Wildfires
Follow the latest Wildfires news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
July 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM

Here's how to help wildfire victims after California blazes

Strong Santa Ana winds fueled wildfires that burned across Southern California for more than three weeks, forcing tens of thousands of residents out from their homes.
July 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
A person uses a garden hose in an effort to save a neighboring home from catching fire during the Eaton Fire, Jan. 8, 2025, in Altadena, California.
July 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Western storms pose new risk for wildfires

ABC News senior meteorologist Melissa Griffin tracks the Western weather that could pose a risk for new wildfires, plus the tropical threat on the Gulf Coast.
July 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
VIDEO: Western storms pose new risk for wildfires
July 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM

Wildfire explodes in size at Grand Canyon

ABC News’ Faith Aububey reports on the latest details of the wildfire burning at the Grand Canyon while teams work to contain the flames.
July 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
VIDEO: Wildfire explodes in size at Grand Canyon
July 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Tropical rainstorm along Gulf Coast, as wildfires burn in West

The Gulf states are on alert with flood watches from Mississippi to Louisiana as dozens of wildfires rage in the West.
July 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
VIDEO: Tropical rainstorm along Gulf Coast, as wildfires burn in West
July 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM

Hikers confront man accused of starting fire on Los Angeles trail

A group of hikers stepped in to help stop an alleged arsonist accused of starting a fire in LA's popular Runyon Canyon.
July 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM
VIDEO: Hikers confront man accused of starting fire on Los Angeles trail
July 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM

Reinforcements called in to help extinguish Grand Canyon wildfires

As heavy plumes of smoke from the Dragon Bravo Fire push into the Grand Canyon and extreme summer temperatures continue to fuel the flames, the fire is still 0% contained.
July 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
VIDEO: Reinforcements called in to help extinguish Grand Canyon wildfires
July 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Wildfires rage at Grand Canyon, burning historic land and property

ABC News' Faith Aubrey reports on the scene at the Grand Canyon with the latest on the containment and conditions from the wildfires.
July 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
VIDEO: Wildfires rage at Grand Canyon, burning historic land and property
July 15, 2025 at 7:41 AM

Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed after wildfire burns more than 70 buildings

Evacuations are underway near the Grand Canyon as the Dragon Bravo Fire explodes to nearly 6,000 acres, destroying more than 70 buildings, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge.
July 15, 2025 at 7:41 AM
VIDEO: Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed after wildfire burns more than 70 buildings
July 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM

Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon Lodge, North Rim closes for the season

Two wildfires are burning near the Grand Canyon in Arizona, including one blaze that destroyed dozens of structures, among them the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, the National Park Service said.
July 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM
VIDEO: Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon Lodge, North Rim closes for the season
July 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM

Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon Lodge, North Rim closes for the season

The Grand Canyon Lodge was one of dozens of structures destroyed in a fast-moving wildfire in Arizona over the weekend, the National Park Service confirmed.
July 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A firefighter stands near smoldering debris and active flames amid the charred remains of a burned structure near the Grand Canyon Lodge in Arizona, July 13, 2025.
July 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM

Revisiting Altadena 6 months after California fires

"GMA" checks in with residents of Altadena, one of the hardest-hit areas in the deadly Southern California fires, six months later, as they work to rebuild their lives and community.
July 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
VIDEO: Revisiting Altadena 6 months after California fires
July 14, 2025 at 12:57 PM

Extreme heat expected for Grand Canyon fire zone

ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee has the latest on conditions around the fire zone as temperatures continue to rise.
July 14, 2025 at 12:57 PM
VIDEO: Extreme heat expected for Grand Canyon fire zone
July 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM

Grand Canyon wildfire rages in Arizona

Officials have issued heat alerts amid temperatures that have reached over 110 degrees.
July 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
VIDEO: Grand Canyon wildfire rages in Arizona
July 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Historic Grand Canyon lodge destroyed by wildfire, official says

A historic lodge on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim has been destroyed by a wildfire
July 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
In this photo provided by the National Park Service, smoke from wildfires settles over Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Joelle Baird/Grand Canyon National Park)
July 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM

2 fires growing rapidly near Grand Canyon

The White Sage Fire is nearly 20,000 acres, growing almost 40 times in size in over 48 hours as the nearby Dragon Bravo Fire grows to 5,000 acres.
July 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
VIDEO: 2 fires growing rapidly near Grand Canyon
July 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM

Grand Canyon visitors forced to leave as wildfire rages in Arizona

Dangerous heat and dry conditions fueling the White Sage Fire in Arizona have prompted authorities to expand evacuation zones to clear out the Grand Canyon.
July 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM
VIDEO: Grand Canyon visitors forced to leave as wildfire rages in Arizona
July 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM

Critics hear differences in Trump's approach to Texas, California disasters: ANALYSIS

Last month, President Trump was asked if his deteriorating relationship with California Gov. Gavin Newsom would impact federal support for wildfire recovery efforts.
July 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
President Donald Trump listens as African Leaders deliver remarks during a multilateral lunch in the State Dining Room of the White House July 9, 2025 in Washington.
July 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM

White Sage Fire prompts urgent evacuations at Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon National Park is also under an extreme heat warning through the weekend, with temperatures expected to reach 115 degrees in low elevations.
July 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
VIDEO: White Sage Fire prompts urgent evacuations at Grand Canyon
July 11, 2025 at 7:03 AM

Wildfires force evacuations at Grand Canyon's North Rim and Colorado national park

Visitors and staff at two national parks in the U.S. West have been evacuted because of wildfires
July 11, 2025 at 7:03 AM
July 11, 2025 at 2:24 AM

‘Altadena is not for sale’: LA wildfire victims look ahead 6 months after the ashes

ABC News’ Kayna Whitworth revisits the city of Altadena six months after the LA wildfires, as its residents lead their "new normal" with the hope to rebuild the community they still call home.
July 11, 2025 at 2:24 AM
VIDEO:
July 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Teen suspected of setting off fireworks that sparked Southern California wildfire

A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of setting off fireworks that sparked a wildfire this week in coastal Southern California, forcing the evacuations of about a hundred canyon homes
July 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Firefighters scrambles to keep the Madre Fire from crossing a dozer line as it makes a run along Highway 166 on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in San Luis Obispo County, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
July 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM

SoCal Strong: Helping local fire victims

Wildfires leave historic Altadena devastated as firefighters lose their homes while battling California blazes and residents hold on to hope after heartbreak.
July 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
VIDEO: SoCal Strong: Helping local fire victims
July 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM

California wildfire explodes to nearly 80,000 acres

The Madre Fire ignited Wednesday afternoon in San Luis Obispo County.
July 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County, photo posted July 3, 2025.
July 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Madre fire becomes California's largest wildfire this year

The fire has consumed more than 70,000 acres and is still growing and moving fast across in San Luis Obispo County, California, CalFire said.
July 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
VIDEO: Madre fire becomes California's largest wildfire this year
July 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM

Wildfire explodes to over 35,000 acres overnight in California

The Madre Fire ignited Wednesday afternoon in San Luis Obispo and is 5% contained as of Thursday morning, according to Cal Fire.
July 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The Madre Fire ignited Wednesday afternoon in San Luis Obispo and is 5% contained as of Thursday morning, according to Cal Fire.
July 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM

Wildfires: Continuing Coverage and Investigations

Continuing Coverage and Investigations with ABC News and KABC- Los Angeles
July 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
VIDEO: Wildfires: Continuing Coverage and Investigations
June 30, 2025 at 9:28 PM

Fast-growing fire in Southern California prompts evacuations

A quickly growing brush fire in Southern California has spread at least 2,400 acres, prompting evacuations, according to fire officials.
June 30, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The Wolf Fire in northern California has burned at least 1,165 acres according to CAL FIRE, and is expected to grow.
June 30, 2025 at 11:46 AM

Wolf Fire in Southern California explodes over 1,100 acres, prompting evacuations

A quickly growing brush fire in Southern California has spread at least 1,165 acres, prompting evacuations, according to fire officials.
June 30, 2025 at 11:46 AM
A quickly growing brush fire in Southern California has spread at least 1,165 acres, prompting evacuations, according to fire officials.
June 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM

LA First Responders face growing health concerns in months after wildfires

ABC News' Matt Gutman investigates the growing health concerns for first responders who rushed to fight raging wildfires in Los Angeles, some even drawing a parallel to the medical aftermath of 9/11.
June 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
VIDEO: LA First Responders face growing health concerns in months after wildfires
June 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM

Wildfires: Breaking News

ABC News and KABC- Los Angeles breaking news coverage of California Wildfires.
June 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
VIDEO: Wildfires: Breaking News
June 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM

ABC News investigates firefighters’ health after LA wildfires

A Nature Medicine study reveals insight into how smoke exposure affects people at the genetic level, finding that toxic metals make it into the bodies of people exposed to fire smoke.
June 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
VIDOE: ABC News investigates firefighters’ health after LA wildfires
1 month ago

Oregon wildfire prompts evacuations, road closures

The Rowena Fire has burned more than 3,500 acres in the Columbia River Gorge, approximately 80 miles east of Portland.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Oregon wildfire prompts evacuations, road closures
1 month ago

Evacuation orders lifted after brush fire contained in Los Angeles County

The Burbank Fire Department said Tuesday afternoon it was responding to the Bethany Fire, which is burning near a residential area.
1 month ago
Bethany Fire in Burbank, California.
1 month ago

Tips to stay safe from smoke inhalation

ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula shares key tips to stay safe as smoke from dozens of wildfires in Canada creates dangerous air quality for millions across the U.S.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Tips to stay safe from smoke inhalation
1 month ago

Smoke from Canadian wildfires blows into US states, air quality alerts in effect

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to bring potentially dangerous air quality to parts of the northern U.S., with hazy skies possible.
1 month ago
Wildfires burning north of Joussard, Alberta, Canada, May 30, 2025.
1 month ago

Smoke from Canadian wildfires 'not healthy for anyone to be breathing': Experts

As hundreds of wildfires burn across Canada, smoke is traveling south and potentially affecting Americans’ health. Here's why it can be so dangerous.
1 month ago
Pedestrians walk on the Stone Arch Bridge as a haze from Canadian wildfire smoke causes poor air quality in Minneapolis, June 3, 2025.
2 months ago

Nearly 200 Canadian wildfires trigger air quality alerts across the Midwest

The smoke is now shifting as far south as Georgia and the Carolinas.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Nearly 200 Canadian wildfires trigger air quality alerts across the Midwest
2 months ago

Canadian wildfire smoke poses threat to several US states

As hundreds of wildfires continue to burn in Canada, the smoke from the flames is bringing potentially dangerous air quality to parts of the United States.
2 months ago
Smoke rises from wildfire LWF090, the Caribou Lake Wildfire, in an aerial photograph northwest of Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, May 28, 2025.
2 months ago

Smoke from Canadian wildfires cross border into US

Thick smoke from some of the 94 wildfires in Canada have begun drifting south into the U.S., creating hazy and potentially unhealthy conditions in the Midwest and parts of the upper Plains.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Smoke from Canadian wildfires cross border into US
2 months ago

Air quality alerts due to smoke from Canadian fires

ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee has the latest on where the Canadian wildfire smoke is heading.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Air quality alerts due to smoke from Canadian fires
2 months ago

Midwest air quality concerns from Canadian wildfires

WABC Meteorologist Brittany Bell reports on the smoke blowing into the U.S. causing air quality concerns from several dozen wildfires burning in Canada.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Midwest air quality concerns from Canadian wildfires
2 months ago

Air quality concerns millions as wildfires rages across Canada

WABC meteorologist Dani Beckstrom reports the latest news on the Canadian wildfires and severe weather threats across the Midwest.
2 months ago
VIDEO:
2 months ago

Map: US states could face unhealthy air quality due to Canada wildfires

With 174 active wildfires burning across Canada, several U.S. states are under air quality alerts due to the traveling smoke from these flames.
2 months ago
A large wildfire burns near Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada, May 27, 2025.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
Greer Fire expands to 20,000 acres, over 700 personnel battling flames
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
The Greer Fire in eastern Arizona has expanded to over 20,000 acres, with no containment reported.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
Crews in eastern Arizona continue to battle a wind-driven wildfire that has burned over 6,400 acres, as of May 14, 2025.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
The Greer Fire is threatening a small mountain town near the New Mexico border.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
Three major wildfires raging out of control in the same Minnesota county have burned more than 20,000 acres combined.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
The Camp House Fire burns in Minnesota, May 12, 2025.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
9 million people under red flag warnings as fire danger envelops upper Midwest