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Skagit County Permanently Protects 190th Farmland Property-Bringing Total to More than 14,000 Acres Protected

Thursday, September 8 by Tristan Halsen

Farming has always had an important cultural impact in Skagit County, with the county maintaining one of the largest and most diverse agricultural communities west of the Cascades. With over 90 different crops harvested in the county, local farmers produce around 300 million dollars’... Read More.

Forest fires destroyed nearly 23 million acres of land in 2021, and it’s expected to get worse, experts say

Wednesday, August 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The planet continues to experience a massive loss in forest land as the world warms and allows severe wildfires to run rampant in regions spanning the globe.Overall, forest fires are getting worse worldwide, according to a new report released Wednesday by... Read More.

Two dead as McKinney Fire explodes to more than 57,000 acres in California

Wednesday, August 3 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A fire burning out of control in a Northern California national forest and threatening a town of nearly 8,000 people has quickly become the largest wildfire in the state this year, officials said.The McKinney Fire in the Klamath National Forest in... Read More.

Two dead as McKinney Fire explodes to more than 55,000 acres in California

Monday, August 1 by ABC News

(SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif.) -- A fire burning out of control in a Northern California national forest and threatening a town of nearly 8,000 people has quickly become the largest wildfire in the state this year, officials said.The McKinney Fire in the Klamath National Forest... Read More.

Two dead as McKinney Fire explodes to more than 52,000 acres in California

Monday, August 1 by ABC News

(SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif.) -- A fire burning out of control in a Northern California national forest and threatening a town of nearly 8,000 people has quickly become the largest wildland fire in the state this year, officials said.The McKinney Fire in the Klamath National... Read More.

Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park grows to more than 18,000 acres

Tuesday, July 26 by ABC News

(MARISPOSA, Calif.) -- A California wildfire cutting a path of destruction through a tinderbox of vegetation and tough terrain near Yosemite National Park reached over 18,000 acres as of Tuesday morning, state fire officials said.The Oak Fire burning in Mariposa County, which has prompted... Read More.

Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park grows to more than 17,000 acres

Tuesday, July 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A California wildfire cutting a path of destruction through a tinderbox of vegetation and tough terrain near Yosemite National Park grew to 17,241 acres Monday night, state fire officials said.The Oak Fire burning in Mariposa County, which has prompted the evacuation... Read More.

Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park grows to nearly 17,000 acres

Monday, July 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A California wildfire cutting a path of destruction through a tinderbox of vegetation and tough terrain near Yosemite National Park grew overnight to nearly 17,000 acres, state fire officials said Monday.The Oak Fire burning in Mariposa County, which has prompted the... Read More.

Fast-moving Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park burns more than 15,600 acres

Monday, July 25 by ABC News

(MARISPOSA, Calif.) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Mariposa County as hundreds of firefighters are battling a fast-moving fire burning near Yosemite National Park that remained out of control on Sunday.The Oak Fire ignited Friday afternoon and has exploded... Read More.

Fast-moving Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park burns more than 14,000 acres

Sunday, July 24 by ABC News

(MARIPOSA, Calif.) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Mariposa County as hundreds of firefighters are battling a fast-moving fire burning near Yosemite National Park that remained out of control on Sunday.The Oak Fire ignited Friday afternoon and has exploded... Read More.

Southern California brush fire that destroyed dozens of homes grows to 200 acres

Thursday, May 12 by ABC News

(LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif.) -- A fast-moving wildfire in Southern California that has destroyed more than 20 homes grew to approximately 200 acres as of Thursday morning, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.The Coastal Fire, in the hills southeast of Laguna Beach, has spread... Read More.

Texas governor declares state of disaster as wildfire burns over 1,000 acres

Monday, March 28 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- As wildfires continue to blaze through central Texas, one particular fire named Das Goat Fire has prompted Gov. Greg Abbott to declare a state of disaster, saying these wildfires pose an imminent threat of widespread or severe damage.The Das Goat Fire... Read More.

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Skagit County Permanently Protects 190th Farmland Property-Bringing Total to More than 14,000 Acres Protected

Forest fires destroyed nearly 23 million acres of land in 2021, and it’s expected to get worse, experts say

Two dead as McKinney Fire explodes to more than 57,000 acres in California

Two dead as McKinney Fire explodes to more than 55,000 acres in California

Two dead as McKinney Fire explodes to more than 52,000 acres in California

Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park grows to more than 18,000 acres

Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park grows to more than 17,000 acres

Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park grows to nearly 17,000 acres

Fast-moving Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park burns more than 15,600 acres

Fast-moving Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park burns more than 14,000 acres

Southern California brush fire that destroyed dozens of homes grows to 200 acres

Texas governor declares state of disaster as wildfire burns over 1,000 acres

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