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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1892, Alexander Cartwright, American firefighter, invented baseball (born 1820) passed away. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The rising costs of Oregon’s sprawl into fire country

Sightline Institute

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July 8, 2026

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This article is part of Wildfire Wednesday, a storytelling project from 1000 Friends of Oregon that explores how land use decisions shape Oregon’s wildfire risk. Sightline broke down the risk and costs to the entire Northwest region in a report earlier this year. Takeaways Wildfire has burned Oregon’s landscapes for millennia. But hotter, drier summers; ... Read more The post The rising costs of Oregon’s sprawl into fire country appeared first on Sightline Institute.

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Times of India

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· Jun 28, 2026

3 firefighters killed battling wildfires on Colorado-Utah border, blazes spread across US West

Tragedy struck as three firefighters lost their lives battling blazes along the Colorado-Utah border, with two others injured. Extreme weather conditions are fueling widespread wildfires across the western US, including a massive blaze in southwest Utah that has scorched over 144 square miles. Officials are grappling with difficult terrain and dangerously low humidity, leading to a severe wildfire season and emergency declarations in multiple states.

Off The Press

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· Jun 21, 2026

Out-of-control Utah wildfire threatening structures, prompting evacuations

Mandatory evacuations are underway for hundreds of people on Sunday in a central Utah town being threatened by a wind-driven, out-of-control wildfire, officials said. The Iron Fire is burning in Juab County, about 28 miles southwest of Provo, and officials said on Sunday that flames are bearing down on Eureka, Utah, a small town in []...Click to read more

South Africa Today

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· Jun 29, 2026

Colorado-Utah Border Wildfire Claims Three Lives as Snyder Fire Burnover Unfolds

MESA COUNTY, Colorado — A rapidly expanding Colorado-Utah border wildfire has resulted in the deaths of three firefighters and injuries to two others after they were trapped in a sudden burnover. The fatal incident occurred on Saturday while the crews were battling the Snyder Fire in Mesa County, forcing them to deploy emergency shelters in []

DNyuz

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· Jun 21, 2026

Wildfire in Central Utah Prompts Evacuation Order for Hundreds of People

A wildfire that rapidly tore through part of central Utah led to evacuation orders for hundreds of people on Saturday. The blaze, which officials are calling the Iron fire, has burned more than 13,000 acres since it began on Friday night, the authorities said. The fire started on private land and has now stretched across []

ArcaMax

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· Jul 4, 2026

The troubling new trend that's making California's forest fires more dangerous

SAN JOSE, Calif. — With July Fourth weekend, California and other Western states are heading into the beginning of peak fire season — when rain is scarce and temperatures are high. But an ominous new trend is reshaping forest fire behavior. ...

Wall Street Journal

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· Jul 10, 2026

Deadly Factory Fire Highlights Dangers of China’s Manufacturing Might

The blaze, which killed 28 people, comes shortly after similar incidents at a coal mine and another at a fireworks factory.

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Related coverage for "The rising costs of Oregon’s sprawl into fire country": Times of India — 3 firefighters killed battling wildfires on Colorado-Utah border, blazes spread across US West. Off The Press — Out-of-control Utah wildfire threatening structures, prompting evacuations. South Africa Today — Colorado-Utah Border Wildfire Claims Three Lives as Snyder Fire Burnover Unfolds. DNyuz — Wildfire in Central Utah Prompts Evacuation Order for Hundreds of People. ArcaMax — The troubling new trend that's making California's forest fires more dangerous. Wall Street Journal — Deadly Factory Fire Highlights Dangers of China’s Manufacturing Might