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Police Say Teenage Boy Suspected Of Starting Massive Oregon Wildfire

4:05pm September 06, 2017

by Amy Held

The flames stranded a group of more than 100 hikers. They were so focused on escaping the blaze that a "bear actually came into our area and no one stirred," one hiker told The Spokesman-Review.

The wind direction from the fire in western Greenland has largely blown smoke toward the island's ice sheet and away from communities.

Greenland Is Still Burning, But The Smoke May Be The Real Problem

1:02pm August 15, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

Wildfires are still burning in western Greenland, close to the Arctic island's ice sheet. As the fires burn, they release black particles that can coat the ice and snow, and make it melt more quickly.

This satellite photograph depicts the wildfire raging in Greenland, as seen from space last week.

PHOTOS: A 'Massive' Wildfire Is Now Blazing In Greenland

6:54pm August 08, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

NASA satellites detected the blaze just over a week ago. Since then, the rare wildfire in western Greenland has continued to burn through a region far better known for its ice and snow.

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Western North Carolina Recovering From Wildfires

5:18pm May 09, 2017

by Associated Press and Eddie Garcia

Western North Carolina has experienced a rash of wildfires over the past year. But as WFDD's Eddie Garcia reports, recovery is underway.

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Firefighters Work To Contain Wildfire In Western North Carolina

12:20pm March 20, 2017

by Associated Press

Federal forestry officials say a fire in western North Carolina is only about 10 percent contained, as of Monday morning.

What's The Leading Cause Of Wildfires In The U.S.? Humans

4:38pm February 27, 2017

by Christopher Joyce

More than 8 in 10 fires are started by people. Researchers say humans are not only causing the vast majority of wildfires, they're extending the normal fire season around the U.S. by three months.

Firefighters work to put out a forest fire in Constitucion, Chile, on Thursday.

'A Nightmare Without An End': Wildfires Burn Out Of Control In Chile

2:30pm January 27, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

Hundreds of thousands of acres have been destroyed and at least 10 people have died, including several firefighters. The Chilean government says the blazes are the worst in the country's history.

The remains of a business in Gatlinburg, Tenn., smolder on Nov. 29, after a devastating wildfire damaged or destroyed more than 2,000 buildings and killed at least 14 people.

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2 Juveniles Charged With Arson, Suspected Of Starting Deadly Tennessee Wildfire

11:22am December 08, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The fire in east Tennessee that began last month has killed at least 14 people and caused widespread destruction in the town of Gatlinburg. Two minors have been arrested and might be tried as adults.

A swimming pool in a motel complex in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

Emergency Evacuation Notice Arrived After The Flames For Some In Tennessee

12:01pm December 02, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

As the death toll continued to rise from a wildfire that destroyed parts of Gatlinburg, Tenn., officials began to assess the response to a blaze that grew out of control in a matter of minutes.

Smoke Travels Across NC As Wildfires Continue To Burn

4:17pm November 09, 2016

by Eddie Garcia

Firefighters are continuing to battle blazes in Western North Carolina.

Some residents in the region have been evacuated, and the impact may reach far beyond the mountains.

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