Helene adds risks to North Carolina's fall wildfire season
Even with Helene’s massive rains, most of the mountain counties and Piedmont are under abnormally dry conditions.
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Strong winds fuel rapid spread of wildfires in Southern California
A Southern California wildfire has destroyed more than 100 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday as raging winds were forecast to ease.
Major wildfire rages out of control on the fringes of the Greek capital
Hundreds of firefighters backed by more than 30 water-dropping planes were battling a major forest fire raging out of control Monday on the northern fringes of Athens.
Heat and snowfall, rain and wildfires. It’s a week of extreme weather in the U.S
As New England sweated through a record heat wave, Montana got rare late-June snow. Firefighters are battling wildfires out West, while forecasters eye another possible tropical storm in the Atlantic.
New Mexico governor declares emergency as thousands flee wildfire
The office of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham confirmed at least one death as the state of emergency covers the village of Ruidoso and neighboring tribal lands.
FAQ: 5 things to know about weather forecasts and climate change
Climate change means more extreme weather across the U.S. That’s a challenge for weather forecasters.
A new report on the Maui wildfires cites communications breakdowns
As wildfires ripped across Maui last August, a broad communications breakdown left authorities in the dark and residents without emergency alerts, according to a report released Wednesday.
Officials offer debris burning safety tips ahead of spring wildfire season
North Carolina officials say 99% of the state's wildfires last year were caused by human activity.
Oregon jury awards $85 million to 9 victims of deadly 2020 wildfires
The verdict comes in a series of legal proceedings that are expected to put the utility PacifiCorp on the hook for billions of dollars over its liability for the blazes.
4 ways AI can help with climate change, from detecting methane to preventing fires
Many companies, researchers and governments are using artificial intelligence as a tool to help with climate solutions. Here are four ways AI is now used to combat global warming.