Aug 06 Studies reveal hidden deaths and health problems connected to Maui and LA wildfires By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Three new studies highlight the severe health impacts of recent wildfires on Maui and in Los Angeles. Continue reading
Aug 06 France's biggest wildfire of the summer has eclipsed the size of Paris and is still spreading By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Thirteen people, including 11 firefighters, are injured. The mayor of one village says at least half of it has burned and describes a “hellish” landscape. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 11:14 Senators highlight importance of working across the aisle in mission to fight wildfires By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura With razor-thin GOP majorities in the House and Senate, many lawmakers are retreating to their political corners rather than seeking out compromise. But one bipartisan duo is bucking the trend, arguing their disaster prevention proposal can overcome political dysfunction. Amna… Continue watching
Jul 27 Flames threaten Turkey's 4th-largest city as southern Europe grapples with wildfires By Andrew Wilks, Associated Press Wildfires that have engulfed Turkey for weeks threatened the country’s fourth-largest city on Sunday, forcing more than 1,700 people to flee their homes and leaving a firefighter dead. Continue reading
Jul 20 Arizona Gov. Hobbs tours wildfire destruction along Grand Canyon's North Rim By Sejal Govindarao, Associated Press The governor, who has called for an investigation into how the blaze was handled, sought to gather information ahead of meetings with federal officials next week. Continue reading
Jul 13 A historic Grand Canyon lodge has been destroyed by wildfire, park official says By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed Keable told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning. He said the visitor center, the… Continue reading
Jul 02 European heat wave fuels deadly Spanish wildfire as European Union presents plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Spanish authorities say two people have died in northeastern Spain in a wildfire that spread quickly before firefighters brought it under control. Continue reading
Apr 23 Evacuation orders lifted as fast-moving New Jersey wildfire burns By Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press A fast-moving wildfire is burning in New Jersey's Pine Barrens, but officials have lifted earlier evacuation orders and a stretch of a major highway that was closed due to the blaze has reopened. Continue reading
Mar 26 Wildfires ravaging southern South Korea leave 24 dead, force thousands to evacuate By Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press Wind-driven wildfires that were among South Korea’s worst ever have ravaged the country’s southern regions, killing 24 people, destroying more than 300 structures and forcing 28,800 residents to evacuate, officials said Wednesday. Continue reading
Mar 25 Wildfires in Carolinas fueled by drought, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene By Associated Press Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene are fueling wildfires in North and South Carolina. Continue reading