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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.

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.