Climate Change

Fast-moving wildfire decimates Northern California town

By Noah Berger, Associated Press

A 3-week-old wildfire engulfed Greenville, California, leaving much of its downtown in ashes, while a new wind-whipped blaze also destroyed homes as crews braced for another explosive run of flames in the midst of dangerous weather.

This year's summer of climate extremes hits wealthier places

By Seth Borenstein, Frank Jordans, Associated Press

The founder of a disaster database maintained at a Belgian University says, "It is not only a poor country problem, it's now very obviously a rich country problem."…

Wildfire reaches Turkey power plant, prompts evacuations

By Mehmet Guzel, Zeynep Bilginsoy, Associated Press

Authorities have said safety precautions have been taken at the Kemerkoy power plant and its hydrogen tanks had been emptied. Local reporters said late Wednesday the wildfires had also prompted the evacuation of the nearby seaside area of Oren.

California may spend billions on permanent relief shelters as sweltering heat blankets the state

By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

As millions of Americans across the Pacific Northwest and the Southeast are under heat advisories, extreme weather and its sometimes fatal implications are raising questions about whether infrastructure could help provide some relief. …

Thousands evacuated as Turkey battles wildfires

By Mehmet Guzel, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press

For the sixth straight day, Turkish firefighters battled Monday to control the blazes that are tearing through forests near Turkey's beach destinations. Some 10,000 people have been evacuated in Mugla province alone.

Evacuations lifted as progress made against western fires

By Associated Press

Firefighters in Oregon reported good progress in the battle against the nation’s largest wildfire, while authorities canceled evacuation orders near a major blaze in Northern California.

Turkey evacuates panicked tourists by boat from wildfires

By Zeynep Bilginsoy, Associated Press

Panicked tourists in Turkey hurried to the seashore to wait for rescue boats Saturday after being told to evacuate some hotels in the Aegean resort of Bodrum due to the dangers posed by nearby wildfires, Turkish media reported.

California wildfire flares but within line firefighters built

By Associated Press

The Dixie Fire covered 376 square miles in the mountains of Northern California where 42 homes and other buildings have been destroyed and more than 10,000 are still threatened.

WATCH: Biden sees shortages to stop climate-change fueled wildfires

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

It was the second meeting between Biden and the governors, and the situation has only worsened since the first, putting a strain on aircraft, hoses and other supplies.

5 Stories: Florida's deadly red tide, passport renewal delays and other stories you missed

By Deema Zein, Julia Griffin

Florida grapples with a deadly red tide, chefs push back against gas stove bans and eager travelers face long delays when renewing passports. Check out these stories and others you might have missed on this week's episode of 5 Stories.