California faces more extreme weather as hot, windy days set to raise wildfire risk https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/15/wildfire-california-high-temperatures-strong-winds #California #UsNews #Wildfires #UsWeather #WorldNews #WestCoast
#wildfires — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #wildfires, aggregated by home.social.
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California faces more extreme weather as hot, windy days set to raise wildfire risk
By Gabrielle Canon in OaklandWarnings come as Californians have already in autumn felt brutal heatwave and storm surge that battered coast
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/15/wildfire-california-high-temperatures-strong-winds
#California #USnews #Wildfires #USweather #Worldnews #WestCoast #TheGuardian #GabrielleCanoninOakland
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Hearing power being shutoff now locally in the hills. 10/15/26 11:10am #NewburyPark #VenturaCounty #CAwx #PSPS #wildfires
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https://www.europesays.com/people/267500/ California orders lenders to report on their handling of insurance payouts to LA fire survivors #a #Business #ConsumerProductsAndServices #f #FinancialServices #fires #GavinNewsom #GeneralNews #LaFiresInsurancePayoutsLendersBanksNewsom #n #p #Politics #USNews #wildfires
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It looks like we’re going to have a wind event here, today and tomorrow. The regulators must have told #SCEdison that they need to at least make an attempt to inform the public before initiating a “Public Safety Power Shutoff” (PSPS), so #SCE, pernicious as ever, has texted me at least 5 times, twice before 4:00 am. For those unfamiliar, #PSPS can be translated as “we haven’t updated our equipment for decades, so we need to cover our corporate asses”.
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Southern Papua still has fires, thick smokes, and areas with high carbon monoxide (CO) concentration. ⚠
Here are true colour (RGB), aerosol index (AI), and carbon monoxide (CO) concentration images of Papua using mosaic since 11 October 2026.
📷️ Sentinel/Copernicus/ESA
#Papua #Fire #ForestFire #ForestFires #WildFire #WildFires #Haze #Smog #Smoke #AirQuality #Indonesia #Aerosol #AerosolIndex #Carbon #CarbonMonoxide #ESA #Copernicus #Sentinel #Satellite #RemoteSensing
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Sumatra still has fires, thick smokes, and areas with high carbon monoxide (CO) concentration. ⚠
Here are true colour (RGB), aerosol index (AI), and carbon monoxide (CO) concentration images of Sumatra using mosaic since 11 October 2026.
📷️ Sentinel/Copernicus/ESA
#Sumatra #Fire #ForestFire #ForestFires #WildFire #WildFires #Haze #Smog #Smoke #AirQuality #Indonesia #Aerosol #AerosolIndex #Carbon #CarbonMonoxide #ESA #Copernicus #Sentinel #Satellite #RemoteSensing
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Sumatra still has fires, thick smokes, and areas with high carbon monoxide (CO) concentration. ⚠
Here are true colour (RGB), aerosol index (AI), and carbon monoxide (CO) concentration images of Sumatra using mosaic since 11 October 2026.
📷️ Sentinel/Copernicus/ESA
#Sumatra #Fire #ForestFire #ForestFires #WildFire #WildFires #Haze #Smog #Smoke #AirQuality #Indonesia #Aerosol #AerosolIndex #Carbon #CarbonMonoxide #ESA #Copernicus #Sentinel #Satellite #RemoteSensing
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Kalimantan still has fires, thick smokes, and areas with high carbon monoxide (CO) concentration. ⚠
Here are true colour (RGB), aerosol index (AI), and carbon monoxide (CO) concentration images of Kalimantan using mosaic since 11 October 2026.
📷️ Sentinel/Copernicus/ESA
#Kalimantan #Fire #ForestFire #ForestFires #WildFire #WildFires #Haze #Smog #Smoke #AirQuality #Indonesia #Malaysia #Brunei #Borneo #Aerosol #AerosolIndex #Carbon #CarbonMonoxide #ESA #Copernicus #Sentinel #Satellite #RemoteSensing
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“Fires surge in Brazil's Amazon, fueled by El Niño and climate change”
—> and by an expectation of a Bolsonaro Jr. victory, by the people who are setting these fires
#Bresil #Brazil #FarRight #Climate #Forest #Rainforest #ElNino #ClimateCrisis #WildFires #Agriculture #Farming
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Preparing Enfield for a wilder future
Researcher Hali Healy, from Enfield Climate Action Forum, on how we can protect the borough as the risk…
#London #Britain #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Enfield #EnfieldClimateActionForum #environment #firesafety #LondonFireBrigade #wildfires
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Fires Arrive in the Amazon Rainforest 🌎🛰️
#ElNinoSouthernOscillation #Wildfires
▶️ 1 new picture from NASA (Website) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fires_Arrive_in_the_Amazon_Rainforest_%281489375%29.jpg
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Indonesia fights fire with dry ice as toxic haze spreads across region | Indonesia | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/15/indonesia-fires-dry-ice-dropped-toxic-haze-spreads -
Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority Parklands to Close During Red Flag Warning October 15-17, 2026
October 14, 2026LOS ANGELES (October 14, 2026) — The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard Office has issued a red flag warning for Thursday through Saturday, October 15-17, 2026. The following Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA)-managed parks, including those owned by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, will be closed Thursday, October 15, Friday, October 16, and Saturday October 17, due to the red flag warning.
h/t @W6KME
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Indonesia fights fire with dry ice as toxic haze spreads across region https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/15/indonesia-fires-dry-ice-dropped-toxic-haze-spreads #Indonesia #AsiaPacific #WorldNews #PrabowoSubianto #Wildfires #Singapore #Malaysia
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Indonesia fights fire with dry ice as toxic haze spreads across region
By Kate Lamb and agenciesHaving tried cloud seeding and water bombing, one pilot project will see dry ice dispersed by plane across the province of South Sumatra
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/15/indonesia-fires-dry-ice-dropped-toxic-haze-spreads
#Indonesia #AsiaPacific #Worldnews #PrabowoSubianto #Wildfires #Singapore #Malaysia #TheGuardian #KateLamb #agencies
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See you on the other side, folks, if I disappear it's because SoCal Edison has decided to cut off power AND connectivity loss. I'm currently on warning between 10/15/2026 and 9pm PT and 10/16/2026 9pm PT. But some areas here are possibly shut off at 6am. (I'll have power here locally of course -- backups and solar and all that -- but connectivity will be TBD -- not sure how good Frontier's backup is for long term.. I should set up a Winlink->Fediverse posting bot 🤪 ) We'll also be watching someone else's house, have to plug their fridge/freezer in every so often if power goes out... (need to look up the recommended rotation cycle on that again, speaking of which).
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Wildfires threaten Indonesia’s orangutans as rescuers find injured animals https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/10/wildfires-threaten-indonesias-orangutans-as-rescuers-find-injured-animals/
#Indonesia ##environment #wildlife #orangutans #wildfire #wildfires
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A deforested area of the Amazon rainforest burns during the dry season in the municipality of Autazes, in the state of Amazonas, Brazil. REUTERS/Bruno Kelly
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DETAILS: Gusty Santa Ana Winds from the northeast with potential for downed trees and power outages High Wind Watches and Wind Advisories in effect Thursday-Friday Potential for advisories to be issued for Saturday ACTIONS: Avoid activities that can create a spark Plan for potential power outages Secure outdoor object and holiday decorations
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Near surface smoke forecast for the CONUS area, starting:
Oct 14 2026 - 00:00 PDT
Oct 14 2026 - 03:00 EDTModel run: 20261014T07:00 UTC
Data from NOAA's HRRR CONUS (https://rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/)
Note that this product comes with absolutely no guarantee of availability, accuracy or completeness.
Always consult with your trusted local weather provider before using the information presented here.
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Near surface smoke forecast for the CONUS area, starting:
Oct 13 2026 - 21:00 PDT
Oct 14 2026 - 00:00 EDTModel run: 20261014T04:00 UTC
Data from NOAA's HRRR CONUS (https://rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/)
Note that this product comes with absolutely no guarantee of availability, accuracy or completeness.
Always consult with your trusted local weather provider before using the information presented here.
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Near surface smoke forecast for the CONUS area, starting:
Oct 13 2026 - 18:00 PDT
Oct 13 2026 - 21:00 EDTModel run: 20261014T01:00 UTC
Data from NOAA's HRRR CONUS (https://rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/)
Note that this product comes with absolutely no guarantee of availability, accuracy or completeness.
Always consult with your trusted local weather provider before using the information presented here.
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Customer Resource Centers
Ventura County PSPS Event October 2026Arroyo Vista Recreation Center
Corazon de Piru
Newbury Park Library
Simi Valley Senior Center(all include bottled or case water, snacks, "resiliency kits", ice vouchers, ADA-compliance restrooms, device charging and there's a notation about additional access/functional needs support including privacy screens, additional ice vouchers, sensory kits, water bowns and treats for service animals)
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VC Emergency:
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Ventura County, to be in effect from 6:00 am Thursday through 10:00 pm Friday. This first Santa Ana wind event of the season is expected to bring sustained winds between 25 to 40 mph, although gusts in excess of 50 mph are possible across valley, coastal, and mountain areas.
Hot and dry conditions are also expected to persist through Saturday, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s to 90s across coastal and valley areas. Relative humidity is forecast to drop between 5% to 15%, with poor overnight humidity recovery. The combination of strong winds, high temperatures, and low humidity will create elevated wildfire conditions across much of Ventura County, with the potential for rapid fire spread should a wildfire occur.
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Time to review my checklist, which i happen to have posted on my profile...
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Red Flag Warning issued
CAZ088-354-355-358-362-371>374-548-142200-
/O.CON.KLOX.FW.W.0005.261015T1300Z-261017T0500Z/
Santa Clarita Valley-Ventura County Beaches-
Ventura County Inland Coast-Central Ventura County Valleys-
Malibu Coast-Calabasas and Agoura Hills-
Western San Fernando Valley-Eastern San Fernando Valley-
Southeastern Ventura County Valleys-
Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley-
238 PM PDT Tue Oct 13 2026...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 10 PM
PDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST VALLEYS
AND COASTS OF LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTIES...* AFFECTED AREA...Most valleys and coasts of Los Angeles and
Ventura Counties.* TIMING...From 6 AM Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* WINDS...Northeast to east 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50
mph. Isolated gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible in the hills.* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimums of 5 to 15 percent common.
* IMPACTS...If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property.
#wildfires #CAwx #RedFlagWarning #Ventura #VenturaCounty #LosAngelesCounty #SantaBarbaraCounty
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Toxic smog from Indonesian wildfires sparks regional anger and scrutiny
Toxic smog from wildfires in Indonesia has worsened, affecting air quality across the region and prompting blame against companies and authorities for failing to prevent the fires.
Asia Pacific · Dumpling News
https://www.dumpling.news/2026/10/toxic-smog-from-indonesian-wildfires.html?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dumpling_news&utm_content=asia-pacific -
Haze: Who's to blame for the toxic smog choking South East Asia?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckreyq9re0n0o"According to independent forest monitoring platform Nusantara Atlas, 1,043,377 wildfire hotspots have been recorded in Indonesia, burning a total of 900,000 hectares of land."
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Indonesian wildfire fueled by El Niño destroys nearly 300 homes in Bangka Belitung
A wildfire on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, intensified by El Niño, has destroyed nearly 300 homes and displaced hundreds of residents in Bangka Belitung province, with conditions described as the worst in a decade.
Asia Pacific · Dumpling News
https://www.dumpling.news/2026/10/indonesian-wildfire-fueled-by-el-nino.html?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dumpling_news&utm_content=asia-pacific -
"Hi, it's AT&T. There may be a public safety power shutoff in your area. Check your power provider's website to see if you are affected. We're working to keep your wireless service available during the power shutoff. Go to www.att.com/outages for more info."
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Near surface smoke forecast for the CONUS area, starting:
Oct 13 2026 - 12:00 PDT
Oct 13 2026 - 15:00 EDTModel run: 20261013T19:00 UTC
Data from NOAA's HRRR CONUS (https://rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/)
Note that this product comes with absolutely no guarantee of availability, accuracy or completeness.
Always consult with your trusted local weather provider before using the information presented here.
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VC Emergency (County of Ventura)
WIND EVENT & PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF (PSPS)
Last Updated: October 13, 2026 @ 8:06 AM
Weather SummaryThe National Weather Service is forecasting strong Santa Ana winds across Ventura County beginning Thursday, October 15, with the strongest winds expected Thursday into Friday. Sustained winds of 20 to 40 mph are expected, though wind gusts of 35 to 55 mph are possible across valley, coastal, and mountain areas, including the Santa Monica Mountains.
Hot and dry conditions are also expected to persist through Saturday, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s to 90s across coastal and valley areas. Relative humidity is forecast to drop between 10% to 30%, with poor overnight humidity recovery. The combination of strong winds, high temperatures, and low humidity will create elevated wildfire conditions across much of Ventura County, with the potential for rapid fire spread should a wildfire occur.
Southern California Edison is monitoring 30 circuits countywide with a period of concern beginning at midnight on Thursday, October 15, 2026, and lasting 24 hours.
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Head's up Ventura, LA, Santa Barbara County. PSPS (high wildfire danger) season.
SCE:
"Public Safety Shutoffs Being Considered
Of SCE’s 5 million customers:
79435 (1.6%)
Los Angeles County
37715 customers
Santa Barbara County
262 customers
Ventura County
41458 customers"https://www.sce.com/outages-safety/outage-center/check-outage-status
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
937 AM PDT Tue Oct 13 2026...HIGH RISK FOR EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR WITH ANY NEW FIRE STARTS THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY DUE TO MODERATE TO LOCALLY STRONG SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
.Moderate to locally strong Santa Ana winds will quickly develop on Thursday, peak Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon, then weaken through the weekend. Meanwhile, dry air will settle
over the region and dry out any helpful effects of the recent rains. Fire weather watches are now in effect, which will likely be upgraded to Red Flag Warnings by Wednesday. Some areas may see Red Flag conditions linger into Saturday. Interior Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties may also see Red Flag conditions on Friday, and a Fire Weather Watch is being considered.https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=LOX&wwa=fire%20weather%20watch
#VenturaCounty #LACounty #SantaBarbaraCounty #wildfires #CAwx
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The Bay Theater in Palisades Village, Closed Since the LA Wildfires, Will Reopen Thanks to Paramount and Rick Caruso
#IndieWire #GeneralNews #News #Film #MovieTheaters #ParamountPictures #Wildfires -
Near surface smoke forecast for the CONUS area, starting:
Oct 13 2026 - 09:00 PDT
Oct 13 2026 - 12:00 EDTModel run: 20261013T16:00 UTC
Data from NOAA's HRRR CONUS (https://rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/)
Note that this product comes with absolutely no guarantee of availability, accuracy or completeness.
Always consult with your trusted local weather provider before using the information presented here.
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Santa Ana pattern winds forecast Thursday through Saturday. (not unusual for October, but... still).
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Near surface smoke forecast for the CONUS area, starting:
Oct 13 2026 - 06:00 PDT
Oct 13 2026 - 09:00 EDTModel run: 20261013T13:00 UTC
Data from NOAA's HRRR CONUS (https://rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/)
Note that this product comes with absolutely no guarantee of availability, accuracy or completeness.
Always consult with your trusted local weather provider before using the information presented here.
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Autazes, Brazil
A drone view of a deforested area in the rainforest, burned by wildfire during the dry season, in Amazonas state.Photograph: Bruno Kelly/Reuters
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Indonesia wildfire fuelled by El Niño razes 300 homes https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/13/indonesia-wildfire-el-nino-razes-300-homes-bankga-belitung #Indonesia #Wildfires #ElNioSouthernOscillation #AsiaPacific #Environment #WorldNews #ClimateCrisis #ExtremeWeather
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Indonesia wildfire fuelled by El Niño razes 300 homes
By Agence France-Presse in BangkaHundreds of people displaced in Bangka Belitung province as shift in wind direction drove blaze towards settlement
#Indonesia #Wildfires #ElNiosouthernoscillation #AsiaPacific #Environment #Worldnews #Climatecrisis #Extremeweather #TheGuardian #AgenceFrancePresseinBangka
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Near surface smoke forecast for the CONUS area, starting:
Oct 13 2026 - 03:00 PDT
Oct 13 2026 - 06:00 EDTModel run: 20261013T10:00 UTC
Data from NOAA's HRRR CONUS (https://rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/)
Note that this product comes with absolutely no guarantee of availability, accuracy or completeness.
Always consult with your trusted local weather provider before using the information presented here.
#Wildfires #AirQuality -
Near surface smoke forecast for the CONUS area, starting:
Oct 12 2026 - 21:00 PDT
Oct 13 2026 - 00:00 EDTModel run: 20261013T04:00 UTC
Data from NOAA's HRRR CONUS (https://rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/)
Note that this product comes with absolutely no guarantee of availability, accuracy or completeness.
Always consult with your trusted local weather provider before using the information presented here.
#Wildfires #AirQuality
