grass fire
Coverage of grass fire in the Nexus archive.
- Grass fire near Greeley causes concern, power outage for nearby business
A grass fire near Greeley resulted in one person being found dead in the burn zone, and another individual was transported to the hospital in critical condition. The incident caused significant concern for nearby people because weather conditions were ideal for the fire to spread.
- Fire crews battle grass fire in SW Miami-Dade; no structures threatened
Fire crews in Southwest Miami-Dade are battling a grass fire near Tamiami Trail, with no structures or injuries reported. Rainstorms aided firefighting efforts, and the cause remains unclear. Agencies involved include Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Florida Forest Service, and Everglades National Parks Service.
- Crews quickly contain grass fire near Tower Road in Commerce City
Fire crews quickly contained a grass fire that ignited Sunday evening near Tower Road in Commerce City. The incident was resolved without further spread.
- Evacuations lifted for Commerce City grass fire
Homes in Reunion, Commerce City, were briefly evacuated Sunday afternoon due to a grass fire near E. 112th Avenue and Tower Road. South Adams Fire crews extinguished the fire within 35 minutes, and no injuries or structural damage were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
- Grass fire in Douglas County prompts closure of southbound Highway 85
A grass fire near Sedalia in Douglas County has caused the closure of southbound Highway 85. Sheriff's deputies and multiple fire departments are working to contain the fire, urging drivers to use alternate routes to avoid hindering emergency response efforts.
- Crews respond to grass fire in San Francisco Hunter's Point neighborhood
San Francisco firefighters responded to a grass fire in the Hunter's Point neighborhood on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred in the Hunter's Point area of San Francisco.
- Spreading grass fire shuts down traffic in Benicia
A spreading grass fire in Benicia has shut down the No. 2 lane and on-ramp of northbound Interstate 680. The California Highway Patrol Solano area office reported the blaze is moving eastbound with no estimated reopening time.
- Colorado Springs Fire Department contains grass fire near Wooten Road and Town Center Drive
The Colorado Springs Fire Department contained a 40-foot by 40-foot grass fire near Wooten Road and Town Center Drive on the southeast side of the city. The fire was reported to be spreading in grass before being contained around 2:30 p.m., with the cause under investigation.
- Southbound I-25 closed as crews work to contain grass fire south of Baptist Road
Southbound I-25 is closed south of Baptist Road between Monument and Colorado Springs due to a grass fire. Crews are working to contain the fire, which has caused traffic to halt in that direction. Northbound traffic remains moving, no evacuations have been issued, and the fire's size is currently unknown.
- Drone interferes with helicopter during grass fire response
A drone caused a helicopter to halt operations during a grass fire response in Douglas County. The interference disrupted emergency efforts to address the fire.
- What to do if you have to drive through wildfire smoke: CSP
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) advises drivers to avoid active wildfire areas and provides safety tips for driving through smoke during Colorado's fire season. Large fires are currently burning across the state, prompting the CSP to emphasize caution and preparedness.
- Large grass fire spreads across Arthur's Seat as heatwave sends temperatures soaring in parts of the UK
A large grass fire has spread across Arthur's Seat in the UK as a heatwave drives temperatures to record highs. The incident highlights the impact of extreme weather conditions on natural landscapes.