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August 17, 2021

Dozens of residences evacuated as Minnesota wildfire spreads

Dozens of residences have been evacuated as a wildfire in northeastern Minnesota continues to spread, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

August 17, 2021

Nation's largest wildfire shifts toward California community due to gusty winds

Gusty winds drove the nation's largest wildfire toward a Northern California county seat as firefighters struggled to contain the month-old blaze amid forecasts of more dangerous weather.

August 16, 2021

California wildfire threatens homes as blazes burn across West

Thousands of homes in Northern California remain threatened by the nation's largest wildfire as unstable weather creates a high danger of new blazes erupting across the West.

August 14, 2021

Some COVID deaths are linked to Western wildfires, study shows

As wildfires continue to tear through the western U.S., scientists reported that particulate matter from the blazes has been linked to an excess of COVID-19 cases and deaths.

August 13, 2021

Wildfires take toll on tropical Pacific islands

A metal roof sits atop the burned remains of a homestead on the once-lush slopes of Hawaii’s Mauna Kea — a dormant volcano and the state’s tallest peak — charred cars and motorcycles strewn about as wind-whipped sand and ash blast the scorched landscape.

August 12, 2021

Wildfire threatens Montana communities as West continues to burn

A wildfire bore down on rural southeastern Montana towns Thursday as continuing hot, dry weather throughout the West drove flames through more than a dozen states.

August 10, 2021

California college professor set arson fire near Dixie Fire, authorities say

A California college professor has been arrested, charged with arson in connection with one of a series of suspected arson fires set near the state’s massive Dixie Fire, authorities said, according to reports.

August 10, 2021

Dixie Fire becomes largest single wildfire in California history

California's Dixie Fire has become the largest single wildfire in state history.

August 10, 2021

Heat warnings and advisories in effect across the US

Hot temperatures will build over much of the country this week. 

August 9, 2021

US swelters as heat wave settles in

The dog days of summer have arrived as it is going to be a hot week with dangerously high temperatures spread across large portions of the country.