California Seeing More Wildfires So Far Than in Disastrous 2020 July 9, 2021 The number of wildfires and amount of land burned in parched California so far this year greatly exceed totals for...
Washington Governor Declares Wildfire State of Emergency, Burn Ban July 8, 2021 Gov. Jay Inslee this week declared a state of emergency throughout Washington relating to the growing risk of wildfires, including...
Researchers Use Drones to Help Forecast Fires as Wildfires Hit Western U.S. July 1, 2021 By Jane Lanhee Lee In a grassy meadow outside Missoula, Montana, Jennifer Fowler eyes two drones high in the sky with weather instruments —...
Northern California Wildfire Forces Evacuation Orders June 30, 2021 A wildfire in Northern California has grown significantly and begun to pose a threat communities. The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office...
Heavy Rains Causing Missouri Rivers to Rise, More Rain Possible June 29, 2021 Missouri’s rivers are rising, and with heavy rain possible through most of the week, parts of the state are under...
Severe Drought in Western U.S. Raises July 4 Fireworks Fears June 28, 2021 By Lindsay Whitehurst Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with...
Arizona Governor Signs $100M Wildfire Funding Bill June 21, 2021 By Bob Christie Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed a bill rushed through in a special legislative session that provides $100 million in...
Grim California Wildfire Outlook Has Insurers Forking Over Big Bucks for Modeling June 18, 2021 By Don Jergler Severe drought and searing temperatures are not the only proof that Californians should be worried about wildfires this year. A...
Fire Danger Rises as Heat Grips Parts of Montana, Wyoming June 17, 2021 Authorities warned of extreme wildfire dangers as a sweltering heat wave was forecast to intensify across much of Montana and...
Arizona Legislature Holding Special Wildfire Funding Session June 16, 2021 By Bob Christie The Arizona Legislature will convene in special session this week to consider adding $100 million in funding for fighting wildfires...