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