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.
People evacuated, homes destroyed by wildfires in Eastland County
Low humidity and gusty winds fueled multiple wildfires Friday in Texas, burning homes and other structures and prompting evacuations of hundreds of homes in small communities.
Low humidity and gusty winds fueled multiple wildfires Friday in Texas, burning homes and other structures and prompting evacuations of hundreds of homes in small communities.
Montana aerial firefighting company comes to Conroe for training
As wildfires become more common, a Montana company, that fights fires from the sky, is spending its winter in Texas getting ready for this year's fire season.
As wildfires become more common, a Montana company, that fights fires from the sky, is spending its winter in Texas getting ready for this year's fire season.
Colorado couple recovers wedding bands buried in rubble after wildfire destroys home
An engaged Colorado couple whose home was destroyed in the Colorado wildfires on Dec. 30 managed to find their charred wedding bands buried in the rubble a day later.
An engaged Colorado couple whose home was destroyed in the Colorado wildfires on Dec. 30 managed to find their charred wedding bands buried in the rubble a day later.
California fires may have killed hundreds of giant sequoias
The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.
The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.
Fires shut Sequoia National Park, could threaten huge trees
The massive sequoias grow on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The General Sherman Tree stands 275 feet and is over 36 feet in diameter at the base, according to the U.S. National Park Service.
The massive sequoias grow on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The General Sherman Tree stands 275 feet and is over 36 feet in diameter at the base, according to the U.S. National Park Service.
Newsom requests presidential disaster declaration for California wildfires
After an extensive review of fire damage, Gov. Gavin Newsom requested a presidential major disaster declaration for eight counties.
After an extensive review of fire damage, Gov. Gavin Newsom requested a presidential major disaster declaration for eight counties.
National forests closed as California wildfires surge
The U.S. Forest Service announced Thursday that beginning on Aug. 22 it will close nine national forests from near Lake Tahoe at the Nevada border on the east all the way west to Six Rivers National Forest, which stretches north to the Oregon border and contains more than 1 million acres of land alone.
The U.S. Forest Service announced Thursday that beginning on Aug. 22 it will close nine national forests from near Lake Tahoe at the Nevada border on the east all the way west to Six Rivers National Forest, which stretches north to the Oregon border and contains more than 1 million acres of land alone.
A look at 3 California wildfires: Dixie, Caldor, Cache
Firefighters are battling 15 blazes in California right now, and here's a look at three of them: The Cache Fire, the Caldor Fire and the Dixie Fire.
Firefighters are battling 15 blazes in California right now, and here's a look at three of them: The Cache Fire, the Caldor Fire and the Dixie Fire.
Wildfire smoke reaches North Pole for 1st time in recorded history
Smoke from dozens of wildfires burning in Russia reached the North Pole for the first time in recorded history, NASA said.
Smoke from dozens of wildfires burning in Russia reached the North Pole for the first time in recorded history, NASA said.
Texas A&M Forest Service helping battle Northwest wildfires
The Texas A&M Forest Service sent about 45 of their personnel to help battle wildfires devastating parts of the western United States.
The Texas A&M Forest Service sent about 45 of their personnel to help battle wildfires devastating parts of the western United States.
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.
The Dixie Fire raging in the Sierra Nevada now has the notorious distinction of being California's largest wildfire in state history.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Bootleg Fire incinerating part of southern Oregon is the largest wildfire currently burning the U.S., spreading across more than 200,000 acres.
'This is the goal': Mountain lion burned in California wildfire released after month of treatment
A biologist with the Wildlife Disaster Network described the big cat's journey as the "ultimate success story".
A biologist with the Wildlife Disaster Network described the big cat's journey as the "ultimate success story".