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August 29, 2022

Oregon governor declares statewide emergency as wildfire spreads

The governor of Oregon declared a statewide emergency after a wildfire led to the death of one firefighter, destroyed two mining structures, and burned one house.

August 29, 2022

Rum Creek Fire in Oregon nearly doubles in size, Gov. Kate Brown declares state of emergency

The Rum Creek Fire scorching a remote part of southwest Oregon has burned over 8,000 acres as of Sunday and prompted Gov. Kate Brown to declare a state of emergency.

August 26, 2022

Forest fire northeast of Los Angeles contained by 20%

The East Fire near Los Angeles was partially contained after growing to 149 acres. The fire erupted in the San Gabriel mountains, north of Glendora, Angeles National Forest.

August 25, 2022

New study says Australian wildfires damaged the ozone layer

According to a new study, the Australian summer wildfires from 2019 until 2020 caused significant damage to the Earth's entire ozone layer.

August 24, 2022

California farmers warned to stop diverting water in drought-hit area

California farmers and ranchers were told to stop drawing water from the Shasta River. The area was hit by extreme drought and a nearby wildfire that killed thousands of fish.

August 23, 2022

Brush fire burns 10 acres in Los Angeles neighborhood

A brush fire burned 10 acres northeast of downtown Los Angeles. Firefighters and helicopter water drops arrived and prevented the flames from spreading.

August 18, 2022

FEMA designates $50 million to Native American tribes to fight climate change

FEMA announced new strategies to engage with indigenous community as hundreds of Native American tribes face increasing threats of climate change-related disasters.

August 11, 2022

Sierra Nevada finally begins to see life return a year after devastating wildfire

A year after a devastating wildfire ripped through the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California, signs of life are finally returning to the charred mountainside.

August 10, 2022

Delaware sending in reinforcements to help California firefighters

Delaware firefighter are heading to California to help battle the McKinley Fire. A team of 20 firefighters left for California on Tuesday.

August 9, 2022

California Forest Service employee killed in McKinney Fire

The McKinney Fire has scorched more than 60,000 acres in northern California. Officials said the wildfire claimed the life of a longtime Forest Service lookout.