Wildfires
Victoria's bushfire crisis deepens: Human remains discovered as fires consume 860,000 acres
Authorities have said the fires are the worst to hit the southeast since the 2019-2020 Black Summer blazes that destroyed an area the size of Turkey and killed 33 people.
Teen admits to security offenses, being recruited by Iranian handler, in plea deal
Australia downgrades wildfire alerts after activating disaster relief in New South Wales
Wildfires are fueling air pollution, UN weather body says
What I learned about American Jews while collecting Judaica for LA fire victims
Over 5,000 new and used Judaica items were distributed to more than 400 Jews affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Israel launches AI fire prediction tool to protect transportation systems
As the new fire prediction system is rolled out this summer, it represents a significant leap forward in Israel's ability to manage the risks posed by climate change.
How losing homes in the Los Angeles wildfires re-traumatized Jews who escaped Iran
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: 42 years ago, Mahnaz, Firouz, and their then-small children had escaped the fanatic violence and persecution of Iran in the middle of the night.
Massive wildfire erupts in eastern California, sparking evacuations
There were no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage so far. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to Cal Fire.
From tragedy to innovation: Israeli ingenuity tackles global wildfire challenges - opinion
As I watch the Los Angeles fires unfold, I’m painfully reminded that these challenges are universal. Fire doesn’t recognize borders, and neither should our solutions.
LA Jews are all mourners now, experiencing both grief and hope - opinion
The lessons of this period will last a lifetime. Through our prayers, through the fires, through the peril, through the joys, through the tears - hope will return.
Repair the World mobilizes Jewish volunteers for Los Angeles wildfire relief
“As the devastation caused by wildfires continues to unfold...now is the time to live our Jewish values and take action to support those in need,” said the director of Repair the World in LA
Lev Echad sends aid delegation to Los Angeles wildfire zones
The delegation consists of members with experience in emergency response to disasters.
Los Angeles wildfires claim 14 lives as containment efforts struggle
Private forecaster AccuWeather estimated the damage and economic loss at $135 billion to $150 billion, portending soaring homeowners' insurance costs.
Jamie Lee Curtis likens LA fires to 'war-torn' Gaza, sparking controversy
"But the entire Pacific Palisades looks like, unfortunately, Gaza or one of these war-torn countries," Curtis stated in the viral clip.
