wildfires
Super-yacht crew setting off fireworks allegedly sparks catastrophic blaze on one of Jeff Bezos' favorite islands
The crew of a super yacht allegedly started a catastrophic forest fire on one of Jeff Bezos’ favorite Greek isles — after setting off fireworks to entertain guests.
New Mexico wildfires damage over 1,400 structures as blazes rage and residents flee
Wildfires threatening towns and villages in south-central New Mexico continued to grow Wednesday, leaving a trail of damage and forcing thousands of residents to flee.
‘Extreme’ wildfire behavior forces evacuation of entire New Mexico town
Residents of an entire New Mexico town were told to flee Monday evening after a wildfire exploded in size and spread, impacting hundreds of structures and prompting a state of...
Wildfire burning near Los Angeles explodes to more than 12,250 acres, forcing evacuations
The Post Fire started Saturday at 1:47 p.m. in Gorman, California, on Gorman Road and continues to burn in Los Angeles County and Ventura County. The cause of the fire...
Wind spreads wildfire north of Los Angeles as authorities warn more residents to be ready to evacuate
Los Angeles County's first major wildfire of the year swiftly grew to more than 16 square miles (41 square kilometers), one day after it forced the evacuation of at least...
California firefighters battling Corral Fire now face triple-digit heat
California firefighters will face extreme temperatures this week as they continue working to contain the Corral Fire outside of Tracy, which exploded to more than 14,000 acres over the weekend.
California wildfire continues to spread as winds carry flames through San Francisco Bay area
California firefighters aided by aircraft battled a wind-driven wildfire that continued not only burning but spreading early Sunday in an area straddling the San Francisco Bay Area and central California, authorities said.
As wildfires rage in Canada, will the Big Apple see another smokepocalypse?
As wildfires in western Canada cast a smokey haze over parts of the midwest, New Yorkers are wondering if they will once again experience a smokepocalypse this summer.
Hundreds of hungry sheep sent into Nevada foothills to eat fire-prone grass ahead of wildfire season: report
The ravenous flocks — released by the US Department of Agriculture — hopped out of their metal trailers and raced toward the foothills to munch on grasses.
Canadian crews battle wildfire threatening remote western town
Firefighters on Monday battled a large wildfire heading towards a remote western Canadian town as winds and tinder dry conditions threatened to spread the flames further.
Hawaii lawmakers target vacation rentals after Maui wildfire heightens housing crisis: 'It is bulls--t'
“This fire uncovered a clear truth, which is we have too many short-term rentals owned by too many individuals on the mainland and it is bulls--t,” Gov. Josh Green said....
Power lines ignited largest wildfires in Texas history that killed two: officials
Power lines ignited massive wildfires across the Texas Panhandle that killed at least two people, destroyed homes and livestock, and left a charred landscape, officials said Thursday, including the largest blaze...
Firefighters endangered by civilian drones during Texas wildfire battle, officials warn
The Smokehouse Creek Fire, which broke out north of the town of Stinnett, continues to rage across the region after quickly exploding in size, becoming a historic fire in a matter of days.
Texas firefighters face dangerous weather conditions during historic wildfire
After snowfall gave firefighters a brief break Thursday from hot and dry conditions while fighting the largest wildfire in Texas history, firefighters are now facing a return to dangerous fire.
One dead in Texas as wildfires consume 1.25 million acres
A massive wildfire that has exploded to more than 1 million acres of land in just four days in the Texas Panhandle has now become the largest wildfire in state history.
Grandmother, 83, identified as first to die in Texas' massive Smokehouse Creek Fire
An 83-year-old grandmother was identified Wednesday as the first victim of Texas' Smokehouse Creek Fire, as the massive cluster of wildfires grows to become one of the largest in the...
Texas wildfires fueled by strong winds scorch nearly 400K acres, get dangerously close to nuclear weapons facility
Wildland firefighters are working to contain multiple massive wildfires burning in the Texas Panhandle region and across the Plains, fueled by unseasonably hot weather and gusty winds.
Husband jailed after expectant parents' gender-reveal stunt sparks deadly wildfire
A California couple whose gender reveal pyrotechnic show sparked a massive blaze that killed a firefighter has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter -- and the dad was sentenced to one...
Wedding planner sentenced to 2.5 years behind bars after photo shoot sparked wildfire
The stunt started an inferno that burned for days last September and destroyed 989 hectares of an Indonesian national park.
Forest fires kill at least 51 in Chile, country faces worst disaster since earthquake killed 500 people in 2010
Areas around the coastal tourist city of Vina del Mar have been some of the hardest hit and rescue teams were struggling to reach all the affected areas, Chilean authorities...