Maui wildfire: Death toll rises to 53; thousands race to escape
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says 53 people were killed in the devastating Maui wildfires, and the death toll will likely continue to rise.
Hawaii wildfires: Chicago volunteers join relief efforts as locals and tourists flee islands
Flights from Hawaii landed in Chicago on Thursday as evacuations continue. Locals and tourists, alike, are scrambling to escape the islands as deadly fires rage across Maui, causing widespread destruction.
United airlines cancels all flights going to Maui, sends empty planes to bring passengers back to mainland
United Airlines is apologizing for the inconvenience and is working to get passengers to their destinations as soon as possible but the safety of their passengers is their main concern.
Maui wildfires: People in Hawaii jump into ocean to escape; historic Lahaina town burning
Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures in areas including historic Lahaina town, forcing evacuations and closing schools in several communities Wednesday, and rescuers pulled a dozen people escaping smoke and flames from the ocean.
Satellite images show Canada wildfire smoke, 'unhealthy' air quality arriving in Upper Midwest
More smoke is moving into the upper Midwest later this week.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires creating health concerns for many
Wildfire smoke is impacting millions of Americans, including Chicago.
Air quality alerts issued as Canadian wildfire smoke smothers parts of northern US
About 150 wildfires are burning across western Canada, pouring wildfire smoke that is being carried south into parts of the northern U.S. by the upper-level winds.
Wildfire burning near National Center for Atmospheric Research forces evacuations in Boulder
Officials said the so-called NCAR Fire has burned more than 120 acres but the combination of dry brush and winds could cause the blaze to continue to grow.
Winds and 'fire clouds' feed California's largest blaze
Gusts also hindered containment efforts and the problem could get worse with the predicted arrival of pyrocumulus clouds — literally meaning “fire clouds ” — which can bring lightning and the risk of new ignitions.
Dramatic ‘fire whirl’ spotted near Northern California and Nevada border
A dramatic fire whirl was caught on camera near the California and Nevada state line, where the Tamarack Fire continues to burn and grow.
Buck moon: When to see July 2021’s full moon and why it may look red
The buck moon may glow reddish-orange this week because of smoke particles traveling from the 13 fires raging across the western United States. Here’s how you can view this month’s full moon.
Evacuations lifted for Wilson Fire in Jurupa Valley, that set nearby pallet yard ablaze
Evacuations were lifted Monday morning after strong Santa Ana winds carried a fire that began Wednesday in a mulch pile in the Jurupa Valley area, setting a nearby pallet yard and threatening surrounding structures.
20 firefighters return to SoCal after battling raging fires in Australia
Twenty Angeles National Forest firefighters returned to Los Angeles Wednesday morning after spending almost a month battling the raging wildfires in Australia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
Australian Army soldiers spend days off caring for koalas rescued from bushfires
The 16th Regiment Emergency Support Force used their rest periods to feed koalas and build structures at the Cleland Wildlife Park.
3 American firefighters killed in plane crash while battling Australian wildfires
Three American firefighters died in a water tanker plane crash Thursday while battling wildfires in Australia, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed.