Wildfires

Wildfire in Colorado Forces Evacuations

December 2, 2012, 9:31 pm

A wildfire northwest of Denver, Colo., forced officials to evacuate hundreds of people Saturday.

Climate Change Hits Home

October 10, 2012, 7:03 pm

The melting of the arctic ice cap is taking place at a pace that experts never expected, and the global climate is being disrupted. Extreme weather events are now more likely, [...]

Fire Rages in California’s Angeles National Forest

September 3, 2012, 8:41 pm

The wildfire raging in the Angeles National Forest near Los Angeles has grown to more than 4,000 acres, according to local officials on Monday.

Idaho Mountain Town Evacuated Over Wildfire

August 19, 2012, 8:29 pm

Idaho officials ordered the evacuation of a mountain resort town situated On national forest land due to an approaching wildfire.

Wildfires Scorch 14 States

August 17, 2012, 12:00 am

Firefighters and military personnel are battling 60 wildfires in 14 states, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).

Oklahoma Fires Rage Over the Weekend

August 5, 2012, 10:09 pm

Dozens of Oklahoma homes were destroyed over the weekend in a wildfire fueled by dry conditions and strong winds.

Four Dead in Spain Wildfires

July 23, 2012, 5:32 pm

Forest fires have ravaged Catalonia, the northeastern region of Spain, leaving at least four people dead.

Nebraska Wildfire Rages After Lightning Strikes

July 23, 2012, 2:40 pm

A wildfire in north-central Nebraska that was sparked after lightning struck several times has burned around 150 square miles.

Saskatoon Lightning Show

July 18, 2012, 9:24 pm

Lightning ignited 19 new forest fires across Saskatchewan, where firefighters are currently battling some 50 fires.

Residential Burning Ban Takes Effect

July 15, 2012, 9:03 pm

Dry weather conditions across Upstate and Western New York have prompted New York state to issue a statewide residential burn ban for three months, from July 15 to Oct. 10.