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In the early morning of June 21, 2019, a fire and multiple explosions occurred at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) refinery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.A release of hydrocarbons and hydrofluoric acid in the refinery's alkylation unit caused a ground-hugging vapor cloud which rapidly ignited, leading to three separate explosions minutes apart from each other.
The demand for timely, high-quality fire information has increased in recent years. Fast and effective detection is a key factor in wildfire fighting. [136] Early detection efforts were focused on early response, accurate results in both daytime and nighttime, and the ability to prioritize fire danger. [137]
The Palisades Fire is a wildfire burning in the Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles County in Southern California which has killed at least 8 people. As of January 12, 2025, at 11:13 a.m. PST, the fire had spread to 23,713 acres (9,596 ha; 95.96 km 2; 37.052 sq mi), destroying the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles and nearby Malibu.
The cause of the fire will be investigated, the company said. People who've been affected by the fire and need assistance can call the company's toll-free hotline at 866-601-5880. Show comments
The Line Fire in Southern California has set over 20,500 acres ablaze and is 0% contained.. The wildfire was discovered Thursday, according to InciWeb's data. It's located in San Bernardino County ...
The fire began around 6:15 a.m. local time Wednesday and so far has burned about 75 acres around the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve in Encino, according to Cal Fire. It is currently zero percent ...
High-severity fire creates complex early seral forest habitat, or snag forest with high levels of biodiversity. When a forest burns frequently and thus has less plant litter build-up, below-ground soil temperatures rise only slightly and will not be lethal to roots that lie deep in the soil. [ 30 ]
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — More than a dozen vehicles caught fire at a junkyard in High Point, according to the High Point Fire Department. Early Saturday morning, fire crews responded to reports ...