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Oregon September 10, 2020

Oregon firefighter tells of wildfire trapping her, others: 'We could feel the heat'

Firefighter Laura Harris and other first responders were helping move people away from a now deadly wildfire in rural Oregon on Monday when she quickly realized she and dozens of others were trapped.  

Wildfire September 9, 2020

Oregon wildfires: At least 3 found dead as fires rage across state; 3 reported dead in California

Oregon authorities found at least three people dead Wednesday, including a 12-year-old boy and his grandmother who perished in the family car trying to escape flames, as wildfires raged across the state.

Wildfire September 9, 2020

California wildfires turn San Francisco Bay Area skies orange as thick smoke blocks sun

The skies over the San Francisco Bay Area on Wednesday glowed orange as wildfires raging across California are pumping thick smoke into the air.

US September 9, 2020

Washington fires ravage 330,000 acres in 24 hours

Wildfires raged through the state of Washington on Tuesday, burning more than 330,000 acres of brush and timber.

Wildfire September 9, 2020

Wildfire emergency in Oregon as it faces 'once-in-a-generation event,' Medford under evacuation orders

Thousands of residents across Oregon remain under evacuation orders Wednesday as fast-moving fires burned through at least two towns and the state's governor declared a wildfire emergency.

US September 8, 2020

Military rescues 35 as California's Creek Fire rages

In a heroic effort, military helicopter pilots rescued dozens of Northern California hikers trapped amid the inferno-like flames of Fresno's devastating Creek Fire.

California September 6, 2020

California wildfire prompts air rescues of more than 160 stranded campers

At least 163 people trapped by a fast-spreading wildfire near Central California’s Mammoth Pool Reservoir in the Sierra National Forest had been rescued by the Air National Guard as of early Sunday morning, according to a report. 

Earthquakes September 3, 2020

Earthquake rattles northwest Florida, Alabama; no damage reported

Areas along the Gulf Coast were rattled on Thursday morning after a weak earthquake struck along the Alabama-Florida line.

Hurricane Laura September 3, 2020

Family that survived Hurricane Laura later killed by generator fumes

A family in Louisiana made it through the worst of Hurricane Laura's winds and storm surge last week, only to perish hours after the storm when a generator leaked carbon monoxide into their home.

Tsunami September 3, 2020

Tsunami could overwhelm Washington coast, swamp state when 'the big one' strikes, simulations show

If a large earthquake strikes off the coast of Washington, a new set of simulations shows why it's so important to quickly head to higher ground. 

Wildfire September 2, 2020

California wildfire whips up fire tornado after showing 'extreme fire behavior'

A rapidly expanding wildfire in Northern California whipped up a rare and dangerous fire tornado on Monday as the blaze threatened nearby towns.