Nothing will actually change until the coronavirus pandemic has passed and broader restrictions on social distancing have been lifted, but supporters of the move say it’s long overdue — if it was ever necessary in the first place. As conversations around COVID-19 and best practices for reopening and curbing the spread of the virus unfold daily, the parallels are hard to ignore. … [Read more...] about Bay Briefing: Finally, ‘some hope’ that smoky air will start to clear
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As dangers rise, many fear their California Dream is fading
Now a thick layer of black and white ash covers the streets, sidewalks and shops of Oroville, a city of 15,000 people that swelled by 25 percent virtually overnight with evacuees from the fire in Paradise, also known as the Camp Fire. The fire followed a near-disaster by a year when the Oroville Dam spillways almost failed with the flooding of the Feather River, threatening to inundate the city. … [Read more...] about As dangers rise, many fear their California Dream is fading
A California family recalled a harrowing escape before their home was swallowed by flames. ‘We’re nomads’
"We're going to rebuild this," he said. "Is it going to be different? Absolutely. But we're not going to let this be the defining moment of who we are. That's unacceptable to the people of this mountain community. We're going to bounce back. We'll need help and resources and support, so many people have lost everything, but we're going to rise up from these ashes and rebuild our communities." … [Read more...] about A California family recalled a harrowing escape before their home was swallowed by flames. ‘We’re nomads’
Seattle, San Francisco opening shelters for homeless to get relief from unhealthy air amid wildfires
"It’s a balance we have to strike, taking COVID protocols into consideration for any mass/indoor shelter," a city of Seattle spokesperson told Fox News. "Seattle & King County has advised that agencies should open facilities only if they possess high-quality air filtration systems and if they can comply with public health guidance as it relates to temperature, screening, social distancing, capacity restrictions, face coverings, and other health and hygiene measures." … [Read more...] about Seattle, San Francisco opening shelters for homeless to get relief from unhealthy air amid wildfires
With their homes in ashes, residents share harrowing tales of survival after massive wildfires kill 15
Rubble is seen on Monday, September 7, after a wildfire left the small town of Malden, Washington, in ruins. The fire destroyed about 80% of the homes and buildings in Malden, which is about 35 miles south of Spokane. … [Read more...] about With their homes in ashes, residents share harrowing tales of survival after massive wildfires kill 15
