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Below is a list of nominations and appointments to the Department of Homeland Security by Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States.As of June 2024, according to tracking by The Washington Post and Partnership for Public Service, 12 nominees have been confirmed, 1 nominee is being considered by the Senate, 5 positions do not have nominees, 17 appointments have been made to positions ...
2024 Wyoming wildfires – Reportedly human-caused. Estimated damage costs of $120,000. [3] Brushy Crossing Florida: Liberty: 2,214 March 2 April 1 2024 Florida wildfires – This fire was reportedly human-caused. Caused at least $40,000 in damage. [12] [3] Boggsville Colorado: Bent: 1,062 March 2 March 18 2024 Colorado wildfires – Reportedly ...
The Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire are now among the top 5 most destructive wildfires ever recorded in California. At least 11 people are dead and more than 10,000 homes and other structures ...
During late July, the total area burned during the 2024 wildfire season saw significant growth due in part to long periods of hot, dry weather. These conditions allowed several fires to grow rapidly in size, such as the Park Fire, in Butte and Tehama counties, and the Borel Fire, in Sequoia National Forest. By July 29, more than 726,000 acres ...
An update from the LA County Sheriff's Department shortly before 8:30 p.m. local time said the most intense fire activity was occurring on the southwestern side of the fire.
Editor's note: This file captures the news of the California wildfires from Tuesday, Jan. 14. For the latest updates on the LA fires, follow USA TODAY's live coverage for Wednesday, Jan. 15. SANTA ...
The largest fire at the time was the Pioneer Fire in the Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest near Lake Chelan, which had grown to more than 12,000 acres (4,900 ha). [2] On October 30, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources announced the end of the 2024 fire season. [3]
Firefighters face a Sept. 30 funding deadline, when a $20,000 or 50% retention bonus established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021 could expire.