Know the six P's of preparedness if you have to evacuate
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Western Wildfires
Map shows where air quality is being affected by Los Angeles wildfires
As thousands of acres burn across Southern California, wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the region and beyond.
Los Angeles wildfire survivor describes harrowing escape
Flames from the Palisades Fire surrounded the car Aaron Samson and his 83-year-old father-in-law, who has Parkinson's disease, were in as they tried to escape.
Hollywood Hills scorched as Sunset Fire ignites in Los Angeles
The Sunset Fire started as a brush fire in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills amid windstorm conditions. By mid-Thursday morning, the fire was stopped, an official said.
Images show Palisades Fire, other blazes ravaging Los Angeles area
Photos from Los Angeles County show the shocking extent of damage caused by the Palisades Fire and other wildfires.
What are the Santa Ana winds fueling wildfires in Southern California?
Santa Ana winds coupled with dry conditions have created the perfect storm for the fires to spread.
Fire hydrants ran dry due to extreme demand in Pacific Palisades, officials say
Three large water tanks in the Pacific Palisades area ran out by early Wednesday morning, officials said, reducing water pressure for fire hydrants at higher elevations.
Satellite videos show explosive growth of California fires from space
Timelapse footage published by the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere shows how the Palisades and Eaton Fires ignited and rapidly grew over the last two days.
How bad is the California wildfire smoke for health?
Tens of thousands of people are evacuating Los Angeles as wildfires blaze across the region, emitting dangerous smoke. Here's how it impacts health.
Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency as destructive Southern California fires rage
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for the Pacific Palisades after a massive wildfire erupted on Tuesday, quickly growing to engulf more than 2,900 acres and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Cooler temperatures help firefighters battle California blazes
Wildfires in California have already burned nearly three times as much acreage than during all of 2023.
Thousands flee as Line Fire, two other Southern California blazes burn 100,000 acres
The Line Fire grew to 34,659 acres Wednesday in Southern California's San Bernardino County and is 14% contained. Evacuation orders and warnings remain in place.
Wildfire Watch: Maps and data on fires raging in western U.S.
The latest updates on active fires across the U.S., including historical data, future risk areas, costs and more.
Historic Park Fire surpasses 402,000 acres in California
More than 640 structures have so far been destroyed by the Park Fire as it continues to grow beyond 402,000 acres.
The Park Fire, one of California's largest ever, grows as hotter weather looms
"Everything is burning," one survivor said of the raging Park Fire in California, as officials say the state's wildfire activity is already 2,816% higher this year than in 2023.
How do they name wildfires? Where "Park Fire," "Nixon Fire" and others come from
How the largest wildfires of the year — including the Park Fire — get their names comes down to simple geography. But not all incidents are easy to map.
Fire chief watches house burn as he rushes to save town
As Jasper Fire Chief Matthew Conte set out to battle the area's largest fire in a century, he watched his own home burn.
Wildfire smoke linked to heightened risk of dementia diagnosis, new California research finds
When a wildfire rips through your community, your life and home are likely top of mind, but what about your brain health?
Canadian national park's largest fire in a century destroys third of town
Firefighters in Alberta, Canada, have made progress around Jasper, but weather conditions that fuel wildfires are expected to heighten again this week, and officials predict it could be months before the blaze is over.
Thousands of firefighters battling California's Park Fire, other western blazes
The sprawling Park Fire, near Chico — which officials say was sparked after a man pushed a burning car into a gully and then fled — was only 12% contained.
Cooler temperatures help firefighters after California's largest wildfire explodes
Cooler temperatures and an increase in humidity on Saturday could help slow the Park Fire, the largest blaze so far this year in California.
Raging Park Fire in California continues its rapid growth; suspect arrested
A Cal Fire official said the blaze was spreading at a rate of 4,000 to 5,000 acres per hour.
Massive Canadian wildfire leaves part of town "burned to the ground"
"It [was] just a monster," one official said. "...There are no tools we have in our tool box to deal with it."
How wildfires can create their own weather systems
Wildfires like the Durkee Fire can create their own storm systems with rain, thunder, lightning and even fire tornadoes and firestorms.
U.S.
Jim Bakker, who co-founded "The PTL Club" but fell into disgrace, dies at 86
Alleged Chinese agent makes federal court appearance
Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed by firing squad, Pentagon says
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Defense attorney says Letitia James should recuse herself from Cornell probe
Ex-"American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn gets life sentence
Trump sending ACA and Medicare checks, but will they offset costs?
British Airways flight drops 27,000 feet, returns to London
Supreme Court wrestles with energy companies' bid to block major climate suit
2 dead, including student, in Central Florida school bus crash, sheriff says
Christa Pike's lawyers push for commuted sentence after botched execution
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Manslaughter sentence tossed after AI video of victim shown in court
Florida GOP governor candidate Byron Donalds courts skeptical Black voters
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FBI arrests woman at LAX accused of being Chinese agent
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 4, 2026
