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US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California 3

A powerful atmospheric river slammed California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

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US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California 2

A powerful atmospheric river began slamming California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

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US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California

A powerful atmospheric river began slamming California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

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US: Smoke From Wildfires Blankets Central Washington Sky Amid Red Flag Warning

Wildfires, including the Labor Mountain Fire and Lower Sugarloaf Fire, have raged in Chelan County, central Washington, as of Thursday, September 25. Smoke from the fires covered the sky in Wenatchee. A Red Flag warning was in effect due to strong winds and dry conditions, prompting authorities to expand Level 3 evacuation areas due to the blazes.

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US: Smoke From Pickett Fire Blankets Sky in Napa County

The Pickett Fire, a fast-growing wildfire, erupted in Napa County, Northern California, on Thursday, August 21, burning more than 6,500 acres by Sunday. Evacuation orders and warnings remained in effect and over 300 residents were without power. This video, filmed on Friday, shows smoke from the fire covering the sky in Calistoga.

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US: Pickett Fire Prompts Evacuations in Napa County, California 3

The Pickett Fire, a fast-growing wildfire, erupted in Napa County, Northern California, on Thursday, August 21, burning more than 3,200 acres by Friday evening. Authorities have issued evacuation orders, but no injuries or structural damage have been reported.

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US: Brush Fire Burns Over 100 Acres Near Dublin and San Ramon in California

A brush fire, named the Parks Fire, burned in the Tri-Valley area near Dublin and San Ramon, California on Friday afternoon, August 22. The fire, fueled by grassy terrain along the Dublin-San Ramon border near Camp Parks and the former FCI Dublin prison, grew to about 118 acres and was 25% contained by evening. Fire crews from Cal Fire, SRVFPD, ACFD, and Camp Parks’ fire department responded, and authorities said the fire posed minimal threat to structures by the evening.

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US: Coyote Fire Spreads in El Dorado County, California

The Coyote Fire started on August 20, 2025, around 2:16 p.m., near Cedar Creek Road and Coyoteville Lane in Somerset, located in El Dorado County, California. By approximately 7 p.m., the wildfire had burned around 400 acres, rapidly spreading from an initial 60 acres earlier in the afternoon. Cal Fire reports evacuation warnings are in place for areas including Omo Ranch Road to Farnham Ridge Road, cautioning that the situation may escalate to mandatory evacuation.

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US: Coyote Fire Spreads in El Dorado County, California 2

The Coyote Fire started on August 20, 2025, around 2:16 p.m., near Cedar Creek Road and Coyoteville Lane in Somerset, located in El Dorado County, California. By approximately 7 p.m., the wildfire had burned around 400 acres, rapidly spreading from an initial 60 acres earlier in the afternoon. Cal Fire reports evacuation warnings are in place for areas including Omo Ranch Road to Farnham Ridge Road, cautioning that the situation may escalate to mandatory evacuation.

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US: Smoke From Canadian Wildfire Returns, Prompts Air Quality Alert

Smoke from Canadian wildfires returned to the Upper Midwestern and parts of New England of the U.S. on Monday, August 11. An Air Quality Alert was issued for the region. This video shows a hazy sunrise in Cambridge, MA.

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US: Las Vegas Wakes Up to Hazy Skies as California Wildfire Smoke Blankets Region

Smoke from fires across the West and Canada is causing potential health risks for people across the U.S. A smoke alert was issued for the Las Vegas Valley as a result of California wildfires, the Clark County Division of Air Quality announced on Tuesday, August 5. This video filmed on Friday morning, showing a hazy sky over Las Vegas.

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US: Boston Sky Turns Hazy Due to Wildfire Smoke from Canada

Wildfire smoke from Canada has blanketed the Upper Midwestern and Northeastern United States, including New England. The smoke created hazy skies across these regions, but conditions are expected to improve as shifting winds help to disperse the haze.

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Canada Wildfires Impact North America's Air Quality

Handout photo dated on August 3, 2025, shows Canada is currently facing an intense fire season, with hundreds of active wildfires across Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba, prompting the evacuation of thousands of residents. Smoke from these fires has severely degraded air quality both locally and across borders, including the United States. This false colour image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 3 August 2025, shows the smoke cloud from the wildfires engulfing skies over Canada and the US. According to the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS), June and July 2025 saw severe wildfire activity in Canada, with daily total wildfire intensity and emissions consistently above the 2003-2024 average throughout the summer. August 3, 2025. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Canada Wildfire Smoke Pushes Air Quality in New York to Unhealthy Level

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continued to blanket parts of the U.S. Northeast on Tuesday, August 5, triggering hazardous Air Quality Alerts from the Great Lakes to New York City.

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US: Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Creates Hazy Skies Over Boston 2

Air quality alerts were issued across the northern Midwest and New England, as thick smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed the skies. This video shows a hazy sunrise over Boston caused by the drifting smoke on Tuesday morning, August 5.

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US: Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Creates Hazy Skies Over Boston

Air quality alerts were issued across the northern Midwest and New England on Sunday, August 3, as thick smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed the skies. Hazy sky was seen over Boston during sunrise due to the smoke in this video.

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US: Haze Blankets New York Due to Ongoing Canadian Wildfires

More than 200 wildfires continue to burn across Canada, sending smoke into several U.S. states, including the East Coast. Air quality alerts remained in effect for some areas, especially near the Canadian border.

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US: Wildfire Smoke from Canada Darkens Skies, Air Quality Deteriorates

Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into large portions of the U.S., creating hazy skies and worsening air quality. Wildfires in Canada have burned over two million hectares (4.9 million acres) so far, forcing more than 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

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US: Wildfire Smoke from Canada Darkens Skies, Air Quality Deteriorates 2

Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into large portions of the U.S., creating hazy skies and worsening air quality. Wildfires in Canada have burned over two million hectares (4.9 million acres) so far, forcing more than 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

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US: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alerts for the Northeast

Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into the Northeast on Wednesday, June 3, blanketing parts of the region in haze. Air quality alerts were issued for New York City and surrounding areas.

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Canada: Sky Turns Eerie Orange Amid Raging Wildfires in Saskatchewan and Manitoba

The sky turned an eerie orange in Manitoba due to raging wildfires. Thousands have evacuated in Saskatchewan and Manitoba as the fires continue to spread. Reports confirm two deaths, and smoke has drifted into the U.S., triggering air quality warnings.

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US: New Brush Fire Reported in Jackson County, North Carolina

A new brushfire was reported in Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina on Wednesday, March 26. Wildfires are burning in the Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina since March 21, burning thousands of acres.

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US: Destructive Winds Fuel Oklahoma Wildfires, Causing Widespread Damage

Destructive high winds swept across Oklahoma on Friday, March 14, blowing massive dust, fueling wildfires and causing multiple deaths in vehicle crashes and pile-ups. Hundreds of homes and structures were destroyed and at least 170,000 acres were burned after wildfires broke out in the state, prompting evacuations amid extreme fire weather conditions through the weekend.

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US: Destructive Winds Sweep Across Oklahoma, Blowing Massive Dust

Destructive high winds swept across Oklahoma on Friday, March 14, blowing massive dust, fueling wildfires and leaving multiple deaths in vehicle crashes and pile-ups.

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US: Carolina Forest Fire Grows As South Carolina Battles Wildfires 4

Residents were forced to evacuate as a massive wildfire broke out in Carolina Forest, South Carolina, burning 1,600 acres near Myrtle Beach as of Sunday, March 2. Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency as more than 100 fires continued to burn across the state due to unusually dry conditions and gusty winds.

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US: Carolina Forest Fire Grows As South Carolina Battles Wildfires 3

Residents were forced to evacuate as a massive wildfire broke out in Carolina Forest, South Carolina, burning 1,600 acres near Myrtle Beach as of Sunday, March 2. Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency as more than 100 fires continued to burn across the state due to unusually dry conditions and gusty winds.

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US: Carolina Forest Fire Grows As South Carolina Battles Wildfires 2

Residents were forced to evacuate as a massive wildfire broke out in Carolina Forest, South Carolina, burning 1,600 acres near Myrtle Beach as of Sunday, March 2. Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency as more than 100 fires continued to burn across the state due to unusually dry conditions and gusty winds.

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US: Carolina Forest Fire Grows As South Carolina Battles Wildfires

Residents were forced to evacuate as a massive wildfire broke out in Carolina Forest, South Carolina, burning 1,600 acres near Myrtle Beach as of Sunday, March 2. Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency as more than 100 fires continued to burn across the state due to unusually dry conditions and gusty winds.

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US: Granada Hills Residents Protest Over L.A. Fire Debris Disposal Plans

Residents of Granada Hills, a suburb of Los Angeles, protested outside Van Gogh Elementary School on Tuesday, February 18, against plans to send fire debris from the LA wildfires to the nearby Sunshine Canyon landfill.

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US: Multiple Wildfires Break Out In Western North Carolina

Three wildfires, Crooked Creek fire, North Fork fire, and Watson Place fire, broke out in McDowell County, Western North Carolina, prompting evacuation orders for some areas. As of 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, Crooked Creek fire has burned 250 acres with 15 percent contained.

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US: Wildfires Spread Across San Diego County, Forcing Evacuations 2

Multiple wildfires broke out in San Diego County early Tuesday, January 21, as powerful Santa Ana wind gusts created dangerous fire conditions. Mandatory evacuations were expanded across Southern California. This video shows the Friars Fire along Friars Road near Fashion Valley Mall.

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US: Wildfires Spread Across San Diego County, Forcing Evacuations

Multiple wildfires broke out in San Diego County early Tuesday, January 21, as powerful Santa Ana wind gusts created dangerous fire conditions. Mandatory evacuations were expanded across Southern California. This video shows the Lilac Fire raging near Pala Mesa.

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US: Mysterious Object Spotted Flying Over California Sky

Since the first report of mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, similar incidents have been reported across the U.S. Witnesses in California have reported seeing what appeared to be drones or unidentified objects flying overhead, with some claiming to have spotted them above the destructive Los Angeles wildfires.

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US: Mysterious Object Spotted Flying Over California Sky 2

Since the first report of mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, similar incidents have been reported across the U.S. Witnesses in California have reported seeing what appeared to be drones or unidentified objects flying overhead, with some claiming to have spotted them above the destructive Los Angeles wildfires.

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Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Firefighters work with water hoses near houses burned down in the Palisades Fire along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, January 12, 2025. Massive wildfires that engulfed whole neighborhoods and displaced thousands in Los Angeles remained uncontained on January 12, 2025, authorities said, as US National Guard soldiers readied to hit the streets to help quell disorder. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Firefighters work with water hoses near houses burned down in the Palisades Fire along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, January 12, 2025. Massive wildfires that engulfed whole neighborhoods and displaced thousands in Los Angeles remained uncontained on January 12, 2025, authorities said, as US National Guard soldiers readied to hit the streets to help quell disorder. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Death Toll Rises As California Wildfires Expand In Los Angeles 3

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 25 people dead as of Tuesday, January 14. The flames destroyed thousands of structures, forcing approximately 88,000 people to remain under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Death Toll Rises As California Wildfires Expand In Los Angeles 4

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 25 people dead as of Tuesday, January 14. The flames destroyed thousands of structures, forcing approximately 88,000 people to remain under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Thick Smoke Engulfs Los Angeles As Fierce Wildfires Continue To Rage

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 25 people dead as of Tuesday, January 14. This video shows heavy plumes of smoke from the Palisades Fire blanketing the Brentwood area on Saturday.

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US: Tesla Cybertruck Delivers Aid Amid Los Angeles’ Devastating Wildfires

Volunteers across California are offering relief supplies to evacuees and victims of Los Angeles' devastating fire. This video captures a Tesla Cybertruck loaded with aid supplies, including bottled water, in Huntington Beach.

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US: Relief Efforts Underway For Victims Of Los Angeles’ Devastating Wildfires

Volunteers across California are offering relief supplies to evacuees and victims of Los Angeles' devastating fire. This video shows volunteers assisting in distributing aid outside Calico Fish House, a seafood restaurant in Huntington Beach.

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California Wildfires - Brentwood

Firefighters work while smoke and flames rise because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 10, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires - Brentwood

A Firefighter monitors while smoke and flames rise because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 10, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires - Brentwood

Smoke and flames rise as the Palisades fire grows in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 10, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires - Brentwood

Smoke and flames rise as the Palisades fire grows in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 10, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires - Brentwood

Firefighters monitor while smoke and flames rise because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 10, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires - Brentwood

Smoke and flames rise as the Palisades fire grows in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 10, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Smoke Turns Sky Orange As Massive Wildfires Rage In Greater Los Angeles

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 24 people dead as of Monday, January 13. This video, filmed on Saturday, shows the sky over Brentwood, Los Angeles, turning an eerie orange-red due to smoke from the wildfires in the area.

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Recap: Fires Ravage Los Angeles Area 2

Fires ravaging the Los Angeles area since last week have killed at least 24 people, burned more than 40,000 acres, and forced about 150,000 people to evacuate. The Palisades Fire has burned 23,713 acres and is 14 percent contained, while the Eaton Fire has burned 14,117 acres and is 33 percent contained, according to CalFire.

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Recap: Fires Ravage Los Angeles Area

Fires ravaging the Los Angeles area since last week have killed at least 24 people, burned more than 40,000 acres, and forced about 150,000 people to evacuate. The Palisades Fire has burned 23,713 acres and is 14 percent contained, while the Eaton Fire has burned 14,117 acres and is 33 percent contained, according to CalFire.