Firefighter, 24, died after being struck by a tree battling La. wildfire
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
Norte Fire in California threatens homes, forces evacuations
Orange County, California firefighters are battling an aggressive, fast-moving wildfire that exploded across 450 acres in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, destroying multiple homes and forcing mandatory evacuations under fierce Santa Ana wind conditions.
Orange County, California firefighters are battling an aggressive, fast-moving wildfire that exploded across 450 acres in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, destroying multiple homes and forcing mandatory evacuations under fierce Santa Ana wind conditions.
Crews battle 8,700-acre Dry River Fire and multiple blazes across Texas amid heat
Texas crews achieve 100% containment on the historic 90,000-acre Ross Fire while battling active blazes including the 8,761-acre Dry River Fire in Sutton County.
Texas crews achieve 100% containment on the historic 90,000-acre Ross Fire while battling active blazes including the 8,761-acre Dry River Fire in Sutton County.
Hydra Fire tracker: Latest acreage, containment and map
The Hydra Fire in Texas is a wildfire that started in Bosque County on Monday, south of the town of Meridian.
The Hydra Fire in Texas is a wildfire that started in Bosque County on Monday, south of the town of Meridian.
Man accused of starting Old Trails Fire formally indicted for arson
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted Aaron Farinacci, 37, formally accusing him of starting the Old Trails Fire in early August, which burned over 3,000 acres and caused devastating damages to homes in the area.
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted Aaron Farinacci, 37, formally accusing him of starting the Old Trails Fire in early August, which burned over 3,000 acres and caused devastating damages to homes in the area.
Firefighters contain 10-acre grass fire in Dallas County’s Sand Branch area
Firefighters from multiple North Texas agencies brought a 10-acre grass fire in Dallas County's Sand Branch area under control with no injuries reported, though the cause of the blaze remains unknown.
Firefighters from multiple North Texas agencies brought a 10-acre grass fire in Dallas County's Sand Branch area under control with no injuries reported, though the cause of the blaze remains unknown.
Ross Fire update: Wildfire 31% contained
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties is 31% contained as firefighters work to stop new growth.
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties is 31% contained as firefighters work to stop new growth.
Willowfork firefighters injured while assisting with North Texas wildfire
Willowfork firefighters who were assisting with a North Texas wildfire were injured after being involved in a collision on Thursday.
Willowfork firefighters who were assisting with a North Texas wildfire were injured after being involved in a collision on Thursday.
Crews battling Ross Fire in Texas see slightly better weather
Crews are working around the clock to control the Ross Fire burning in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, west of Fort Worth.
Crews are working around the clock to control the Ross Fire burning in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, west of Fort Worth.
Palo Pinto County grass fire hits 10,000 acres
Firefighters in Palo Pinto County are battling a large grass fire near Highway 180 and Ross Watson Road, forcing a road closure and threatening at least one structure.
Firefighters in Palo Pinto County are battling a large grass fire near Highway 180 and Ross Watson Road, forcing a road closure and threatening at least one structure.
Human-caused Hawk Fire rapidly grows in Nevada, injuring 6 as tens of thousands are forced to evacuate
Level 3 “Go Now" evacuation zones extend across northwest Reno, while evacuation warnings remain in effect across surrounding communities.
Level 3 “Go Now" evacuation zones extend across northwest Reno, while evacuation warnings remain in effect across surrounding communities.
Evacuation orders for Montague County wildfire lifted
Evacuation orders prompted by a wildfire in Montague County have been lifted.
Evacuation orders prompted by a wildfire in Montague County have been lifted.
Fort Hood helicopter crash kills 2 soldiers in Salado, officials say
Two Fort Hood soldiers are dead following a helicopter crash in Salado.
Two Fort Hood soldiers are dead following a helicopter crash in Salado.
Man arrested for arson in Spokane, WA Old Trails Fire
A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires in Spokane County burning thousands of acres.
A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires in Spokane County burning thousands of acres.
Spokane, WA wildfires forces 60,000 to evacuate; 0% containment
Three wildfires surrounding Spokane forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate as flames destroyed at least 600 structures across Spokane County, officials said.
Three wildfires surrounding Spokane forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate as flames destroyed at least 600 structures across Spokane County, officials said.
Wildfire burning in Spokane, WA prompts evacuation orders
Emergency responders in Spokane County issued emergency Level 3 evacuation orders on Aug. 1 as crews battled the fast-moving Old Trails Fire during elevated fire weather conditions.
Emergency responders in Spokane County issued emergency Level 3 evacuation orders on Aug. 1 as crews battled the fast-moving Old Trails Fire during elevated fire weather conditions.
Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, threatens added tariffs
President Trump says Canada should be forced to pay “billions of dollars” for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed large parts of the Midwest and Northeast.
President Trump says Canada should be forced to pay “billions of dollars” for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed large parts of the Midwest and Northeast.
Texas buys first state-owned firefighting helicopters to fight wildfires
Texas is launching its first state-owned firefighting fleet with a $257 million helicopter purchase to speed up wildfire response and protect communities.
Texas is launching its first state-owned firefighting fleet with a $257 million helicopter purchase to speed up wildfire response and protect communities.
Texas sends help to Colorado as deadly wildfires rage
As deadly wildfires rage in Colorado, Texas is sending help.
As deadly wildfires rage in Colorado, Texas is sending help.
3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.