Climate change hasn’t made all prescribed burns unsafe, but more care needs to be taken in starting them, and even then, risk cannot be eliminated entirely.
Tag Archives: Fires and Firefighters
Arizona Wildfire Destroys Observatory Buildings
The Contreras fire has disrupted the work of astronomers, though the observatory’s scientific equipment remains safe for now.
Philadelphia Firefighter Dies in Building Collapse
A 27-year veteran of the Fire Department was pronounced dead at the scene, fire officials said.
The Grenfell Fire, 5 Years Later: What Happened, and What Has Changed
The fire quickly engulfed the apartment building, fueled by cladding now banned. An investigation is continuing. But the families of the 72 who died find accountability slow in coming.
Bangladesh Firefighters Unaware of Chemicals Stored on Site
Nine firefighters were among at least 41 people killed in a blaze and a subsequent series of explosions.
Dozens Killed and Hundreds Burned in Bangladesh Depot Disaster
A fire set off a series of explosions, killing at least 39 people, including firefighters. Many others were in critical condition.
11 Families in Senegal Welcomed Newborns. A Fire Left Them Devastated.
Joy over the births turned to shock and grief after a blaze swept through a neonatal ward at a hospital in Senegal. “There’s nothing we can do but suffer,” said a man who lost his grandson.
The Rise and Fall of America’s Environmentalist Underground
This year, one of the last fugitives of the Earth Liberation Front pleaded guilty to arson — at a moment when climate activists are again flirting with radical ideas.
Extreme Heat and Drought Conditions Fuel Several Texas Wildfires
The Mesquite Heat Fire, near Abilene, among nine wildfires the Texas A&M Forest Service was battling in the state, was 5 percent contained on Thursday and had destroyed about 30 structures, the agency said.
Why Climate Change Makes It Harder to Fight Fire With Fire
Worsening wildfires in recent years have led officials to embrace planned fires to thin forests before disaster strikes. But the warming world is making it tougher to do safely.
Firefighter Killed in Brooklyn Blaze Was ‘Everyone’s Go-To Guy’
Timmy Klein, who died in a blaze this week, will be buried three years after delivering a eulogy for a comrade who died in the line of duty.
Bronx Fire Survivors Lament City’s Failure to Disburse Aid
Nearly four months after a fire tore through a Bronx complex, killing 17 people, its residents say that the city has yet to disburse millions in aid.
Arizona Wildfires Seize on Chaotic Winds and Parched Forests
An uncontained springtime blaze north of Flagstaff, along with smaller fires in New Mexico and Colorado, has been a harsh reminder that fire season might now be year-round.
Fire Chief Killed While Responding to Nebraska Wildfire
Chief Darren Krull of the Elwood Volunteer Fire Department died in a car crash during a fire that has scorched some 30,000 acres in two days.
Fires, Then Floods: Risk of Deadly Climate Combination Rises
A new study found that the dangerous pairing of disasters may become more common in the American West as rains trigger runaway surges of mud and debris in areas damaged by wildfire.
Colorado Wildfire Scorches Nearly 190 Acres and Prompts Evacuations
The blaze, known as the NCAR fire, at its peak led to the evacuation of 19,000 people near Boulder. Officials said there were no injuries or structures damaged.
Weather Conditions Continue to Fuel Texas Wildfire
As the Eastland Complex kept burning in central Texas, a new fire emerged on Sunday.
As Crews Battle Texas Wildfires, Officials Brace for More
Weather conditions forecast for Sunday could raise the risk of more fire danger.
Robot Dogs Join the New York Fire Department
Plans to use two new robot dogs only in precarious search and rescue missions may help avoid the controversy that met the Police Department’s robots last year.
Central Park Brush Fires May Have Been Deliberately Set, Officials Say
A series of fires in the park’s North Woods section were extinguished without injuries or serious damage.
Florida Fire Consumes 1,400 Acres and Continues to Grow
By Saturday afternoon, more than 24 hours after the fire began, dry conditions and high winds were continuing to make it hard to contain the flames.
Fire at Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Is Out, but Russian Troops Take Control
International observers and Ukrainian officials said that as of 6 a.m. the facility was still able to function safely.
Fire at Ukraine Nuclear Plant Is Out, but Russian Troops Take Control
International observers and Ukrainian officials said that as of 6 a.m. the facility was still able to function safely.
At Least 10 Are Injured in Explosion at Maryland Apartment Building
Residents described smelling gas and hearing a blast at an apartment complex in Silver Spring, Md., outside Washington.
Treasured Paintings Burned in Russian Invasion, Ukrainian Officials Say
Roughly 25 works by the painter Maria Primachenko were destroyed at a museum in Ivankiv, Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
8 Found Dead After Ferry Fire Off Greece as Grim Search Continues
The blaze aboard the Euroferry Olympia burned for most of a week. Hundreds of passengers were rescued, but at least three more are believed missing.
Climate Change Could Increase Risk of Wildfires 50% by Century’s End
Worsening heat and dryness could lead to a 50 percent rise in off-the-charts fires, according to a United Nations report.
Dead Body Is Pulled From Burning Ferry Off Greece, With 10 Still Missing
At least one person was confirmed to have died on the Euroferry Olympia, which caught fire on Friday and is still ablaze near the island of Corfu. Hundreds of others have been rescued.
S’mores and the City: The Rise of the Illegal Fire Pit
Backyard fires do wonders for socializing during a pandemic. But they pose deadly risks all the same.
Fire at Oakland Hills Country Club Causes Major Damage
The Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, Mich., which was founded in 1916, has hosted six U.S. Open tournaments and numerous star golfers, including Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
Stop Calling Them ‘Accidents’
A forthcoming book argues many so-called accidents are due to neglect of the poor and vulnerable.
Fire Erupts at Brooklyn Building Under Construction
No injuries were reported, a New York Fire Department spokesman said on Monday. It was unclear whether residents in nearby buildings were required to evacuate.
Is My Apartment Building Ready for Fire?
We spoke with an expert about how residents can keep an eye on their buildings and make sure their homes are safe and up to code.
Thousands Told to Evacuate as North Carolina Fertilizer Plant Burns
The fire broke out at the plant in Winston-Salem, where more than 6,000 people within a mile of the plant were told to leave over worries of a possible explosion.
In California, a New Fight to Stop Building in the Path of Fire
A proposed luxury development in hills already scarred by wildfire is raising questions about the continued push to build in areas at highest risk.
Essex Card Shop Was Destroyed by a Fire. Its Customers Might Save It.
Essex Card Shop, known for its spiritually positive manager and niche inventory, has a devoted clientele.
3 Firefighters Die After Being Trapped in Blaze at Vacant Baltimore Rowhouse
Part of the building collapsed as they battled the fire. Another firefighter was in critical condition and fighting for his life, officials said.
Dennis Smith, Firefighter Who Wrote Best Sellers, Dies at 81
“Report From Engine Co. 82” was the first of his 16 books. He also started Firehouse magazine and was the founding chairman of the New York City Fire Museum.
Big Sur Sees Wildfire From Palo Colorado Canyon
A late-season blaze that started on Friday grew to 1,500 acres in the scenic region of California.
How Fire Defined the Bronx, and Us
The recent fire at Twin Parks in the Bronx was an undeniable tragedy. Just as every fire there over the past 50 years has been.
The Attack at a Synagogue in Texas
Reaction to the hostage siege in Colleyville, Texas. Also: Glass barriers in the subway; the Bronx fire; Democrats’ task; vote counting and the V.P.
The Bronx Fire Victims: Passionate Students and Hardworking Parents
The victims, eight children and nine adults, came from a tight-knit community of West African immigrants.
Scenes From a Weekend of Mourning in the Bronx
Prayer services were held for 15 of the 17 victims of the fire that broke out last week at the Twin Parks North West building.
Inside a Deadly Bronx Fire: Scenes of Chaos, Desperation and Love
When the building where they made their home became a smoke-filled death trap, hundreds of residents had to make life-or-death decisions as rescue workers raced to save them.
‘Devastated’: Crowds Throng Funeral Service for 15 Bronx Fire Victims
Mourners crowded a mosque to say goodbye to 15 of the 17 people killed in the Jan. 9 blaze in a Bronx high-rise.
Firefighters Continue to Battle Large Blaze at Passaic Chemical Plant
Firefighters were still working to bring the fire under control on Saturday morning 14 hours after it erupted, but officials said residents did not need to evacuate.
Firefighters Battle Large Blaze at Passaic Chemical Plant
Mayor Hector Lora urged residents to shut their windows as smoke from the burning chlorine plant wafted through the region.
After Apartment Fire, Some Tenants Wary of Going Back to Bronx Building
Residents of the Bronx high-rise where 17 people died in a smoky blaze gathered to express frustration over their current circumstances.
How the Site of a Bronx Fire Became a Haven for Gambians
Abdoulie Touray is believed to have been the first Gambian to move into 333 E. 181st Street. He drew scores of compatriots to the building where 17 died in a fire.
What We Know About the Building in the Bronx Apartment Fire
The companies purchased Twin Parks North West, the Bronx building where there was a deadly fire, along with seven other buildings in the borough for $166 million.