Wildfire - Page 53

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.

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.