Video captures 'moments of panic' when Spanish train was surrounded by wildfire
Video taken by a train passenger shows "moments of panic" as a train from Madrid to northwestern Spain was surrounded by flames from a wildfire.
Maple Branch Fire in Wharton State Forest contained, NJ Forest Fire Service says
A wildfire that broke out at Wharton State Forest on Tuesday has been contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
Sprinklers installed to protect iconic sequoia trees from wildfire in Yosemite National Park
Hundreds of the iconic, larger-than-life sequoias in Yosemite National Park are under threat as the Washburn Fire continues to burn.
Biden signs off on hefty pay raise for federal firefighters through 2023
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
How wildfires get their names
Unlike hurricanes and tropical storms, whose storm names are determined by a central authority, naming wildfires are left up to the fire unit, incident commander, or dispatch center in the jurisdiction where the fire began.
New Mexico wildfires, enraged residents prompt Biden visit
Evacuations have displaced thousands of residents from rural villages with Spanish-colonial roots and high poverty rates.
Warnings for critical wildfire conditions issued across US Southwest
Red flag warnings of critical fire conditions were issued by the National Weather Service in eight states.
New Mexico governor asks Biden to declare disaster for wildfire
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scramble to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the U.S. from destroying more homes.
Wildfires can be dangerous to your health even if you’re nowhere near one
The American Lung Association's annual report says there were more days with unhealthy air quality last year than in the 20-year history of the report, due to wildfires.
Nebraska fire chief killed responding to 30,000-acre wildfire
A volunteer fire chief has been killed as the result of wildfire that is estimated to have spread to 30,000 acres. Video shows a large plume of smoke spreading through the sky in Elwood, Nebraska.
Jim Fire: Crews finish containment after Cleveland National Forest near Corona caught massive blaze
The Jim Fire erupted in the Cleveland National Forest in the Holy Jim trail area near Corona.
Wildfire burning near National Center for Atmospheric Research forces evacuations in Boulder
Officials said the so-called NCAR Fire has burned more than 120 acres but the combination of dry brush and winds could cause the blaze to continue to grow.
Over 1,000 homes evacuated as firefighters battle Florida Panhandle fires
Huge wildfires in the Florida Panhandle forced veterans in a nursing home to evacuate Sunday alongside residents of more than 1,000 homes in an area still recovering from a Category 5 hurricane three years ago.
Emerald Bay fire: Crews contain fire that erupted in Laguna Beach
The cause of the Emerald Bay Fire remains under investigation.
UN: Wildfires getting worse globally, governments unprepared
A warming planet and changes to land use patterns mean more wildfires will scorch large parts of the globe in coming decades, causing spikes in unhealthy smoke pollution and other problems that governments are ill prepared to confront, according to a U.N. report released Wednesday.
Colorado couple recovers wedding bands buried in rubble after wildfire destroys home
An engaged Colorado couple whose home was destroyed in the Colorado wildfires on Dec. 30 managed to find their charred wedding bands buried in the rubble a day later.
Colorado wildfires: At least 580 homes destroyed, 34K evacuated
Colorado wildfires fueled by gusty winds burned an estimated 580 homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Officials were assessing the damage on Friday.
Colorado brushfires lead to evacuations; state of emergency declared
Several parts of Colorado came under evacuation orders after high winds threatened to spread brush fires across the region.
Thousands of giant sequoias killed in California wildfires
Lightning-sparked wildfires killed thousands of giant sequoias this year, adding to a staggering two-year death toll that accounts for up to nearly a fifth of Earth’s largest trees, officials said Friday.
California fires may have killed hundreds of giant sequoias
The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.