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September 11, 2022

Mosquito Fire in California spreads to over 41,400 acres, forces thousands to evacuate

The Mosquito Fire has scorched over 41,400 acres east of Sacramento, California, and has forced thousands to evacuate nearby communities as the flames spread.

September 10, 2022

California heat wave broken by storm as air quality degrades due to wildfires

California saw relief from record heat this weekend due to a tropical storm. However, wildfires continued to burn, pushing smoke over northern communities.

September 9, 2022

US Forest Service resumes prescribed burns after 3-month hiatus

The U.S. Forest Service is resuming prescribed fires after a three-month pause after a devastating wildfire burned through remote communities near Las Vegas and New Mexico.

September 9, 2022

California, Southwest to experience rain, flooding from Tropical Storm Kay

Wet weather is forecast in the West this weekend as Tropical Storm Kay brings heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Meanwhile, heavy snow is expected in parts of Montana. 

September 7, 2022

Idaho wildfire threatens homes, cabins near Alturas Lake

The Ross Fork Fire in Idaho is threatening homes and cabins near Alturas Lake. The wildfire was originally sparked by lightning in mid-August, but conditions has worsened over the weekend.

September 7, 2022

Idaho wildfire explodes to over 26,000 acres, forces evacuations

The Ross Creek Fire in central Idaho grew to 26,020 acres Tuesday night, threatening structures and forcing evacuations in nearby Smiley Creek and Alturas Lake, officials said.

September 7, 2022

Record heat bakes California, High Plains, with some relief coming

Widespread heat brought record temperatures to the West at the beginning of the week. Relief is forecast later this week as Hurricane Kay and a cold front arrive.

September 6, 2022

More task forces arrive to fight Oregon wildfire

Two additional task forces arrived to tackle the Double Creek fire in northeastern Oregon, bringing the total number of firefighters to 401.

September 6, 2022

California wildfire containment efforts continue as blaze prompts evacuations

A southern California wildfire exploded to 2,000 acres on Tuesday morning, with the blaze forcing evacuations. Two people were killed and another person was injured.

September 5, 2022

California wildfire leaves 2 dead, explodes to 700 acres as evacuations are ordered

At least two people were killed and another person injured in the Fairview fire that is burning in East Hemet, California, according to Cal Fire. The wildfire has spread to 700 acres.