The 2021 wildfire season is already on pace to set a record for acreage burned, according to data from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. AP Photo/Noah Berger, File California’s record-setting 2021 wildfire season could run into December. … Read More
GRIDLEY, Calif. — A Northern California wildfire that destroyed a foothill hamlet has become the state’s deadliest blaze of the year with 10 people confirmed dead — and the toll could climb as searchers look for 16 missing people. The … Read More
More than 6,000 wildfires have hit the US state this year and experts say situation to worsen in the future. Wind-driven flames roll over a hill towards homes during the Mendencino Complex Fire near Lakeport, California, U.S. August 2, 2018. … Read More
DENVER – An erratic wildfire charging through extremely dry land in the heart of Colorado ski country destroyed three homes and forced people to flee, authorities said Thursday. Elsewhere in Colorado, a rare high-elevation tornado touched down at the site … Read More
A California firefighter has died while battling the Thomas fire that is threatening the Golden State’s Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, officials said. The firefighter was an engineer with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection from San Diego, … Read More