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October 19, 2022

One year of California wildfires negated 18 years of emissions reductions from state climate policies: study

California's 2020 wildfire season created nearly twice the amount of greenhouse gas emissions the state has reduced through climate policies since 2003.

October 17, 2022

Washington's Nakia Creek Fire swells to 2,000 acres; thousands of residents ordered to evacuate

The Nakia Creek Fire grew to 2,000 acres on Sunday, prompting Clark County authorities to order 2,903 homes to evacuate immediately and over 5,000 to be prepared to evacuate soon.

October 12, 2022

US sued for pollution after accidently dropping fire retardant into water streams

U.S. Forest Service officials allegedly violated pollution laws by dropping a large amount of chemical flame retardant in streams, according to a lawsuit.

October 8, 2022

Iconic Easter Island 'Moai' statues severely damaged in wildfire: 'It's irrecoverable'

Easter Island will open an investigation to determine the cause and full extent of the wildfire as well as the damage to the Moai statues to see what repairs can be done.

October 6, 2022

CA resident sues wood products company for causing wildfire that destroyed his home

A Californian has sued wood products company Roseburg Forest Products Co. for starting the Mill Fire that destroyed his home. He argues that the company failed to address its fire risks

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.