Wildfire - Page 48

October 6, 2022

Nebraska firefighters have nearly contained the Sandhills wildfire

Nebraska firefighters have nearly contained the Sandhills wildfire. The fire burned to roughly 30 square miles and less to the death of a volunteer firefighter.

September 29, 2022

Idaho seeks culprit who left a campfire that started the state’s largest wildfire

Idaho is searching for the person who left an unextinguished campfire unattended and is responsible for starting the state’s largest wildfire.

September 26, 2022

Bolt Creek Fire in Washington falls to 7% containment as fire weather on the rise, officials say

Containment of the Bolt Creek Fire near Skykomish, Washington, fell to 7% on Monday as unseasonably hot, dry conditions led to an increase in fire activity.

September 18, 2022

California’s Mosquito Fire burns over 73,000 acres, growth may slow with expected rainfall

The Mosquito Fire burning more than 73,000 acres in Northern California has become the largest wildfire to scorch the Golden State this year after igniting earlier this month.

September 15, 2022

New Mexico launches food drive for wildfire victims

New Mexico launched a new campaign called "Fill the Freezers" which would help replenish meat supply to residents who were forced to evacuate or lost their homes.

September 14, 2022

Montana wildfire spreads over 1K acres; personnel can't safely fight on ground

A wildfire in western Montana has continued to grow, burning more than 1,000 acres. Air quality in the state has reached unhealthy levels, according to officials.

September 13, 2022

Air quality in Montana deteriorates due to wildfire smoke

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality warned residents on Monday that wildfire smoke had contributed to unhealthy air quality levels in western counties.

September 12, 2022

Power restored back in Oregon

Oregon restored power service after a weekend of fire and high winds. Oregon’s power shut-offs were adopted from California, a tactic to manage wildfire risks.

September 12, 2022

18 large fires burning in Oregon and Washington

Up to 18 fires burned in Oregon and Washington last weekend, leading to evacuations and targeted power outages in Oregon. Nearly 5,000 people are on the ground fighting the fires.

September 12, 2022

Oregon adopts California fire tactics, shuts down power

Oregon adopted California fire tactics and shut down power service to manage wildfire risks. While power shut-offs are common in California, it’s new to the Pacific Northwest.