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.

Satellite video shows smoke from western wildfires blowing across US

Video from space shows smoke from wildfires burning in the western U.S. blowing across the country, reaching as far as New York.

PG&E says its equipment may be linked to massive Dixie Fire

Pacific Gas & Electric equipment may have been involved in the start of the big Dixie Fire burning in the Sierra Nevada, the nation's largest utility reported to California regulators.

Bootleg Fire larger than NYC, needs 'Mother Nature’s help' to be stopped

The largest wildfire burning in the country isn’t expected to be fully contained unless a “season-ending weather event,” such as significant rain or snow, lends a helping hand.

Bootleg fire: Dangerous 'fire clouds' form over Oregon

Smoke and heat from the massive wildfire in southeastern Oregon are creating so-called fire clouds over the blaze.

Erratic Bootleg Fire in Oregon expands, destroys dozens of homes

A wildfire in southeastern Oregon is spreading miles each day as firefighters struggle to control the raging inferno.

Bootleg Fire: Smoke from Oregon blaze seen from space in satellite video

The Bootleg Fire incinerating part of southern Oregon is the largest wildfire currently burning the U.S., spreading across more than 200,000 acres.

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.

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.

Evacuation orders lifted in 250-acre Erbes Fire

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.