More Than 220 Sheep Saved From Australian Bushfires After Heroic Pup Herds Them to Safety
Patsy the terrier-shepherd mix is being hailed as a hero after she rushed to rescue more than 220 sheep from a field during the Australian bushfires.
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More Than 200 Volunteer Firefighters From US and Canada Have Deployed to Help With Australian Bushfires
After Australia offered firefighting aid to the United States and Canada in 2018, more than 200 volunteers are repaying the favor.
Irwin Family Advances Steve's Legacy, Saving Hundreds of Animals From Australian Bushfires
Steve Irwin's widow and two kids have saved thousands of animals rescued from the bushfires at their Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital in Queensland.
Man Hailed as a Hero After He Rushed to Pull Driver From Burning Car After Fuel Explosion
If Edward Cyr had not rushed into action when he did, Glenwood Little may not have survived the car fire that erupted from his backseat earlier this month.
Art Therapist Collects 14,000 Keys From Wildfire Victims and Transforms Them into Powerful Metal Phoenix Sculpture
The 800-pound sculpture has been crafted out of the keys to people's destroyed churches, schools, homes, and business—and it will now help them heal.
John Cena Donates $500K to California Firefighters and Gets Film Company to Do the Same
With his latest film "Playing With Fire" set to be released in theaters this week, Cena got Paramount Pictures to match his donation as well.
Matthew McConaughey Serves Barbecue to Firefighters in Los Angeles 'With Thanks'
Matthew McConaughey jumped behind the grill to help cook and serve turkey dinners for the heroes who are battling the wildfires in Los Angeles.
Wildfires: Bad For People - But Good for the Environment
Are the wildfires in California and Oregon actually beneficial for the health of the forests in any way? We asked our friends at EarthTalk.
Fires Have Helped These Endangered Woodpeckers Make a Comeback, and It's a Reminder of Nature's Resiliency
The black-backed woodpecker needs forest fires to survive-and for the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker, fire has helped it comeback.
Self-Powered Wildfire Detector Could Help Fight the Spread of Deadly Blazes, Using The Motion of Trees For Power
Michigan State scientists developed a remote forest fire detector and alarm system powered by nothing but the movement of trees in the wind.
Not Only Does New Solar Chimney Design Cut Energy Costs By 50%, It Can Also Save Lives During a Fire
In this new study, the chimney's ventilation system was shown to "radically boost" the length of safe evacuation time from 2 minutes to 14 minutes.
Florida Firefighters Honored On the Internet
The men and women who fought the fires in Florida this summer are heroes (and Good Samaritans). Here are some excerpts from Florida’s Internet sites expressing gratitude
As Wildfires Increase Across The Globe, U.S. Firefighters Will Be Prepared Thanks to $3 Billion in Funding
The Senate's recently-approved fiscal budget will ensure that high-risk Midwestern areas will be prepared for wildfire season.
Tiny Pygmy Possums Discovered on Kangaroo Island After Fears Bushfires Had Wiped Them Out
On Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia, pygmy possums were found to have survived massive wildfires that torched their habitat.
Man is Transformed After His Weight Takes Up 2 Plane Seats During Wildfire Evacuation
Tony Bussey has undergone a spectacular transformation – and it's all thanks to an airplane ride from Fort McMurray two years ago.
19-Year-old Construction Worker Uses Crane to Rescue Over a Dozen People From Apartment Fire
A 19-year-old construction worker is being hailed as a hero after he rescued over a dozen people from an apartment building fire.
Australian Vintners Donate Grapes to Winery Torched in Brush Fires
Wineries in Australia rallied to support a fellow vintner whose crop had been destroyed by regional bushfires. Ten thousand dollars in grapes were donated to allow Grampians Estate to bottle a Shiraz that year.
After Worst California Fire and Mudslides Last Year, Santa Barbara Celebrates Christmas With Boat Parade of Lights
One year after California's worst wildfire tore through Santa Barbara county and mudslides killed residents, the community renewed a Christmas tradition.
After One of the Country's Worst Wildfires WWF Australia is Preparing for a Year of Renewal
WWF Australia's 2020 report looks to the future with hope and renewal after a year of terrible fires and COVID-19.
This Affectionate Dog is Bringing So Much Joy To Firefighters Battling California's Blazes
Kerith the golden retriever ives in Marin County, California. Her task? Helping firefighters battling wildfires and other blazes feel better.
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