Dixie Fire largest single California wildfire in state history

The Dixie Fire raging in the Sierra Nevada now has the notorious distinction of being California's largest wildfire in state history.

Orange skies blanket California again due to wildfires

The story of wildfires in California is tragic, but familiar. Homes and businesses get destroyed as people flee for survival. Even the strange sight of heavy smoke turning skies orange is becoming a recognizable part of the landscape.

Towns burn to ashes, others unaccounted for as Dixie Fire rages through Sierra Nevada

As of Friday morning, the Dixie Fire had scorched more than 400,000 acres, giving it the unfortunate ranking of being California's third-largest wildfire in state history.

'We lost Greenville': Dixie Fire destroys Sierra Nevada town

Hell came to Greenville, an historic Plumas County gold rush era town 80 miles northeast of Paradise. "We lost Greenville tonight," U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, who represents the area, said in an emotional Facebook video. "There’s just no words."

Devastating: Dixie Fire levels Gold Rush-era town of Greenville

Video shows a hotel, bar, gas station and many other buildings in Greenville, Plumas County, burned to the ground.

Birthplace of Olympics threatened as Greece battles forest fires

The archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics in Greece was being threatened by one of the major forest fires burning in Greece.

Winds and 'fire clouds' feed California's largest blaze

Gusts also hindered containment efforts and the problem could get worse with the predicted arrival of pyrocumulus clouds — literally meaning “fire clouds ” — which can bring lightning and the risk of new ignitions.

Dixie fire: Satellite video shows blaze burning from outer space

Satellite video shows the impact of the Dixie fire which has reached 197,487 acres and is only 22% contained as of July 26.

Buck moon: When to see July 2021’s full moon and why it may look red

The buck moon may glow reddish-orange this week because of smoke particles traveling from the 13 fires raging across the western United States. Here’s how you can view this month’s full moon.

Video shows firefighters racing through flames of Tamarack Fire to save homes

Firefighters go above the call of duty to protect the communities they serve, courageously putting their lives on the line. And sometimes their heroic acts are captured on video.

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.