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Firefighters have established containment lines around Spokane-area blazes, with cooler weather offering limited relief. Thousands remain evacuated as investigations probe arson and natural causes amid a record-breaking Northwest fire season.
A Sikorsky Skycrane crash in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest has killed two crew members and sparked a new wildfire. Officials say containment work continues as the broader blaze expands, with investigations under way and evacuations in effect.
Wildfires across Wales and parts of Britain have prompted emergency alerts and military assistance. Fire crews are battling multiple blazes, evacuations continue, and authorities urge the public to avoid actions that could spark fires. Prime Minister Burnham has urged serious adherence to the alert.
The Hawk Fire near Reno has reached about 27% containment and stretched over roughly 23 square miles. Officials say Modest progress is being made as evacuation orders remain for tens of thousands. The fire is considered human-caused, with questions still surrounding its origin. Schools are closed and residents face ongoing danger as winds shift.
Fire has raged across two states, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate. In Texas, the Ross Fire is spreading through ranchland, with several structures lost. In Nevada, the Hawk Fire near Reno has damaged dozens of homes and prompted resettlement efforts as evacuation orders remain in place.
Scotland faces a growing wildfire threat as authorities escalate prevention efforts. Following Cairngorms blazes, firefighters and land managers are expanding fire breaks, boosting water sources, and accelerating peatland restoration to curb future fires.
The Supreme Court is weighing the administration’s appeal after lower courts blocked Trump’s mail-voting rule. Courts have halted enforcement ahead of midterms as ballots go out in several states; the White House argues for a streamlined process while critics warn of disenfranchisement.
The AP analysis shows that 102 protesters arrested on felony assault charges in four cities have not yielded felony convictions at trial. 41% were dismissed and 34% pleaded down to misdemeanors. Nine received prison time, with two cases still pending. Trials in LA and Portland will resume this fall as prosecutors contend with challenging evidence and rapid charging during protests.
Two adopted sisters, separated as babies, have discovered each other after a baseball-style rocommend?; the fire answer: They found each other during a Montana softball tournament when a teammate noticed the striking resemblance. Their mothers share names and birth hospital, confirming the bond. The siblings are now building a family connection across 400 miles.