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June 1, 2023, 4:01 PM

Thousands ordered to evacuate as wildfires rage in Canada

ABC News’ Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee breaks down how the wildfires are impacting the U.S., and has a forecast for the 2023 hurricane season.
June 1, 2023, 4:01 PM
Thousands ordered to evacuate as wildfires rage in Canada
June 1, 2023, 2:43 PM

Thousands evacuated as wildfire rips through Canada

More than 16,000 Nova Scotians are under evacuation orders as "unprecedented" wildfires rage across eastern Canada for a fifth day.
June 1, 2023, 2:43 PM
Thousands evacuated as wildfire rips through Canada
June 1, 2023, 2:16 AM

Eastern Canadian wildfires impacting air quality in major US cities

The smoke is impacting New England, New York and New Jersey, and could make its way as far south as Washington, D.C.
June 1, 2023, 2:16 AM
Eastern Canadian wildfires impacting air quality in major US cities
May 31, 2023, 6:22 PM

Unprecedented wildfire on Canada's Atlantic coast still burning after four days

Wildfires are burning out of control for a fourth day in Canada’s Atlantic-coast province of Nova Scotia
May 31, 2023, 6:22 PM
May 30, 2023, 1:38 AM

State of emergency in Nova Scotia

A devastating wildfire erupted near Halifix, and tens of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate.
May 30, 2023, 1:38 AM
State of emergency in Nova Scotia
May 29, 2023, 10:24 AM

State Farm will no longer accept applications for homeowners insurance in California, citing wildfire risk

One of the largest and most reputable insurance agencies in the company will no longer be accepting applications for home and business insurance in California.
May 29, 2023, 10:24 AM
Why State Farm won't be accepting applications for homeowners insurance in California
May 29, 2023, 1:46 AM

State Farm Insurance stops accepting new applications in California

Plus, filmmakers find a piece of gold jewelry in a recently completed digital scan of the Titanic.
May 29, 2023, 1:46 AM
State Farm Insurance stops accepting new applications in California
May 22, 2023, 3:58 AM

Rain, even smoke help fight wildfires in Alberta; new blaze brings evacuation in British Columbia

Rain, even smoke help fight wildfires in Alberta, officials say.
May 22, 2023, 3:58 AM
May 19, 2023, 3:58 PM

Hundreds evacuated as suspected intentional wildfire hits western Spain

Some 700 people have been evacuated from four small towns in western Spain owing to a wildfire fanned by strong winds
May 19, 2023, 3:58 PM
May 8, 2023, 2:46 AM

Out-of-control wildfires cause evacuations in western Canada

Cooler temperatures and rain bring some relief, but only in some areas.
May 8, 2023, 2:46 AM
1 month ago

Over 100 wildfires burning in Western Canada

The flames are being fueled by strong winds and unusually dry conditions.
1 month ago
Over 100 wildfires burning in Western Canada
1 month ago

How woodpeckers can be used to aid in wildfire recovery

The habitat preferences of black-backed woodpeckers have led scientists to create a tool that can help forest managers promote regrowth and biodiversity following fires.
1 month ago
The surprising way woodpeckers are helping forests
1 month ago

Politicians tell Forest Service: Do more to fight wildfires

Lawmakers from several western states want the U.S. Forest Service to do more to address a wildfire crisis that they say will surely destroy more landscapes, communities and livelihoods
1 month ago
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$1.6B trial starts against utility over fatal 2020 wildfires

A trial has begun in connection with a $1.6 billion class action lawsuit against utility PacifiCorp over the catastrophic Labor Day 2020 wildfires in Oregon
1 month ago
$1.6B trial starts against utility over fatal 2020 wildfires
1 month ago

$1.6B trial starts against utility over fatal 2020 wildfires

A trial has begun in connection with a $1.6 billion class action lawsuit against utility PacifiCorp over the catastrophic Labor Day 2020 wildfires in Oregon
1 month ago
$1.6B trial starts against utility over fatal 2020 wildfires
1 month ago

Judge to weigh limits for aerial fire retardant in wildfires

A federal judge is weighing whether to severely limit the government’s use of aerial fire retardant to combat wildfires following arguments by environmentalists who are concerned about water pollution
1 month ago
2 months ago

1 dead, hundreds flee wildfire in South Korean seaside city

A wildfire fueled by strong winds has burned parts of a seaside city on South Korea’s eastern coast, killing at least one person and forcing hundreds to flee
2 months ago
Hundreds flee from wildfire in South Korean seaside city
3 months ago

New Mexico law signed to help wildfire, flooding recovery

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a law to use zero-interest loans to help local governments repair or replace public infrastructure damaged by wildfires or subsequent flooding
3 months ago
New Mexico law signed to help wildfire, flooding recovery
4 months ago

At least 26 dead and 2,000 injured as wildfires rage out of control across Chile

Wildfires that have been raging across Chile for more than a week have now killed at least 26 people and left more than 2,000 injured.
4 months ago
At least 26 dead and 2,000 injured as wildfires rage out of control across Chile
4 months ago

At least 24 dead as Chile battles out-of-control wildfires

At least 24 people are dead as dozens of wildfires rage in Chile amid a prolonged heat wave, Chilean authorities confirmed to ABC News.
4 months ago
At least 24 dead as Chile battles out-of-control wildfires
4 months ago

Massive wildfires killed at least 22 people in Chile

So far the fires have destroyed at least 45,000 hectares of forests nearly the size of the city of San Jose, California.
4 months ago
Massive wildfires killed at least 22 people in Chile
4 months ago

2 dead as McKinney Fire explodes to more than 57,000 acres in California

A fire burning out of control in a Northern California national forest is now the largest wildland fire in the state this year, officials said.
4 months ago
2 dead as California wildfire explodes to more than 57,000 acres
4 months ago

PG&E to face manslaughter trial over deadly California fire

A judge says Pacific Gas & Electric must face trial for involuntary manslaughter over its role in a 2020 wildfire in Northern California that killed four people
4 months ago
PG&E to face manslaughter trial over deadly California fire
4 months ago

AI wildfire detection bill gets initial approval in Colorado

Colorado lawmakers unanimously voted to push forward a bill that would create a $2 million pilot program to use cameras and artificial intelligence technology to help identify fires before they burn out of control
4 months ago
Colorado lawmakers look to AI to detect wildfires earlier
4 months ago

AI wildfire detection bill gets initial approval in Colorado

Colorado lawmakers unanimously voted to push forward a bill that would create a $2 million pilot program to use cameras and artificial intelligence technology to help identify fires before they burn out of control
4 months ago
Colorado lawmakers look to AI to detect wildfires early
4 months ago

Feds send $930 million to curb 'crisis' of US West wildfires

The Biden administration is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests
4 months ago
Feds send $930 million to curb 'crisis' of US West wildfires
5 months ago

New Mexico delegation seeks changes to wildfire aid rules

FEMA is preparing to wrap up public comment on the rules.
5 months ago
5 months ago

Deadly fire in Cambodia tears through popular casino

The blaze took 12 hours to be extinguished at the Grand Diamond City casino.
5 months ago
Deadly fire in Cambodia tears through popular casino
6 months ago

Firefighter injured in central Texas as wildfires rage on

Extreme weather conditions around the country are causing the wildfires.
6 months ago
Firefighter injured in central Texas as wildfires rage on
6 months ago

Wildfire near Boulder, Colorado, has officials 'nervous' for fire season

Diminishing winds on Sunday were helping firefighters battle a wildland fire that came close to homes near Boulder, Colorado.
6 months ago
Colorado wildfire has officials 'nervous' for fire season
6 months ago

Texas governor declares state of disaster as wildfire burns over 1,000 acres

As wildfires continue to blaze through central Texas, one particular fired named Das Goat Fire has prompted Gov. Greg Abbott to declare a state of disaster.
6 months ago
State of disaster announced as wildfire burns 1,000 acres
7 months ago

California fires stretch resources as evacuation orders grow

Complex fires continue to burn across California, stretching resources and expanding evacuation orders calling for thousands to leave their homes.
7 months ago
California fires stretch resources as evacuation orders grow
7 months ago

Wildfires continue to rage on Mount Kilimanjaro

The fires were first spotted on Oct. 21 near the Karanga area, a popular tourist point on the southern side of Africa’s highest peak.
7 months ago
Wildfires continue to rage on Mount Kilimanjaro
7 months ago

Official: 2021 Colorado wildfire losses surpass $2 billion

A wildfire that destroyed nearly 1,100 homes and businesses in suburban Denver last winter caused more than $2 billion in losses, making it by far the costliest in Colorado history
7 months ago
7 months ago

Regulators propose $155M fine for PG&E for 2020 wildfire

California regulators have proposed fining Pacific Gas & Electric more than $155 million for sparking a 2020 wildfire in Northern California
7 months ago
7 months ago

Fires in Nebraska, Iowa spur evacuations, destroy homes

Prairie fires pushed by winds topping 60 mph led to evacuations in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa and destroyed homes and injured two firefighters south of Nebraska's capital city
7 months ago
Fires in Nebraska, Iowa spur evacuations, destroy homes
8 months ago

Mother-daughter firefighters team up to battle wildfire

Katie Jo Benitz and her mother Bonnie Rogers said they hope to inspire other women to become firefighters as well.
8 months ago
Mother-daughter firefighters team up to battle wildfire
8 months ago

Firefighter mom and daughter team up to battle wildfire

Katie Jo Benitz was inspired to join the fire department by her mom Bonnie Rogers, who has been a firefighter for more than 20 years.
8 months ago
Firefighter mom and daughter team up to battle wildfire
9 months ago

Mosquito Fire now largest in California this year

The wildfire that has destroyed dozens of homes in California is now the largest in the state this year.
9 months ago
Mosquito Fire now largest in California this year
9 months ago

Mosquito Fire now the largest in California this year

The wildfire that has destroyed dozens of homes in California is now the largest in the state this year.
9 months ago
Smoke from wildfires in the West will affect air quality in these cities
9 months ago

Mosquito Fire in Northern California has destroyed dozens of homes

A fast-moving wildfire scorching through Northern California has destroyed dozens of homes and is creating dangerous smoke conditions in regions farther north.
9 months ago
This wildfire is so intense it's creating hazardous conditions in other states
9 months ago

West battles wildfires and flash flooding from storms

ABC News’ Kayna Whitworth reports as states in the West face dangerous conditions from both fire and water.
9 months ago
West battles wildfires and flash flooding from storms
9 months ago

Deadly wildfire forces evacuations as temperatures soar in California

Record heat has pushed the power grid to the limit and a new fire has exploded in size to force mass evacuations.
9 months ago
Deadly wildfire forces evacuations as temperatures soar in California
9 months ago

Raging wildfire turns deadly

At least 2 people were killed in a blaze that tore through more than 130 homes in Northern California, authorities said. ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally reports.
9 months ago
Raging wildfire turns deadly
9 months ago

2 killed in Northern California wildfires: Sheriff

As firefighters appeared to be getting a handle Sunday on one Northern California wildfire, another blaze burning in the same county was giving them new challenges.
9 months ago
2 killed in Northern California wildfires: Sheriff
9 months ago

Thousands of acres burn in California amid prolonged drought

Scorching temperatures and strong winds fueled two large wildfires in Northern California, sparking an evacuation order.
9 months ago
Thousands of acres burn in California amid prolonged drought
9 months ago

Firefighters battle 2 wildfires in Northern California

The California governor declared a state of emergency as firefighters try to contain the Mountain and Mill fires and prevent them from causing more damage.
9 months ago
Firefighters battle 2 wildfires in Northern California
9 months ago

Fire crews continue to battle Northern California wildfires

The Mill Fire burning near Weed, California, was 25% contained Sunday after burning 4,254 acres since Friday, according to Cal Fire officials.
9 months ago
Fire crews continue to battle Northern California wildfires
9 months ago

Evacuations in place as Northern California county battles 2 blazes

Both fires ignited Friday in rural Siskiyou County.
9 months ago
Evacuations in place as Northern California county battles 2 blazes
9 months ago

Mill Fire rages in Northern California

A Mill Fire rages in Northern California, with the entire town of Weed being told to evacuate immediately as the entire Western U.S. suffers from prolonged heat wave.
9 months ago
Mill Fire rages in Northern California