Point of View: Don't let the abundance of snow fool you; Alaskans should prepare for wildfire season
Last summer’s 590 wildfires burned more than 3.1 million acres in Alaska, about 41% of the total acreage burned in the U.S.
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Last summer’s 590 wildfires burned more than 3.1 million acres in Alaska, about 41% of the total acreage burned in the U.S.
Last summer’s 590 wildfires burned more than 3.1 million acres in Alaska, about 41% of the total acreage burned in the U.S.
In April 2023, even with our lingering snow, there were already 17 human-caused fires.
A huge wildfire growing bigger in alaska. the funny river fire covers some 248 square miles, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate. this about 60 miles south of anchorage. the fire is about 30% contained right now and authorities are hopeful that some rain forecast for later today and tomorrow might help slow down this blaze. for many in texas, memorial day was a washout! heavy rain falling on a big part of the state's gulf coast. these pictures are from victoria. that's not far from corpus christi. slammed by several inches of rain in just hours. >> we looked outside, and the rain was up t...
Zero tolerance for the abuse of children by clergy, also announcing an investigation into three bishops for abuse related issues. bill: fire crews trying to contain a monster fire called the funny river fire. force evacuation of 1000 homes. the red cross has set up shelter and hotel owners offering rooms to evacuees free of charge. >> the going gets tough, we all stick together and we are there for each other. that is what a small community is about. give us a call, i would comp them rooms as long as i could possibly do it. bill: only 30% contained but forecasters are hoping rain today and tom...