Evacuations mandated as Colorado wildfires explode in size, blanketing area with smoke
Mandatory evacuations are underway in some parts as wildfires continue to spread.
Strong winds fan Cameron Peak wildfire, largest in Colorado's history
The largest wildfire in Colorado history grew overnight as high winds pushed the blaze through rural communities and the forecast predicts more “extreme fire behavior” on Saturday.
In an about-face, Trump approves CA's wildfire relief request
Denials of relief are rare and Newsom has previously praised the Trump administration for approving aid related to the fires and California’s struggles with the coronavirus pandemic.
Wildfire smoke in US exposes millions to hazardous pollution
University of Washington researchers believe hundreds of people over the age of 65 have died in our state as a result of hazardous wildfire smoke.
Warming trend means California's lethal fire season not over
Several of the wildfires in the state were over 95% contained, but full containment likely won't be reached without rain.
Guy Fieri feeds thousands of first-responders battling California wildfires
Food Network star Guy Fieri prepared an Italian-inspired feast for 2,774 firefighters in California.
Washington family loses home in wildfire, then all test positive for COVID-19
Many people have said 2020 has been one blow after another, and one local family knows that all too well. Soon after losing everything in the Babb Road Fire in eastern Washington, all seven family members tested positive for COVID-19. Now they’re trying to pick up the pieces, while also battling the virus.
'It doesn't get any easier:' 70,000 under Glass Fire evacuation orders
The Glass Fire began Sunday as three fires that merged and drove vineyards and mountain areas into eastern Santa Rosa.
Cal Fire: Fast-moving Glass Fire in Napa County explodes to 36,236 acres
A fire started near St. Helena and began spreading rapidly, leading authorities to order evacuations in parts of Napa County.
Mexico sends 100 firefighters to help battle California wildfires
Mexico has sent 100 firefighters to the United States to help battle wildfires in California, it was reported Wednesday.
Utility equipment eyed as possible source of massive Bobcat Fire burning in Angeles National Forest
Federal investigators are looking into whether a huge wildfire near Los Angeles was sparked by Southern California Edison utility equipment, the company said.
Stanford study: Smoke from California wildfires may be factor in up to 3,000 deaths
Between Aug. 1 and Sept. 10, the unprecedented unhealthy concentrations of wildfire smoke were responsible for at least 1,200 and possibly up to 3,000 deaths in California that otherwise would not have occurred, according to an estimate by researchers at Stanford University.
Firefighter who died while battling wildfire started by gender reveal party identified as crew boss
The firefighter who died last week battling the El Dorado fire that was started by a gender-reveal party in Southern California was identified on Monday as a squad boss from a hotshot crew.
Yosemite National Park closes because of hazardous air quality
Park rangers anticipate Yosemite to be closed at least through the weekend.
Firefighter dies in California fire started by gender reveal gathering
Cal Fire Capt. Bennett Milloy also said that the death, the only one so far as a result of this El Dorado Fire, will also change the nature of the criminal investigation of the couple who hosted the gathering
Smoke from West Coast wildfires reaches New York area
The NWS New York forecast office said the smoke has given the sky in the region a "yellow or brown" tinge.
California governor gently confronts Trump on climate change
California Gov. Gavin Newsom had President Donald Trump one-on-one on live TV Monday, a perfect opportunity to spar with Democrats’ public enemy No. 1 just 50 days before the election.
Smoke from West Coast wildfires creates haze during Monday night's sunset on East Coast
Monday, the Delaware Valley began seeing the effects of the fires in the form of hazy skies.
Easing wildfires not as simple as climate change vs. forest work
Scientists say wildfires are all but inevitable, and the main drivers are plants and trees drying out due to climate change and more people living closer to areas that burn. And while forest thinning and controlled burns are solutions, they have proven challenging to implement on the scale needed to combat those threats.