Federal authorities announced the arrest of a 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, in connection with the catastrophic Palisades Fire in Los Angeles earlier this year — which claimed 12 lives and destroyed thousands of homes.
Read More Accused Palisades Fire arsonist arrested in Florida
Two firefighters were shot and killed with an additional wounded after responding to a brush fire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in an ambush shooting, according to law enforcement officials.
Read More 2 Idaho firefighters shot dead in ambush attack after gunman deliberately started wildfire
A rapidly spreading wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has surged to 12,500 acres since igniting on Tuesday, prompting mass evacuations, damaging structures, and forcing the closure of a major highway.
Read More Massive N.J. Wildfire Grows To 12,500 Acres, State Of Emergency Declared
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency following massive brush fires in Long Island.
Read More New York: Gov. Hochul Declares State Of Emergency Amid Long Island Brush Fires
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The fires in Palisades and Eaton, California, have reached 100% containment after over three weeks of destruction.
Read More Palisades And Eaton Fires Reach Full Containment After Over Three Weeks Of Destruction