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.
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.
Palisades Fire: Arson suspect identified as containment reaches 100%
A 48-year-old transient identified as Ramon Santos Rodriguez was booked on arson charges after a massive wildfire ignited in Pacific Palisades, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
A 48-year-old transient identified as Ramon Santos Rodriguez was booked on arson charges after a massive wildfire ignited in Pacific Palisades, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
BEFORE-AND-AFTER PHOTOS: Resilient redwood forest beacon of hope for California forest
Scientists, parks advocates and conservations say the resiliency of Big Basin Redwoods State Park is cause for hope well beyond the Santa Cruz mountains.
Scientists, parks advocates and conservations say the resiliency of Big Basin Redwoods State Park is cause for hope well beyond the Santa Cruz mountains.
Evacuation orders lifted in 250-acre Erbes Fire
As of Friday morning, the Erbes Fire had burned roughly 250 acres and was 90% contained.
As of Friday morning, the Erbes Fire had burned roughly 250 acres and was 90% contained.
Inmate firefighter injured battling California blaze now set to be deported to Laos
Bounchan Keola has asked for a pardon from his prison sentence, showing that he has changed for the better and that his service to the state battling wildfires should count for something.
Bounchan Keola has asked for a pardon from his prison sentence, showing that he has changed for the better and that his service to the state battling wildfires should count for something.
Firefighters rescue barn owl from massive California wildfire
Firefighters battling wildfires in California came to the rescue of a burned barn owl, wrapping it safely in a firefighter's jacket until they could get it to an animal hospital.
Firefighters battling wildfires in California came to the rescue of a burned barn owl, wrapping it safely in a firefighter's jacket until they could get it to an animal hospital.
'This is the goal': Mountain lion burned in California wildfire released after month of treatment
A biologist with the Wildlife Disaster Network described the big cat's journey as the "ultimate success story".
A biologist with the Wildlife Disaster Network described the big cat's journey as the "ultimate success story".
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 203,520 acres.
Colorado broke the record for its largest wildfires on record twice this season, with the top fire burning over 203,520 acres.
Evacuations mandated as Colorado wildfires explode in size, blanketing area with smoke
Mandatory evacuations are underway in some parts as wildfires continue to spread.
Mandatory evacuations are underway in some parts as wildfires continue to spread.
Hundreds evacuated as wildfires rage in Florida Panhandle
Firefighters in the Florida Panhandle have been battling wildfires that forced some 1,600 people to evacuate from their homes, and a stretch of Interstate 10 remained closed in both directions Thursday morning due to smoke, authorities said.
Firefighters in the Florida Panhandle have been battling wildfires that forced some 1,600 people to evacuate from their homes, and a stretch of Interstate 10 remained closed in both directions Thursday morning due to smoke, authorities said.
COVID-19 lockdown made it easy for these penguins to venture through an empty South African town
A group of adorable penguins were captured taking a stroll through an empty neighborhood in Cape Town, South Africa, as people stayed home due to COVID-19 lockdown orders.
A group of adorable penguins were captured taking a stroll through an empty neighborhood in Cape Town, South Africa, as people stayed home due to COVID-19 lockdown orders.
Kangaroo hops through empty Adelaide streets
South Australia Police released footage on April 19 showing a kangaroo hopping through an empty central business district in Adelaide as coronavirus restrictions kept city residents at home.
South Australia Police released footage on April 19 showing a kangaroo hopping through an empty central business district in Adelaide as coronavirus restrictions kept city residents at home.
Bald eagles, eaglets found nesting in arms of Arizona saguaro cactus
For the first time in decades, bald eagles have been found nesting in an Arizona saguaro cactus.
For the first time in decades, bald eagles have been found nesting in an Arizona saguaro cactus.
Zebra gives birth to rare 'zonkey' foal after mating with donkey in Kenya
After a zebra mated with a donkey in a Kenyan community, the result was an unusual -- and adorable -- "zonkey" foal.
After a zebra mated with a donkey in a Kenyan community, the result was an unusual -- and adorable -- "zonkey" foal.
Yosemite National Park sees abundance of wildlife as coronavirus keeps tourists away
California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.
California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.
PG&E says it will plead guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter following Camp Fire
The blaze killed 85 people and destroyed 18,804 structures, per Cal Fire.
The blaze killed 85 people and destroyed 18,804 structures, per Cal Fire.
Mann Fire burning in Norco now 100 percent contained
The Mann Fire burning in the city of Norco was 100% contained Friday, CAL FIRE Riverside said. The fire burned 180 acres.
The Mann Fire burning in the city of Norco was 100% contained Friday, CAL FIRE Riverside said. The fire burned 180 acres.
First leatherback sea turtle nest of 2020 is the earliest ever documented in Florida
The first leatherback sea turtle nest of this year's nesting season showed up on Florida's east coast this week.
The first leatherback sea turtle nest of this year's nesting season showed up on Florida's east coast this week.
Recovering koala enjoys a belly scratch from Australian Army officer
A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.
A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.
California sees rise in canine distemper cases among wildlife
Canine distemper virus can infect a wide range of carnivores but gray foxes, raccoons and skunks are the most commonly affected species.
Canine distemper virus can infect a wide range of carnivores but gray foxes, raccoons and skunks are the most commonly affected species.