Wildfires latest: NYS Parks employee killed, air quality alerts remain in effect
A New York State parks employee died Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County, one of several blazes in the New York metro area to break out recently amid drought conditions.
Hudson Fire: Bastrop County wildfire prompts evacuations, estimated at 400 acres
The Hudson Fire east of Bastrop is currently at 400 acres and 15% containment as of 10 p.m. Nov. 3.
Hudson Fire: First responders evacuate dozens as fire reaches 400 acres
The Hudson Fire started just south of Park Road 1 C around noon on Sunday, Nov. 3, and quickly engulfed 400 acres in just four hours.
Northeast under most significant October wildfire threat in years
Fire Weather Warnings now cover 35 million people across all of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, the New York City metro area and Long Island through Saturday evening.
Man allegedly trying to cremate his dog sparks Colorado wildfire, officials say
The partially burned remains of a dog were found during officials' investigations into the cause of the fire.
Texas Panhandle wildfires: Lawmakers evaluate what went wrong
State lawmakers evaluated what went wrong during the February wildfires in the Texas Panhandle. The fire was the largest in state history and had devastating impacts that are still being felt.
Bastrop County Complex Wildfire: Residents reflect on historic fire 13 years later
The historic wildfire started in Bastrop County in 2011 during the devastating summer drought that plagued the state.
Austin leaders have plan to fight fires using AI
Austin city leaders have a plan to fight fires using artificial intelligence. First responders added AI technology to their tool belts to increase fire response times.
Colorado brush fire caused by electrocuted birds falling to the ground
More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which started when a group of birds were electrocuted by power equipment, caught fire and then fell to the ground.
North Art Complex fire in Mason County now fully contained
As of Sunday evening, the North Art Complex fire in Mason County is fully contained and burned a total of 4,313 acres.
North Art Complex fire in Mason County almost fully contained
Fire crews across Texas are fighting multiple wildfires, including one that has burned over 4,300 acres in Mason County.
New technology, protocols help AFD address high temperatures
High heat protocols and new high tech gear are helping Austin firefighters work in the extreme heat.
Texas wildfire threats continue amid triple-digit temps
The Texas heat has increased the threat of wildfires across the region.
Smokey Bear turns 80: Here's how the fictional face of fire prevention was born
Smokey Bear, the fictional face of forest fire prevention, is celebrating 80 years. It's the longest running and most successful advertising campaign in American history.
Symbol of resilience: Lahaina's historic banyan tree thrives a year after deadly wildfire
In Maui's town of Lahaina, hope is emerging as the community recovers from last year's devastating wildfire. The 151-year-old banyan tree on Front Street, heavily scorched by the flames, is now showing signs of revival.
Puppies rescued from California's Park Fire by rescuer who ran nearly 2 miles
Trevor Skaggs had to be flown into the area before he ran over a mile and a half to find and locate the mother and her puppies. After giving them water and bits of his protein bar, he managed to get them to follow him another mile and a half back to the helicopter.
Park Fire: Central Texas firefighters will head to California to help fight wildfire
More than 100 firefighters and emergency management personnel across Texas are getting ready to respond to a deployment order by Governor Greg Abbott.
Study: Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution
Research shows wildfire smoke significantly raises dementia risk, with a 21% increase per 1 microgram of PM2.5, compared to other air pollution.
Wildfire smoke pours across America bringing haze from coast to coast
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.
Royal Fire: Sheriff spots 13 missing hikers in Tahoe National Forest
The Placer County Sheriff's Office said investigators spotted 13 young hikers Monday morning in the Tahoe National Forest who were camping about two miles from the Royal Fire.