Sep 13 Wildfires trigger emergency declaration and evacuations in California By Carey Reed California's Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in Lake and Napa counties Sunday, as a rapidly growing wildfire blazed a path of destruction. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 7:24 Intense wildfire season pushes crews to the limit By PBS News Hour Throughout the Western U.S., where big wildfires have become the norm, fire managers are having a tough time keeping up with all the demands for firefighters and other resources. Everything from camp supplies to helicopters have been in short supply,… Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 8:35 Are New Orleans’ post-Katrina flood defenses strong enough? By PBS News Hour Ten years ago, the levees and flood walls meant to protect New Orleans failed against the force of Hurricane Katrina. Since the catastrophe, roughly $14 billion have been spent to upgrade the city's storm defenses. But is that sufficient? William… Continue watching
Aug 20 Watch 5:25 News Wrap: Three firefighters die in wildfire ‘hellstorm’ in Washington state By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, three firefighters were killed in Washington state after their vehicle crashed and was overcome by flames. Also, the NOAA reported that July was the hottest month ever in recorded history. Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 4:18 Why the U.S. is asking Canada and Australia for firefighting help By PBS News Hour William Brangham speaks to Ron Dunton, assistant director for Fire and Aviation at the Bureau of Land Management, about efforts to contain the staggering number of fires burning in the West this summer. Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 1:37 Widespread wildfires prompt Army, National Guard to join the fight By PBS News Hour More than a thousand firefighters and volunteers are struggling to gain control of a complex of fires in Washington state. The sheer number of fires burning across the Pacific Northwest and in California this year has stretched budgets and personnel… Continue watching
Aug 13 Watch 6:24 Why California’s fires are burning longer and harder By PBS News Hour High temperatures, unpredictable winds and extremely dry conditions caused by the relentless drought have made managing this summer's blazes particularly challenging and unpredictable in California. The NewsHour's Cat Wise reports from Lake County, one of the state's hardest hit areas. Continue watching
Aug 04 Watch 4:11 News Wrap: California’s Rocky Fire endangers thousands of homes By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, the largest of 27 wildfires burning in California expanded again to more than 100 square miles. Also, Sandra Bland’s family has filed a wrongful death suit, and formal efforts today began in Congress to kill… Continue watching
Aug 03 Watch 2:27 California battles unprecedented wildfire, fueled by drought By PBS News Hour A major wildfire continued to burn in Northern California for a sixth straight day, despite some relief from lower temperatures and higher humidity. The fire has already consumed more than 60,000 acres, including two dozen homes, and put at least… Continue watching
Jun 01 Watch 3:31 News Wrap: Texas gets respite from extreme storms By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, much of Texas saw clear skies for the first time since deadly storms began Memorial Day weekend, though areas remained flooded. At least 31 deaths are tied to the severe weather. Also, Secretary of State… Continue watching