Hot temperatures and strong winds are expected to increase the wildfire risk in multiple states of the Southwest and South Plains. Wildfires pose a serious risk to firefighters throughout New Mexico, as well as in other states such as West Texas, Colorado, and eastern Arizona. Central Kansas and parts of Oklahoma are at risk, as is New Mexico. Red flag warnings are in … [Read more...] about 6 Million at Risk as Extreme Fire Danger Escalates Across Southwest
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Raging Los Angeles Wildfires May Be Spewing Hidden Toxic Threats into the Air
Concerns about airborne hazards are being raised by the infernal fires burning in Southern California. Experts warn that even after the fires have been extinguished, the contaminants in the air from the destroyed structures -- some of which may contain toxic materials -- can linger and pose health risks. Although the exact number of buildings that have been destroyed is … [Read more...] about Raging Los Angeles Wildfires May Be Spewing Hidden Toxic Threats into the Air
Tyler Perry Criticizes Insurers for Dropping Policies Amid Wildfire Risks
Tyler Perry slammed insurance companies' "pure greed" for canceling homeowners' policies in advance of the California wildfires. In a post on Sunday, the director of "Divorce in the Black", wrote: "Watching a daughter try to protect her 90-year-old parents' house with a garden hose because their insurance had been canceled was gut-wrenching for … [Read more...] about Tyler Perry Criticizes Insurers for Dropping Policies Amid Wildfire Risks
Larry Elder Hints At His Political Future After Losing California’s Recall Election
Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder graciously accepted his defeat as the results of the recall election showed that Gov. Gavin Newsom won. The no to yes was nearly two-to-one (64.2% to 35.8%) even though some of the polls had suggested that Newsom could lose. Elder urged his supporters to take heart to the key issues they’ve brought up, even though Newsom has refused … [Read more...] about Larry Elder Hints At His Political Future After Losing California’s Recall Election