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."
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.
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.
How wildfires get their names
Unlike hurricanes and tropical storms, whose storm names are determined by a central authority, naming wildfires are left up to the fire unit, incident commander, or dispatch center in the jurisdiction where the fire began.
Unlike hurricanes and tropical storms, whose storm names are determined by a central authority, naming wildfires are left up to the fire unit, incident commander, or dispatch center in the jurisdiction where the fire began.
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.
Dangerous drought takes over Texas: Fueling wildfires, prompting burn bans
The majority of Texas is experiencing drought, and more than half is experiencing extreme or exceptional drought conditions. Burn bans are across the state. But maybe crops on the Moon can help our Texas farmers.
The majority of Texas is experiencing drought, and more than half is experiencing extreme or exceptional drought conditions. Burn bans are across the state. But maybe crops on the Moon can help our Texas farmers.
Disaster declared in Texas county as large wildfires continue to rapidly spread
Several large wildfires burning in Texas continue to rapidly grow and spread, prompting one county to declare a disaster and evacuate residents being threatened by the flames.
Several large wildfires burning in Texas continue to rapidly grow and spread, prompting one county to declare a disaster and evacuate residents being threatened by the flames.
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.
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.
Hazy Houston skies: Wind carries smoke into Texas from agricultural fires
Is the Houston sky looking a bit hazy? Each spring, farmers in Mexico and parts of Central America burn their fields, and the wind can carry that smoke into Texas.
Is the Houston sky looking a bit hazy? Each spring, farmers in Mexico and parts of Central America burn their fields, and the wind can carry that smoke into Texas.
Wildfires can be dangerous to your health even if you’re nowhere near one
The American Lung Association's annual report says there were more days with unhealthy air quality last year than in the 20-year history of the report, due to wildfires.
The American Lung Association's annual report says there were more days with unhealthy air quality last year than in the 20-year history of the report, due to wildfires.
Red Flag Warning in Houston on Wednesday: What is it?
Houston is under a rare Red Flag Warning on Wednesday afternoon due to very dry air and gust winds expected from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Here's what that means.
Houston is under a rare Red Flag Warning on Wednesday afternoon due to very dry air and gust winds expected from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Here's what that means.
Crittenberg Complex Fire in Texas consumes 33K acres since Sunday
There's an extreme risk of other fires breaking out across the southern High Plains on Tuesday and Wednesday.
There's an extreme risk of other fires breaking out across the southern High Plains on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Wildfire burning near National Center for Atmospheric Research forces evacuations in Boulder
Officials said the so-called NCAR Fire has burned more than 120 acres but the combination of dry brush and winds could cause the blaze to continue to grow.
Officials said the so-called NCAR Fire has burned more than 120 acres but the combination of dry brush and winds could cause the blaze to continue to grow.
‘Big L’ wildfire partially contained; evacuation orders lifted
A wildfire has burned more than 11,000 acres in Hood and Erath counties and is only 20% contained. But the Texas A&M Forest Service said firefighters have stopped its forward progress.
A wildfire has burned more than 11,000 acres in Hood and Erath counties and is only 20% contained. But the Texas A&M Forest Service said firefighters have stopped its forward progress.
Rain finally in forecast for Texas areas scorched by fires
While a storm system bringing much-needed rain to Texas may help firefighters battle the wildfires scorching parts of the state, forecasters say strong winds are also expected.
While a storm system bringing much-needed rain to Texas may help firefighters battle the wildfires scorching parts of the state, forecasters say strong winds are also expected.
Texans affected by wildfires urged to report property damage
Texans can report damage to homes and businesses using the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) damage survey.
Texans can report damage to homes and businesses using the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) damage survey.
People in Eastland County try to salvage items after homes destroyed by wildfires
The Eastland complex fire continues to burn thousands of acres, as multiple agencies across the state try to put out flames.
The Eastland complex fire continues to burn thousands of acres, as multiple agencies across the state try to put out flames.
Deputy dies while trying to save people from Eastland County wildfires
An Eastland County deputy died while trying to help people evacuate from the wildfires that are still raging.
An Eastland County deputy died while trying to help people evacuate from the wildfires that are still raging.