November 2016: Wildfires Multiply in Southeast U.S.
Updated August 5, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
U.S. News | Disasters & Science News
Here's a slideshow depicting the major science and disaster news events of November 2016.
1. Oklahoma Suffers 5.0 Earthquake 2. One Step Closer to Treatment, Vaccine for Zika 3. Earthquake and Tsunami Hit New Zealand 4. Wildfires Spread in Southeast U.S. 5. Scientists Announce Breakthrough in GMO Plants 6. Deadly Train Derailment in India 7. Bus Crash in Tennessee Kills Schoolchildren 8. Plane Carrying Brazilian Soccer Team Crashes 9. Zika Appears in Texas 10. Deadly Fires in Tennessee 11. Esctasy Goes to Clinical Trials for PTSD Treatment
- Wildfires Multiply in Southeast U.S.
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- Ongoing wildfires in the southeast U.S. continue to spread as of Nov. 15, 2016. North Carolina is hit the hardest with at least 15 active fires, burning over 45,000 acres of land. Other states affected include South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky,Tennessee, and Virginia. Officials believe there are over 40 active fires currently burning throughout the region, some the work of arson. A North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality statement declares that dense plumes are creating hazardous breathing conditions. Air quality warnings are issued in each state, warning against outdoor activity.
- Photo source: AP Photo/John Bazemore
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