A fast-moving wildfire destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of other structures on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, forcing officials to close access to that area for the season, the park said Sunday. The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed … Read more
New York City should brace for poor air quality and a hazy sky on Wednesday — but the less-than-stellar conditions can’t all be blamed on the ongoing Canadian wildfires raging up north. The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert for all of the Big Apple and the rest of the tri-state area, warning … Read more
POLK COUNTY, N.C. – Three wildfires in western North Carolina are proving challenging for firefighters to beat because of rough terrain and debris left behind by Hurricane Helene. The Black Cove, Deep Woods and Fish Hook fires continue burning in Polk County, an area devastated by Helene almost six months ago. The Black Cove Fire, which began last Wednesday, has burned 2,076 acres and … Read more
A raging wildfire has once again forced the closure of Florida’s busy 18-Mile Stretch that provides the main link to the Florida Keys. It’s the third straight day the main road has been shut down, creating a renewed headache for traffic attempting to get to or from the keys. The fire has been burning in the southern Miami-Dade … Read more
A dangerous combination of hurricane-force winds, dry land and cratering humidity levels are bringing sweeping dust storms and an “extremely critical” fire threat to millions across wide swaths of Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma on Friday. Some towns have been evacuated due to nearby fires, while multiple roads are closed around the region – some due to near-zero … Read more
Multiple wildfires erupted along the East Coast over the weekend, forcing evacuations and prompting widespread firefighting efforts. Fires have been reported from the Delmarva Peninsula and New Jersey shore to the Carolinas and Georgia. Some of the larger wildfires were reported in areas such as Mott State Park in New Jersey, Polk County in western North Carolina and Horry County in South Carolina. … Read more
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. – At least three wildfires have ignited near North Carolina towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene. As of Thursday morning, the Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County has burned an estimated 250 acres and is now 55% contained. Emergency crews said they made significant progress overnight as winds diminished and relative humidity increased, leading to lower fire activity. The evacuation order … Read more
Southern California is grappling with a surge in wildfires, with nine active fires currently burning across the region. However, there’s encouraging news as containment efforts are increasing. Two massive fires, the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires, have been raging near Los Angeles since Jan. 7, with containment efforts reaching 75% and 95%, respectively. A number … Read more
LOS ANGELES – Southern California braces for a ferocious return of fire danger as the National Weather Service issues its most urgent warning for extreme fire weather. Destructive Santa Ana winds, forecast to gust up to 100 mph, are poised to grip the region on Monday, igniting fears of widespread and uncontrollable wildfires, the FOX … Read more
The devastating Los Angeles wildfires that have killed more than two dozen people and forced more than 150,000 residents from Malibu to the San Fernando Valley to flee are now threatening the local restaurant industry. Several local eateries were wiped out entirely by the Eaton and Palisades fires while others have seen a dramatic fall … Read more