Insider warnings: Martial law and millions of deaths when “Big One” hits California

The Big One is a long-overdue megaquake that’s expected to strike the west coast at any time, with California suffering the brunt of the devastation. Yet according to one first responder, the damage that will be caused by the Big One is going to be far worse than what you could imagine. While parts of California are currently burning down by vicious wildfires, another dramatic natural … Continue reading Insider warnings: Martial law and millions of deaths when “Big One” hits California

Dazed Californians brace for more ‘extreme fire behavior’ as death toll rises to 35

Firefighters are facing dry and windy conditions as they battle California’s deadliest wildfires that authorities say have killed at least 35 people, left hundreds missing and devastated entire neighborhoods in California. Intensified by strong winds and low humidity, the 17 wildfires have charred more than 221,754 acres of land, forced more than 20,000 residents to evacuate and damaged or destroyed at least 5,700 homes and … Continue reading Dazed Californians brace for more ‘extreme fire behavior’ as death toll rises to 35

Hurricane Harvey results in at least one death, up to 14 injuries

Authorities in Texas confirmed Saturday that at least one person was killed as a result of Hurricane Harvey and up to 14 people were injured. Charles Wax, mayor of the coastal city of Rockport, said one person died in a house fire as the hurricane came ashore Friday night. Aransas County Judge C.H. “Burt” Mills Jr. told the Austin American-Statesman that 12 to 14 other people were … Continue reading Hurricane Harvey results in at least one death, up to 14 injuries