Wildfires News & Videos

Nov 19, 2024, 11:40 AM

Entire state of Massachusetts under red flag warnings as Northeast wildfire outbreak persists
Firefighters battling an outbreak of wildfires across the Northeast amid a historic autumn drought could get some relief from Mother Nature by the middle of this week.

Nov 19, 2024, 11:40 AM

Nov 18, 2024, 9:37 AM

Police in Massachusetts arrest man on charge of intentionally setting brush fires
Police in a Massachusetts city say a man was arrested on suspicion of intentionally setting brush fires during a time of dry conditions that have led to blazes throughout the Northeast

Nov 18, 2024, 9:37 AM

Nov 17, 2024, 4:54 PM

No new red flag warnings, but fire danger persists throughout Northeast
For the first time in days, the Northeast was under no red flag warnings, but officials cautioned that fire danger in the region remains high.

Nov 17, 2024, 4:54 PM

Nov 16, 2024, 3:25 PM

40 million people under red flag warnings in the Northeast due to fire danger
Red flag warnings are in effect across eight states, including nearly 43 million people in the northeast as fire danger remains elevated.

Nov 16, 2024, 3:25 PM

Nov 14, 2024, 4:18 PM

Updated drought map shows worsening conditions in Northeast as fire danger persists
Dry conditions in the Northeast are worsening, creating a scenario for fire danger in the region to persist, an updated map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows.

Nov 14, 2024, 4:18 PM

Nov 14, 2024, 1:32 PM

14-year-old boy arrested for allegedly starting New Jersey forest fire
Authorities investigating the cause and origin of the Oct. 30 blaze "located evidence that identified this fire as an arson," the Evesham Township Police said Wednesday.

Nov 14, 2024, 1:32 PM

Nov 13, 2024, 9:03 AM

Amtrak service along parts of the Northeast corridor resumes after disruptions on 2 days
Amtrak service along sections of the Northeast corridor have resumed after disruptions on two consecutive days

Nov 13, 2024, 9:03 AM

Nov 12, 2024, 6:39 PM

Jennings Creek Fire: New York issues statewide burn ban as wildfire becomes largest in years
A wildfire raging on the border of New York and New Jersey prompted officials Monday to postpone one of the nation's oldest Veterans Day Parades.

Nov 12, 2024, 6:39 PM

Nov 10, 2024, 7:04 PM

Fire at New Jersey-New York border still uncontrolled after burning over 2,500 acres
Firefighters reported 0% containment on a wildfire straddling the border of New Jersey and New York on Sunday.

Nov 10, 2024, 7:04 PM

Nov 10, 2024, 11:06 AM

Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires; 1 death in New York-New Jersey fire
Fire crews on both coasts of the U.S. are battling wildfires, including one in New York and New Jersey that killed a parks employee

Nov 10, 2024, 11:06 AM

Nov 9, 2024, 11:25 PM

Man charged with arson after NJ wildfire sparked by shotgun round: Authorities
A New Jersey man has been charged with arson in connection with a wildfire that spread to 350 acres that authorities said was sparked by an incendiary shotgun round.

Nov 9, 2024, 11:25 PM

Nov 9, 2024, 11:59 PM

Firefighters continue battling blaze that left 18-year-old dead
Wildfires brought on by extreme dry conditions have left parts of the East Coast in a dangerous haze this weekend.

Nov 9, 2024, 11:59 PM

Nov 8, 2024, 11:17 PM

Large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park under control: FDNY
Firefighters are battling large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.

Nov 8, 2024, 11:17 PM

Nov 7, 2024, 9:47 PM

California brush fire explodes over 20,000 acres, Newsom declares state of emergency
On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a rare red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties alerting of "extreme fire risk."

Nov 7, 2024, 9:47 PM

Nov 8, 2024, 4:55 PM

Woman recounts harrowing experience fleeing the Mountain Fire: 'I fully panicked'
Friday marked the return of many residents in the Camarillo Heights neighborhood in Southern California after the explosive Mountain Fire.

Nov 8, 2024, 4:55 PM

Nov 8, 2024, 3:55 PM

Wildfires erupt in New Jersey, fueled by dry, windy conditions
Multiple wildfires have erupted across New Jersey due to dangerously windy and dry conditions.

Nov 8, 2024, 3:55 PM

Nov 6, 2024, 11:13 AM

Thousands ordered to evacuate as powerful wind-fed wildfire burns homes in Southern California
California is being lashed by powerful winds that fed a fast-moving wildfire that destroyed homes and forced hundreds of residents to flee in Ventura County

Nov 6, 2024, 11:13 AM

Oct 30, 2024, 3:22 PM

Red flag warnings in Chicago and Oklahoma, as fire crews get upper hand on 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.

Oct 30, 2024, 3:22 PM

Oct 19, 2024, 2:16 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.

Oct 19, 2024, 2:16 PM

Oct 18, 2024, 9:17 PM

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.

Oct 18, 2024, 9:17 PM

Oct 2, 2024, 7:49 PM

Broken power lines caused deadly Maui wildfire, new report shows
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.

Oct 2, 2024, 7:49 PM

Sep 20, 2023, 8:19 AM

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.

Sep 20, 2023, 8:19 AM

Sep 21, 2024, 5:20 PM

Cal Fire employee arrested in connection with off-duty arson
A Cal Fire employee was arrested Friday for allegedly igniting five fires in August and September, investigators allege.

Sep 21, 2024, 5:20 PM

Sep 18, 2024, 3:47 PM

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.

Sep 18, 2024, 3:47 PM

Sep 15, 2024, 10:57 AM

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.

Sep 15, 2024, 10:57 AM

Sep 14, 2024, 1:21 PM

Brazil experiencing record-breaking wildfires as persistent drought affects the Amazon rainforest
A series of record-breaking wildfires are currently burning in several regions in Brazil, threatening residents and some of the most important ecological systems.

Sep 14, 2024, 1:21 PM

Sep 13, 2024, 5:32 AM

California Bridge Fire updates: Cooler weather slows wildfire's growth, but evacuations continue
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.

Sep 13, 2024, 5:32 AM

Sep 12, 2024, 5:18 PM

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.

Sep 12, 2024, 5:18 PM

Sep 11, 2024, 9:32 PM

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.

Sep 11, 2024, 9:32 PM

Sep 10, 2024, 10:41 PM

National Guard deployed to help fight raging California fire threatening thousands of homes
Firefighting teams battling the Southern California Line Fire achieved 5% containment of the blaze Monday night, with 23,714 acres burned.

Sep 10, 2024, 10:41 PM

Sep 10, 2024, 7:42 AM

'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.

Sep 10, 2024, 7:42 AM

Sep 9, 2024, 3:24 PM

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.

Sep 9, 2024, 3:24 PM

Sep 8, 2024, 11:53 AM

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.

Sep 8, 2024, 11:53 AM

Aug 27, 2024, 5:18 PM

Suspect hit with arson charges in Northern California fire 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.

Aug 27, 2024, 5:18 PM

Aug 26, 2024, 4:00 PM

Artificial intelligence has 'revolutionized' modern firefighting: Here's how
This year alone, California has battled over 5,500 wildfires, according to Cal Fire.

Aug 26, 2024, 4:00 PM

Jul 31, 2024, 7:35 PM

As Park Fire rages on, anxieties run high for communities with memories of 2018 Camp Fire
For some, any fire can leave people on edge, community members say

Jul 31, 2024, 7:35 PM

Aug 9, 2024, 6:31 AM

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.

Aug 9, 2024, 6:31 AM

Aug 8, 2024, 6:20 AM

Maui wildfires a year later: The major developments amid the cleanup and recovery
Thursday marks one year since the start of the devastating wildfires in West Maui that left 100 people dead or missing.

Aug 8, 2024, 6:20 AM

Aug 9, 2024, 6:35 AM

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..

Aug 9, 2024, 6:35 AM

Aug 9, 2024, 6:30 AM

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.

Aug 9, 2024, 6:30 AM

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Entire state of Massachusetts under red flag warnings as Northeast wildfire outbreak persists Firefighters battling an outbreak of wildfires across the Northeast amid a historic autumn drought could get some relief from Mother Nature by the middle of this week. Nov 19, 2024, 11:40 AM

Police in Massachusetts arrest man on charge of intentionally setting brush fires Police in a Massachusetts city say a man was arrested on suspicion of intentionally setting brush fires during a time of dry conditions that have led to blazes throughout the Northeast Nov 18, 2024, 9:37 AM

No new red flag warnings, but fire danger persists throughout Northeast For the first time in days, the Northeast was under no red flag warnings, but officials cautioned that fire danger in the region remains high. Nov 17, 2024, 4:54 PM

40 million people under red flag warnings in the Northeast due to fire danger Red flag warnings are in effect across eight states, including nearly 43 million people in the northeast as fire danger remains elevated. Nov 16, 2024, 3:25 PM

Updated drought map shows worsening conditions in Northeast as fire danger persists Dry conditions in the Northeast are worsening, creating a scenario for fire danger in the region to persist, an updated map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows. Nov 14, 2024, 4:18 PM

14-year-old boy arrested for allegedly starting New Jersey forest fire Authorities investigating the cause and origin of the Oct. 30 blaze "located evidence that identified this fire as an arson," the Evesham Township Police said Wednesday. Nov 14, 2024, 1:32 PM

Amtrak service along parts of the Northeast corridor resumes after disruptions on 2 days Amtrak service along sections of the Northeast corridor have resumed after disruptions on two consecutive days Nov 13, 2024, 9:03 AM

Jennings Creek Fire: New York issues statewide burn ban as wildfire becomes largest in years A wildfire raging on the border of New York and New Jersey prompted officials Monday to postpone one of the nation's oldest Veterans Day Parades. Nov 12, 2024, 6:39 PM

Fire at New Jersey-New York border still uncontrolled after burning over 2,500 acres Firefighters reported 0% containment on a wildfire straddling the border of New Jersey and New York on Sunday. Nov 10, 2024, 7:04 PM

Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires; 1 death in New York-New Jersey fire Fire crews on both coasts of the U.S. are battling wildfires, including one in New York and New Jersey that killed a parks employee Nov 10, 2024, 11:06 AM

Man charged with arson after NJ wildfire sparked by shotgun round: Authorities A New Jersey man has been charged with arson in connection with a wildfire that spread to 350 acres that authorities said was sparked by an incendiary shotgun round. Nov 9, 2024, 11:25 PM

Firefighters continue battling blaze that left 18-year-old dead Wildfires brought on by extreme dry conditions have left parts of the East Coast in a dangerous haze this weekend. Nov 9, 2024, 11:59 PM

Large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park under control: FDNY Firefighters are battling large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. Nov 8, 2024, 11:17 PM

California brush fire explodes over 20,000 acres, Newsom declares state of emergency On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a rare red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties alerting of "extreme fire risk." Nov 7, 2024, 9:47 PM

Woman recounts harrowing experience fleeing the Mountain Fire: 'I fully panicked' Friday marked the return of many residents in the Camarillo Heights neighborhood in Southern California after the explosive Mountain Fire. Nov 8, 2024, 4:55 PM

Wildfires erupt in New Jersey, fueled by dry, windy conditions Multiple wildfires have erupted across New Jersey due to dangerously windy and dry conditions. Nov 8, 2024, 3:55 PM

Thousands ordered to evacuate as powerful wind-fed wildfire burns homes in Southern California California is being lashed by powerful winds that fed a fast-moving wildfire that destroyed homes and forced hundreds of residents to flee in Ventura County Nov 6, 2024, 11:13 AM

Red flag warnings in Chicago and Oklahoma, as fire crews get upper hand on 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. Oct 30, 2024, 3:22 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. Oct 19, 2024, 2:16 PM

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. Oct 18, 2024, 9:17 PM

Broken power lines caused deadly Maui wildfire, new report shows 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. Oct 2, 2024, 7:49 PM

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. Sep 20, 2023, 8:19 AM

Cal Fire employee arrested in connection with off-duty arson A Cal Fire employee was arrested Friday for allegedly igniting five fires in August and September, investigators allege. Sep 21, 2024, 5:20 PM

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. Sep 18, 2024, 3:47 PM

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. Sep 15, 2024, 10:57 AM

Brazil experiencing record-breaking wildfires as persistent drought affects the Amazon rainforest A series of record-breaking wildfires are currently burning in several regions in Brazil, threatening residents and some of the most important ecological systems. Sep 14, 2024, 1:21 PM

California Bridge Fire updates: Cooler weather slows wildfire's growth, but evacuations continue 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. Sep 13, 2024, 5:32 AM

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. Sep 12, 2024, 5:18 PM

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. Sep 11, 2024, 9:32 PM

National Guard deployed to help fight raging California fire threatening thousands of homes Firefighting teams battling the Southern California Line Fire achieved 5% containment of the blaze Monday night, with 23,714 acres burned. Sep 10, 2024, 10:41 PM

'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. Sep 10, 2024, 7:42 AM

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. Sep 9, 2024, 3:24 PM

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. Sep 8, 2024, 11:53 AM

Suspect hit with arson charges in Northern California fire 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. Aug 27, 2024, 5:18 PM

Artificial intelligence has 'revolutionized' modern firefighting: Here's how This year alone, California has battled over 5,500 wildfires, according to Cal Fire. Aug 26, 2024, 4:00 PM

As Park Fire rages on, anxieties run high for communities with memories of 2018 Camp Fire For some, any fire can leave people on edge, community members say Jul 31, 2024, 7:35 PM

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. Aug 9, 2024, 6:31 AM

Maui wildfires a year later: The major developments amid the cleanup and recovery Thursday marks one year since the start of the devastating wildfires in West Maui that left 100 people dead or missing. Aug 8, 2024, 6:20 AM

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.. Aug 9, 2024, 6:35 AM

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. Aug 9, 2024, 6:30 AM

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Entire state of Massachusetts under red flag warnings as Northeast wildfire outbreak persists
Firefighters battling an outbreak of wildfires across the Northeast amid a historic autumn drought could get some relief from Mother Nature by the middle of this week.

Nov 19, 2024, 11:40 AM

Police in Massachusetts arrest man on charge of intentionally setting brush fires
Police in a Massachusetts city say a man was arrested on suspicion of intentionally setting brush fires during a time of dry conditions that have led to blazes throughout the Northeast

Nov 18, 2024, 9:37 AM

No new red flag warnings, but fire danger persists throughout Northeast
For the first time in days, the Northeast was under no red flag warnings, but officials cautioned that fire danger in the region remains high.

Nov 17, 2024, 4:54 PM

40 million people under red flag warnings in the Northeast due to fire danger
Red flag warnings are in effect across eight states, including nearly 43 million people in the northeast as fire danger remains elevated.

Nov 16, 2024, 3:25 PM

Updated drought map shows worsening conditions in Northeast as fire danger persists
Dry conditions in the Northeast are worsening, creating a scenario for fire danger in the region to persist, an updated map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows.

Nov 14, 2024, 4:18 PM

14-year-old boy arrested for allegedly starting New Jersey forest fire
Authorities investigating the cause and origin of the Oct. 30 blaze "located evidence that identified this fire as an arson," the Evesham Township Police said Wednesday.

Nov 14, 2024, 1:32 PM

Amtrak service along parts of the Northeast corridor resumes after disruptions on 2 days
Amtrak service along sections of the Northeast corridor have resumed after disruptions on two consecutive days

Nov 13, 2024, 9:03 AM

Jennings Creek Fire: New York issues statewide burn ban as wildfire becomes largest in years
A wildfire raging on the border of New York and New Jersey prompted officials Monday to postpone one of the nation's oldest Veterans Day Parades.

Nov 12, 2024, 6:39 PM

Fire at New Jersey-New York border still uncontrolled after burning over 2,500 acres
Firefighters reported 0% containment on a wildfire straddling the border of New Jersey and New York on Sunday.

Nov 10, 2024, 7:04 PM

Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires; 1 death in New York-New Jersey fire
Fire crews on both coasts of the U.S. are battling wildfires, including one in New York and New Jersey that killed a parks employee

Nov 10, 2024, 11:06 AM

Man charged with arson after NJ wildfire sparked by shotgun round: Authorities
A New Jersey man has been charged with arson in connection with a wildfire that spread to 350 acres that authorities said was sparked by an incendiary shotgun round.

Nov 9, 2024, 11:25 PM

Firefighters continue battling blaze that left 18-year-old dead
Wildfires brought on by extreme dry conditions have left parts of the East Coast in a dangerous haze this weekend.

Nov 9, 2024, 11:59 PM

Large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park under control: FDNY
Firefighters are battling large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.

Nov 8, 2024, 11:17 PM

California brush fire explodes over 20,000 acres, Newsom declares state of emergency
On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a rare red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties alerting of "extreme fire risk."

Nov 7, 2024, 9:47 PM

Woman recounts harrowing experience fleeing the Mountain Fire: 'I fully panicked'
Friday marked the return of many residents in the Camarillo Heights neighborhood in Southern California after the explosive Mountain Fire.

Nov 8, 2024, 4:55 PM

Wildfires erupt in New Jersey, fueled by dry, windy conditions
Multiple wildfires have erupted across New Jersey due to dangerously windy and dry conditions.

Nov 8, 2024, 3:55 PM

Thousands ordered to evacuate as powerful wind-fed wildfire burns homes in Southern California
California is being lashed by powerful winds that fed a fast-moving wildfire that destroyed homes and forced hundreds of residents to flee in Ventura County

Nov 6, 2024, 11:13 AM

Red flag warnings in Chicago and Oklahoma, as fire crews get upper hand on 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.

Oct 30, 2024, 3:22 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.

Oct 19, 2024, 2:16 PM

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.

Oct 18, 2024, 9:17 PM

Broken power lines caused deadly Maui wildfire, new report shows
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.

Oct 2, 2024, 7:49 PM

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.

Sep 20, 2023, 8:19 AM

Cal Fire employee arrested in connection with off-duty arson
A Cal Fire employee was arrested Friday for allegedly igniting five fires in August and September, investigators allege.

Sep 21, 2024, 5:20 PM

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.

Sep 18, 2024, 3:47 PM

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.

Sep 15, 2024, 10:57 AM

Brazil experiencing record-breaking wildfires as persistent drought affects the Amazon rainforest
A series of record-breaking wildfires are currently burning in several regions in Brazil, threatening residents and some of the most important ecological systems.

Sep 14, 2024, 1:21 PM

California Bridge Fire updates: Cooler weather slows wildfire's growth, but evacuations continue
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.

Sep 13, 2024, 5:32 AM

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.

Sep 12, 2024, 5:18 PM

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.

Sep 11, 2024, 9:32 PM

National Guard deployed to help fight raging California fire threatening thousands of homes
Firefighting teams battling the Southern California Line Fire achieved 5% containment of the blaze Monday night, with 23,714 acres burned.

Sep 10, 2024, 10:41 PM

'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.

Sep 10, 2024, 7:42 AM

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.

Sep 9, 2024, 3:24 PM

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.

Sep 8, 2024, 11:53 AM

Suspect hit with arson charges in Northern California fire 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.

Aug 27, 2024, 5:18 PM

Artificial intelligence has 'revolutionized' modern firefighting: Here's how
This year alone, California has battled over 5,500 wildfires, according to Cal Fire.

Aug 26, 2024, 4:00 PM

As Park Fire rages on, anxieties run high for communities with memories of 2018 Camp Fire
For some, any fire can leave people on edge, community members say

Jul 31, 2024, 7:35 PM

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.

Aug 9, 2024, 6:31 AM

Maui wildfires a year later: The major developments amid the cleanup and recovery
Thursday marks one year since the start of the devastating wildfires in West Maui that left 100 people dead or missing.

Aug 8, 2024, 6:20 AM

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..

Aug 9, 2024, 6:35 AM

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.

Aug 9, 2024, 6:30 AM