Quarry Fire
Coverage of Quarry Fire in the Nexus archive.
- Evacuation resource described as 'Uber for horses' aims to expand as wildfires continue to burn across state
HorseAlert, a non-profit evacuation resource for animals described as 'Uber for horses,' is expanding in Colorado as wildfires persist. The service connects people needing to evacuate equine animals with volunteer drivers, as demonstrated during the 2024 Quarry fire when it helped a family evacuate their donkeys. The organization's CEO emphasizes the need for greater awareness in wildfire-impacted areas.
- Evacuation resource described as 'Uber for horses' aims to expand as wildfires continue to burn across state
HorseAlert, a non-profit evacuation service for equine animals, connects people needing to evacuate horses, donkeys, and mules with volunteer drivers during wildfires in Colorado. The service, described as an 'Uber for horses,' was used during the 2024 Quarry fire to help a woman evacuate her donkeys, highlighting its role in preventing animal loss during emergencies.
- Crews battle dual brush fires for second day in West Miami-Dade; more than 2,100 acres burned overall
Crews in West Miami-Dade continue battling two brush fires for the second day, with over 2,100 acres burned overall. The Quarry fire (1,930 acres, 20% contained) and Well fire (200 acres, 10% contained) prompted an air quality alert in Broward County, as smoke affected nearby areas and triggered health advisories for residents.