Wildfires & Artificial Intelligence | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we're talking wildfires and artificial intelligence. First, we chat with fire mitigation specialist Wade Reeves with the Bureau of Land Management. Then we head over to the more tech side with Jeff Huges. He talks about how kids interact with AI and how it can be harnessed in our society.
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we're talking wildfires and artificial intelligence. First, we chat with fire mitigation specialist Wade Reeves with the Bureau of Land Management. Then we head over to the more tech side with Jeff Huges. He talks about how kids interact with AI and how it can be harnessed in our society.
Crews preparing for active AZ wildfire season
The heart of wildfire season is almost upon us, and officials say they believe 2023 will post some additional challenges for fire crews. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
The heart of wildfire season is almost upon us, and officials say they believe 2023 will post some additional challenges for fire crews. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
Nightly Roundup: Tragic end to search for missing submersible, new lawsuit targets Kari Lake
From a new lawsuit being filed against Kari Lake, to a tragic end for the search of a submersible that was reported missing in the Atlantic Ocean, here's a look at some of the top stories tonight on FOX10Phoenix.com.
From a new lawsuit being filed against Kari Lake, to a tragic end for the search of a submersible that was reported missing in the Atlantic Ocean, here's a look at some of the top stories tonight on FOX10Phoenix.com.
Kelvin Fire: Wildfire near Kearny now 100% contained
The Kelvin Fire, according to Forestry officials, has burned an estimated 250 acres of land, and Forestry crews, along with Bureau of Land Management crews, are battling the fire.
The Kelvin Fire, according to Forestry officials, has burned an estimated 250 acres of land, and Forestry crews, along with Bureau of Land Management crews, are battling the fire.
Mariposa man charged with arson for destructive Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park
A Mariposa man was charged Tuesday afternoon with setting the Oak Fire that burned nearly 20,000 acres and destroyed 127 homes last summer near Yosemite National Park, in what authorities described as the most devastating blaze in the county’s history.
A Mariposa man was charged Tuesday afternoon with setting the Oak Fire that burned nearly 20,000 acres and destroyed 127 homes last summer near Yosemite National Park, in what authorities described as the most devastating blaze in the county’s history.
Wildfire burns in Catalina Mountains
The Pima County Sheriff's Office says the Finger Rock trailhead, Ventana Canyon trailhead, Pima Canyon trailhead, Rose Canyon trailhead, and Sabino Canyon overflow parking are closed due to the fire. The fire is burning in the Catalina Mountains, two miles north of the Craycroft and the Placita Alta Reposa area.
The Pima County Sheriff's Office says the Finger Rock trailhead, Ventana Canyon trailhead, Pima Canyon trailhead, Rose Canyon trailhead, and Sabino Canyon overflow parking are closed due to the fire. The fire is burning in the Catalina Mountains, two miles north of the Craycroft and the Placita Alta Reposa area.
Brush fire sparked near I-17 in Anthem stopped at just over a dozen acres
A brush fire sparked along I-17 in Anthem on Sunday afternoon.
A brush fire sparked along I-17 in Anthem on Sunday afternoon.
Oak Fire in Coronado National Forest burns thousands of acres
The “Oak Fire" sparked on Friday afternoon in the Coronado National Forest and was fanned by strong winds.
The “Oak Fire" sparked on Friday afternoon in the Coronado National Forest and was fanned by strong winds.
Prescott Valley workers stop wildfire before firefighters arrive
By the time fire crews arrived in Coyote Springs, workers in the neighboring area had already extinguished the half-acre fire.
By the time fire crews arrived in Coyote Springs, workers in the neighboring area had already extinguished the half-acre fire.
New York, Northeast could see orange skies return from Canadian wildfire smoke
New York City's air quality could dip again. Forecast models suggest Canadian wildfire smoke could now swing back into the Great Lakes and Northeast by Friday, according to the FOX Forecast Center.
New York City's air quality could dip again. Forecast models suggest Canadian wildfire smoke could now swing back into the Great Lakes and Northeast by Friday, according to the FOX Forecast Center.
Brush fire in Buckeye burns more than 50 acres
The fire near Johnson Road and Southern Avenue has burned around half a mile of brush so far.
The fire near Johnson Road and Southern Avenue has burned around half a mile of brush so far.
Satellite images show Canada wildfire smoke, 'unhealthy' air quality arriving in Upper Midwest
More smoke is moving into the upper Midwest later this week.
More smoke is moving into the upper Midwest later this week.
Doctors warn that wildfire smoke causes 'accelerated skin aging'
Recent Canadian wildfires sent air quality into the dangerous zone for cities up and down the East Coast and the Great Lakes. That pollution can take a toll on your skin now and in the future.
Recent Canadian wildfires sent air quality into the dangerous zone for cities up and down the East Coast and the Great Lakes. That pollution can take a toll on your skin now and in the future.
Arizona hot shot crew battles Canada fires
A hot shot crew from Mesa is in Canada helping fight the massive fires. They'll head home from their 21-day deployment this Thursday. Crews have been working 14 hour shifts to get a handle on these massive fires in Central Alberta, about three hours north of Edmonton.
A hot shot crew from Mesa is in Canada helping fight the massive fires. They'll head home from their 21-day deployment this Thursday. Crews have been working 14 hour shifts to get a handle on these massive fires in Central Alberta, about three hours north of Edmonton.
Your garden doesn’t like the wildfires, either. Here’s how to help plants handle smoke and ash
If your area is heavily affected by smoke or ash, the first priorities should, of course, be human, home and pet safety. But after securing those, you might find your plants need a little help, too.
If your area is heavily affected by smoke or ash, the first priorities should, of course, be human, home and pet safety. But after securing those, you might find your plants need a little help, too.
Mesa hotshots battle wildfires in Canada
Fires across Canada have been burning for weeks, sending thick smoke over much of the country and down into the U.S. More than 1,700 miles away, a handful of Mesa hot shots are on the front lines in Alberta.
Fires across Canada have been burning for weeks, sending thick smoke over much of the country and down into the U.S. More than 1,700 miles away, a handful of Mesa hot shots are on the front lines in Alberta.
Bullet Fire emergency closure in effect
The fire is reportedly contained but crews continue to mop up hot spots. The area of Lower Sycamore and Sugarloaf will be closed to the public during the fire suppression effort.
The fire is reportedly contained but crews continue to mop up hot spots. The area of Lower Sycamore and Sugarloaf will be closed to the public during the fire suppression effort.
Brush fire breaks out on I-17 near Sunset Point
Crews on June 8 responded to a brush fire that blocked the right lane along southbound Interstate 17 near Sunset Point.
Crews on June 8 responded to a brush fire that blocked the right lane along southbound Interstate 17 near Sunset Point.
Social media users share creative tips to make DIY air purifiers to filter out wildfire smoke
Searches for “air purifiers" are spiking on Google as TikTok and Facebook users share tips for building a DIY air purifier as smoke from wildfires in Canada blanket parts of the East Coast.
Searches for “air purifiers" are spiking on Google as TikTok and Facebook users share tips for building a DIY air purifier as smoke from wildfires in Canada blanket parts of the East Coast.
Nearly 90 million in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic still trapped in polluted air as Canadian wildfire smoke thins
The air quality index (AQI) dropped below 100 in New York and Washington, D.C. on Friday morning, which is considered "moderate." It was in the low 100s around Philadelphia. The readings are a far cry from the hazardous readings that crossed 300 – and in some cases, 400 – on Wednesday and Thursday.
The air quality index (AQI) dropped below 100 in New York and Washington, D.C. on Friday morning, which is considered "moderate." It was in the low 100s around Philadelphia. The readings are a far cry from the hazardous readings that crossed 300 – and in some cases, 400 – on Wednesday and Thursday.