Scientists explain the factors that caused the Oak Fire to explode so suddenly Tuesday, July 26 by ABC News(MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif.) -- A bone-dry environment combined with scorching temperatures and ample fuel -- all consequences of climate change -- is what allowed the Oak Fire to spread so rapidly from the moment of ignition, scientists tell ABC News.The Oak Fire spread to... Read More.
Wildfires scorching the West could explode due to heavy winds Thursday, April 21 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A wildfire inferno is setting up in multiple states as dangerous fire conditions threaten to spread the fires even further.At least 14 fires are currently burning through Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Texas and Oklahoma.North of Flagstaff, Arizona, where the Tunnel Fire... Read More.
School buses catch fire at Novey junkyard in Clearfield Thursday, October 28 by wcednewsClearfield, PA - Five school buses caught fire at a junkyard near Clearfield yesterday.Lawrence Township Fire Department were called out to Novey Recycling for initial reports of an explosion with heavy smoke.When they got to the scene, they found that five school buses were... Read More.
Two firefighters injured in Clearfield County fire, explosion Monday, August 30 by wcednewsBeccaria Township, PA – Two firefighters were injured after a garage fire and a resulting explosion in Clearfield County over the weekend, but details are still scarce.Fire crews were called the to the scene on Evergreen Drive in Beccaria Township, near Coalport, just before... Read More.
Explosion and fire damages NAC Carbon Products in Punxsutawney Saturday, January 30 by wcednewsPunxsutawney, PA - An explosion that likely started in a furnace severely damaged a business in Punxsutawney.Fire crews from around Jefferson and Clearfield Counties were called out to NAC Carbon Products at Elk Run in Punxsutawney on Wednesday night, originally for a structure fire.However,... Read More.
Fence gate exploded by tannerite in Clarion County Wednesday, July 22 by wcednewsMadison Township, PA – A fence gate in Clarion County was blown off of its hinges with explosives recently.The owner, 50-year-old William Stoots from Hermitage, says someone trespassed on his property along Kissinger Mills Road in Madison Township around 3 a.m. Sunday morning.He says... Read More.
Deadly October house explosion in Clearfield ruled as homicide Wednesday, February 26 by wcednewsClearfield, PA – A deadly house explosion that happened in Clearfield in October has been ruled as a homicide.34-year-old Shanna Carlson was killed in the explosion and resulting fire at a home on East Market Street in Clearfield on Oct. 4.Clearfield County Coroner Kim... Read More.
