FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids
Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and ...
Fire at former Blue Heron paper mill in Oregon City causes lengthy closure of 99E
A fire, called in at about 3:45 a.m. Thursday at the former Blue Heron paper mill in Oregon City, closed Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard, Main Street and Oregon Highway 99E. The Oregon Department of ...
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Over 1,200 People Told to Evacuate as Fire Breaks Out at Battery Plant in California
More than 1,200 people have been told to evacuate after a fire broke out at a battery plant in California. On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on X (formerly ...
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What Does Fire Insurance Cover?
Most home and renters insurance policies cover damage to your house and belongings caused by fire and smoke. This includes wildfires. However, your insurance company may not offer fire protection for ...
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A Cease-Fire in Gaza
Yesterday, Israel and Hamas finally agreed to a truce. As part of a six-week cease-fire, Israel will withdraw from parts of Gaza and free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Hamas will release a ...
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Insurers’ Rule Change Puts California Homeowners on the Hook for L.A. Fire
ALTADENA, Calif.—A little-noticed rule change last year by California’s insurance regulator will likely shift a large chunk of the cost of the Los Angeles wildfires to homeowners across the ...
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Fire tornadoes are a risk under California's extreme wildfire conditions
As if they aren't already facing enough, firefighters in California also could encounter fire tornadoes - a rare but dangerous phenomenon in which wildfires create their own weather. The National ...
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Increasing winds bring potential for ‘explosive fire growth’ across L.A. County this week
A day after making some progress containing the Eaton fires and protecting Brentwood and Encino from the Palisades fire, firefighters across Los Angeles County were bracing for another round of ...
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Hill fire in Hong Kong under control after burning for over 17 hours
A hill fire in the northwestern part of Hong Kong is under control after burning for more than 17 hours. The Fire Services Department said the blaze was brought under control at around 10.40am on ...
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An Expert Explains the Palisades Fire’s Behavior
Its northern edge, including Mandeville Canyon, is the area of biggest concern, said Robert Clark of Cal Fire. By Amy Graff The Palisades fire continues to challenge firefighters. The fire’s ...
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This is the worst fire the Pacific Palisades has ever seen, experts say
The Palisades Fire is only 6% contained. The Pacific Palisades, one of the wealthiest communities in the U.S., is experiencing the worst fire in its history. Nestled in the lower hills of the ...
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Why fire hydrants ran dry as wildfires tore through Los Angeles
But when he pried it open, no water came out. The hydrant was empty. The Cal Fire volunteer and photographer said he encountered at least four dry hydrants as he tried to aid those battling the ...