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.
Minnesota wildfire that closed state forest now 20% contained
A wildfire in the Chengwatana State Forest in eastern Minnesota is now 20% contained, according to fire officials.
Wildfire causes DNR to close portion of state forest in eastern Minnesota
A wildfire in eastern Minnesota has caused the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to close a portion of the Chengwatana State Forest.
Red flag warning: Extreme fire risk for 85 of 87 Minnesota counties
A red flag warning has been issued on Thursday for most of Minnesota due to an extreme fire risk.
Red flag warning issued for areas of western Minnesota
A red flag warning has been issued on Wednesday in parts of southwest and west central Minnesota due to an extreme fire risk.
Air quality alert issued for parts of Minnesota on Labor Day
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued an air quality alert for parts of the state on Labor Day due to wildfire smoke in the atmosphere.
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.
Minnesota weather: Sunshine with a hazy sky on Sunday
Wildfire smoke from the north has moved into the state, leading to moderate air quality for most of Minnesota. This will lead to some haze in the sky.
Air quality alert in northern half of MN until Monday due to wildfire smoke
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is issuing an air quality alert for the northern half of the state that is expected to remain in place until noon on Monday.
Air quality alert issued for northeast Minnesota due to wildfire smoke
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued an air quality alert for northeast Minnesota on Wednesday due to wildfire smoke from Canada entering the state.
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.
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.