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High Winds
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abcnews.go.comscience9 days ago
Colorado Wildfires Reach 86,000 and 42,000 Acres with Limited Containment amid Forecast Storms
The Aspen Acres Fire has grown beyond 86,000 acres south of Colorado Springs. Forecasters warn that Sunday thunderstorms with high winds could further complicate efforts.
ksl.comworld17 days ago
Cottonwood Fire Burns Over 61,000 Acres in Southern Utah, Remains Uncontained
The uncontained blaze has forced evacuations and damaged a ski resort. Firefighters faced high winds and low humidity that grounded aircraft on Friday.
The Boston Globeworld17 days ago
Wildfires spread across western states in high winds and low humidity
Fire crews in Utah and other western states contend with strong winds and single-digit humidity that have grounded aircraft and prompted fireworks restrictions. Officials have issued red flag warnings from Idaho to New Mexico and ordered temporary limits on fireworks through July…
New York Postpolitics46 days ago
Burning Man Organizers Seek $30,000 to Rebuild Orgy Dome for 2026
The nonprofit Consensuality Inc. launched a GoFundMe campaign after high winds damaged the structure at the 2025 festival. The dome has operated for more than 20 years and draws roughly 10 percent of attendees.
nationalpost.comworld51 days ago
Toronto Hydro Responds to Over 145 Power Incidents After Saturday Storm
High winds and heavy rain caused scattered outages across Toronto on Saturday. Toronto Hydro crews addressed more than 145 incidents, while Toronto Fire handled a 36 percent increase in calls.
Los Angeles Timesworld56 days ago
Report Finds No Failures in Altadena Evacuation Orders During Eaton Fire
An outside review commissioned by the Los Angeles County Fire Department found that incident commanders acted appropriately when issuing evacuation orders for west Altadena during the Eaton fire. The 51-page report concluded that commanders lacked real-time aerial intelligence du…
japantimes.co.jpworld71 days ago
Strong Winds Disrupt Transport Across Japan During Golden Week Holidays
Strong winds swept through Japan on May 4, 2026, disrupting transport services amid the Golden Week holidays. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued warnings for gusty conditions and heavy rain across wide areas. Recorded gusts reached up to 28.5 meters per second in Chiba, with…
NASA's Earth Observatory / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)world80 days agoUpdated
Volunteer Firefighter Dies Battling Florida Wildfire as Georgia Blazes Destroy Over 120 Homes
A volunteer firefighter died after a medical emergency while fighting a brush fire in northern Florida. In southeast Georgia, wildfires have destroyed more than 120 homes, with thousands under evacuation orders. Officials attribute the fires to human causes amid drought and high…
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foxnews.comworld82 days ago
Over 15 Million in Central US Face Fire Weather Alerts Through Friday Amid High Winds and Low Humidity
More than 15 million people across the central United States are under fire weather alerts through Friday, April 24, 2026, with roughly 3.8 million facing critical conditions on Thursday. The alerts stem from high temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds creating extreme fire d…
Newsweekworld100 days ago
Three People, Including Infant, Killed by Falling Tree at German Care Facility Easter Event
A tree fell during an Easter egg hunt at a residential care facility in northern Germany, killing three people and injuring others amid high winds. The facility supports pregnant women and new mothers. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.
azernews.azworld100 days ago
Tree Falls During Easter Egg Hunt in Germany, Killing Three Including Infant
A tree toppled by high winds killed three people, including a 10-month-old girl, during an Easter egg hunt in northern Germany on Sunday. The event involved around 50 participants from a residential facility for pregnant women and new mothers. One additional person sustained seri…
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Three Dead, Including Infant, After Tree Falls During Easter Egg Hunt in Northern Germany
Three people, including a 10-month-old girl, died after high winds toppled a 30-meter tree onto participants at an Easter egg hunt near Satrupholm, Germany, on Sunday. The event involved around 50 individuals from a nearby facility for pregnant women and new mothers. Four were tr…
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Tree Falls on Two Homes in Kinver During Storm Dave, Leaving Families Homeless
A large tree fell onto two semi-detached houses in Kinver, Staffordshire, during high winds from Storm Dave, displacing two families. Firefighters responded to the scene on Windsor Crescent around 22:00 BST on Saturday and reported no injuries. The incident occurred amid Met Offi…
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Storm Dave Causes Partial House Collapse in Blackpool Amid High Winds
A house on Westbourne Avenue in Blackpool partially collapsed during Storm Dave, which brought gusts exceeding 70 mph. The property's gable end fell into an adjacent alleyway, prompting a response from fire and rescue crews. The former residents, who moved out a week prior, expre…
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Storm Dave Causes Power Outages for 2,000 Homes in Northern Ireland and 18,000 in Republic of Ireland
Storm Dave has led to power outages affecting around 2,000 homes in Northern Ireland and 18,000 homes, farms, and businesses in the Republic of Ireland. A yellow weather warning for high winds is in effect in both regions until early Sunday. Travel disruptions include 17 flight c…