US: Lightning-Sparked Three Queens Fire Grows to 2,000 Acres Near Kachess Lake, WA

The Three Queens Fire, sparked by lightning near Kachess Lake on July 15, has grown to 2,000 acres with 0% containment, and evacuations remain around Kachess and Cle Elum lakes.

US: Widemouth 2 Fire Burns 84,000 Acres and Remains Uncontained

The lightning-caused Widemouth 2 Fire in Millard County, Utah, grew to more than 84,000 acres and remained at zero percent containment as of Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 4, prompting evacuation orders for Fillmore, Kanosh, and Meadow as crews worked to protect structures and infrastructure.

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: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Forsyth Fire Continues to Rage in Utah, Burning Nearly 14,000 Acres

The Forsyth Fire, a lightning-caused wildfire, continued to rage in Washington County, southwestern Utah, scorching nearly 14,000 acres as of Thursday, July 10. Thick smoke from the fire was seen rising above the St. George and surrounding areas, reducing visibility and air quality.

US: Lightning-Sparked Shoe Fly Fire Rapidly Grows In Wheeler County, Oregon

The lightning-caused Shoe Fly Fire, first reported early Monday morning in Wheeler County, Oregon after Sunday's thunderstorms, has rapidly grown to 20,000 acres with 1% containment as of Wednesday morning, September 4.

US: Lightning-Caused Grove Fire Burns 900 Acres In Dodge Valley Area Of California 2

A brush fire, dubbed Grove Fire, erupted in the Dodge Valley area of California on Wednesday afternoon, July 24, due to lightning. The blaze grew to 900 acres by Thursday evening. A smoke advisory for communities south of Oak Grove was issued and residents there were advised to limit physical activity outdoors.

US: Lightning-Caused Grove Fire Burns 900 Acres In Dodge Valley Area Of California

A brush fire, dubbed Grove Fire, erupted in the Dodge Valley area of California on Wednesday afternoon, July 24, due to lightning. The blaze grew to 900 acres by Thursday evening. A smoke advisory for communities south of Oak Grove was issued and residents there were advised to limit physical activity outdoors.

US: Lightning-Caused Grove Fire Burns 900 Acres In Dodge Valley Area Of California 3

A brush fire, dubbed Grove Fire, erupted in the Dodge Valley area of California on Wednesday afternoon, July 24, due to lightning. The blaze grew to 900 acres by Thursday evening. A smoke advisory for communities south of Oak Grove was issued and residents there were advised to limit physical activity outdoors.