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October 30, 2024 at 11:09 PM
Red flag warnings in Chicago and Oklahoma as crews up control of Colorado blaze
More than 700 homes have been evacuated near the town of Divide, Colorado, as a wildfire burns nearby, local law enforcement said Monday.
October 30, 2024 at 11:09 PM
October 29, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Hundreds of homes evacuated near Colorado wildfire, official says
More than 700 homes have been evacuated near the town of Divide, Colorado, as a wildfire burns nearby, local law enforcement said Monday.
October 29, 2024 at 1:50 PM
October 20, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Over 15 million under fire weather alerts in California amid dry, windy conditions
More than 15 million people are under fire weather alerts in California -- from Redding to Sacramento to San Francisco to Burbank -- due to dry and windy conditions.
October 20, 2024 at 12:10 PM
October 19, 2024 at 1:17 AM
A fast-moving brush fire prompted evacuations in Oakland Hills, California
A large brush fire threatened homes in the Oakland hills in California and sparked evacuations of hundreds of residents amid extremely dry and gusty conditions.
October 19, 2024 at 1:17 AM
October 7, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Unprecedented heat wave, large wildfires in the West
For nearly two weeks, Phoenix has seen record-breaking high temperatures as several wildfires threaten the West, including Wyoming.
October 7, 2024 at 11:53 AM
1 month ago
Maui officials reveal the cause of deadly Lahaina wildfire
A report from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives found that broken power lines caused the deadly August 2023 wildfire in Maui.
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Teen survivor of Tubbs Fire sounds alarm on mental health effects of climate change
While the physical scars of climate disasters may be obvious, the invisible wounds often cut just as deep.
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Cal Fire employee arrested accused of off-duty arson
Robert Hernandez, 38, was arrested Friday under the suspicion of setting five fires while off duty.
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California firefighter arrested in connection with starting 5 fires
A Cal Fire employee was arrested Friday for allegedly igniting five fires in August and September, investigators allege.
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8 firefighters hospitalized after fire truck crash on Southern California freeway
Eight firefighters, including two critically, were injured when their fire truck rolled over after battling the Airport Fire wildfire during a 12-hour shift in Southern California.
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8 firefighters hurt, 2 critically, in rollover crash while returning from wildfire
Eight firefighters were injured when the fire truck they were driving in rolled over as it returned from battling the Airport Fire wildfire in Southern California.
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Firefighters nearing victory in battle against 3 massive wildfires near Los Angeles
Firefighters are nearing victory in the battles against three major wildfires near Los Angeles.
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California Wildfires updates: Firefighters score success in containment battle
Firefighting teams in southern California have made significant progress battling three major wildfires thanks to cooler and wetter weather, authorities said.
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What officials say is causing the record-breaking wildfires in Brazil
A series of record-breaking wildfires are currently burning in several regions in Brazil, threatening residents and some of the most important ecological systems.
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State of emergency as wildfires rage in California
Tens of thousands of people in Southern California are faced with tragedy as three major wildfires wreak havoc.
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California Bridge Fire updates: Cooler weather slows wildfire's growth
Thousands of firefighting personnel were battling early on Friday a wholly uncontained wildfire spread over some 51,000 acres in the steep mountains north of Los Angeles.
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California Bridge Fire updates: Newsom expands emergency due to 'extreme behavior'
The Bridge Fire straddling Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties is now the largest wildfire in California, as authorities battle several large blazes.
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California firefighters hope slowing winds will reduce wildfire spread
With cooler weather, firefighters race to get 3 massive wildfires under control.
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California wildfires burning out of control
CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Brent Pascua discusses how changing weather could impact the ongoing firefight and what training they are providing that could help.
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Southern California under siege as wildfires rage near Los Angeles
Counties in Southern California are under a state of emergency after forceful wildfires scorched over 100,000 acres near Los Angeles.
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Bridge Fire becomes largest active wildfire in the state
ABC News’ Melissa Adan reports from Wrightwood, where the massive 49,000 acre wildfire has destroyed more than two dozen homes.
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3 massive wildfires burn around Southern California, forcing mass evacuations
The largest blaze, the Bridge Fire east of the city, has destroyed homes and threatened thousands of buildings in the area. Several people were also trapped by the fire.
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California Line Fire updates: Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department arrested a man Tuesday in connection with the Line Fire ravaging southern California since Sept. 5.
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Multiple wildfires rage in Southern California
Thousands of residents have been forced to flee their homes as fast-spreading wildfires rage near Los Angeles.
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National Guard deployed to help fight raging California fire threatening homes
Firefighting teams battling the Southern California Line Fire achieved 5% containment of the blaze Monday night, with 23,714 acres burned.
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California wildfires worsen, threatening 65,000 homes and businesses
The fires' rapid growth has been fueled by California's warmest summer on record and shifting winds. A new fire threatens radio and cell towers critical to fighting the blaze.
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Orange County wildfire engulfs more than 9,000 acres in California
The Airport Fire broke out Monday afternoon in Orange County, California, prompting the evacuations of more than 1,400 homes, according to Cal Fire. As of Tuesday, it had burned over 9,000 acres.
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Thousands of buildings threatened by California wildfires
Over 36,000 structures in San Bernardino County, California, are now threatened by wildfires, prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency.
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'Out of control' fires ravage the Amazon region
Wildfires in the Amazon are choking swaths of South America with smoke, leading to evacuations, school closures, canceled flights and a threat to plant and animal life.
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Southern California's Line wildfire surpasses 21,000 acres, forces evacuation orders
The wildfire east of Los Angeles has been burning since Sept. 5, with emergency officials warning that more than 36,000 buildings are in danger.
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Southern California's Line wildfire surpasses 21,000 acres amid evacuation orders
The wildfire tearing through Southern California’s San Bernardino County is now endangering more than 36,000 structures, according to emergency officials.
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Wildfire burning out of control in southern California
ABC News' Zohreen Shah reports on the race to contain a wildfire threatening tens of thousands of structures and prompting evacuations 65 miles east of Los Angeles.
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More than 35,000 structures threatened by wildfire burning east of Los Angeles
Officials in San Bernardino County, California, issued an evacuation after a brush fire spread to more than 7,000 acres.
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Explosive California wildfire forces hundreds of evacuations
The so-called Line Fire grew to over 17,000 acres as multiple departments tried to bring the fire under control.
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Man hit with arson charges in California blaze that destroyed 26 homes and businesses
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a massive Northern California wildfire in July that destroyed 26 homes and businesses.
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Artificial intelligence has 'revolutionized' modern firefighting: Here's how
This year alone, California has battled over 5,500 wildfires, according to Cal Fire.
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As Park Fire rages on, anxieties run high over memories of 2018 Camp Fire
For some, any fire can leave people on edge, community members say
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Maui wildfires force community to take action in year after fatal tragedy
Activists in Lahaina on Maui made strides after deadly wildfires in August 2023.
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Greece wildfires force more than 30,000 to flee
The blaze has killed at least one person and forced residents of Athens suburbs out of their homes. The wildfire, which has been raging since Sunday, is the largest the country has seen this year.
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Greece wildfire races toward Athens, forces mass evacuations
More than 30,000 people have left their homes in the Greek capital.
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Wildfire spreads near Athens amid scorching temperatures
Two firefighters were injured while battling the fire near Athens.
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How West Maui has recovered in the year since the devastating wildfires
Thursday marks one year since the start of the devastating wildfires in West Maui that left 100 people dead or missing.
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Helping hands in Hawaii: Beyond the poolside Mai Tai
Last August, deadly wildfires tore through Maui and laid bare the deep tensions that can exist between visitors and the local community..
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How to help survivors of the 2023 wildfires on Maui
Last year’s devastating wildfires on Maui were the deadliest in modern United States history, claiming over 100 lives.
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How Maui’s marine ecosystem is doing 1 year after wildfires
Scientists still don't understand the full extent of the damage the Maui wildfires did to the corals and marine ecosystem off the west coast of the island.
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How the marine ecosystem in Maui is faring 1 year after the wildfires
Scientists still don't understand the full extent of the damage the Maui wildfires did to the corals and marine ecosystem off the west coast of the island.
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Maui rebuilds 1 year after devastating wildfires
ABC News’ Becky Worley reports from Maui as the community comes together one year after the wildfires that killed 100 people.
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Biden reflects on deadly Maui fire, saying community shows 'strength and resilience'
President Joe Biden penned a letter to commemorate one year since the fatal fires in Maui.
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Edgehill Fire forces evacuations as it spreads through Southern California
Residents east of Los Angeles were left to pick up the pieces after a fast-moving brush fire tore through a San Bernardino neighborhood.
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Fire engulfs homes in Southern California
The fast moving wildfire continues to burn east of Los Angeles.
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