North Fork Fire in McDowell County covers 200 acres, 20% contained
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The other fire that's still burning in McDowell County is the North Fork Fire. It is located ...
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Wildfire north of Marion now 350 acres, 40% contained. The cause is still under investigation.
Firefighters made progress on containing the North Fork fire in northern McDowell County Thursday evening. It is now 40% ...
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Air Quality Alert issued as wildfire smoke impacts Western N.C.
The North Fork Fire in McDowell County has burned an estimated 200 acres in an area of heavy tree damage from Hurricane Helene. This has lead to higher smoke production that is now impacting air ...
North Fork Fire burns 350 acres, crews reach 40% containment
The North Fork Fire burning north of Marion is now 40% contained and has scorched 350 acres, according to an update from the ...
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Fire Engulfs California Battery Plant, Evacuations Ordered As Toxic Smoke Billows
The inferno has spewed toxic smoke into the air ... the fire and with the hazardous environment in the location, the North Monterey County Unified School District declared school and office ...
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Heavy smoke billows from house in North Huntingdon Township
Westmoreland County dispatchers said emergency crews were called to Otis Drive near Ken Way at 7:42 p.m. Our crew at the scene saw smoke and clear damage to the front of the house.
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The long-term health effects of L.A. County wildfire smoke
The L.A. wildfires have coincided with a 16-fold rise in hospital visits for fire-related injuries, such as burns and smoke exposure. Although the smoke’s immediate effect has begun to dissipate ...
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What’s in the smoke and ash of L.A.-area fires? County issues health warning
Experts say that wildfire smoke is unsafe for everyone and that all area residents should be worried about the potential health effects from this pollutant. The cause for concern is ...
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The Best Ways to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke and Ash
Yet even in areas that aren’t burning, plumes of smoke remain a serious and ongoing public health threat—especially as the region braces for dangerous winds that could fuel the spread of ash ...
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What we know from charges against ex-Duval Teachers United leaders Terrie Brady, Ruby George
Charges were filed under seal last month against Terrie Brady, 69, and Ruby George, 81. Brady was president of Duval Teachers United and George was executive vice president between 1999 and 2023.
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N95 Face Masks For COVID Can Help With Wildfire Smoke. Stock Up Now.
The good news is that N95 masks can filter out 95% of smoke particles, according to California’s health department. The best thing to do is stay inside and limit your outdoor activities, but if you ...