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July 5, 2022

New California wildfire strands Fourth of July revelers

A wildfire in Northern California forced evacuations at a recreation park filled with Fourth of July celebrants, with the fire spreading to 959 acres after 7 p.m.

June 30, 2022

California fire injures 5 firefighters, threatens hundreds of structures

California's Rices fire is threatening hundreds of structures and five firefighters have been injured fighting the wildfire. Its cause is under investigation.

June 29, 2022

Wildland firefighters training to combat national shortage

The U.S. faces a wildland firefighter shortage, according to the Forest Service, as new recruits train at Washington state's Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

June 29, 2022

Wild land firefighters training to combat national shortage

The U.S. Forest Service reported a nationwide wild land firefighter shortage this year. The next group of firefighters is training at the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington State.

June 29, 2022

Rain expected in Gulf as Plains temperatures crank up

The national weather forecast includes summertime heat for much of the U.S this week. Thunderstorms will impact the Southwest, northern Plains and upper Midwest.

June 28, 2022

Fire danger 'moderate' in Yellowstone National Park after historic floods

The fire danger in Yellowstone National Park is "moderate," according to park officials. There are no active wildland fires, however, and no fire restrictions.

June 24, 2022

California is training the next generation of firefighters – and they’re all women

Firefighting is a male-dominated field. But teenage girls in California are training to become firefighters at a camp hosted by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

June 24, 2022

California is training the next generation of firefighters – and they’re all women

On the West Coast, teenage girls are learning how to be firefighters, and, it couldn't come at a better time. Climate change has fueled mega fires across the country, and fire departments need all the help they can get.

June 20, 2022

NJ Wharton State Forest wildfire burns at least 7,200 acres, threatens structures

A wildfire burning through Wharton State Forest in New Jersey has spread to at least 7,200 acres and was 45% contained as of Monday morning, fire officials said.

June 16, 2022

New Mexico governor tells Mayorkas she has 'serious concerns' about migrant influx

New Mexico's governor wrote a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Tuesday, asking that the government delay any efforts to transport migrants into the U.S.