Wildfire

Wildfire in Washington Prompts Evacuation in Medical Lake, Nearby Areas

Amid an approaching wildfire, authorities issued evacuation orders on Friday for the complete evacuation of the town of Medical Lake, Washington.
California Wildfire Kills 2, Prompting Mandatory Evacuations Amid Heat Wave

California Wildfire Kills 2, Prompting Mandatory Evacuations Amid Heat Wave

A California wildfire in the northern region of the state has scorched two people to death as temperatures continue to rise amid the forecasted heat wave.
California Heat Wave Leads to Scary Wildfire in LA County; Evacuation Ordered as Flames Spread to 5,200 Acres

California Heat Wave Leads to Scary Wildfire in LA County; Evacuation Ordered as Flames Spread to 5,200 Acres

A massive wildfire in northern Los Angeles County has scorched over 5,200 acres of land, prompting the evacuation of residents in the area.
California Wildfire Creates 'Fire Cloud' Seen From Space

California Wildfire Creates 'Fire Cloud' Seen From Space

A California wildfire created a "fire cloud" that was seen from space. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's GOES-West satellite captured this view.
Sheep Fire in Southern California Prompts Officials to Go Door-To-Door for Mandatory Evacuations; Fire Burned 990 Acres

Sheep Fire in Southern California Prompts Officials to Go Door-To-Door for Mandatory Evacuations; Fire Burned 990 Acres

The Sheep Fire in Southern California has mandatory evacuations issued in place after the wildfire expanded steadily in Southern California Angeles National Forest on Sunday.
Argentina Wildfires: More Than $240 Million in Losses From Fires Burning Farms, Wildlife

Argentina Wildfires: More Than $240 Million in Losses From Fires Burning Farms, Wildlife

Light rains in Argentina were anticipated to help firefighters put out raging wildfires that have damaged farmlands, wildlife, and plants in the country's north.
California Wildfire Near Airport Scorches Nearly 4K Acres as Evacuation Orders Raised

California Wildfire Near Airport Scorches Nearly 4K Acres; Evacuation Orders Raised

California Airport wildfire chars nearly 4,000 acres of land. A California wildfire that erupted near an airport in Inyo County scorched nearly 4,000 acres of land as of Thursday, prompting evacuation.
Southern California Wildfires Forces Thousands to Evacuate

Firefighters Gain Advantage Against Wildfire That Closed Down Scenic California Highway

On Sunday, firefighters gained greater control of a wildfire that had closed a scenic coastal route in northern California and threatened the Bixby Creek Bridge, which is known for its spectacular concrete arch support.
California Wildfire Near Big Sur Continues to Rage; Hundreds of Residents Still Evacuated

California Wildfire Near Big Sur Continues to Rage; Hundreds of Residents Still Evacuated

More than 500 residents around the Big Sur area remained evacuated Sunday amid the California wildfire.
WildEarth Guardians

U.S. Forest Service Cannot Log its Way Out of the Climate Crisis, Wild Earth Guardians Says

Agency continues literally barking up the wrong tree when it comes to effectively protecting homes and communities from wildfire.
Large Wildfire Near Colorado 470 Forced Evacuation of Residents in Ken Caryl Valley

Large Wildfire Near Colorado 470 Forced Evacuation of Residents in Ken Caryl Valley

Crews are working to contain a wildfire that broke out in Jefferson County, with pre-evacuation orders imposed for the Ken Caryl Valley residents.
Colorado Pilot Fighting Wildfire Dies in Plane Crash After Making One Final Pass Over the Blaze, Officials Say

Colorado Pilot Fighting Wildfire Dies in Plane Crash After Making One Final Pass Over the Blaze, Officials Say

Officials said the Colorado pilot, who died in a plane crash while fighting a wildfire, was making a final pass over the blaze before he met his demise.
TOPSHOT-US-FIRE

California's Famous Giant Sequoia Trees Face Threats as Wildfires Continue

As the California wildfires continue, firefighters wrapped the bases of the largest trees in the world using a fire-resistant blanket Thursday to save a grove of the world-famous huge sequoia tree from burning in the rugged Sierra Nevada.

President Joe Biden Approves California Disaster Declaration Ahead of State Visit to Survey Wildfire Damages

Joe Biden signs California Disaster Declaration ahead of his state visit on Monday. President Joe Biden on Sunday signed California's disaster declaration, a day before he kicks off in a tour to the west coast, as the region faces damaging wildfires in the recent months.
Massive California Wildfire Threatens Lake Tahoe as Fires Continue to Burn Across Parts of the State

Massive California Wildfire Threatens Lake Tahoe as Fires Continue to Burn Across Parts of the State

Lake Tahoe in California was threatened by the Caldor Fire, prompting more evacuation around the Tahoe basin on Sunday evening.
California Dixie Fire Is Now the State’s Largest Single Wildfire in History

California Dixie Fire Is Now the State’s Largest Single Wildfire in History

California is experiencing wildfires right now, with the Dixie Fire being the largest single wildfire in the state's history.
California to See Worsening Forest Fires for the Next Decade: Study

California to See Worsening Forest Fires for the Next Decade: Study

A new study estimates that California would experience worsening forest fires for the next decade, followed by a period of fewer blazes with less intensity.

Interstate 70 Between Eagle and Gypsum County, Closes Following Wildfire

A new Colorado Wildfire that erupted between Eagle County and Gypsum County, forced the closure of Interstate 70.

More Than 500 Flights in Denver, Colorado Delayed Over Wildfire Smoke

More than 500 flights in Denver, Colorado were delayed following the visibility concerns caused by the wildfire smoke.
Oregon Wildfire Continues To Grow, Destroying Homes Along the Way

Oregon Wildfire Continues To Grow, Destroying Homes Along the Way

A wildfire had spread in southeastern Oregon miles a day in windy conditions. This is just one of the several wildfires across the U.S. sources that are burning properties as firefighters struggle to control the spread of the wildfires.
Oregon Wildfire: Bootleg Fire Burns Over 200K Acres, Becomes Biggest Blaze in U.S.

Oregon Wildfire: Bootleg Fire Burns Over 200K Acres, Becomes Biggest Blaze in U.S.

Oregon's Bootleg Fire continued to grow as it already charred roughly 201,923 acres, an area that is even larger than the size of New York City.
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