Alaska State

No date has been set for the reopening of a national park in Alaska after a rare active wildfire near the park’s entrance was reported on Sunday, according to officials.

Denali National Park has no timeline for reopening as rare wildfire burns outside entrance, officials say

A wildfire that has closed Denali National Park and Preserve has also interrupted operations at Holland America Line's McKinley Chalet Resort. The Riley fire was first reported on Sunday afternoon and has grown to more than 350 acres in size, according to the Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service. The fire was 5% contained as of Monday night.

Alaska wildfire disrupts operations at Holland America Line resort

New Mexico State

Ruidoso, NM

CBS DFW

Residents of the southern New Mexico village of Ruidoso  were ordered to flee their homes Monday without even taking time to grab any belongings due to a fast-moving wildfire. "GO NOW: Do not attempt to gather belongings or protect your home. Evacuate immediately," officials with Ruidoso, home to 7,000 people, said on its website and in social media posts at about 7 p.m.George Ducker, communications coordinator for the New Mexico state Forestry Division, told CBS News the South Fork Fire started Monday morning and was able to spread quickly because of the combination of heat, strong winds and the...

New Mexico village orders all residents to evacuate due to raging wildfire

Georgia State

Hinesville, GA

The Independent

Two missing Georgia firefighters were found dead in a car in Tennessee as the mystery grows over what happened in their final hours.The bodies of Chandler Kuhbander and Reaegan Anderson were found Sunday dead in a car in Cocke County, Tennessee, according to WSB-TV. The two were firefighters in Hinesville, Georgia, which is near Savannah.Details about how the two died have not been released.“We extend our deepest condolences to the Anderson and Kuhbander families during this incredibly difficult time,” the Hinesville Police Department stated on social media after announcing the development.The remains have been sent for an autopsy.Authorities said Anderson...

Mystery grows after two missing firefighters are found dead inside a car in Tennessee

North Dakota State

Bordulac, ND

Apple Valley News Now

(CNN) — A train derailed in North Dakota early Friday morning and several cars carrying hazardous material are still on fire, according to local authorities.

Several train cars carrying hazardous material are on fire after derailing in North Dakota

The Guardian

Thompson fire near Oroville destroys homes and vehicles as state simmers in brutal and potentially historic heatwave

Nearly 30,000 people in northern California evacuated as raging wildfire spreads

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

The Standard

More than 1,000 people have been evacuated after a fire ripped through an area near Los Angeles. Hundreds of firefighters have been tackling the blaze which has already torn through 4,400 acres. The Californian fire department warned that even more residents could be evacuated if the fire continued to rage. In a statement they said: "Residents are reminded to remain vigilant and be prepared to evacuate if fire activity changes.”Dramatic pictures showed firefighters battling to contain surrounding flames on Saturday night.California State Park Services evacuated people from the Hungry Valley recreation area in Gorman and both Hungry Valley and the Pyramid Lake reservoir were closed. The blaze started about 1.45pm on Saturday while an investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire.The fire was moving southeast toward Pyramid Lake and crews were constructing perimeter fire lines while aircraft worked against limited visibility to stop the fire's progress, the fire department said.The South Coast Air Quality Management District posted an alert on X as it warned residents of Castaic and Santa Clarita to stay indoors and use an air conditioner or purifier such was the density of the smoke. 

Hundreds evacuated as wildfire rips through area of California

Firefighters remain at the scene of a blaze at an industrial estate near Paisley in Renfrewshire. Emergency services were called to the Enva electronic waste facility at about 21:00 on Sunday after residents reported hearing loud explosions. Ten fire appliances attended Linwood Industrial Estate in Elderslie. Five appliances remained at...

Huge plume of smoke as firefighters tackle industrial estate blaze

More than 3,000 acres (1,200 hectares) of grass and woodland have been consumed since Tuesday when a blaze started just outside Oroville, with authorities telling 13,000 people to leave the area. The town, near the state capital of Sacramento, is just 23 miles (38 kilometers) from Paradise, a community that...

Thousands told to flee raging California wildfire

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Green Bay, WI

 A Wisconsin pastor died in a devastating house fire that killed six family members on Sunday after he ran back inside the burning building to try and save his grandchildren.The fire — which authorities believe was an accident — broke out overnight, engulfing the vacation rental near the Wisconsin Dells in flames. Pastor Steve Witte made it out safely, only to discover that two of his granddaughters were still inside, his longtime friend, Pastor Larry Schlomer, told WMTV.“He went back in seeing if he could save them and unfortunately did not make it,” he added.The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod...

Pastor dies in house fire that killed six family members after running back inside to save grandchildren

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

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A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Daily Mail

A terrifying wildfire continues to rage through a small New Mexican village where residents are under evacuation orders.

Terrifying footage shows a wildfire on destruction path in New Mexico

Arizona State

Phoenix, AZ

Fox News

A 10-year-old boy died after he suffered from a heat-related incident while hiking on a trailhead in Phoenix officials said.

Boy, 10, dies following rescue from Arizona hiking trail amid extreme heat

Calexico, CA

Kristy Tallman

CALEXICO, Calif. — CBP officers at the Calexico West Port of Entry seized 99.91 pounds of methamphetamine from a trusted traveler on Tuesday. At approximately 4:33 p.m., officers encountered a 34-year-old woman driving a 2019 sedan seeking entry into the United States from Mexico through the SENTRI Trusted Traveler Program vehicle lanes. After initial inspection, CBP officers referred the driver and vehicle for further examination.

Trusted Traveler Caught Smuggling 100 Pounds of Meth at California/Mexico Border

Firefighters have tackled a suspected deliberate fire in the New Forest. Emergency services were called at about 18:30 BST on Thursday to the blaze at Dibden Enclosure. Fire crews from Hythe Fire Station along with a wildfire vehicle were used to put the fire out before dampening down to prevent it reigniting.

New Forest fire thought to be deliberate

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Grapefruit Complex Fire reaches Trans-Alaska pipeline

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Over 35 confirmed wildfires are burning across Alaska this week, with more than 320 wildland fires sparking across the state year to...

Grapefruit Complex Fire reaches Trans-Alaska pipeline

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