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Wildfire September 8, 2020

California wildfire sparked by gender reveal party spurs creator to urge 'stop having these stupid parties'

After a couple's attempt to reveal their baby’s gender triggered a massive wildfire in California over the weekend, the creator of the ever-popular parties is now saying enough is enough.

Wildfire September 8, 2020

Washington 'firestorm' destroys 80% of small town as wildfires rage in Pacific Northwest

Nearly every structure in a small town in eastern Washington state was destroyed in a raging wildfire on Monday as weather conditions have allowed blazes to grow across the Pacific Northwest. 

Weather September 8, 2020

Major winter storm to blast Rockies as heat wave, dry weather fuels wildfire threat out West

An incredible day of weather is unfolding across the country on Tuesday as a major winter storm develops across the Rockies and a major wildfire threat grows hundreds of miles to the West.

Wildfire September 8, 2020

California wildfires set new record with 2 million acres burned; Creek Fire dubbed 'unprecedented disaster'

A heat wave over Labor Day weekend that fueled new wildfires across California has pushed the state to set a new record for the number of acres burned, as dramatic evacuations continue for one blaze called an "unprecedented disaster."

Wildfire September 7, 2020

California official says family behind gender reveal party that triggered El Dorado fire could have to foot the bill: report

"They genuinely believed it was an accident," Cal Fire spokesman Bennett Milloy told the Daily Mail. "But I think now they understand the gravity of the situation."

Heat Wave September 7, 2020

Heat wave in West bringing wildfire threat as Colorado prepares for winter storm

A dangerous heat wave is dragging on across the western U.S. for Labor Day but an abrupt return to winter is in store for the Mountain West.

Wildfire September 7, 2020

Gender-reveal pyrotechnic sparked massive El Dorado fire

A smoke generating pyrotechnic device used at a gender-reveal party has ignited one of the 23 major fires burning in California, fire officials announced on Sunday evening.

Wildfire September 6, 2020

Creek Fire in California generates smoke clouds up to 50,000 feet, hundreds airlifted to safety

An explosive wildfire in California that caused hundreds to be rescued from a campground by a military helicopter has generated massive plumes of smoke stretching into the sky.

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. 

Wildfire September 5, 2020

California firefighters battle wildfire; Oak Glen ordered evacuated

A small Southern California town was under an evacuation order Saturday as firefighters battled a rapidly spreading wildfire.

Wildfire September 4, 2020

California issues excessive heat warning, with possible blackouts, amid record-high temperatures

The strain on power grids could cause rolling blackouts as residents attempt to beat the heat.