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Dangerous heat descends on California and the Southwest, raising wildfire risk

A dangerous heat wave descended on much of California and the U.S. Southwest, with triple-digit temperatures expected along ...
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Palisades Wildfire Report Release Delayed at Feds' Request

Los Angeles officials have been asked to hold off until the conclusion of federal investigation of the deadly January fire.

Update: Vineyard Fire in Madera County remains fully contained as of Wednesday morning

Vineyard Fire initially started 8:08 p.m. Aug. 19 in Madera County, California. After being active for 10 hours, it has burned 41 acres. By Wednesday morning, a fire crew of 15 successfully contained ...

Gifford Fire in California's Central Coast reaches "mega fire" status, burns more than 119,000 acres

The Gifford Fire has reached "mega fire" status at over 119,000 acres burned and has become California's largest fire this ...

1.2M homes face extreme wildfire risks in the US — with three states most at stake

Close to 3 million homes in the U.S. are facing a distinct threat from wildfires—and more than two-thirds of those properties ...

California wildfire victims sue Nationwide over withheld insurance payments

The Greer family says the Eaton fire left their home unlivable, and that Nationwide withheld the insurance benefits they were ...

Everglades fire burns near Miami, prompts air quality concerns

A wildfire burning in the Florida Everglades has prompted air quality and visibility concerns for nearby communities.

Breaking: Ave 12 / Hwy 41 Fire reported in Madera County on Aug. 20

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:16 a.m. in Madera County, California. Ave 12 / Hwy 41 Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the ...