Colorado wildfires send residents scrambling for cover, force two towns to evacuate
Colorado wildfires have forced residents in two cities to evacuate and has produced harrowing videos on social media of residents fleeing the flames.
Colorado wildfires have forced residents in two cities to evacuate and has produced harrowing videos on social media of residents fleeing the flames.
Colorado brushfires lead to evacuations; state of emergency declared
Several parts of Colorado came under evacuation orders after high winds threatened to spread brush fires across the region.
Several parts of Colorado came under evacuation orders after high winds threatened to spread brush fires across the region.
Father and son arrested, accused of starting Caldor Fire, district attorney says
A father and son have been arrested, accused of reckless arson in connection to the Caldor Fire, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney.
A father and son have been arrested, accused of reckless arson in connection to the Caldor Fire, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney.
Tonto National Forest replacing miles of fences damaged from Telegraph Fire
The Telegraph Fire began on June 4 about 5 miles (8 kilometers) southeast of Superior.
The Telegraph Fire began on June 4 about 5 miles (8 kilometers) southeast of Superior.
Thousands of giant sequoias killed in California wildfires
Lightning-sparked wildfires killed thousands of giant sequoias this year, adding to a staggering two-year death toll that accounts for up to nearly a fifth of Earth’s largest trees, officials said Friday.
Lightning-sparked wildfires killed thousands of giant sequoias this year, adding to a staggering two-year death toll that accounts for up to nearly a fifth of Earth’s largest trees, officials said Friday.
Prescribed burns underway across Prescott National Forest
The U.S. Forest Service's Bradshaw Ranger District began setting the fire on Nov. 12 with another 750 acres being burned Nov. 14 and Nov. 15.
The U.S. Forest Service's Bradshaw Ranger District began setting the fire on Nov. 12 with another 750 acres being burned Nov. 14 and Nov. 15.
US allocates $54M for forest restoration work in northern Arizona
The $54 million allocation for the recently started federal fiscal year will pay for work to protect communities and watersheds from wildfires.
The $54 million allocation for the recently started federal fiscal year will pay for work to protect communities and watersheds from wildfires.
Firefighters nationwide come to Flagstaff for prescribed burn training ahead of wildfire season
From all over the US, firefighters came to Flagstaff to learn about the benefits of prescribed burns helping to prevent wildfires.
From all over the US, firefighters came to Flagstaff to learn about the benefits of prescribed burns helping to prevent wildfires.
Explainer: How wildfires impact wildlife, their habitat
Wildlife centers in the U.S. West are caring for animals that weren't able to flee the flames or are looking for food in burned-over places.
Wildlife centers in the U.S. West are caring for animals that weren't able to flee the flames or are looking for food in burned-over places.
Alisal Fire: Crews near full containment as residents go home
More than 1,600 firefighters were battling the blaze in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara on land and by air. They were able to stop its forward growth, and the blaze was 78% contained, federal officials said.
More than 1,600 firefighters were battling the blaze in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara on land and by air. They were able to stop its forward growth, and the blaze was 78% contained, federal officials said.
Firefighters battle brush fire in Phoenix
Firefighters responded to a brush fire near 91st and Southern Avenues on Oct. 13.
Firefighters responded to a brush fire near 91st and Southern Avenues on Oct. 13.
Avondale Fire crews help battle 87K-acre central California wildfire
Avondale firefighters are in central California battling the largest wildfire burning in the state. Fire crews are on the scene of the lightning-sparked KNP Complex Fire just outside of Fresno.
Avondale firefighters are in central California battling the largest wildfire burning in the state. Fire crews are on the scene of the lightning-sparked KNP Complex Fire just outside of Fresno.
California fires may have killed hundreds of giant sequoias
The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.
The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.
Hiker allegedly tried boiling bear urine to drink before starting Fawn Fire
A woman accused of arson for a wildfire in Northern California said she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, authorities claim.
A woman accused of arson for a wildfire in Northern California said she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, authorities claim.
White House unveils plan to combat ‘silent killer’ extreme heat
Under a plan announced Monday, the U.S. Departments of Labor and of Health and Human Services as well as other federal agencies are launching actions intended to reduce heat-related illness and protect public health.
Under a plan announced Monday, the U.S. Departments of Labor and of Health and Human Services as well as other federal agencies are launching actions intended to reduce heat-related illness and protect public health.
Fire crews wrap California's giant sequoias in aluminum to protect from flames
The colossal General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest, some other sequoias, the Giant Forest Museum and other buildings were wrapped for protection against the possibility of intense flames.
The colossal General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest, some other sequoias, the Giant Forest Museum and other buildings were wrapped for protection against the possibility of intense flames.
Fires shut Sequoia National Park, could threaten huge trees
The massive sequoias grow on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The General Sherman Tree stands 275 feet and is over 36 feet in diameter at the base, according to the U.S. National Park Service.
The massive sequoias grow on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The General Sherman Tree stands 275 feet and is over 36 feet in diameter at the base, according to the U.S. National Park Service.
Biden: Western wildfires ‘supercharged by climate change’
“Scientists have been warning us for years that extreme weather is going to get more extreme,” President Joe Biden said after touring wildfires in northern California.
“Scientists have been warning us for years that extreme weather is going to get more extreme,” President Joe Biden said after touring wildfires in northern California.
Expert says it could take years for areas burned by Telegraph Fire to recover
The Telegraph Fire sparked in early June, and it eventually charred over 180,000 acres. Burn scars caused by the fire has also worsened flooding in the area.
The Telegraph Fire sparked in early June, and it eventually charred over 180,000 acres. Burn scars caused by the fire has also worsened flooding in the area.
Arizona Army National Guard to support firefighters in California
Members of the Arizona Army National Guard are leaving for California to help crews fight wildfires. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.
Members of the Arizona Army National Guard are leaving for California to help crews fight wildfires. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.