US: Wildfire Smoke Reduces Visibility, Worsens Air Quality in Central Oregon

Smoke from wildfires burning across Central Oregon reduced visibility and hurt air quality this week. By Wednesday, July 29, conditions had improved across most of the region, though Prineville still logged an unhealthy reading of 101.

US: Fast-Moving Dove Fire Prompts Evacuations in Tuolumne County

A fast-moving wildfire forced evacuations in Tuolumne County, California, on Sunday, July 26, after the Dove Fire broke out near Highway 108 and Stockton Road in the Sonora area. Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for several areas, while evacuation warnings and road closures were put in place across additional areas.

US: One Firefighter Injured, Little Fire Breaks Out Near Pleasanton, CA

A wildfire dubbed the 'Little Fire' broke out near Pleasanton, California, on Tuesday afternoon, July 21, and quickly grew to 950 acres, prompting evacuation orders. It was 10% contained, and one firefighter was injured.

US: Boston Area Skies Turn Hazy as Wildfire Smoke Lingers

Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota drifted into the northeastern United States, intermittently flowing into New England, including Massachusetts. Skies over the Boston area, including Cambridge, appeared hazy as the smoke lingered over the region.

US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues 3

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues 2

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

US: Thick Haze From Canada Wildfires Blankets Washington, D.C.

A thick haze from Canadian wildfires spread across a wide swath of the United States on Friday, July 17, causing air quality to plummet, with dangerous conditions expected to persist. The smoke settled over Washington, DC, which had mostly avoided hazardous air until that point.

US: Eagle Rock Fire Destroys Hillside Home in Los Angeles

A brush fire in the Eagle Rock area of Los Angeles largely destroyed a hillside home on Palmer Drive on Thursday, July 16, and injured one firefighter. Crews stopped the fire's forward progress, shutting down several lanes of the nearby 2 Freeway, and the cause remained under investigation.

US: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwest, Triggers Air Quality Warning 4

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota engulfed large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S., exposing millions of people to hazardous levels of air pollution. It turned skies orange-tinged and hazy and triggered Air Quality Alerts across the region. This drone video shows Canadian wildfire smoke over the sky of Northeast Ohio.

US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 9

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution. This video shows the sun turned red amid the haze from Canadian wildfire smoke on July 16.

US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 8

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

US: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwest, Triggers Air Quality Warning 2

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota engulfed large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S., exposing millions of people to hazardous levels of air pollution. It turned skies orange-tinged and hazy and triggered Air Quality Alerts across the region.

US: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwest, Triggers Air Quality Warning 3

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota engulfed large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S., exposing millions of people to hazardous levels of air pollution. It turned skies orange-tinged and hazy and triggered Air Quality Alerts across the region.

US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 7

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 6

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 5

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

US: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwest, Triggers Air Quality Warning

Wildfire smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed the U.S. Midwest on Wednesday, July 15, prompting evacuations from a remote Minnesota wilderness area. Unhealthy air quality warnings were issued from Minnesota to New York, and people were advised to stay indoors to avoid both the smoke and extreme heat.

US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 3

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 4

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 2

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

US: Transfer Fire Near Lake Chelan Prompts Evacuation Orders 2

The Transfer Fire broke out near Lake Chelan, Washington, on Sunday, July 12, prompting a Level 3 "get out now" evacuation order that afternoon. Chelan County lowered the order to Level 2 around 6 p.m., and fire crews confirmed the blaze was fully extinguished by about 9 p.m. Some roads remained affected by heavy fire traffic. The cause is still under investigation.

US: Evacuations Remain in Place as Willow Fire Grows Near Leadville 2

As of Monday, July 13, the Willow Fire near Turquoise Lake west of Leadville, Colorado, has burned more than 6,200 acres since it started on June 28, with evacuation orders still in place. Firefighters continued working under another Red Flag Warning amid record-setting heat.

US: Transfer Fire Near Lake Chelan Prompts Evacuation Orders

The Transfer Fire broke out near Lake Chelan, Washington, on Sunday, July 12, prompting a Level 3 "get out now" evacuation order that afternoon. Chelan County lowered the order to Level 2 around 6 p.m., and fire crews confirmed the blaze was fully extinguished by about 9 p.m. Some roads remained affected by heavy fire traffic. The cause is still under investigation.

US: Evacuations Remain in Place as Willow Fire Grows Near Leadville

As of Sunday, July 12, the Willow Fire near Turquoise Lake west of Leadville, Colorado, has burned more than 5,800 acres since it started on June 28, with evacuation orders still in place. Firefighters continued working under another Red Flag Warning amid record-setting heat.

US: Winds Escalate Utah’s Stookey Fire to 4,000 Acres

The Stookey Fire, which started Friday, July 10, east of Vernon in Tooele County, Utah, grew to about 4,000 acres by Sunday as winds fueled its spread, prompting closure of Pony Express Road. No structures were threatened as of writing.

US: Time-Lapse Shows Massive Smoke From Babylon Fire in Utah

This time-lapse, filmed on Monday, July 6, shows massive smoke rising from the Babylon Fire burning near Monticello, Utah. The fire grew to 101,073 acres and reached 11% containment by Wednesday, with more than 1,353 personnel deployed to fight it. Five structures have been destroyed, and the cause remains under investigation.

US: Claremont Fire Grows to 6,500 Acres, Prompts Evacuations Near Boise

The Claremont Fire in the Boise Foothills grew to about 6,500 acres by Wednesday, prompting evacuations near Rocky Canyon. The fire, suspected to be human-caused, broke out Monday near Claremont Drive and forced closures of BLM lands and Foothills trails.

US: Volcano Fire Forces Evacuations in Riverside County, California 3

A brush fire dubbed the Volcano Fire broke out near Murrieta in Riverside County, California, on Tuesday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders and warnings as it burned through medium to heavy brush in the La Cresta area. The blaze was first reported at 2:50 p.m. near Via Volcano and Tenaja roads.

US: Volcano Fire Forces Evacuations in Riverside County, California 2

A brush fire dubbed the Volcano Fire broke out near Murrieta in Riverside County, California, on Tuesday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders and warnings as it burned through medium to heavy brush in the La Cresta area. The blaze was first reported at 2:50 p.m. near Via Volcano and Tenaja roads.

US: Volcano Fire Forces Evacuations in Riverside County, California

A brush fire dubbed the Volcano Fire broke out near Murrieta in Riverside County, California, on Tuesday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders and warnings as it burned through medium to heavy brush in the La Cresta area. The blaze was first reported at 2:50 p.m. near Via Volcano and Tenaja roads. The video shows smoke filmed from a flight heading to Palm Springs.

US: Claremont Fire Grows to 2,000 Acres in Boise Foothills, Idaho

A wildfire dubbed the Claremont Fire broke out near a residential street in the Boise Foothills on Monday afternoon, July 6, growing to an estimated 2,000 acres by evening as it spread north and northeast away from populated areas. Boise Fire Department officials said no structures were damaged and no injuries were reported, though hikers were ordered off nearby trails and the Bureau of Land Management closed public lands in the Foothills as air tankers and multiple agencies worked to contain the blaze.

US: Wind-Driven Mora Fire Rages Near Kuna Butte, Idaho

The Mora Fire, a fast-moving wildfire that broke out on Sunday, July 5, near Kuna Butte, Idaho, burned more than 2,400 acres amid strong winds, destroying one structure that housed livestock and damaging another outbuilding. No injuries were reported and no evacuations or road closures were in effect as of Tuesday, while the cause remained under investigation.

US: Gold Mountain Fire Continues to Spread Near Ouray With Zero Containment

The Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray County, Colorado, grew to over 21,000 acres with zero containment on Friday, July 3. Evacuation orders remained in place as U.S. 550 north of Ouray was again closed to traffic.

US: Aspen Acres Fire Sends Smoke Cloud Soaring to 32,000 Feet

Footage filmed from an aircraft flying alongside the Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado shows a massive pyrocumulus cloud, formed by the fire's intense heat, towering to an altitude of 32,000 feet. The wildfire, which has burned more than 50,000 acres in Pueblo and Custer counties with zero containment as of Thursday, July 2, has produced extreme fire behavior driven by record-low humidity and windy conditions.

US: Aspen Acres Fire Tops 50,000 Acres in Southern Colorado

The Aspen Acres fire in Pueblo and Custer counties, Colorado, has burned more than 50,000 acres with zero containment as of Thursday, July 2, prompting the evacuation of about 750 households and forcing officials to cancel outdoor activities in Pueblo due to heavy smoke. Footage shot roughly seven miles west of Beulah, a town now completely surrounded by flames, shows thick smoke bearing down on the area.

US: Over 150 Structures Destroyed as Aspen Acres Fire Rages Across Southern Colorado

The Aspen Acres Fire burned more than 28,000 acres across Custer and Pueblo counties in southern Colorado as of Tuesday, June 30, with zero percent containment. Authorities confirmed that around 155 structures were destroyed and one firefighter was injured, with mandatory evacuations in place for the towns of Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel.

US: Over 150 Structures Destroyed as Aspen Acres Fire Rages Across Southern Colorado 2

The Aspen Acres Fire burned more than 28,000 acres across Custer and Pueblo counties in southern Colorado as of Tuesday, June 30, with zero percent containment. Authorities confirmed that around 155 structures were destroyed and one firefighter was injured, with mandatory evacuations in place for the towns of Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel.

US: Gold Mountain Fire Continues to Rage in Ouray County With No Containment

The Gold Mountain fire in Ouray County, Colorado grew to 12,376 acres as of Tuesday, June 30, with zero percent containment. Governor Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency. Ouray County officials ordered more mandatory evacuations and part of U.S. 550 remained closed.

US: Aspen Acres Fire Rages in Colorado, Prompting Mandatory Evacuations 4

The Aspen Acres Fire broke out on Monday, June 29, near the Aspen Acres Campground in Colorado, burning over 23,000 acres with 0% containment. Multiple homes were lost, and mandatory evacuations were ordered for several areas.

US: Aspen Acres Fire Rages in Colorado, Prompting Mandatory Evacuations 3

The Aspen Acres Fire broke out on Monday, June 29, near the Aspen Acres Campground in Colorado, burning over 23,000 acres with 0% containment. Multiple homes were lost, and mandatory evacuations were ordered for several areas.

US: Aspen Acres Fire Rages in Colorado, Prompting Mandatory Evacuations 2

The Aspen Acres Fire broke out on Monday, June 29, near the Aspen Acres Campground in Colorado, burning over 23,000 acres with 0% containment. Multiple homes were lost, and mandatory evacuations were ordered for several areas.

US: Aspen Acres Fire Rages in Colorado, Prompting Mandatory Evacuations

The Aspen Acres Fire broke out on Monday, June 29, near the Aspen Acres Campground in Colorado, burning over 23,000 acres with 0% containment. Multiple homes were lost, and mandatory evacuations were ordered for several areas.

US: Gold Mountain Fire Prompts Evacuations and Disaster Declaration Near Ouray, Colorado 4

A wildfire northeast of Ouray, Colorado grew to 7,103 acres as of Monday, June 29, with zero percent containment, prompting Governor Jared Polis to declare a disaster emergency and triggering evacuations in several communities. Highway 550 was closed, and the Ouray County Sheriff ordered the immediate evacuation of all hikers and campers in the Cow Creek area on Forest Service land.

US: Gold Mountain Fire Prompts Evacuations and Disaster Declaration Near Ouray, Colorado 3

A wildfire northeast of Ouray, Colorado grew to 7,103 acres as of Monday, June 29, with zero percent containment, prompting Governor Jared Polis to declare a disaster emergency and triggering evacuations in several communities. Highway 550 was closed, and the Ouray County Sheriff ordered the immediate evacuation of all hikers and campers in the Cow Creek area on Forest Service land.

US: Gold Mountain Fire Prompts Evacuations and Disaster Declaration Near Ouray, Colorado

A wildfire northeast of Ouray, Colorado grew to approximately 570 acres on Sunday, June 28, prompting Governor Jared Polis to declare a disaster emergency and triggering evacuations in several communities including Lake Lenore, Panoramic Heights and Peck's Trailer Park. Highway 550 was closed as firefighters deployed aerial retardant drops and ground crews worked to protect structures in steep terrain, with no structures reported destroyed as of Sunday morning.

US: Gold Mountain Fire Prompts Evacuations and Disaster Declaration Near Ouray, Colorado 2

A wildfire northeast of Ouray, Colorado grew to approximately 570 acres on Sunday, June 28, prompting Governor Jared Polis to declare a disaster emergency and triggering evacuations in several communities including Lake Lenore, Panoramic Heights and Peck's Trailer Park. Highway 550 was closed as firefighters deployed aerial retardant drops and ground crews worked to protect structures in steep terrain, with no structures reported destroyed as of Sunday morning.

US: Snyder Fire Surges, Killing Three Firefighters Along Colorado-Utah Border

Thick smoke from the Snyder Fire darkened skies over Fruita, Colorado, near Grand Junction, as the lightning-sparked wildfire, which broke out Saturday in Utah along the Colorado border, merged with multiple other fires and surged to more than 29,000 acres.

US: Thick Smoke From Wildfires Blankets Highway South of Salt Lake City

Thick smoke from wildfires blanketing Utah reduced visibility on Interstate 15 near Sandy, approximately 20 miles south of Salt Lake City, as seen in video footage captured at around 5:40 p.m. local time on Friday, June 26.