Tag Archives: Wildfires
Leeds/Moody Wildfire
Photo from @bfun89 Here is an update on the Leeds/Moody wildfire from the Alabama Forestry Commission: “Approximately 30 residential structures and 15 commercial structures are threatened at this time. No damage reported but smoke is becoming a problem. Fire departments … Continue reading
Texas Wildfires From Space
External cameras mounted on the International Space Station as well as handheld cameras captured these dramatic views Tuesday of wildfires burning throughout Texas. The fires have destroyed thousands of acres of timber and prairie land, as well as hundreds of … Continue reading
No Burn Order Cancelled For 12 Counties
Officials with the Alabama Forestry Commission say ground moisture levels in 12 north Alabama counties have increased enough to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire, justifying downgrading these counties from Drought Emergency (No Burn) to Fire Alert. Counties included are: … Continue reading
Texas Fires
Pretty amazing shots of the fires out in Texas… from NOAA: Since April 6 wildfires have burned over 1 million acres in Texas. The image illustrates one of the primary reasons fire danger is extremely high in Texas: strong winds. … Continue reading
California Fires On Satellite
Interesting visible satellite view of the wildfires raging out west….
