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May 18, 2023

High-tech cameras helping California firefighters battle wildfires are now publicly accessible

The University of California San Diego and state fire agencies announced a program called AlertCalifornia, which has made over 1,000 cameras publicly available.

May 12, 2023

Early heat wave in Pacific Northwest could break records

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for much of the western parts of both Oregon and Washington after a record heat wave.

May 11, 2023

New Mexico wildfire leaves residents fearing 2022 repeat: 'no, not again'

A Wednesday wildfire in New Mexico stoked fears of a repeat of the 2022 blaze that tore through over 530 square miles in the Land of Enchantment, taking hundreds of homes with it.

May 11, 2023

FEMA misses deadlines to roll out funds, stoking mistrust among NM wildfire victims, according to officials

New Mexico lawmakers criticized FEMA for not rolling out relief funds in time after state residents suffered a massive wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes and livelihoods.

May 9, 2023

Russia's wildfire death toll rises to 21 in Ural Mountains

The death toll from wildfires that raged in Russia's Ural mountains and Siberia has risen to 21. More than 5,000 buildings burned down prompting officials to declare a state of emergency.

May 8, 2023

Russian wildfires tear through Urals, Siberia

Large swaths of Russia's Siberia and Sverdlovsk regions were engulfed in flames this week, with winds and dry weather being blamed for the Eurasian nation's recent wildfire uptick.

May 8, 2023

Residents in Western Canada forced to evacuate as out-of-control wildfires threaten communities

Communities in Western Canada are under threat as areas near British Colombia recorded 108 active fires on Sunday. About 29,000 residents were forced to evacuate.

May 5, 2023

Nevada lawmakers signal approval to scale back prison firefighter camps

Nevada lawmakers signaled approval to scale back on a program allowing some inmates to work as wildland firefighters. The suggestion comes as the state's prisoner population declines.

May 2, 2023

Wildfires may threaten inpatient health care facilities in many California counties, study says

A new study published in American Journal of Public Health looks at the risk of wildfires in California and how that may impact on-site health care facilities; many are close to high fire zones.

May 2, 2023

Wildland firefighter trainees prepare for fast-approaching wildfire season: 'Opportunity to give back'

Wildland firefighters are preparing for the start of wildfire season. Trainees spend around 50 hours in the classroom and multiple days in the field to earn their certifications.