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August 7, 2022

McKinney Fire in California suspected of killing tens of thousands of fish in Klamath River

The McKinney Fire scorching a swath of California just south of the Oregon border appears to have killed tens of thousands of fish in the Klamath River, the Karuk Tribe said.

August 4, 2022

Washington town evacuates due to growing wildfire

Washington state authorities are evacuating an entire town in the eastern part of the state as a wildfire that has already burned 10 structures rages out of control.

August 4, 2022

Explosion at German WWII ammunition dump starts blaze near Berlin

German firefighters are combating an uncontrolled blaze near Berlin after World War II ammunition detonated at a police facility in Grunewald forest on Thursday.

August 4, 2022

States impacted by historic flooding in Midwest, Ohio Valley will see more heavy rainfall

Severe weather is forecast for the Midwest and Ohio Valley after record flooding in some areas. This comes as the Northeast will be impacted by heat and humidity.

August 4, 2022

Firefighters partially contain California’s deadliest and most destructive fire of the year

Officials announced that the McKinney Fire, which is California's deadliest and most destructive fire of the season, was 10% contained Wednesday night.

August 3, 2022

Man who tried to kill spider with lighter sparked Utah blaze

Police have arrested a Utah man they say started a 60-acre wildfire by trying to kill a spider with a lighter on Monday. The man has been mocked on social media.

August 2, 2022

McKinney Fire: Death toll rises as massive blaze remains 0% contained

The death toll resulting from California’s largest wildfire so far this year – the McKinney Fire in the state's north – has now risen to 4, police announced Tuesday.

August 2, 2022

Largest California wildfire seen from NOAA space satellite

Smoke plumes from the largest wildfire burning in California are seen in NOAA space satellite images. The McKinney Fire has scorched more than 55,000 acres so far.

August 2, 2022

Wet weather will continue to threaten Kentucky, Midwest as Southwest is impacted by flash flooding

Rainy weather threatens the Southwest and Midwest, with more forecast for Kentucky where catastrophic flooding has killed at least 37 people. Heat is targeting the Plains.

August 1, 2022

McKinney Fire: California police arrest 2 on burglary-related charges

Police in Northern California have arrested two people Monday on burglary-related charges as the McKinney Fire remains uncontained after burning more than 55,000 acres.