Surry County wildfire burns 200 acres
Firefighters are continuing to battle a blaze that has burned more than 200 acres of forest land in Surry County.
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State official: Pilot Mountain fire has lessons about climate change and more
Most of Pilot Mountain State Park has reopened now that a wildfire that burned more than 1,000 acres has been contained.
A church retreat came to the aid of Canada's latest disaster survivors
British Columbia experienced major disasters this year that scientists say show the intensifying effects of climate change. Many of those affected by fires and floods took shelter at Camp Hope.
Fire at Pilot Mountain State Park burns hundreds of acres
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Fire crews in Surry County are working to control a fire in Pilot Mountain State Park that has already burned hundreds of acres.
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Fast-Moving Fire On Table Mountain Destroys South African Landmarks, History
A fire spread from Table Mountain National Park to the University of Cape Town, where collections were destroyed at the Jagger Library.
Wildfire Risk Remains High In NC; Forest Service Urges Vigilance
The state forest service is urging residents to do their part in reducing wildfires, as dry-weather conditions present an increased risk.
A Forest Expert Team In Spain Fights Fire With Fire — Literally
This year, the European Union has had almost triple the average number of wildfires. NPR follows a special unit into the woods in Spain to see how they let them burn for prevention.
Bolivia Is Fighting Major Forest Fires Nearly As Large As In Brazil
Firefighters, troops and volunteers have been working for the past two months to put out some of the worst blazes in the country's recent history.