Harrowing video shows woman escaping California wildfire in Sierra National Forest
Juliana Park was one of the hundreds of campers who were forced to rush from the popular forest because of an explosive Creek Fire that erupted over the weekend and was burning near Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake and Big Creek in the rugged foothills of eastern Fresno County.
Juliana Park was one of the hundreds of campers who were forced to rush from the popular forest because of an explosive Creek Fire that erupted over the weekend and was burning near Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake and Big Creek in the rugged foothills of eastern Fresno County.
Weather improves, thousands of evacuated Californians return home after wildfires
In the past two days, evacuation orders were lifted for at least 50,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area and wine country, officials with the state fire agency, Cal Fire, said Thursday evening. At their peak, some 170,000 people were under evacuation orders.
In the past two days, evacuation orders were lifted for at least 50,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area and wine country, officials with the state fire agency, Cal Fire, said Thursday evening. At their peak, some 170,000 people were under evacuation orders.
California wildfires and dwindling water supply threatening Tule elk
Four elk were found dead in the last week.
Four elk were found dead in the last week.
Girls make treats, cards for firefighters battling California wildfires
"If we didn't have to worry about this coronavirus I'd give you a big hug," one of the firefighters said. "How about an air high five."
"If we didn't have to worry about this coronavirus I'd give you a big hug," one of the firefighters said. "How about an air high five."
Ancient redwoods survive wildfire at California’s oldest state park
“But the forest is not gone,” Laura McLendon said. “It will regrow. Every old-growth redwood I’ve ever seen, in Big Basin and other parks, has fire scars on them. They’ve been through multiple fires, possibly worse than this.”
“But the forest is not gone,” Laura McLendon said. “It will regrow. Every old-growth redwood I’ve ever seen, in Big Basin and other parks, has fire scars on them. They’ve been through multiple fires, possibly worse than this.”
Progress made on CZU August Lightning Complex fires as weather worries linger
The threat of Thunderstorms is the chief concern, Cal Fire said.
The threat of Thunderstorms is the chief concern, Cal Fire said.
In just a week, wildfires burn 1 million acres in California
Danger loomed with the threat of thunderstorms and lightning forecast for Sunday that could spark new fires and overwhelm firefighters battling hundreds of fires throughout the state.
Danger loomed with the threat of thunderstorms and lightning forecast for Sunday that could spark new fires and overwhelm firefighters battling hundreds of fires throughout the state.
'Historic in nature:' Some California fires scorching earth at 1,000 acres an hour
Some fires burning in that area were eating up the earth as fast as 1,000 acres an hour.
Some fires burning in that area were eating up the earth as fast as 1,000 acres an hour.
Wildfires rage in Arctic, sea ice melts amid Siberian heatwave
Officials said the Arctic is heating more than twice as fast as the global average.
Officials said the Arctic is heating more than twice as fast as the global average.
Baby bear burned in wildfire recovering
The bear, which is about one year old, suffered burns to its paws last month.
The bear, which is about one year old, suffered burns to its paws last month.
PG&E fined $4 million in deaths of 84 people in 2018 fire
The maximum penalty assessed by Butte County Superior Court Judge Micahel Deems was a mere formality, given that PG&E reached a plea agreement three months ago to resolve manslaughter and other charges.
The maximum penalty assessed by Butte County Superior Court Judge Micahel Deems was a mere formality, given that PG&E reached a plea agreement three months ago to resolve manslaughter and other charges.
Fire crews from Tampa Bay area head south to fight spreading brush fires
The four brush fires merged and grew into an 8,000-acre (3,237-hectare) fire in southwest Florida on Thursday, according to a tweet from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. The blaze was about 10% contained.
The four brush fires merged and grew into an 8,000-acre (3,237-hectare) fire in southwest Florida on Thursday, according to a tweet from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. The blaze was about 10% contained.
Residents evacuated and homes threatened by wildfires near Naples
One of the fires threatened about 30 homes in Golden Gate Estates, burning 50 to 60 acres, reports say.
One of the fires threatened about 30 homes in Golden Gate Estates, burning 50 to 60 acres, reports say.
Hundreds evacuated as wildfires rage in Florida Panhandle
Firefighters in the Florida Panhandle have been battling wildfires that forced some 1,600 people to evacuate from their homes, and a stretch of Interstate 10 remained closed in both directions Thursday morning due to smoke, authorities said.
Firefighters in the Florida Panhandle have been battling wildfires that forced some 1,600 people to evacuate from their homes, and a stretch of Interstate 10 remained closed in both directions Thursday morning due to smoke, authorities said.
Florida Forest Service warns of wildlife dangers
It also said the forest service has battled nearly 1,100 wildfires since January, with 97 percent caused by people.
It also said the forest service has battled nearly 1,100 wildfires since January, with 97 percent caused by people.
'Fox Fire' in Titusville burns at least 750 acres, Florida Forest Service says
The Fox Fire in Titusville burned at least 750 acres.
The Fox Fire in Titusville burned at least 750 acres.
20 firefighters return to SoCal after battling raging fires in Australia
Twenty Angeles National Forest firefighters returned to Los Angeles Wednesday morning after spending almost a month battling the raging wildfires in Australia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
Twenty Angeles National Forest firefighters returned to Los Angeles Wednesday morning after spending almost a month battling the raging wildfires in Australia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
Australian Army soldiers spend days off caring for koalas rescued from bushfires
The 16th Regiment Emergency Support Force used their rest periods to feed koalas and build structures at the Cleland Wildlife Park.
The 16th Regiment Emergency Support Force used their rest periods to feed koalas and build structures at the Cleland Wildlife Park.
Central Florida inmates sew pouches for orphaned baby kangaroos in Australia
Experts estimate over 1 billion animals are feared dead.
Experts estimate over 1 billion animals are feared dead.
Florida veteran among Americans killed in plane crash fighting Australia wildfires
Rick DeMorgan Jr. served in the U.S. Air Force for 18 years. He leaves behind two children.
Rick DeMorgan Jr. served in the U.S. Air Force for 18 years. He leaves behind two children.