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5d ago

10 million at risk of fire weather across the Plains, West and South

Warm temperatures, strong winds and dry conditions could create a hazardous environment for new fires to develop in the region Sunday.
Firefighters walk on a dirt road between a forest
Firefighters walk on a dirt road between a forest

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15d ago

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Death toll in L.A.'s wildfires rises to 30 with new fatality confirmed in Altadena

With the new death, a total of 18 lives were taken by the Eaton Fire and 12 were taken by the Palisades Fire.
Los Angeles Communities Face Long Road To Recovery After Devastating Wildfires
Los Angeles Communities Face Long Road To Recovery After Devastating Wildfires
16d ago

Cigarettes caused South Carolina's Table Rock Fire, Forestry Commission says

Two 18-year-olds, a 19-year-old and a juvenile were charged with a misdemeanor count in connection with the start of the fire, which has burned more than 13,000 acres.
South Carolina Wildfires
South Carolina Wildfires
17d ago

California's Silver Fire slows after exploding to over 1,000 acres in a day

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for Monday, with gusts up to 65 mph forecast for parts of central California that could cause further fire spread.
Silver Fire breaks out in central California and explodes to 1,000 acres in a day.
Silver Fire breaks out in central California and explodes to 1,000 acres in a day.
18d ago

Deadly South Korean wildfires may have been set off by family grave rite

The wildfires devastated the country’s southern regions, killing at least 30 people and burning more than 119,000 acres of land.
Helicopters dumped water over a burning forest in South Korea on Thursday as authorities struggled to contain the country’s worst-ever wildfires, which have killed 26 people, forced at least 37,000 others to flee their homes and destroyed more than 300 structures.
Helicopters dumped water over a burning forest in South Korea on Thursday as authorities struggled to contain the country’s worst-ever wildfires, which have killed 26 people, forced at least 37,000 others to flee their homes and destroyed more than 300 structures.
20d ago

South Carolina wildfire keeps growing as firefighters protect homes

The Table Rock fire started a week ago and has been doubling in size since Tuesday as windy and dry conditions have spread through the mountains.
North Carolina Wildfires.
North Carolina Wildfires.
21d ago

Rain and cooler weather help South Korean fire crews battle devastating wildfires

The wildfires, which have killed 28 people and razed vast swaths of land in the southeast in the last week, were 85% contained as of Friday morning, the Korea Forest Service said.
South Korea is currently grappling with devastating wildfires that have claimed at least 24 lives and forced the evacuation of over 27,000 residents in the southeastern region.
South Korea is currently grappling with devastating wildfires that have claimed at least 24 lives and forced the evacuation of over 27,000 residents in the southeastern region.
21d ago

Hurricane Helene aftermath fuels Carolina fires, prompting new warnings and evacuations

The Table Rock Fire in South Carolina, which was ignited by young hikers, continued to grow Thursday and has burned an estimated 8,679 acres.
A man uses binoculars as smoke rises.
A man uses binoculars as smoke rises.
23d ago

More than 8 million under red flag warnings as wildfires still rage in the Carolinas

The risk is spread throughout Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, northern Georgia and extreme western portions of North Carolina and South Carolina.
Firefighters on duty.
Firefighters on duty.
23d ago

Wildfires ravage southern South Korea, killing 18 people and forcing 27,000 to evacuate

Officials also said a helicopter crashed during efforts to contain wildfires in the southeastern town of Uiseong, one of the areas hardest-hit by the wildfires.
At least 18 people have been killed in one of South Korea's worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple blazes burning and causing "unprecedented damage", the acting president said.
At least 18 people have been killed in one of South Korea's worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple blazes burning and causing "unprecedented damage", the acting president said.
24d ago

Wildfires continue to scorch Carolinas, with some homes destroyed and people ordered to evacuate

A brief bout of rain Monday couldn't stop the fires, which have taken advantage of strong winds, low humidity and moderate to long-term drought conditions.
A wildfire burning in South Carolina over the weekend.
A wildfire burning in South Carolina over the weekend.