Fire Tornadoes Captured Breaking Out in California Amid Scorching Heat Wave
As of Thursday, the Route Fire in Los Angeles County has grown to over 4,000 acres and is 0 percent contained.
Wildfires Tear Through California as Firefighters Battle Heat Exhaustion
Six firefighters have been hospitalized after the Route Fire burned through 4,600 acres.
Emergency Alert Tells Entire City of Los Angeles to Evacuate by Mistake
An alert that appeared on television said an "immediate evacuation notice" had been issued for Los Angeles and other areas.
Fact Check: Will Californians Have to Use Water Restrictor During Drought?
Photos on social media show a pinhole filter for restricting water use in drought-hit California. But the images lack important context.
Helicopters Race To Extinguish Raging Wildfires As China's Drought Worsens
Amid a record heatwave, China has issued a rare drought alert, raising a yellow warning–the third highest on the country's four-tier scale.
Enormous Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Texas Riverbed Dried by Drought
As drought conditions led river levels to drop, new dinosaur tracks were uncovered fossilized in the Paluxy riverbed.
Woman Not Giving up Her Bed for Boyfriend's Sick Child Leaves Internet Torn
"It was unreasonable for him to demand you to give up your last bit of personal space when it was unnecessary," one user wrote.
Grand Canyon Wildfire Leads to Break in Case of Man Missing Since 2014
David Alford's backpack was found by fire crews who were controlling a wildfire in a remote area near the canyon's North Rim.
Dog Branded 'True Hero' After Alerting Owners to a Fire
"I'm taking her to the pet store later to buy literally every treat and toy they have," the dog's owner said.
McKinney Fire Update: 4 Found Dead After Flames Grow to More Than 50K Acres
According to Cal Fire, the McKinney Fire has grown to 55,493 acres as of Tuesday and is currently 0 percent contained.
Wildfire Map Shows California, Oregon and Montana Areas Tackling Blazes
The current wildfire burning close to the border between California and Oregon has spread an estimated 52,500 acres in less than three days.
Latino Conservation Week Was the Country's Most Important So Far
Bold and significant climate action, anchored in meaningful clean energy expansion and fair environmental justice provisions, is the only way to secure the health, safety, and future of our families.
'Terrifying'—Oak Fire Threatens Yosemite Giant Sequoias as Tree Crowns Burn
With California in the grip of a climate change-triggered drought, trees are so dry that they are entirely burning in the Oak wildfire.
Satellite Gives Bird's-Eye View of California Wildfire Threatening Yosemite
The Oak Fire has become the largest wildfire of the year in California and continues to approach Yosemite National Park.
Oak Fire Updates: Most of Yosemite Is Still Open to the Public
Firefighters continue battling the Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park on Monday.
California Wildfire Season Makes Ominous Start With Huge Blaze by Yosemite
The Oak Fire has been spreading rapidly and has been deemed the biggest fire in California since the start of 2022.
Al Gore Likens Climate Deniers to Uvalde Officers 'Waiting' During Shooting
"They heard the screams, they heard the gunshots, and nobody stepped forward," the environmentalist said.
California's Trees Are Dying and Might Not Be Coming Back: Scientists
Researchers used LANDSAT satellite data to document how tree-cover changed in California from 1985 to 2021, being shrunk by wildfires, logging, and droughts.
Elegy for a Planet on Fire: The Truth of Climate Change
It's important for us to realize that there are no two sides to climate change and, despite cheerful headlines about carbon capture and electric vehicles, we will miss all the goals that the United Nations set to keep rising temperatures on Earth down below 1.5 degrees Celsius.
'Moments of Panic' as Passengers on Halted Train Are Surrounded by Wildfire
"The train continued the journey after a few minutes stopped," Twitter user @PacoSeoanePerez said of the experience.
Wildfires Rage Across Europe As Videos Show Devastation of Heatwave
Countries in Europe have seen temperatures up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit with firefighters having to tackle flames.
America's Aging Electric Grid Suggests Blackouts Could Spread Nationwide
The pleas to conserve energy in Texas could be a cautionary tale for the rest of the U.S. in the age of extreme weather.
Yosemite Wildfire Likely Caused By Humans, Authorities Say
The blaze currently covers an area of over 3,500 acres, and is 22 percent contained by firefighters
Utah Wildfire Sparked As Man's New Generator Explodes: 'It Makes Me Sick'
Utah is currently experiencing multiple wildfires, with governor Spencer Cox urging residents to be careful.
Famed Sequoia Grove at Yosemite Park Threatened by Growing Washburn Fire
"The Washburn Fire entered Yosemite's Mariposa Grove, one of our nation's most treasured giant sequoia groves," a conservationist said.
MTG Asks Why Kansas Cows Died After Saying Hot Earth Will Help Feed People
"Why did thousands of cattle all die in a heat wave?" Greene tweeted. "Usually just the old, sick, or weak die in stressful conditions, not the whole herd."
U.S. A Giant Tinderbox as Megadrought and Wildfires Combine
Temperatures have soared, with many states experiencing droughts so severe that scientists predict that wildfire season may soon last all year.
Active Wildfires Burn Over 1 Million Acres Across Several States
"So far in 2022, 29,827 wildfires have burned 2,687,539 acres across the country," the National Interagency Fire Center said in an update on Tuesday.
Arizona Pipeline Wildfire Ignited by Man Burning Toilet Paper, Feds Say
The man reportedly ignited the pile of toilet paper near the origin of the blaze, unaware that it would smolder for an extended period, authorities said.
Watch as Firefighters Soak Land to Save City From Wildfire
Huge flames threatened to engulf the Sicilian capital of Palermo on Wednesday before firefighters dumped thousands of gallons of water around the city.