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President Donald Trump has announced plans to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following the conclusion of the 2025 hurricane season. The decision, aims to shift disaster response responsibilities to individual states.
FEMA to be phased out after 2025 Hurricane Season: More disaster responsibility on individual states
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The tests aim to pinpoint the origin of the fire and its rapid spread during high winds. Authorities are considering whether an earlier fire, thought to have been extinguished, reignited or if it was a new blaze, with human activity likely involved.
Controlled burn performed in Los Angeles to determine cause of the Palisades Fire
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Traditionally, the peak wildfire season in California occurs from August through October. However, officials now warn that wildfires can happen at any time of the year due to climate change and prolonged drought conditions.
Southern California's wildfire season is now considered to be extended to year around
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In Galway, located on Ireland's west coast, wind speeds reached over 50 meters per second (approximately 180 km/h), marking the strongest winds ever recorded in the country. A man in Donegal, Ireland lost his life when a tree fell onto his car,
One dead and one million without power after powerful Storm Éowyn swept in over the British Isles
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A rare winter storm has swept across the southern United States, bringing unprecedented snowfall and record-low temperatures to several states along the Gulf Coast. The severe weather has led to at least 11 fatalities and numerous power outages.
Rare winter storm killed at least 11 people in the US - almost a foot of snow in New Orleans
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A rapidly spreading wildfire, designated the Hughes Fire, ignited near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The fire quickly expanded to over 5,000 acres within hours, prompting mandatory evacuations and road closures.
New LA wildfire prompts 30,000 evacuations near Santa Clarita - Hughes Fire almost under control
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Economic Exploitation Following LA Wildfires: In the aftermath of the recent wildfires, which have destroyed over 10,000 homes and structures, and killed at least 28 people, authorities are warning about economic exploitation targeting affected residents.
Looting, scamming and outrageous rent hikes in Los Angeles following the fires