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July 24, 2022

Hundreds evacuated as Greece battles 4 massive wildfires

Greek authorities have evacuated more than 450 people from homes and resorts as four major fires continue to spread across the country's mainland and the island of Lesbos.

July 24, 2022

Governor declares emergency over wildfire near Yosemite

California's Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park grew in size Saturday, with Gov. Gavin Newsom calling a state of emergency in Mariposa County due to effects of the fire.

July 23, 2022

Yosemite National Park wildfires explode in size, US takes emergency action to save sequoias

A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday forcing the evacuation of thousands of California residents.

July 15, 2022

California wildfire destroys 12 structures, forces evacuations

A northern California wildfire spread over 300 acres on Thursday afternoon, with fast-spreading flames forcing evacuations and reportedly burning 12 structures.

July 14, 2022

Environmentalists are blocking forest management methods saving iconic sequoias amid Yosemite wildfire

An environmental group that successfully halted a wildfire mitigation management plan continues to oppose management techniques that experts say saved iconic sequoias.

July 13, 2022

Alaska wildfire season sets record

The Alaska wildfire season is reportedly setting records. The state saw the driest May to June on record, according to the Anchorage National Weather Service.

July 13, 2022

White House monitoring Yosemite wildfire

The White House said it was monitoring the Washburn Fire in Yosemite National Park. The more than 3,000-acre blaze is threatening sequoias in Mariposa Grove.

July 13, 2022

Intentional fires helped save Yosemite sequoias from wildfire, ecologist says

An ecologist said a grove of sequoias in Yosemite National Park survived its first wildfire in a century because of preventative fires that burned the undergrowth.

July 12, 2022

When is the best time to visit Yosemite National Park? Everything to know about planning your trip

Yosemite National Park is home to some of the most scenic wildlife and natural landscape in the United States while being one of the most popular tourist spots in the world.

July 12, 2022

California firefighters make progress on Yosemite wildfire threatening sequoias

Firefighters in California reportedly made progress on the Washburn Fire on Monday. The wildfire is threatening a grove of Yosemite National Park's giant sequoias.