California State

Firefighters in El Dorado County, California tried to put out a wildfire that surrounded an airport, as the heat wave continues across the west coast state. Fire crews could be seen dropping water and fire retardant powders from planes and helicopters in a bid to stop the fires from spreading.

California airport engulfed by wildfires

Chico, CA

CBS News

A wildfire that started Wednesday afternoon in a park near Chico, California, north of Sacramento, exploded in size overnight and continued to spread through the day Thursday — and it may have been deliberately set. The Park Fire grew from about 6,400 acres late Wednesday night to 45,550 acres Thursday morning and then to over 71,400 acres Thursday afternoon local time, Cal Fire said. The fire was only 3% contained.Cal Fire arson investigators have arrested a 42-year-old Chico man on suspicion of starting the blaze, Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey announced. His arrest followed reports of an unknown male seen...

Park Fire in Northern California explodes in its first day; man arrested

Lancaster County, PA

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NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Colorado State

Deseret News

Wildfires are sweeping across the nation, with firefighters actively fighting 62 large wildfires, according to data from the Emergency Fire Center. The fires have eaten up over 700,000 acres. Some of the fires have been raging for weeks in the heat, leaving communities in a smoke-filled haze. Here are the states battling active large fires currently: Here are some notable developing situations to keep tabs on.

See photos of wildfires blazing through the West

Oroville, CA

The Thompson Fire in northern California destroyed over a dozen homes and burned almost 4,000 acres before being recently contained. Firefighters fought the blaze since it erupted in early July and forced as many as 28,000 people to evacuate. What's happening?. More than 1,400 firefighters and personnel from across California...

Thousands evacuate in face of emergency as monstrous fire surges out of control: 'It's going to be a challenge both day and night'

The Guardian

Suspect allegedly pushed burning car into gully which started Park fire as other fires scorch Pacific north-west

Man accused of starting California’s largest wildfire of the year is arrested

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

NBC News

The Park Fire in Northern California has scorched 70,000 acres and has forced hundreds to evacuate. Authorities blamed an arsonist for setting the fire and arrested a suspect. Fires were also burning in the Pacific Northwest and Canada. NBC News' Morgan Chesky reports.

Northern California wildfire forces hundreds to evacuate

The Mirror US

Evacuation orders have been issued for the area around Chico Regional Airport which is just four miles north of the Californian town of 100,000 residents with alarming pictures showing the wildfire stretching across the horizon

California wildfires spread and mass evacuation ordered as home explodes in park fire

Athens, GA

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Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

When 24-year-old Arielle Penick fled her home in Oroville, California, from the Thompson Fire Tuesday, she says it brought back memories of evacuating Paradise during the 2018 Camp Fire.

Woman who escaped 2018 Camp Fire just before son’s birth is forced to flee another California wildfire while pregnant again

San Luis Obispo County, CA

The Rancho Fire led to the evacuation of 1,000 people, who were later able to return to their homes while monitoring the ongoing risk. A Southern California heat wave helped set the table for wildfires that had burned more than 30,000 acres as of July 15. What's happening?. The area...

Over a thousand evacuations ordered as multiple wildfires surge out of control: 'Any new fire will grow very quickly'

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Oregon State

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate as a wildfire rages out of control in northern California, with a swathe of the United States in the grip of a "record-breaking and dangerous" heatwave that was complicating firefighting efforts. Over 25,000 people in the area were under orders to evacuate on Wednesday, local NBC affiliate KCRA reported.

Thousands told to flee raging California wildfire

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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'It's been extremely busy': Cal Fire Aviation Department helping fight fires from the sky

MCCLELLAN PARK, Calif. — Cal Fire’s Aviation Department is a critical part of any wildfire fight in the state as they help to tackle the flames...

'It's been extremely busy': Cal Fire Aviation Department helping fight fires from the sky

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