Man arrested for arson in Spokane, WA Old Trails Fire

A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires in Spokane County burning thousands of acres.

Spokane, WA wildfires forces 60,000 to evacuate; 0% containment

Three wildfires surrounding Spokane forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate as flames destroyed at least 600 structures across Spokane County, officials said.

Wildfire burning in Spokane, WA prompts evacuation orders

Emergency responders in Spokane County issued emergency Level 3 evacuation orders on Aug. 1 as crews battled the fast-moving Old Trails Fire during elevated fire weather conditions.

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, threatens added tariffs

President Trump says Canada should be forced to pay “billions of dollars” for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed large parts of the Midwest and Northeast.

Map: Where are the Canada wildfires burning?

According to the Canadian government, there are more than 850 active wildfires across Canada as of Thursday. Winds are carrying the smoke southeast from Ontario down to the Midwest and Northeast.

Wildfire smoke chokes skies in Midwest and Northeast

Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is blanketing multiple northern states with smoke and ash, leaving millions of people exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution. 

3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border

The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.

Judge caps attorneys’ legal fees in Maui wildfire settlement

A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.

Newnan couple helps farmers hit by South Georgia wildfires

A metro Atlanta couple is stepping up to deliver critical South Georgia wildfire farm relief after recent fires devastated agricultural communities.

State Forester lifts burn ban as South Georgia wildfires 90% contained

The State Forester lifted a 91-county wildfire burn ban Tuesday as conditions improve, though officials warn that seasonal restrictions still apply in metro Atlanta.

South Georgia wildfires nearing full containment

Fire crews are making progress battling two wildfires burning in South Georgia as containment levels continue to improve.

Highway 82 fire now 45% contained in Brantley County

The 22,532-acre Highway 82 fire in Brantley County is 45% contained as over 600 firefighters battle exceptional drought conditions.

How Cherokee County fire crews are assisting wildfires

Cherokee County fire crews are helping local agencies in South Georgia as wildfires continue to burn through land and structures.

Paramedic loses home as South Georgia wildfires burn

A South Georgia paramedic is sharing his story after losing his home to fast-moving wildfires while he was on the job.

Crews gaining ground on massive South Georgia wildfires

Rain and humid conditions are helping firefighters make some progress Wednesday morning as crews continue battling two massive wildfires in South Georgia.

Gov. Brian Kemp surveys fire damage in South Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp surveyed the damage Tuesday as crews are working to contain two massive wildfires in South Georgia that have burned over 55,000 acres and destroyed dozens of buildings.