U.S. Forest Service lookout dies in McKinney Fire when she wouldn't evacuate
A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said.
A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said.
Deputies: Man trying to burn spider sparks Utah wildfire
The 26-year-old told authorities he saw a spider while on the mountain and attempted to burn it using a lighter.
The 26-year-old told authorities he saw a spider while on the mountain and attempted to burn it using a lighter.
Puppy found wandering among McKinney Fire damage
A puppy was found wandering among the debris left by the raging McKinney Fire in Northern California, which had been hanging out near a home destroyed by the blaze.
A puppy was found wandering among the debris left by the raging McKinney Fire in Northern California, which had been hanging out near a home destroyed by the blaze.
2 found dead in car as crews battle largest California wildfire in Siskiyou County
Two people were found dead in their car, as crews battled the McKinney Fire which is 0% contained.
Two people were found dead in their car, as crews battled the McKinney Fire which is 0% contained.
Man suspected of starting fires in Oregon detained by 3 residents who tied him to tree
The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Trennon Smith, was arrested on charges of first-degree arson and reckless burning in Oregon, authorities said.
The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Trennon Smith, was arrested on charges of first-degree arson and reckless burning in Oregon, authorities said.
Firefighting helicopter crashes, kills 4 'heroes' during severe New Mexico fire season
The helicopter was carrying three people with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and a county firefighter when it went down Saturday while returning from its firefighting mission. County officials on Monday called the four men "heroes."
The helicopter was carrying three people with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and a county firefighter when it went down Saturday while returning from its firefighting mission. County officials on Monday called the four men "heroes."
Wildfire rages in France; fire pilot killed in Portugal
Fire season has hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year after an unusually dry, hot spring.
Fire season has hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year after an unusually dry, hot spring.
Sprinklers installed to protect iconic sequoia trees from wildfire in Yosemite National Park
Hundreds of the iconic, larger-than-life sequoias in Yosemite National Park are under threat as the Washburn Fire continues to burn.
Hundreds of the iconic, larger-than-life sequoias in Yosemite National Park are under threat as the Washburn Fire continues to burn.
Yosemite's Washburn fire threatens hundreds of giant sequoia trees
The Washburn fire has now burnt more than 700 acres, threatening the giant sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park.
The Washburn fire has now burnt more than 700 acres, threatening the giant sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park.
Biden signs off on hefty pay raise for federal firefighters through 2023
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
New Mexico wildfires, enraged residents prompt Biden visit
Evacuations have displaced thousands of residents from rural villages with Spanish-colonial roots and high poverty rates.
Evacuations have displaced thousands of residents from rural villages with Spanish-colonial roots and high poverty rates.
Warnings for critical wildfire conditions issued across US Southwest
Red flag warnings of critical fire conditions were issued by the National Weather Service in eight states.
Red flag warnings of critical fire conditions were issued by the National Weather Service in eight states.
Saving your wine one bite at a time: Oregon winery uses goats to fend off wildfires
A vineyard in Oregon practices grazing-based viticulture, using animals to help improve their wine and protect the farm from wildfires.
A vineyard in Oregon practices grazing-based viticulture, using animals to help improve their wine and protect the farm from wildfires.
4 California wildfires rage during hot, windy weekend
Four different wildfires were burning throughout California this weekend. Hot and windy conditions made it difficult for fire crews to fight the blazes.
Four different wildfires were burning throughout California this weekend. Hot and windy conditions made it difficult for fire crews to fight the blazes.
Laguna Niguel fire: 'Coastal Fire' torches homes, all evacuations lifted
A massive fire, called the "Coastal Fire," engulfed more than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions near the Laguna Hills area in Orange County.
A massive fire, called the "Coastal Fire," engulfed more than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions near the Laguna Hills area in Orange County.
Brush fire breaks out near Griffith Observatory, person of interest in custody
Crews have contained a brush fire that was earlier classified as a "major emergency" burning near the iconic Griffith Observatory Tuesday.
Crews have contained a brush fire that was earlier classified as a "major emergency" burning near the iconic Griffith Observatory Tuesday.
Laguna Niguel fire: More than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions destroyed
Fire officials said at least 20 multimillion-dollar mansions have been destroyed after a fire erupted in Orange County. Laguna Niguel city officials said 900 homes are under evacuation orders.
Fire officials said at least 20 multimillion-dollar mansions have been destroyed after a fire erupted in Orange County. Laguna Niguel city officials said 900 homes are under evacuation orders.
Laguna Niguel resident returns to see neighborhood destroyed by fire: ‘It’s like a war zone here’
“It’s shocking to me to see their homes like this,” Fred Minager said in disbelief. “There’s nothing to salvage. There’s nothing. Everything is burned. I can’t even recognize it.”
“It’s shocking to me to see their homes like this,” Fred Minager said in disbelief. “There’s nothing to salvage. There’s nothing. Everything is burned. I can’t even recognize it.”
New Mexico governor asks Biden to declare disaster for wildfire
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scramble to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the U.S. from destroying more homes.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scramble to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the U.S. from destroying more homes.
Wildfires erupt out West, prompting evacuations and emergency declarations
Wildfire has become a year-round threat in the West given changing conditions that include earlier snowmelt and rain coming later in the fall.
Wildfire has become a year-round threat in the West given changing conditions that include earlier snowmelt and rain coming later in the fall.