Latest about Wildfires
Massive Thunderstorms Are Traced to Intense Wildfires
Like volcanoes, these storms kick particles high in the atmosphere.
Southern California Wildfire Triples in Size
Firefighters in Southern California continue to battle the massive Powerhouse Wildfire that more than tripled in size from Saturday night to Sunday.
California Blaze Makes its Way to Ocean
Fires in California are arriving ahead of schedule this year.
California Springs Fire Grows 10,000 Acres in 24 Hours
Unusually strong Santa Ana winds, extremely low relative humidity and 90-degree warmth have contributed to the growth of the Springs Fire burning in Ventura County, Calif.
Rough Wildfire Season Ahead for West With Building Drought
While wildfires are inevitable in the West this summer as vegetation dries out ahead of monsoon thunderstorms, this season has the potential to be worse than average.
Charcoal from Wildfires Found in Oceans
Researchers estimate that 25 million tons of dissolved charcoal ends up in sea each year.
Brush Fire Season Begins in the East
There is an elevated risk of brush fires from Virginia to southern New England much of this week.
Sky High Fire Danger Lurks in Denver Foothills
Extreme fire concerns continue with another day of bone dry warmth expected. A look at the short-term weather across the northern Plains and Rockies.
