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May 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM

Greer Fire expands to 20,000 acres, over 700 personnel battling flames

A wildfire in eastern Arizona continues to burn, expanding to over 20,000 acres, with more red flag warnings in effect on Monday.
May 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Greer Fire expands to 20,000 acres, over 700 personnel battling flames
May 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM

Greer Fire expands to 20,000 acres, over 700 personnel battling flames

A wildfire in eastern Arizona continues to burn, expanding to over 20,000 acres, with more red flag warnings in effect on Monday.
May 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The Greer Fire in eastern Arizona has expanded to over 20,000 acres, with no containment reported.
May 17, 2025 at 12:06 AM

School newspapers thousands of miles apart team up to heal from wildfires

After a wildfire decimated a California high school’s newsroom, one of the first offers of help that its journalism adviser received came from the other side of the country
May 17, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Members of of the Palisades High School newspaper staff, from left to right, Cloé Nourparvar, Gigi Appelbaum, and Kate Swain, hold a copy of the school's publication, which was printed in Philadelphia, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
May 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM

Arizona's Greer Fire explodes to more than 7,000 acres, evacuation area expands

Crews in eastern Arizona continue to battle a wind-driven wildfire that has burned over 7,000 acres as of Thursday.
May 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Crews in eastern Arizona continue to battle a wind-driven wildfire that has burned over 6,400 acres, as of May 14, 2025.
May 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM

Eastern Arizona wildfire explodes to 6,400 acres amid high winds

The Greer Fire is threatening a small mountain town near the New Mexico border.
May 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The Greer Fire is threatening a small mountain town near the New Mexico border.
May 14, 2025 at 3:07 AM

Minnesota's raging Camp House Fire explodes to nearly 12,000 acres

Three major wildfires raging out of control in the same Minnesota county have burned more than 20,000 acres combined.
May 14, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Three major wildfires raging out of control in the same Minnesota county have burned more than 20,000 acres combined.
May 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM

Minnesota wildfires tear through structures, prompt evacuation warnings

Three major wildfires raging out of control in the same Minnesota county have burned more than 20,000 acres combined.
May 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The Camp House Fire burns in Minnesota, May 12, 2025.
May 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM

9 million people under red flag warnings as fire danger envelops upper Midwest

At least 9 million people in the nation's upper Midwest region are under red flag warnings on Monday.
May 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
9 million people under red flag warnings as fire danger envelops upper Midwest
May 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM

9 million people under red flag warnings as fire danger envelops upper Midwest

At least 9 million people in the nation's upper Midwest region are under red flag warnings on Monday.
May 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
An aerial view of the 'Camphouse Fire' burning in the Superior National Forest near Brimson, Minn., May 11, 2025, as wildfire danger envelops the upper Midwest.
May 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Smoke from climate-fueled wildfires contributed to thousands of US deaths over 15 years, study says

A new study out in the journal Nature Communications Earth & Environment finds that wildfires fueled by climate change are linked to as many as thousands of annual deaths and billions of dollars in economic burden
May 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
May 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM

Sunset Road Fire triples in size overnight

Meteorologist Dani Beckstrom reported on dry conditions fueling a fast-moving wildfire near a popular vacation resort in North Carolina.
May 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
VIDEO: Sunset Road Fire triples in size overnight
May 3, 2025 at 1:52 AM

Police arrest second teenager in connection with massive Ocean City, NJ wildfire

Prosecutors say the two suspects set wooden pallets on fire before leaving the area.
May 3, 2025 at 1:52 AM
VIDEO: Police arrest second teenager in connection with massive Ocean City, NJ wildfire
May 3, 2025 at 1:41 AM

Teen suspect in New Jersey arson allegedly left fire to go meet friend

A second teenager has been arrested for arson in connection with a New Jersey wildfire, officials said.
May 3, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Smoke rises from scorched vegetation during the Jones Road Fire near Lacey Township in Ocean County, New Jersey, on April 23, 2025.
May 2, 2025 at 1:17 AM

Multiple fire departments battle large brush fire on Cape Cod, Massachusetts

What started as a controlled burn at Joint Base Cape Cod has exploded into a major brush fire in Sandwich, Massachusetts.
May 2, 2025 at 1:17 AM
VIDEO: Multiple fire departments battle large brush fire on Cape Cod, Massachusetts
May 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Firefighters battle wildfire in Israel

The fires have torched 6,000 acres of land west of Jerusalem.
May 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
VIDEO: Firefighters battle wildfire in Israel
April 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM

New Jersey wildfire: Windy conditions are 'not helping things'

Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire in New Jersey that has burned over 15,000 acres, with strong winds on Sunday complicating their efforts, officials said.
April 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
New Jersey Forest Fire Service fire crews operate to extinguish the flames of the Jones Road Fire near Lacey Township in Ocean County, New Jersey, on April 23, 2025.
1 month ago

Drone video captures wildfires at state forest in Pennsylvania

Two wildfires have sparked at a state forest in Pennsylvania, drone video has revealed.
1 month ago
A fire burns in Thompson Hollow Fire in Cumberland County, PA, April 24, 2025.
1 month ago

Communities are replanting trees after devastating wildfires

This Arbor Day, local organizations and arborists express the importance of planting trees after devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
1 month ago
This Arbor Day, local organizations and arborists express the importance of planting trees after devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
1 month ago

Teenager charged with arson in New Jersey wildfire

A 19-year-old is facing charges after he allegedly set a bonfire and walked away leaving it to burn, causing the massive Jones Road Fire.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Teenager charged with arson in New Jersey wildfire
1 month ago

Teen charged with allegedly starting massive New Jersey wildfire

More than 15,000 acres are burning in New Jersey as winds are expected to continue Thursday and smoke will hit the New York City area.
1 month ago
Smoke rises from scorched vegetation during the Jones Road Fire near Lacey Township in Ocean County, New Jersey, on April 23, 2025.
1 month ago

Arbor Day: How Los Angeles is replanting trees after devastating wildfires

ABC News joined The Arbor Day Foundation and the Altadena nonprofit Amigos de los Rios to discuss replanting and preserving trees in the wake of the Eaton Fire.
1 month ago
ABC News joined The Arbor Day Foundation and the Altadena nonprofit Amigos de los Rios to discuss replanting and preserving trees in the wake of the Eaton Fire.
1 month ago

Teen arrested, facing arson charges in connection to massive New Jersey brush fire

A 19-year-old suspect is facing arson charges in the Jones Road Fire, one of the largest wildfires in New Jersey in the last 20 years. The smoke has triggered air quality alerts in New York City.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Teen arrested, facing arson charges in connection to massive New Jersey brush fire
1 month ago

Teenager charged with starting massive New Jersey wildfire

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a massive New Jersey wildfire that has consumed 13,000 acres, authorities said. ABC News’ Trevor Ault reports.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Teenager charged with starting massive New Jersey wildfire
1 month ago

Teen arrested for allegedly starting New Jersey wildfire

Joseph King, 19, was arrested for allegedly starting the Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey. Plus, there are air quality concerns as winds are expected to blow smoke into the New York City area.
1 month ago
VIDEO: New Jersey wildfire only 50% contained
1 month ago

New Jersey wildfire explodes to 13,250 acres, could be largest in nearly 20 years

A wildfire in New Jersey exploded to approximately 13,250 acres since it was first reported on Tuesday.
1 month ago
Firefighters battle a house fire, April 23, 2025, in Lacey Township, N.J.
1 month ago

State of emergency as massive New Jersey wildfire triples in size

The Jones Road fire, about 90 miles south of NYC, was first reported Tuesday morning and has burned more than 12,000 acres.
1 month ago
VIDEO: State of emergency as massive New Jersey wildfire triples in size
1 month ago

Jones Road Wildfire could be largest in 20 years in New Jersey

he Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey has exploded to 12,000 acres after igniting Tuesday in Ocean County, threatening more than 1,000 structures and causing thousands of people to evacuate.
1 month ago
he Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey has exploded to 12,000 acres after igniting Tuesday in Ocean County, threatening more than 1,000 structures and causing thousands of people to evacuate.
1 month ago

State of emergency declared as New Jersey wildfire explodes to 11,500 acres

The Jones Road Wildfire is currently under 30% containment.
1 month ago
The Jones Road Wildfire is currently under 30% containment.
1 month ago

Wildfire in New Jersey forces thousands of evacuations

The Jones Road Fire has quickly exploded in size, swallowing 8,500 acres and is only 10% contained.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Wildfire in New Jersey forces thousands of evacuations
1 month ago

Large brush fire triggers evacuations in parts of New Jersey

The fast-burning fire has scorched at least 1,200 acres in Ocean County and is 0% contained.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Large brush fire triggers evacuations in parts of New Jersey
1 month ago

6 million under red flag warnings as extreme fire danger increases in Southwest

More than 6 million people in multiple states across the Southwest and South Plains are under red flag warnings on Thursday.
1 month ago
Sunset at the Sandia Mountains east of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is captured along with a rainbow in this undated photo. The entire state of New Mexico is under red flag warnings, April 17, 2025, as wildfire danger increases throughout the Southwest.
1 month ago

Critical fire danger in Southwest

ABC News’ Sam Champion has the latest on the fire threat in parts of the Southwest and Southern Plains.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Critical fire danger in Southwest
1 month ago

Wildfire risk threatens millions in Southwest

Extreme wildfire risks pose a threat to parts of the Southwest on Thursday, due to warmer temperatures, high winds and a low relative humidity, officials said.
1 month ago
A dry river bed is seen following a dry winter season in Arizona.
1 month ago

Cameron Mathison opens up about losing his home in California fires

The actor also shares the latest details on new episodes of his hit game show, "Beat the Bridge.”
1 month ago
VIDEO: Cameron Mathison opens up about losing his home in California fires
2 months ago

Concert helps rebuild hope and community for those ravaged by LA fires

ABC News’ Melissa Adan reports on a free concert by the LA Philharmonic, headlined by Christina Aguilera and Gustavo Dudamel, to support first responders and victims of January’s wildfires.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Concert helps rebuild hope and community for those ravaged by LA fires
2 months ago

Teens who allegedly failed to put out cigarettes accused of causing massive wildfire

The three teenagers are accused of causing the Table Rock Fire after failing to extinguish cigarettes while on a hiking trail, officials said.
2 months ago
Smoke rises at the Table Rock complex fire near Pumpkintown, South Carolina, March 29, 2025.
2 months ago

Silver Fire in California spreads beyond 1,500 acres, prompts evacuations

A vegetation fire in California rapidly spread beyond 1,500 acres on Monday. Firefighters stopped its spread as of Monday evening, according to Cal Fire.
2 months ago
A vegetation fire in California rapidly spread to 1,000 acres on Sunday, prompting evacuations of parts of Inyo and Mono counties.
2 months ago

Silver Fire in California spreads to 1,000 acres, prompts evacuations

Parts of Inyo and Mono counties were evacuated Sunday.
2 months ago
Silver Fire in California spreads to 1,000 acres, prompts evacuations
2 months ago

Massive South Carolina wildfire jumps border, spreads into North Carolina

A massive wildfire burning in South Carolina jumped the border Saturday and was spreading Sunday into North Carolina.
2 months ago
Timothy Demerski watches his tee shot at Rock Golf Club and Resort as smoke billows from the Table Rock complex fire, March 29, 2025, near Rocky Bottom, South Carolina.
2 months ago

Table Rock fire crosses into North Carolina

The Table Rock wildfire has crossed into North Carolina, but officials say conditions are improving. ABC News' Faith Abubey reports from Pickens, South Carolina.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Table Rock fire crosses into North Carolina
2 months ago

Firefighters in South Carolina race to fight against the raging Table Rock fire

The raging Table Rock wildfire in South Carolina has scorched more than 10,000 acres and crossed into North Carolina.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Firefighters in South Carolina race to fight against the raging Table Rock fire
2 months ago

Dangerous wildfires spread in Carolinas as tornadoes threaten Midwest

The latest on the dangerous wildfires spreading in the Carolinas as tornado warnings go into effect in the heartland.
2 months ago
Dangerous wildfires spread in Carolinas as tornadoes threaten Midwest
2 months ago

Wildfires continue to rage across the Carolinas

More than 10,000 acres burned and one of those fires is now the highest priority blaze in America.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Wildfires continue to rage across the Carolinas
2 months ago

How Hollywood is helping victims of the Los Angeles wildfires

ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis shines a light on how Hollywood studios are teaming up to help victims of rebuild their homes.  
2 months ago
VIDEO: How Hollywood is helping victims of the Los Angeles wildfires
2 months ago

Carolina wildfires: High winds, low humidity significantly increase threat

Strong winds and low humidity could create worsening conditions in the Carolinas on Friday, as wildfires continue to rage throughout both states, officials said.
2 months ago
A firefighter lights a protective backburn fire to control the Black Cove Fire Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Saluda, N.C.
2 months ago

Thousands of acres scorched in Carolinas wildfires

Millions are on high alert as wildfires rage in North and South Carolina, with the Black Cove complex near Asheville now deemed the highest fire priority across the entire country.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Thousands of acres scorches in Carolinas wildfires
2 months ago

South Carolina firefighters battle intense wildfires as evacuations expand

Evacuations expanded as U.S. firefighters combat wildfires, while dry conditions and gusty winds fuel ongoing threats across the East Coast.
2 months ago
VIDEO: South Carolina firefighters battle intense wildfires as evacuations expand
2 months ago

Evacuations underway as wildfires rage in the Carolinas

Mandatory evacuations were ordered in several counties across both states as multiple wildfires ravaged parts of North and South Carolina.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Evacuations underway as wildfires rage in the Carolinas
2 months ago

Wildfire alerts for 16 million Americans across the East Coast

With dry conditions and high winds, danger continues to grow in the Carolinas as multiple wildfires destroy nearly a dozen homes.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Wildfire alerts for 16 million Americans across the East Coast
2 months ago

Wildfires raging in the Carolinas prompt evacuations

ABC News' Ginger Zee reports the latest on the evacuations in North and South Carolina as powerful wind gusts threaten to spread the flames even more.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Wildfires raging in the Carolinas prompt evacuations