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Weather August 24, 2021

Heat wave emerges as Henri exits US

A fairly-quiet weather day is ahead as we say goodbye to what's left of Henri exiting the coast. 

California August 21, 2021

Explosive California wildfires could burn into December, experts warn

Smoke from California’s wildfires choked people on the East Coast. Flames wiped out a gold rush-era town. Ash covers area that would dwarf Rhode Island.

Natural Disasters August 20, 2021

National forests closed as California wildfires surge

Millions of acres of national forest in Northern California are being closed because of dangerous fire conditions that already have sent a score of blazes raging through the area and destroyed hundreds of homes.

US August 19, 2021

Historic Arizona flooding damages homes, leaves trail of debris

Workers and residents in Flagstaff were assessing damage, clearing away debris and cleaning up Wednesday from a flood caused by historic levels of rain that fell on a burn scar from a large wildfire two years ago.

US August 18, 2021

Bikini-clad California woman 'covered in scratches' admits to starting fire near Tahoe, authorities say

A California woman was arrested last week on multiple charges after admitting to starting a wildland fire near South Lake Tahoe, authorities said.

Wildfire August 18, 2021

Largest wildfire moves near California city, fueled by winds

The Caldor wildfire raged through a small Northern California forest town Tuesday, burning dozens of homes as dangerously dry and windy weather also continued to fuel other massive blazes and prompted the nation’s largest utility to begin shutting off power to 51,000 customers.

Minnesota August 17, 2021

Dozens of residences evacuated as Minnesota wildfire spreads

Dozens of residences have been evacuated as a wildfire in northeastern Minnesota continues to spread, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

US August 17, 2021

Nation's largest wildfire shifts toward California community due to gusty winds

Gusty winds drove the nation's largest wildfire toward a Northern California county seat as firefighters struggled to contain the month-old blaze amid forecasts of more dangerous weather.

Wildfire August 16, 2021

California wildfire threatens homes as blazes burn across West

Thousands of homes in Northern California remain threatened by the nation's largest wildfire as unstable weather creates a high danger of new blazes erupting across the West.

US August 14, 2021

Some COVID deaths are linked to Western wildfires, study shows

As wildfires continue to tear through the western U.S., scientists reported that particulate matter from the blazes has been linked to an excess of COVID-19 cases and deaths.

US August 13, 2021

Wildfires take toll on tropical Pacific islands

A metal roof sits atop the burned remains of a homestead on the once-lush slopes of Hawaii’s Mauna Kea — a dormant volcano and the state’s tallest peak — charred cars and motorcycles strewn about as wind-whipped sand and ash blast the scorched landscape.