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Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 11:51AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Published: 8 August 2025
Categories: National Weather Service

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West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection – Air Quality Division has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory for the Northern Panhandle and Eastern Panhandle areas of West Virginia until 11 PM EDT this evening due to elevated particulate matter from Canadian wildfire smoke across the region. Weather conditions may cause fluctuations in air quality throughout the day, and some areas may experience periods where the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaches the 101-150 range (orange), which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. A Code ORANGE Air Quality Advisory means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people suffering

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Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: FQT EM to 14000 ft (4300 m)

Published: 8 August 2025
Categories: Global Volcano Activity

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FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant Approved for Canyon Fire

Published: 8 August 2025
Categories: FEMA News

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OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of California in combating the Canyon Fire burning in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

On August 7, the State of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) declaration for the Canyon Fire. At the time of the request, the fire was threatening approximately 5,118 homes in and around Hasley Canyon and Val Verde. Mandatory evacuations are taking place for approximately 5,000 people. Evacuation warnings are in effect for another 11,000 people. The fire started on August 7 and has burned more than 4,856 acres. 

FMAGs provide federal funding for up to 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs. FMAGs are approved through FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to become major incidents.

Eligible costs covered by FMAGs can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization, and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire. For more information on FMAGs, visit fema.gov/assistance/public/fire-management-assistance.

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. Follow FEMA Region 9 online at x/femaregion9. 
 

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Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW EM AT 1449Z

Published: 8 August 2025
Categories: Global Volcano Activity

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