CBS News

Parts of a popular tourist destination in the Canadian Rockies have been "burned to the ground" after a wildfire with tropical storm force winds merged with another fire to burn 89,000 acres, officials said, adding that as much as half of the town may have been severely damaged. The fires broke out in Alberta, Canada, where they overtook the municipality of Jasper, home to Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies and the second-largest dark sky preserve in the world. It started on Monday, when Parks Canada said it was responding to multiple fires. By the next...

Massive Canadian wildfire leaves town "burned to the ground"

New York Post

Parts of the popular tourist town of Jasper in Canada have been fully destroyed as a wildfire continues to ravage the historic alpine resort and the surrounding national park.

On Wednesday, authorities reported more than 170 blazes across the western province of Alberta, prompted by a lightning storm, fuelled by powerful wind gusts.

Officials say the fire was 5km outside of Jasper when powerful winds pushed it to the town in less than 30 minutes.

And given the speed and intensity of the blaze, fire crews working to protect key infrastructure were ordered to retreat.

“Today has been an exceptionally difficult day for Jasperites,...

Parts of popular tourist town ‘burned to the ground’ by wildfires in Canada: ‘Significant loss’

RAW: CAN: ALBERTA PREMIERE EMOTIONAL OVER FIRE DAMAGE

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

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

USA TODAY

Fires in the Canadian Rockies burned through the popular tourist town of Jasper and damaged parts of Jasper National Park.

'Nightmare': Wildfires burn one of most beautiful places in the world

California State

Butte County, CA

Oroville, CA

Apple Valley News Now

(CNN) — Thousands have been ordered to evacuate in Northern California due to a wildfire burning in Butte County, as an “exceptionally dangerous and lethal” heat wave in the West ramps up.

Wildfire prompts evacuation order for thousands in Northern California as ‘exceptionally dangerous’ heat builds in the West

Arizona State

Man Arrested for Arson in Arizona Wildfire That Ravaged Tribal Land. A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a devastating wildfire that ravaged thousands of acres of tribal land in Arizona earlier this month. Arrest and charges. Keanu Dude was taken into custody on Tuesday on arson charges...

Arizona: Man arrested for burning American flag and sparking wildfire that devastates 2,000 acres and 21 homes

Tishomingo County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. TISHOMINGO COUNTY, July 17, 2024 — In a routine safety checkpoint conducted by deputies from the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department on Highway 30 near Country Road 961, a significant arrest was made. According to the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department, David Levon Hatchel of Munford, TN, was apprehended after authorities discovered what they suspect to be methamphetamine during a thorough search of his vehicle.

Arrest Made During Highway Checkpoint for Methamphetamine

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

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a wildfire that destroyed thousands of acres of tribal land in Arizona earlier this month. Officials arrested Keanu Dude on Tuesday for arson charges in connection to the Watch Fire, which scorched more than 2,000 acres of San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation land, Arizona Family reports. Dude has been connected to a burning of an American flag just before the fire sparked, San Carlos Apache Tribe Police Chief Elliot Sneezy told the outlet.

Suspect accused of lighting American flag on fire that sparked a wildfire that destroyed 2,000 acres and 21 homes

Clarke County, MS

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Oregon State

Paradise, CA

An evacuation warning has been issued for the town of Paradise, where residents say the smell of smoke and sight of advancing flames on the horizon is enough to retraumatize them with the same horrors unleashed by California’s deadliest wildfire in 2018, which incinerated much of the town.

California town decimated by 2018 wildfire threatened again by state’s largest this year as fires plague Oregon and Canada

Alberta government seeks help from military to combat wildfires, help evacuees. CANADA'S WILDFIRES: Visit The Weather Network's wildfire hub to keep up with the latest on the active wildfire season across Canada. An out-of-control wildfire has reached the town of Jasper, as many first responders are being relocated to Hinton,...

Buildings in Jasper in flames after wildfire reaches town

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Louisiana State

New Orleans, LA

American History Central

In January 1811, Charles Deslondes, a slave living on a plantation in the German Coast Region of the Louisiana Territory led a small army of slaves in an uprising. Marching in military formation toward New Orleans, the army killed at least two people and burned plantation buildings and fields. Louisiana Militia ended the rebellion, which ultimately led to the brutal deaths and treatment of participants in the uprising and the tightening of Slave Codes.

Slaves Brutally Mutilated After Uprising on Louisiana’s German Coast

The Mirror US

Maps from AccuWeather show thick clouds of smoke covering central US and driving the air quality to plummet as wildfires rage on in the west

Terrifying maps show wildfire smoke descend across US sparking fears of 'unhealthy' air quality

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

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

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

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.

RAW: CAN: TOWN LISTS STRUCTURES DAMAGED BY WILDFIRES

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