Nation Aug 25 Evacuations ordered in rural Texas as wildfire mushrooms within hours By John Seewer, Associated Press
Nation Aug 23 Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations The Hawk Fire began Saturday and quickly grew to 20 square miles as it spread across the Peavine Peak area of the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest, where rugged foothills are ringed by homes and businesses near the California state line. By John Raby, Jack Brook, John Seewer, Associated Press
Nation Aug 04 Man charged with setting largest Spokane wildfire went to prison for killing father A man who went to prison for manslaughter in his father’s 2010 killing in Arizona has been charged with intentionally setting the largest of the wildfires wreaking havoc on Washington state’s second-largest city. By Lindsey Wasson, Associated Press
World Jul 27 Historic wildfires in France and Spain have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate. Here's what to know Climate data shows Europe is heating faster than anywhere else on earth. By Justin Spike, Thomas Adamson, Associated Press
Nation Jun 17 Fast-moving brush fire on Hawaii's Maui island forces evacuation of about 50 people. No structures have burned Officials said the fire was 85% contained as of Monday morning. By Audrey McAvoy, Kathy McCormack, Mark Thiessen, Associated Press
Jun 04 Canadian wildfire smoke causes 'very unhealthy' conditions in U.S. Midwest, even reaches Europe By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 06 What's holding up the $4 billion settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press The Hawaii Supreme Court is scheduled to hear about insurance issues tying up a potential $4 billion Maui wild fire settlement. Continue reading
Jan 14 Here's how small airborne embers play a big role in the spread of wildfires By Holly Ramer, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jan 07 Los Angeles residents flee fire fueled by potentially 'life-threatening, destructive' winds By Christopher Weber, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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