California wildfires

Resident Moe Blythe watches the Holy Fire burn near homes on August 9, 2018 in Corona, California.

In Parts Of California Blanketed With Wildfire Smoke, Breathing Is 'A Chore'

8:42pm August 10, 2018

As fires continue to rage in California, smoke is causing health problems for some residents. Public health officials warn against breathing polluted air.

Firefighters monitor a backfire while battling the Ranch Fire, part of the Mendocino Complex Fire near Lodoga, Calif., on Tuesday.

Trump Claims California Is Wasting Water That Could Be Used To Fight Wildfires

5:07pm August 09, 2018

by Samantha Raphelson

The president blamed the intensity of the fires on state environmental policies, incorrectly claiming water that could be used to fight the fires is being pumped into the Pacific Ocean.

A firefighter gathers water from a pool while battling the Ranch Fire near Clearlake Oaks, Calif., on Saturday.

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PHOTOS: As One California Wildfire Ebbs, Another Explodes

2:04pm August 06, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

The Carr Fire, which killed seven people, has been partially contained and the threat to residents reduced. But the Mendocino Complex Fire is now the second-largest wildfire in state history.

Northern California's River Fire tore through a canyon near the town of Lakeport early last week, filling orange-tinged skies with smoke for miles around.

California Wildfires Reignite Old Trauma For Survivors Of Last Year's Blazes

10:06am August 05, 2018

In fire-torn parts of the West, some people who are now safe struggle mightily when they again smell smoke or see an orange haze in the sky. That's normal, say therapists. And you can quench the fear.

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California Gov. Jerry Brown stands next to the podium before signing a budget bill in June in Los Angeles.

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California's Gov. Brown: Wildfires Are Evidence Of Changing Climate 'In Real Time'

6:39am August 02, 2018

by Scott Neuman

According to Cal Fire, firefighters are battling 19 major blazes in the state, as Gov. Jerry Brown says it has become an unfortunate "part of our ordinary experience."

A satellite image provided by DigitalGlobe taken last week shows the Carr wildfire in Redding, Calif.

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California's Carr Fire 30 Percent Contained As New Blazes Erupt Elsewhere

6:32am August 01, 2018

by Scott Neuman

Firefighters say they are gaining ground on the massive blaze, now considered the state's seventh-most destructive wildfire. Meanwhile, new fires are causing concern.

A plane drops retardant over a property threatened by a wildfire, on Monday in Lakeport, Calif.

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Firefighters Making Tentative Progress Against Deadly California Wildfires

3:45am July 31, 2018

by Scott Neuman

The largest Carr Fire, which has engulfed more than 100,000 acres and killed 6 people, is now 23 percent contained. Meanwhile, the Ferguson Fire east of Los Angeles is 30 percent contained.

A Cal Fire firefighter mops up hot spots after the Carr Fire moved through the area on Saturday in Redding, Calif. The fire is 5 percent contained.

Death Toll In Northern California's Carr Fire Rises To 5

11:10pm July 28, 2018

by Emma Bowman

The massive wildfire in Shasta County that's forced the evacuations of at least 38,000 people is only 5 percent contained — and continues to grow.

An historic schoolhouse burns as the Carr Fire tears through Shasta, Calif., on Thursday, fueled by high temperatures, wind and low humidity.

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California's Carr Fire Jumps Sacramento River, Reaching Outskirts Of Redding

4:52am July 27, 2018

by Scott Neuman

The fire that began earlier in the week tripled in size overnight Thursday, fueled by high winds, record-breaking temperatures and low humidity.

Firefighters battle the Ferguson fire on Sunday in Jerseydale, California.

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Wildfire Closes Parts Of Yosemite As Firefighters Try To Contain Blaze

1:51pm July 25, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

Park areas that are temporarily closing include Yosemite Valley, where visitors can see rock formations like Half Dome, and Mariposa Grove, an area containing more than 500 mature giant sequoia trees.