Savannah Smith+FollowWildfires force 'The Office' star to flee Oregon home—againRainn Wilson, best known as Dwight from 'The Office,' just had to evacuate his Oregon home for the fourth time in six years because of wildfires. It’s not just celebrities—thousands of families in the West are facing the same nightmare as fires get bigger and more frequent. Wilson points out that it’s not bad luck, but rising global temperatures and extreme weather making wildfires worse. With insurance rates climbing and some companies pulling out of fire-prone areas, it’s hitting everyone’s wallets. How are you dealing with wildfire risks or climate change where you live? #Entertainment #Wildfires #Oregon31Share
Kristin Shaw+FollowCanadian wildfire smoke threatens Midwest cropsCanadian wildfire smoke is drifting into the Midwest, and it’s more than just an air quality issue—farmers are warning it could seriously hurt this year’s corn and soybean yields. With crops needing sunlight for growth, the thick haze is blocking rays right when plants are most vulnerable. If yields drop, we could all feel it at the grocery store, as corn and soybeans are staples in countless foods. Farmers are already battling drought and disease, so this extra stress is a big deal. How do you think communities should support local agriculture during these tough times? #Business #Industry #wildfires00Share
Matthew Jackson+FollowMalibu wildfires: Real estate post sparks outrageSeeing a real estate agent celebrate big sales on homes destroyed by the Malibu wildfires hit a nerve for many locals. Josh Flagg from Million Dollar Listing LA posted (then deleted) photos of scorched properties with price tags in the millions, and the backlash was immediate—people called it insensitive and triggering, given the loss and trauma in the community. Flagg says it was a marketing mistake and claims he’s helping Malibu rebuild, but not everyone’s buying it. How do you feel about real estate profits in disaster zones—opportunity or exploitation? #RealEstate #Malibu #Wildfires1111Share
