Philadelphia officials address air quality concerns
Mayor Jim Kenney was joined by other city officials Thursday to discuss ongoing air quality concerns as smoke from wildfires in Canada continue to impact the region.
Mayor Jim Kenney was joined by other city officials Thursday to discuss ongoing air quality concerns as smoke from wildfires in Canada continue to impact the region.
Protecting your pets from hazards of wildfire smoke
AirNow has provided a list of helpful tips for protecting your pets from potentially hazardous conditions created by smoke from wildfires.
AirNow has provided a list of helpful tips for protecting your pets from potentially hazardous conditions created by smoke from wildfires.
Crews contain wildfire in Ocean County as it torches dozens of acres
Firefighters in New Jersey contained a wildfire that sparked Tuesday as the state continues to navigate through a dangerous dry stretch.
Firefighters in New Jersey contained a wildfire that sparked Tuesday as the state continues to navigate through a dangerous dry stretch.
Why wildfire smoke is turning the moon red
Air molecules from the smoke in Earth's atmosphere cause light to scatter out most of the blue light, leaving the remaining red light to create a red glow on the moon. More red moons are likely as smoky skies continue.
Air molecules from the smoke in Earth's atmosphere cause light to scatter out most of the blue light, leaving the remaining red light to create a red glow on the moon. More red moons are likely as smoky skies continue.
Allen Road Fire: Firefighters successfully contain NJ wildfire that torched thousands of acres
A massive wildfire in New Jersey consumed thousands of acres of forest and forced dozens of people to leave their homes as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames.
A massive wildfire in New Jersey consumed thousands of acres of forest and forced dozens of people to leave their homes as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames.
Code Orange: Smoke from wildfires in Canada prompt air quality alerts in Delaware Valley
New Jersey, Delaware and southeast Pennsylvania are all under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert due to Canadian wildfires.
New Jersey, Delaware and southeast Pennsylvania are all under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert due to Canadian wildfires.
Air quality alert for Del. Valley due to Canada wildfires
New Jersey, Delaware and southeast Pennsylvania are all under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert due to Canadian wildfires.
New Jersey, Delaware and southeast Pennsylvania are all under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert due to Canadian wildfires.
Box Turtle Wildfire: Crews contain fire in Gloucester County
The wildfire, named the Box Turtle Fire, was 158 acres in size and was 100% contained by Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
The wildfire, named the Box Turtle Fire, was 158 acres in size and was 100% contained by Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
NJ Forest Fire Service: Wildfire burns more than 250 acres of land in Washington Township
Firefighters have almost completely extinguished a once raging wildfire that scorched over 250 acres of land in Washington Township, New Jersey.
Firefighters have almost completely extinguished a once raging wildfire that scorched over 250 acres of land in Washington Township, New Jersey.
Officials: Wildfire that burned nearly 4,000 acres of land in Ocean County fully contained
On Thursday morning, officials with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the fire was 100 percent contained after burning 3,859 acres of federal, state and private property in Manchester Township.
On Thursday morning, officials with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the fire was 100 percent contained after burning 3,859 acres of federal, state and private property in Manchester Township.
Feds send $930 million to curb 'crisis' of wildfires in West
The U.S. is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests as officials struggle to protect communities from destructive infernos being made worse by climate change.
The U.S. is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests as officials struggle to protect communities from destructive infernos being made worse by climate change.
Delaware firefighters to help battle McKinney Fire in California
A team of firefighters from Delaware is headed to California to help battle the McKinney Fire, which has burned about 60,000 acres of land.
A team of firefighters from Delaware is headed to California to help battle the McKinney Fire, which has burned about 60,000 acres of land.
U.S. Forest Service lookout dies in McKinney Fire when she wouldn't evacuate
A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said.
A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said.
Man suspected of starting fires in Oregon detained by 3 residents who tied him to tree
The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Trennon Smith, was arrested on charges of first-degree arson and reckless burning in Oregon, authorities said.
The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Trennon Smith, was arrested on charges of first-degree arson and reckless burning in Oregon, authorities said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Evacuations have displaced thousands of residents from rural villages with Spanish-colonial roots and high poverty rates.