Early last week, a fierce wildfire, dubbed the Mountain Fire, erupted in California’s Ventura County. Overnight, it swept through thousands of acres, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Terrie Morin, a local resident, was enjoying a quiet morning with her husband when they heard whispers of the f
In California, a wildfire named the Mountain fire is causing chaos. It's already burned over 19, 600 acres and destroyed many homes in Ventura County. The fire is so big that firefighters are still trying to contain it. They're using helicopters and ground teams to fight the blaze, but strong winds
A massive wildfire in Ventura County, California, grew to over 14, 000 acres by Wednesday evening, Nov. 6. Strong winds helped the fire spread quickly, causing injuries and the destruction of many homes. Two residents were taken to hospitals for smoke inhalation checks. The fire also forced around 1
California is on high alert due to a combination of powerful winds and low humidity, which are creating ideal conditions for wildfires. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a serious warning, calling the situation "particularly dangerous. " This comes as Southern California faces gusts up t
In the heart of Nevada, a fight is brewing over a lithium mine. The Western Shoshone tribe and conservationists are taking the U. S. government to court to protect a unique wildflower, Tiehm’s buckwheat. This plant can only be found in Nevada and is under immediate threat due to a planned deep mine.
Imagine a river that vanishes into a hole and reappears elsewhere, like a magic trick but in nature. That's the Popo Agie River in Wyoming. Scientists traced its path using red dye way back in 1983 and found it takes two hours to flow through tiny rock crevasses under the surface. This river is cruc
Have you ever thought about what's in the smoke you see during a wildfire? Besides being scary and bad for the environment, it also contains chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These are created when things like wood burn. Usually, we encounter tiny amounts from car fumes and i
Imagine this: snow in Massachusetts in late October! Residents of Essex County were treated to a rare sight this Monday morning as flurries danced through the skies of Amesbury, Groveland, and Danvers. However, there was no need to pull out the winter gear just yet, as no snow accumulation was repor
In Oakland, California, fire crews made good progress against a wildfire that had forced over 500 people to evacuate. The blaze started on Friday and destroyed two homes, fanned by strong winds known as "Diablo winds. " Luckily, the weather turned calmer on Sunday, helping firefighters increase cont
In Oakland, California, a sudden fire swept through a hillside neighborhood on Friday, damaging at least seven homes and forcing over 500 people to flee. The blaze began near the 580 Freeway, causing massive traffic jams. Strong winds, up to 40 mph, fanned the flames and spread the fire rapidly, eve
