Kenya joins UN-backed push to eliminate toxic firefighting foams at airports

Kenya is among five countries set to benefit from the Fortifying Infrastructure for Responsible Extinguishment (FIRE) Project, an initiative launched jointly by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to …

Pilot Rock fire forces closure, community aids in firefighting efforts

PILOT ROCK, Ore. – The Pilot Rock Fire District is closed until further notice following a fire that broke out on Monday. The district is currently investigating the incident and states they do not have many details to share at this time. They described it …

Montour Run: a perfect storm of 'forever chemicals,' firefighting foam, and frequently stocked fish

Ludhiana: ‘ ₹14.5-cr fire vehicle lying unused after expiry of contract’

Senior deputy mayor Rakesh Parashar has flagged the idling of a state-of-the-art turntable ladder (TTL) fire brigade vehicle worth ₹14.5 crore, which has remained unused for the past six months. Senior deputy mayor Parashar demanded immediate intervention …

Wildfire in OR Destroys Four Homes, Threatens Thousands More

In this photo provided by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, smoke plumes from a wildfire in Jefferson County, Ore., Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. (Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office via AP) Ten structures — including four homes — have been destroyed by a …

Canada invests in wildfire training for Saskatchewan, Manitoba communities

The federal government is providing more than half a million dollars to boost wildfire training in Saskatchewan and Manitoba as the country faces another season of extreme fire conditions. Corey Hogan, parliamentary secretary to Energy and Natural …

Update: Napa County declares health emergency due to Pickett Fire

Updated at 4:53 p.m. Monday — Napa County declared a local health emergency late Monday afternoon, saying hazardous debris from the Pickett Fire can threaten local water supplies and public health. Public Health Officer Dr. Christine Wu signed the …

FEMA Auhorizes funds to fight Flat fire

OREGON - Federal aid is on the way to combat the Flat Fire in Jefferson and Deschutes counties. On August 22, Governor Tina Kotek determined that a threat to life, safety, and property existed due to the fire, and the threat exceeded the firefighting …

HSE Launches Consultation on PFAS Foams

The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has opened a six-month public consultation to gather views on the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams. The initiative aims to collect evidence and feedback from users, industry …

County of Barrhead approves grazing lease

Discussion quickly moves to fire insurance coverage on municipally-owned graze lease lands BARRHEAD - Who would be responsible for paying the firefighting costs on County of Barrhead land if leased out to a third party? That was a question County of …