Record heat boosting wildfire risk in Pacific Northwest
Record high temperatures, strong winds and thunderstorms are prompting warnings for high wildfire danger across the Pacific Northwest.
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Maui's wildfires are among the deadliest on record in the U.S. Here are some others
The wildfires that killed more than 100 people in Maui are the deadliest to hit the U.S. in more than a century. Here's a look back at some of the country's most lethal blazes and lessons learned.
Satellite images show utter devastation from wildfires in Maui
Hundreds of homes, buildings and structures have been destroyed in the historic town of Lahaina.
Wildfire impacting tourist destinations in North Carolina mountains
A wildfire burning in the North Carolina mountains has led to some trail closures and smoke warnings.
Preventing wildfire with the Wild Horse Fire Brigade
William Simpson wants to deploy the wild horses across public lands, to live and graze — and ultimately, prevent the worst wildfires.
A Northern California wildfire has injured several people and destroyed homes
About 7,500 people in the town of Weed and several nearby communities in Northern California were under evacuation orders.
A wildfire threatens giant sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park
More than 500 mature sequoias were threatened but there were no reports of severe damage to any named trees, such as the 3,000-year-old Grizzly Giant.
Researchers can now explain how climate change is affecting your weather
For decades, it was impossible to say that a specific weather event was caused, or even made worse, by climate change. But advanced research methods are changing that.
You've likely been affected by climate change. Your long-term finances might be, too
Most Americans have recently been affected by extreme weather and support efforts to protect against future disasters, a new survey finds. And many people suffer long-term financial problems.