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Trump blames Newsom for 'apocalyptic' California wildfires

Trump blames Newsom for 'apocalyptic' California wildfires

President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the "apocalyptic" wildfires raging in Los Angeles County.

January 8, 2025 3:40pm EST
Here's what the federal government is sending to the California fires

Here's what the federal government is sending to the California fires

The fires were at 0% containment as of midday Wednesday, with at least two people dead and hundreds of structures burned.

January 8, 2025 3:20pm EST
Airbnb offering temporary housing to people impacted by Los Angeles wildfires

Airbnb offering temporary housing to people impacted by Los Angeles wildfires

Airbnb.org is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced by the ongoing wildfires in Southern California, partnering with 211 LA to assist those in need.

January 8, 2025 3:12pm EST
California wildfires: Plane passenger films aerial view of Palisades Fire

California wildfires: Plane passenger films aerial view of Palisades Fire

A plane passenger captured video of the massive Palisades fire as they were landing at Los Angeles International Airport Tuesday evening. 

January 8, 2025 2:41pm EST
Hazardous air quality reported in Los Angeles area as wildfires rage

Hazardous air quality reported in Los Angeles area as wildfires rage

Smoke from the raging Southern California wildfires is filling city skylines, causing officials to warn residents of hazardous air quality. 

January 8, 2025 2:14pm EST
How to stop wildfire smoke from getting into your home and car

How to stop wildfire smoke from getting into your home and car

Raging winter wildfires in Los Angeles are a grim reminder of how quickly wildfire smoke can creep into your neighborhood – and your home and car.

January 8, 2025 10:17am EST
Palisades Fire forces evacuations, destroys homes in Los Angeles

Palisades Fire forces evacuations, destroys homes in Los Angeles

A large brush fire broke out in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades on Tuesday.

January 7, 2025 10:06pm EST
Palisades fire: Newsom declares state of emergency, thousands evacuated

Palisades fire: Newsom declares state of emergency, thousands evacuated

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the Pacific Palisades fire rages, burning over 1,260 acres and prompting mass evacuations in Southern California amid life-threatening wind conditions.

January 7, 2025 9:12pm EST
Wildfires latest: NYS Parks employee killed, air quality alerts remain in effect

Wildfires latest: NYS Parks employee killed, air quality alerts remain in effect

A New York State parks employee died Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County, one of several blazes in the New York metro area to break out recently amid drought conditions.

November 11, 2024 11:19am EST
Northeast under most significant October wildfire threat in years

Northeast under most significant October wildfire threat in years

Fire Weather Warnings now cover 35 million people across all of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, the New York City metro area and Long Island through Saturday evening.

October 26, 2024 11:59am EDT
Colorado brush fire caused by electrocuted birds falling to the ground

Colorado brush fire caused by electrocuted birds falling to the ground

More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which started when a group of birds were electrocuted by power equipment, caught fire and then fell to the ground.

August 28, 2024 10:12am EDT
Wildfire Smoke: Could DC region see hazy skies Wednesday?

Wildfire Smoke: Could DC region see hazy skies Wednesday?

Drifting wildfire smoke will come close to the Washington D.C. region on Wednesday afternoon and could slightly impact some areas to the north with hazy skies.

August 14, 2024 11:10am EDT
Smokey Bear turns 80: Here's how the fictional face of fire prevention was born

Smokey Bear turns 80: Here's how the fictional face of fire prevention was born

Smokey Bear, the fictional face of forest fire prevention, is celebrating 80 years. It's the longest running and most successful advertising campaign in American history.

August 9, 2024 9:32am EDT
Symbol of resilience: Lahaina's historic banyan tree thrives a year after deadly wildfire

Symbol of resilience: Lahaina's historic banyan tree thrives a year after deadly wildfire

In Maui's town of Lahaina, hope is emerging as the community recovers from last year's devastating wildfire. The 151-year-old banyan tree on Front Street, heavily scorched by the flames, is now showing signs of revival.

August 7, 2024 12:10pm EDT
Puppies rescued from California's Park Fire by rescuer who ran nearly 2 miles

Puppies rescued from California's Park Fire by rescuer who ran nearly 2 miles

Trevor Skaggs had to be flown into the area before he ran over a mile and a half to find and locate the mother and her puppies. After giving them water and bits of his protein bar, he managed to get them to follow him another mile and a half back to the helicopter.

July 30, 2024 2:07pm EDT
Wildfire smoke pours across America bringing haze from coast to coast

Wildfire smoke pours across America bringing haze from coast to coast

Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.

July 25, 2024 12:13pm EDT
Royal Fire: Sheriff spots 13 missing hikers in Tahoe National Forest

Royal Fire: Sheriff spots 13 missing hikers in Tahoe National Forest

The Placer County Sheriff's Office said investigators spotted 13 young hikers Monday morning in the Tahoe National Forest who were camping about two miles from the Royal Fire. 

July 8, 2024 3:33pm EDT
Michael Jackson’s former Neverland Ranch threatened by growing wildfire outside of Santa Barbara

Michael Jackson’s former Neverland Ranch threatened by growing wildfire outside of Santa Barbara

Michael Jackson bought the 2,600-acre property in 1987 and owned it until his death in 2009. The property is now known as the Sycamore Valley Ranch.

July 8, 2024 9:45am EDT
Canadian wildfires pose recurring threat to DC, Maryland, Virginia air quality

Canadian wildfires pose recurring threat to DC, Maryland, Virginia air quality

Right now, wildfires are burning across Canada, and over the course of the summer, that could be problematic for the District, Maryland, and Virginia.

May 16, 2024 8:24pm EDT
Canada’s wildfire season prompts air quality alerts in US

Canada’s wildfire season prompts air quality alerts in US

An evacuation alert was issued for Fort McMurray in Alberta as crews responded to what they described as an "out-of-control wildfire."

May 13, 2024 2:18pm EDT
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