Yahoo

First-hand look of Lee Fire damage

Tuesday was the first time members of the media had the chance to visit the Lee Fire since its initial ignition date on Aug. 2. At last report, the fire has burned over 123,000 acres near the town of ...
Hosted on MSN

The link between wildfires and rising temperatures

Scientists have discovered something alarming about the relationship between temperature and wildfires. S. West, projections show that an average annual 1 degree C temperature increase would increase ...
Post Independent Citizen Telegram

Now the 5th largest wildfire in Colorado history, the Lee Fire grows to more than 110,00 acres as ‘extreme fire behavior’ expected to continue

Firefighters made progress toward containing one of the largest wildfires in Colorado history over the weekend, but officials said “extreme fire weather” is expected to continue Monday and throughout ...
KTVB

'It's actually changing the weather': Bootleg Fire's 'extreme' behavior briefly forces firefighters to retreat

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — As America’s largest wildfire raged on, firefighters retreated from portions of the fire line overnight Thursday into Friday. At 241,497 acres, officials said the Bootleg Fire ...
The Aspen Times

Elk and Lee fires surpass 103,000 combined acres; new evacuation orders issued in Rio Blanco, Garfield counties

The Elk and Lee fires in Rio Blanco county surpassed 103,000 combined acres as of Saturday morning, prompting additional evacuation orders, according to the Aug. 9 update from the Rocky Mountain ...
AOL

‘Extreme’ California wildfire rages in hot weather — with only 21% of the inferno contained, threatening thousands

A southern California wildfire that has threatened thousands of homes is still only 21% contained, officials said Saturday, warning of the blaze’s “extreme” behavior amid low humidity and summer heat.
The News-Press

Red flag warning issued for Fort Myers, Florida area. What does that mean?

A red flag warning was issued for several Florida counties due to critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service warns that strong winds, low humidity, and dry fuels can lead to ...
Los Angeles Times

Southern California facing a triple threat: Extreme heat, fire risk and thunderstorms

The most significant heat wave of the year will bring near-record temperatures across almost all of Southern California on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Highs will reach near or into the triple ...
KUTV

'Fire clouds' over Arizona, Utah wildfires creating their own erratic climate

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two wildfires burning in the western United States — including one that has become a "megafire" on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon — are so hot that they are spurring the ...
Hosted on MSN

SoCal's worst heat wave this year: How long will it last and where will be hottest?

A prolonged and potentially dangerous heat wave is forecast to bake Southern California this week, raising health and fire concerns across the region as forecasters warn this is expected to be the ...
Naples Daily News

Red flag warning issued for Naples, Florida area. What does that mean?

A red flag warning was issued for several South Florida counties due to high winds and low humidity. The warning signifies critical fire weather conditions that can contribute to extreme fire behavior ...