Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1892, Alexander Cartwright, American firefighter, invented baseball (born 1820) passed away. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Two-alarm grass fire burning on Arastradero Road near Portola Valley-Palo Alto border
Smoke from a 5-acre vegetation fire can be seen from an ALERT California wildfire camera at Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Courtesy ALERT California. Firefighters were working to put out a two-alarm vegetation fire that was reported just before 4:45 p.m. on Monday evening on Arastradero Road between Alpine Road in Portola Valley and Page []
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Palo Alto Online
· Jun 23, 2026
Grass fire contained in the foothills near Portola Valley-Palo Alto border
Firefighters were working to put out a two-alarm vegetation fire that was reported just before 4:45 p.m. on Monday evening on Arastradero Road between Alpine Road in Portola Valley and Page Mill Road in Palo Alto. The fire was contained about two hours later, accoridng to fire officials.
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 9, 2026
Fire Smoke Seen Near Iranshahr Airport
Fire and smoke were seen near Iranshahr Airport as Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency reported an attack on the city’s airport facilities, citing a local official. State media also reported that a firefighter was killed in the strike on the airport located in the southeastern city of Iranshahr. #Iran #US
KTLA 5
· Jul 9, 2026
Crews battle Grande Fire burning near Piru
CAL FIRE and Ventura County Fire crews are battling a brush fire south of the 126 Freeway, east of Piru, Thursday afternoon. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
South China Morning Post
· Jun 22, 2026
Driver escapes as Ferrari catches fire near Hong Kong light rail stop
A Ferrari caught fire near a light rail stop in Hong Kong’s Tin Shui Wai on Monday morning. Police said the driver reported the fire at 10.41am after exiting the black vehicle, which had no passengers on board, near Ginza Station. Photos and videos circulating online show firefighters extinguishing the blaze as traffic builds up behind the car, with smoke billowing from the scene. The fire was later put out. The front left side of the vehicle sustained the most damage, with half of the...
Hindustan Times
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Antioch Deer Fire update: Massive vegetation blaze in California; scary visuals emerge - watch
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Off The Press
· 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
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Related coverage for "Two-alarm grass fire burning on Arastradero Road near Portola Valley-Palo Alto border": Palo Alto Online — Grass fire contained in the foothills near Portola Valley-Palo Alto border. Al Arabiya English — Fire Smoke Seen Near Iranshahr Airport. KTLA 5 — Crews battle Grande Fire burning near Piru. South China Morning Post — Driver escapes as Ferrari catches fire near Hong Kong light rail stop. Hindustan Times — Antioch Deer Fire update: Massive vegetation blaze in California; scary visuals emerge - watch. Off The Press — Out-of-control Utah wildfire threatening structures, prompting evacuations