Three charged after volunteer Jewish ambulances ‘torched in arson attack’ in London

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co.uk/2026/04/04/three-charged-volunteer-ambulances-torched-arson-attack-london-27849609/

Burning Wood To Brew Wood To Preserve Wood : Pine Tar

Before there was pressure-treated wood, before modern paints, there was pine tar. Everything from tool handles to wagons to ships were made of wood preserved with pine tar, once upon a time, and [w…

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Air quality being monitored after barge fire near stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge – BC

Firefighting operations continue on the barge fire near the stal̕əw̓asəm (Riverview) Bridge, with response partners from Surrey Fire…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #Bargefire #CA #Canada #fire #stal̕əw̓asəmbridge
https://www.newsbeep.com/467240/

Air quality monitored after barge fire in Surrey emits significant smoke
Officials say they are monitoring the air quality after a barge fire in Surrey, B.C., sent large plumes of smoke into the air. Metro Vancouver Regional District said it's aware of a barge fire near the stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge, also known as Riverview Bridge, which connects Surrey and New Westminster.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/barge-fire-surrey-bc-near-stalwasm-bridge-9.7022007?cmp=rss
Colorado Chose Trapping & Hunting Over Wildfire Defense

Beavers are climate heroes—and Colorado just failed them. In a shocking setback, a simple, science-backed bill to protect beavers on public lands was defeated after intense pressure from hunting, fishing, and trapping groups. These opponents persuaded lawmakers to vote no, prioritizing the continued trapping of beavers for their pelts over the long-term health of our ecosystems, water supplies, and communities. And here’s the truth: trapping represents a tiny fraction of the public. Roughly one-tenth of one percent of Americans participate in trapping—yet these special interests wield outsized influence over decisions that affect all of us. That decision isn’t just disappointing—it’s dangerous. Beavers are a keystone species, and their impact on wildfire prevention is extraordinary. They’re frequently referred to as “nature’s firefighters.” By building dams, they create wetlands that store water year-round, raise water tables, and keep surrounding landscapes green and hydrated. These wet corridors act as natural firebreaks—slowing, redirecting, or even stopping wildfires in their tracks. In fire-prone states across the West, that can mean the difference between devastation and resilience. At a time when megafires are becoming more frequent and destructive, killing the very animals that help prevent them makes no sense. And the science is only getting clearer: new research shows beaver wetlands can store massive amounts of carbon, making them powerful, natural tools to fight climate change. They restore degraded land, protect biodiversity, and strengthen entire watersheds—doing work we cannot afford to lose. Yet instead of protecting them, special interests pushed fear and misinformation—convincing lawmakers to side with trapping and exploitation over science and survival. Colorado lawmakers got this wrong. But other states don’t have to. As drought worsens and wildfire seasons grow longer and more dangerous, we need real, proven solutions. Protecting beavers is one of the simplest, most cost-effective steps we can take right now. We’re calling on leaders in California, Oregon, Washington, and across the country: don’t follow Colorado’s failure—lead. Protect beavers to protect our forests and allow natural solutions to human-caused climate change. Protect beavers. Limit trapping for pelts on public lands. Stand up to special interests and stand with science. Because when beavers thrive, our forests are safer, our water is stronger, and our future is more secure. Add your name now to tell legislators to find the courage to stand up to hunting and trapping special interests and support protections for beavers across the West and nationwide. Source: https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/26/colorado-beaver-protection-bill-fails/

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‏وكالة #فارس عن مصدر #مطلع: #أمريكا عرضت على #إيران يوم أمس #هدنة لمدة ٤٨ ساعة و #إيران ردت على هذا #المقترح في #الميدان وبالنار وليس #جواباً #مكتوباً.

#FarsAgency reported from a #knowledgeable source that the #US offered #Iran a 48-hour #ceasefire yesterday, and #Iran responded to this #proposal on the #ground with #fire, not a written #response.

The Burning of Center Bridge, Edward Willis Redfield, 1923

lightning struck a wood-covered bridge and burned it up. It was replaced with a better bridge apparently.

I like the thing where it's like, look, let's watch. There goes the bridge! The firepersons have done what can be done. Guess we're going to have to figure out boats or something if we need to go over there 👻

#art #impressionism #fire #bridge #nature #wood #crossing #spectacle

Air quality being monitored after barge fire near stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge
Surrey Fire and Rescue Services says crews were called around 11 p.m. on Thursday to a fire on Musqueam Drive, which burned through the night.
#Fire #Bargefire #staləwasəmbridge
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758534/air-quality-monitored-barge-fire-stal%cc%95%c9%99w%cc%93as%c9%99m-bridge/
Air quality being monitored after barge fire near stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge
Surrey Fire and Rescue Services says crews were called around 11 p.m. on Thursday to a fire on Musqueam Drive, which burned through the night.
#Fire #Bargefire #staləwasəmbridge
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758534/air-quality-monitored-barge-fire-stal%cc%95%c9%99w%cc%93as%c9%99m-bridge/