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September 5, 2022

Double Creek Fire in Oregon burns over 43,000 acres, crews working to contain

The Double Creek Fire burning in remote eastern Oregon is 0% contained as of Monday and has grown to more than 43,000 acres, according to fire officials in the state.

September 5, 2022

Northern California wildfire evacuation orders lifted as nearby blaze grows

Evacuation orders were lifted in the area of northern California impacted by the Mill Fire. The Mountain Fire has spread over 10,000 acres, according to Cal Fire.

September 5, 2022

California wildfire: Sheriff confirms 2 found dead due to Mill Fire

The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office said two women were found dead due to the wildfire burning in northern California known as the so-called Mill fire.

September 3, 2022

California wildfire sets homes ablaze, forces evacuations

A California wildfire has threatened northern communities, injuring several people and forcing evacuations. Multiple homes were destroyed in Mill Fire on Friday.

September 2, 2022

I-84 reopens near the Oregon-Idaho border

I-84 opens back up near the border between Oregon and Idaho. A wildfire previously closed both directions, causing a backup of traffic for miles.

September 2, 2022

California state AG refuses to crack down on illegal fireworks causing wildfires, damage

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has opted against taking action in response to requests from state municipalities urging him to prosecute the illegal fireworks trade.

September 2, 2022

Wildfires destroy 10,000 acres in Southern California amidst record-breaking heat wave

Wildfires in Southern California have burned nearly 10,000 acres of land as the Golden States faces one of the hottest heat waves on record.

September 1, 2022

Rum Creek Fire in Oregon spreads to nearly 14,000 acres, expected to grow amid hot and dry conditions

Firefighters in Josephine County, Oregon, are continuing to battle the growing Rum Creek Fire as the fire's activity is expected to increase due to hotter, drier weather.

August 31, 2022

Rum Creek Fire in Oregon is just 1% contained, threatening thousands of homes

The Rum Creek Fire in southwest Oregon is reportedly threatening thousands of homes after fire officials said the blaze has spread to nearly 12,000 acres on Tuesday.

August 30, 2022

Oregon’s Rum Creek Fire grows to nearly 11,000 acres, strike teams from California join to battle blaze

The Rum Creek Fire in remote southwest Oregon grew to nearly 11,000 acres as firefighters worked to protect homes and other buildings from the flames, officials said Monday.