Nation Jun 17 Fast-moving brush fire on Hawaii’s Maui island forces evacuation of about 50 people. No structures have burned By Audrey McAvoy, Kathy McCormack, Mark Thiessen, Associated Press
Health Jun 04 Canadian wildfire smoke causes ‘very unhealthy’ conditions in U.S. Midwest, even reaches Europe Canada is having another bad wildfire season, and more than 27,000 people in three provinces have been forced to evacuate. The smoke is even reaching Europe, where it is causing hazy skies but isn't expected to affect surface-air quality. By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press
Nation Feb 06 What’s holding up the $4 billion settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims The Hawaii Supreme Court is scheduled to hear about insurance issues tying up a potential $4 billion Maui wild fire settlement. By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press
Science Jan 14 Here’s how small airborne embers play a big role in the spread of wildfires Contrary to popular belief, experts say most homes destroyed by wildfires aren't overcome by a racing wall of flames, but burn after being ignited by airborne embers, also called firebrands. By Holly Ramer, Associated Press
Nation Jan 07 Los Angeles residents flee fire fueled by potentially ‘life-threatening, destructive’ winds Forecasters said "life-threatening, destructive" gusts could last for days while toppling trees and bringing extreme fire risk to areas that haven't seen substantial rain in months. By Christopher Weber, Associated Press
Dec 12 Calmer winds and humidity help crews fighting Malibu fire By Associated Press Calmer winds and rising humidity in Southern California should help firefighters as they climb through steep canyons to battle a blaze that’s driven thousands out of Malibu. Continue reading
Nov 11 Crews continue to battle wildfires on both coasts By Associated Press New York authorities say they are investigating the death of an 18-year-old state parks employee who was fighting the Jennings Creek Wildfire along the New Jersey and New York border when a tree fell on him Saturday. Continue reading
Jul 29 Improving weather helps California firefighters make progress against devastating wildfires By Nic Coury, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press About 2,000 people were ordered to evacuate because of a fire sweeping through Southern California's Sequoia National Forest. Continue reading
Jul 26 Northern California wildfire sparked by burning car triples in size. A 42-year-old man is arrested By John Antczak, Holly Ramer, Associated Press Officials say thousands have been ordered to evacuate and an unspecified number of structures have been destroyed. Continue reading
Jun 27 As 1-year mark approaches, Maui officials highlight rebuilding after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press Maui officials are highlighting some steps toward rebuilding nearly a year after a deadly wildfire destroyed much of Lahaina. Continue reading