Containment Archives

July 21, 2025
International
World

US faces first megafire risk of 2025: Oregon wildfire burns over 95,000 acres; more than 900 firefighters work on containment

Wildfire spread (Image from last week posted by Oregon State Fire Marshal on Facebook) US’ biggest wildfire of the year has consumed over 95,740 acres, according to central Oregon fire authorities on Sunday, with ground teams achieving partial containment of the blaze, which still has potential to expand into a megafire.Officials, quoted by NBC News, […]

June 25, 2025
International
World

Wildfire at Wetlands park: Over 100 acres burned in Las Vegas’ Clark county, containment efforts underway

Representative Image (AI-generated) A large brush fire erupted Tuesday afternoon in the Wetlands Park area of Clark County, burning over 100 acres of land and prompting a significant multi-agency response, as reported by KTNV. The Clark County Fire Department (CCFD) and the US bureau of land management are leading efforts to contain the blaze. Additional […]