COLORADO, United States – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, issued an urgent public health advisory for residents returning to communities affected by the Aspen Acres Fire. Officials warned that tap water is unsafe to drink in areas served by the Pine...
ORONDO, Washington – A fast-moving and deadly wildfire in North Central Washington has killed at least one person, destroyed dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate, authorities said on July 7, 2026. The Chelan Hills Fire has burned more than 9,735 acres in Douglas County, across the...
Camp Pendleton, California, is battling a massive, fast-moving wildfire that has already burned more than 1,000 acres on and around the Marine Corps base, triggering emergency evacuations and putting thousands of people at risk. The blaze, which broke out near military training areas, is threatening base facilities as well as...
St. Pauls, North Carolina. On June 16, residents filed a lawsuit against Robeson County after tests cited in the complaint found PFAS in treated tap water at levels higher than any treatment plant in the state; the Robeson County Landfill, about half a mile from homes, is named as the...
U.S. health officials have confirmed that Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism, was found in an opened can of recalled Nara Organics infant formula, intensifying a nationwide public health investigation. The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on July 6, 2026, that the...
Redmond, Oregon, faced a major public safety emergency on Monday, July 6, 2026, when a toxic chlorine gas leak at Centennial Park’s municipal splash pad forced the rapid evacuation of families, children, and staff. Emergency responders, including firefighters, police officers, and a specialized Hazmat team, arrived quickly, secured the park...
PUEBLO, Colorado — The Aspen Acres fire expanded across Pueblo and Custer counties this week, burning tens of thousands of acres and prompting mandatory and pre-evacuation orders; incident maps showed roughly 93,634 acres on July 7 and about 96,031 acres by July 8, with officials reporting containment near 15 percent...
Denver experienced recurring afternoon storms and high temperatures this week as forecasts showed highs in the 90s across the metro, with smoke and air quality alerts lingering Tuesday before winds began to clear smoke overnight. Models predicted stronger storms Wednesday and Thursday in northeastern areas. Forecasters also warned of gusty...
Salt Lake City: ABC4 meteorologists warned Utah residents Monday and Tuesday that a dangerous heat wave will build this week, with daytime highs in northern valleys reaching the mid-to-upper 90s and southern Utah, including St. George, Zion and Moab, climbing into the 100°–105° range or higher by the weekend. The forecasts...
A fast-moving vegetation fire in northwest Redmond, Oregon, threatened rural residential areas and critical infrastructure on the evening of Saturday, July 4, 2026. The Coyner Fire, identified as Incident 0834, ignited around 8:30 p.m. near Coyner Road and Helmholtz Way and spread quickly through dry grass, brush, and juniper trees,...
