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Yahoo
an hour ago
- General
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Boat catches fire at Manitowoc Marina; no injuries reported
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – A boat burst into flames Wednesday evening at the Manitowoc Marina, prompting a quick response from local firefighters. According to the Manitowoc Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 6:30 p.m. after receiving a report of a boat on fire at the marina. Witnesses reported that the vessel was fully engulfed in flames and that some type of explosion may have occurred. Ahead of extreme heat in Wisconsin, WisDOT warns of pavement buckling conditions When firefighters arrived, they determined that the boat was located at the marina's launch area and was not moored near other boats, which helped prevent the fire from spreading. Crews knocked down the fire in approximately 10 minutes and fully extinguished it within 20 minutes of arriving on scene. The boat, identified as a 24-foot fiberglass inboard watercraft, produced a large amount of black smoke due to the burning fiberglass. After the fire was extinguished, the owner removed the boat to prevent any fuel or oil discharge into Lake Michigan. Airplane crash-lands in Wisconsin lake, pilot rescued by witness No injuries were reported, as the operator was able to exit the boat before the fire spread. No additional details have been released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Climate
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UPDATE: Rancho Fire in Cottonwood grows to over 150 acres. Evacuation orders in place
A vegetation fire in Cottonwood on Thursday afternoon has burned more than 150 acres and prompted evacuation orders as structures are threatened. The Rancho Fire was reported around 1:30 p.m. in the area of Rancho Estates Road north of Gas Point Road in Cottonwood. It had quickly grown to nearly 50 acres around 2 p.m. as it was burning in grass and oak woodlands, according to Cal Fire. But by 3 p.m., Cal Fire had estimated the blaze had burned 157 acres with zero containment. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There are evacuation orders in place for zones COT-9660 and AND-9750. Residents living just to the north and southeast of where the fire is burning are under evacuation warnings. The zones are AND-1800, AND-9590, COT-9710, COT-9720, COT-9730, and COT-9740, according to the Shasta County Sheriff's Office. Rancho Estates Road at Gas Point is closed to northbound traffic; Rhonda Road at Lynhart and Rhonda Road at Gas Point were closed, but Rhonda Road was reopened to traffic just after 3:30 p.m., according to dispatch reports. Firefighters have relayed to dispatchers that winds in the area are causing spot fires to break out. Wind was gusting up to 20 mph on Thursday afternoon with the temperature hovering in the mid-90s, the National Weather Service. The forecast for Friday and the weekend calls for cooler temperatures, but wind will continue to gust between 20 and 30 mph in Shasta County. The National Weather Service issued a fire weather watch for the North State on Saturday. The high Friday will be 79 degrees. Saturday's high is expected to be 81 degrees. A red flag warning alerts people that there is an increased risk of fire danger brought on by warm temperatures, low humidities and stronger winds, according to a NWS office in Michigan. A new fire can grow rapidly under a red flag warning, according to the International Association of Fire Chiefs. People can help prevent fires from starting by removing dead shrubbery around their homes and avoiding using power equipment that creates sparks, NPR reported. Other tips from the IAFC include not driving your vehicle on dry grass as the heat from the underside of your vehicle can start a fire and never throwing cigarettes or matches out of a car. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. This article originally appeared on Redding Record Searchlight: Rancho Fire prompts evacuations in Cottonwood area
The Independent
3 hours ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Warning issued as fire crews called to more than 500 wildfires in 2025 so far
A warning has been issued as firefighters have responded to more than 500 wildfires across England and Wales this year so far and temperatures continue to rise. As of Thursday, 564 wildfire incidents have been responded to by English and Welsh fire and rescue services so far this year, which is a 717% increase on the same period in 2024, and more than double the number seen in 2022 which went on to be the worst year on record for wildfires, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) said. The NFCC is now urging caution among members of the public when enjoying the outdoors in a bid to prevent further spikes in incidents. It comes after the UK broke its record for the warmest day of the year twice on the same day, with the temperature reaching as high as 32.2C on Thursday. And it is expected to get hotter yet, as the highest temperatures this week are forecast for Saturday, with low 30s fairly widely across England, and up to 34C possible in eastern areas, the Met Office said. As the drier weather continues and temperatures rise, there are also concerns that the UK will see more wildfires in areas where homes and businesses border rural areas, the NFCC added. The public is also being urged to take care when in, on or around water. NFCC chairman Phil Garrigan said: 'We are deeply concerned about the escalating threat of wildfires this summer, which have the potential to become more frequent, intense and dangerous – particularly in areas where communities border the countryside. 'We all need to play our part in protecting each other, our environment and our homes and businesses. 'We want everyone to enjoy the nice weather, we are just asking that they take extra care when out and about because it only takes one small error to lead to a significant wildfire. 'Fire and rescue services are already under significant pressure, having responded to hundreds of wildfires this year alone. 'We are incredibly proud of the unwavering commitment and preparedness of our fire and rescue services. 'However, wildfires are no longer rare or isolated incidents – they are a growing national risk that require a national-level response. 'Without more adequate and sustained funding, fire and rescue services will continue to be stretched to the limit.' Public safety advice issued by the NFCC includes avoiding the use of disposable barbecues in open countryside, parks, and moorland areas and not discarding cigarettes, matches, or glass bottles, as they can ignite dry vegetation. With drier conditions during this time of year meaning that fires can burn into peat, and can burn for longer, it is likely some fires will take a number of days – rather than hours – to extinguish, causing more damage and placing further pressure on fire and rescue services, the NFCC added. Across July 18 and 19 in 2022, the hottest days of that year, 84 wildfires were recorded, and 14 fire and rescue services declared major incidents, nine of which were linked to difficulties in responding due to the increase in operational demand, the NFCC said.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Warning issued as fire crews called to more than 500 wildfires in 2025 so far
A warning has been issued as firefighters have responded to more than 500 wildfires across England and Wales this year so far and temperatures continue to rise. As of Thursday, 564 wildfire incidents have been responded to by English and Welsh fire and rescue services so far this year, which is a 717% increase on the same period in 2024, and more than double the number seen in 2022 which went on to be the worst year on record for wildfires, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) said. The NFCC is now urging caution among members of the public when enjoying the outdoors in a bid to prevent further spikes in incidents. It comes after the UK broke its record for the warmest day of the year twice on the same day, with the temperature reaching as high as 32.2C on Thursday. And it is expected to get hotter yet, as the highest temperatures this week are forecast for Saturday, with low 30s fairly widely across England, and up to 34C possible in eastern areas, the Met Office said. As the drier weather continues and temperatures rise, there are also concerns that the UK will see more wildfires in areas where homes and businesses border rural areas, the NFCC added. The public is also being urged to take care when in, on or around water. NFCC chairman Phil Garrigan said: 'We are deeply concerned about the escalating threat of wildfires this summer, which have the potential to become more frequent, intense and dangerous – particularly in areas where communities border the countryside. 'We all need to play our part in protecting each other, our environment and our homes and businesses. 'We want everyone to enjoy the nice weather, we are just asking that they take extra care when out and about because it only takes one small error to lead to a significant wildfire. 'Fire and rescue services are already under significant pressure, having responded to hundreds of wildfires this year alone. 'We are incredibly proud of the unwavering commitment and preparedness of our fire and rescue services. 'However, wildfires are no longer rare or isolated incidents – they are a growing national risk that require a national-level response. 'Without more adequate and sustained funding, fire and rescue services will continue to be stretched to the limit.' Public safety advice issued by the NFCC includes avoiding the use of disposable barbecues in open countryside, parks, and moorland areas and not discarding cigarettes, matches, or glass bottles, as they can ignite dry vegetation. With drier conditions during this time of year meaning that fires can burn into peat, and can burn for longer, it is likely some fires will take a number of days – rather than hours – to extinguish, causing more damage and placing further pressure on fire and rescue services, the NFCC added. Across July 18 and 19 in 2022, the hottest days of that year, 84 wildfires were recorded, and 14 fire and rescue services declared major incidents, nine of which were linked to difficulties in responding due to the increase in operational demand, the NFCC said.
CBS News
4 hours ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Grass fire along Tuolumne River in Modesto forces evacuations
MODESTO — A grass fire was forcing mandatory evacuations in Modesto on Thursday, officials said. Modesto Fire said it was burning in the area of West Hatch Road and South Carpenter Road along the Tuolumne River on the western side of the city. Evacuations were ordered for the immediate area around the fire. Flames were first reported around 3:50 p.m. The size and cause of the fire were not yet known. This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.
