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Breaking: New Wildfire Triggers Mass Evacuations in Ventura County, California

Breaking: New Wildfire Triggers Mass Evacuations in Ventura County, California

Breaking: New Wildfire Triggers Mass Evacuations in Ventura County, California A rapidly spreading brush fire in Ventura County, just north of Los Angeles, has prompted urgent evacuation orders for thousands of residents. The Canyon fire, which ignited on Thursday afternoon, has already scorched over 7.6 square miles (19.7 sq km) and remains 0% contained as of Thursday evening. The blaze is burning fiercely near Lake Piru within the Los Padres National Forest and is close to Castaic Lake. Authorities have…

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California Wildfires Escalate: Thousands Evacuated as Canyon Fire Rages Near Los Angeles, Gifford Blaze Expands

California Wildfires Escalate: Thousands Evacuated as Canyon Fire Rages Near Los Angeles, Gifford Blaze Expands

California Wildfires Escalate: Thousands Evacuated as Canyon Fire Rages Near Los Angeles, Gifford Blaze Expands California is currently battling a dual wildfire emergency as two major blazes, the Canyon Fire north of Los Angeles and the massive Gifford Fire in Central California, continue to spread rapidly, forcing thousands of evacuations and placing communities on high alert. The Canyon Fire, which ignited yesterday afternoon in a mountainous area north of Los Angeles, has quickly grown to over 2.3 square miles and…

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Trump Faces Scrutiny Over Divergent Disaster Aid Responses Amid Texas Flooding

Trump Faces Scrutiny Over Divergent Disaster Aid Responses Amid Texas Flooding

Trump Faces Scrutiny Over Divergent Disaster Aid Responses Amid Texas Flooding President Donald Trump is drawing sharp criticism for what Democrats perceive as a partisan approach to federal disaster relief, as his administration offers unconditional support for flood-ravaged Texas while previous aid discussions for California wildfires faced caveats. As of July 12, 2025, the debate intensifies following Trump’s recent visit to the catastrophic flood sites in Texas and his comments earlier this week. Critics point to the stark contrast with…

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Understanding Wildfire Terminology: A Glossary for California’s Fire Season

Understanding Wildfire Terminology: A Glossary for California’s Fire Season

Understanding Wildfire Terminology: A Glossary for California’s Fire Season As California grapples with its annual wildfire season, understanding key terminology is crucial for public safety and awareness. Wildfires are often measured by the number of acres burned, providing a clear picture of their footprint and spread. For context, one acre is roughly equivalent to an American football field, while a ‘megafire’ is officially defined as a blaze consuming over 100,000 acres. Firefighter progress is indicated by the ‘containment level,’ which…

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