Draw Fire . It was estimated at 100-150 acres, burning on Forest Service land. As of now, no evacuation orders have been issued.'Helicopters and airplane tankers are working the fire, as well as crews from Provo Fire, Utah County Fire and the Fire Service. Currently there are no evacuation orders. Light wind conditions are pushing the fire up the mountain. Please avoid the area to allow responders to work safely and efficiently. We'll provide updates as conditions change,' the Provo city government said in its latest incident of wildfire came days after a wind-driven wildfire erupted Thursday morning (August 14, 2025) in hills along Interstate 5 in northwestern Los Angeles County, officials said, news agency AP reported. The King Fire, which broke out around 1 a.m., charred nearly a square mile (2.5 square kilometers) of tinder-dry brush in a lightly populated area about 60 miles (100 kilometers) north of downtown RV park was ordered to shelter in place, and residents of remote homes were under evacuation warnings. The blaze was 40% contained as of the evening, the Angeles National Forest reported on the social platform X. The California Highway Patrol closed some highway lanes as crews battled flames that raced along hillsides before dawn. Off- and on-ramps were closed near Smokey Bear Road, along with several surrounding roads just north of Pyramid Lake in a mountainous area known for hiking and boating.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
King Fire prompts evacuations in California
Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Evacuation warnings have been issued after a brush fire burning in California. The fire has been dubbed King Fire, it broke out at 1 a.m. PDT and grew to 490 acres along the 5 freeway between Gorman and Pyramid Lake, prompting two northbound lanes to close. The lanes have been reopened but drivers were cautioned to drive safely in the area. The fire is 5% contained, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Firefighters' main concern is that it does not spread to the south or cross the 5 freeway, John Miller, Public Information Officer for the U.S. The Forest Service said. West of Interstate 5, North of Highway 138, South of Highway 139 and east of Old Ridge Route road, and East of Interstate 5 in the Paradise Ranch Area have all been issued evacuation warnings. The cause of the fire is unknown. Solve the daily Crossword
New York Post
4 days ago
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- New York Post
Firefighters make progress against fast-moving blaze along highway north of Los Angeles
Firefighters with air support scrambled to control a wind-driven wildfire that erupted Thursday morning in hills along Interstate 5 in northwestern Los Angeles County, officials said. The King Fire, which broke out around 1 a.m., charred nearly a square mile of tinder-dry brush in a lightly populated area about 60 miles north of downtown LA. An RV park was ordered to shelter in place and residents of remote homes were under evacuation warnings. The blaze was 40% contained as of the evening, the Angeles National Forest reported on the social platform X. Advertisement 4 A brush fire burning in the Gorman area of northern Los Angeles County has triggered evacuation warnings after scorching nearly 500 acres Thursday morning. KABC The California Highway Patrol closed some highway lanes as crews battled flames that raced along hillsides before dawn. Off- and on-ramps were closed near Smokey Bear Road, along with several surrounding roads just north of Pyramid Lake in a mountainous area known for hiking and boating. Advertisement The blaze is burning a few miles north of the Canyon Fire, which prompted evacuations, destroyed seven structures and injured three firefighters after breaking out Aug. 7. It was fully contained Thursday morning after charring more than 8 square miles of LA and Ventura counties. Firefighters were also battling a blaze in northern Los Angeles County that ballooned to 400 acres and resulted in one firefighter suffering a minor injury, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. 4 The King Fire, which broke out around 1 a.m., charred nearly a square mile of tinder-dry brush in a lightly populated area about 60 miles north of downtown LA. KABC Advertisement 4 Firefighters were forced to shut down both sides of the freeway for a time as flames got dangerously close to the roadway. KABC 4 All lanes have since reopened but drivers are advised to exercise caution in the area. KABC The Hawk Fire was 6% contained Thursday evening and firefighters stopped its forward progress. Residents in the area around the fire in the small community of Acton were initially ordered to evacuate, but that was later downgraded, with officials telling them to be prepared to evacuate, according to the fire department. Advertisement A recreation center in Palmdale was opened for people forced to leave their homes. The Gifford Fire, California's largest blaze so far this year, has scorched nearly 207 square miles of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties since erupting on Aug. 1. It was 41% contained on Thursday. Wildfire risk is elevated because Southern California has seen very little rain, drying out vegetation and making it 'ripe to burn,' the National Weather Service for Los Angeles warned in a statement last week.
4 days ago
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Firefighters make progress against fast-moving blaze along highway north of Los Angeles
GORMAN, Calif. -- Firefighters with air support scrambled to control a wind-driven wildfire that erupted Thursday morning in hills along Interstate 5 in northwestern Los Angeles County, officials said. The King Fire, which broke out around 1 a.m., charred nearly a square mile (2.5 square kilometers) of tinder-dry brush in a lightly populated area about 60 miles (100 kilometers) north of downtown LA. An RV park was ordered to shelter in place and residents of remote homes were under evacuation warnings. The blaze was 40% contained as of the evening, the Angeles National Forest reported on the social platform X. The California Highway Patrol closed some highway lanes as crews battled flames that raced along hillsides before dawn. Off- and on-ramps were closed near Smokey Bear Road, along with several surrounding roads just north of Pyramid Lake in a mountainous area known for hiking and boating. The blaze is burning a few miles north of the Canyon Fire, which prompted evacuations, destroyed seven structures and injured three firefighters after breaking out Aug. 7. It was fully contained Thursday morning after charring more than 8 square miles (22 square kilometers) of LA and Ventura counties. Firefighters were also rushing to contain a blaze in northern Los Angeles County that ballooned to 400 acres (162 hectares), according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The Hawk Fire was 6% contained Thursday evening, and some residents in the small community of Acton were ordered to evacuate. A recreation center in Palmdale was opened for people forced to leave their homes. Officials also warned that the blaze was a threat to the Angeles National Forest, less than a year after the Los Angeles area wildfires tore through the forest. The Gifford Fire, California's largest blaze so far this year, has scorched nearly 207 square miles (536 square kilometers) of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties since erupting on Aug. 1. It was 41% contained on Thursday.
Arab News
4 days ago
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- Arab News
Firefighters make progress against fast-moving blaze along highway north of Los Angeles
GORMAN: Firefighters with air support scrambled to control a wind-driven wildfire that erupted Thursday morning in hills along Interstate 5 in northwestern Los Angeles County, officials said. The King Fire, which broke out around 1 a.m., charred nearly a square mile (2.5 square kilometers) of tinder-dry brush in a lightly populated area about 60 miles (100 kilometers) north of downtown LA. An RV park was ordered to shelter in place and residents of remote homes were under evacuation warnings. The blaze was 40 percent contained as of the evening, the Angeles National Forest reported on the social platform X. The California Highway Patrol closed some highway lanes as crews battled flames that raced along hillsides before dawn. Off- and on-ramps were closed near Smokey Bear Road, along with several surrounding roads just north of Pyramid Lake in a mountainous area known for hiking and boating. The blaze is burning a few miles north of the Canyon Fire, which prompted evacuations, destroyed seven structures and injured three firefighters after breaking out Aug. 7. It was fully contained Thursday morning after charring more than 8 square miles (22 square kilometers) of LA and Ventura counties. Firefighters were also battling a blaze in northern Los Angeles County that ballooned to 400 acres (162 hectares) and resulted in one firefighter suffering a minor injury, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The Hawk Fire was 6 percent contained Thursday evening and firefighters stopped its forward progress. Residents in the area around the fire in the small community of Acton were initially ordered to evacuate, but that was later downgraded, with officials telling them to be prepared to evacuate, according to the fire department. A recreation center in Palmdale was opened for people forced to leave their homes. The Gifford Fire, California's largest blaze so far this year, has scorched nearly 207 square miles (536 square kilometers) of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties since erupting on Aug. 1. It was 41 percent contained on Thursday. Wildfire risk is elevated because Southern California has seen very little rain, drying out vegetation and making it 'ripe to burn,' the National Weather Service for Los Angeles warned in a statement last week.
