Buck moon: When to see July 2021’s full moon and why it may look red

The buck moon may glow reddish-orange this week because of smoke particles traveling from the 13 fires raging across the western United States. Here’s how you can view this month’s full moon.

As western wildfire smoke spreads across America, who's at risk?

Smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. and Canada is blanketing much of the continent. Here’s a look at why and how dangerous it is.

Couple charged with involuntary manslaughter in California wildfire sparked by gender reveal

Refugio Manuel Jimenez Jr. and Angela Renee Jimenez were charged with involuntary manslaughter after their gender reveal last year sparked a wildfire that killed a firefighter.

Number of US wildfires so far in 2021 largest in a decade, fire center data says

The number of wildfires that have burned through the U.S. and continue to burn is the largest since 2011, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center.

2 NJ forest fires contained; outdoor fire restrictions begin

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Tuesday night it had fully contained a 407-acre fire in the Brendan Byrne State Forest in Pemberton. That followed the successful containment of a 617-acre fire in Little Egg Harbor.

Firefighter in critical condition, as Lakewood wildfire burns 170 acres, destroys structures

Swirling winds and dry conditions caused a large brush fire in Lakewood, New Jersey to spread to roughly 170 acres and damage at least two businesses Sunday, according to state officials.

Southern California wildfires: Wind-driven blazes force thousands to flee

Two out-of-control wildfires on Tuesday raged in Orange County, California as crews worked to contain the flames and thousands of people were forced to evacuate.

Drought, warmer temperatures allow Colorado wildfires to drag on

Colorado broke the record for its largest wildfires on record twice this season, with the top fire burning over 318 square miles.

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.