Man arrested for arson in Spokane, WA Old Trails Fire

A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires in Spokane County burning thousands of acres.

Spokane, WA wildfires forces 60,000 to evacuate; 0% containment

Three wildfires surrounding Spokane forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate as flames destroyed at least 600 structures across Spokane County, officials said.

Wildfire burning in Spokane, WA prompts evacuation orders

Emergency responders in Spokane County issued emergency Level 3 evacuation orders on Aug. 1 as crews battled the fast-moving Old Trails Fire during elevated fire weather conditions.

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, threatens added tariffs

President Trump says Canada should be forced to pay “billions of dollars” for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed large parts of the Midwest and Northeast.

Texas buys first state-owned firefighting helicopters to fight wildfires

Texas is launching its first state-owned firefighting fleet with a $257 million helicopter purchase to speed up wildfire response and protect communities.

3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border

The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.

Texas braces for severe storms, wildfires as emergency resources activated

Governor Greg Abbott has activated Texas emergency response resources to handle a dual threat of severe, flood-producing storms across the state and critical, ongoing wildfires in West Texas.

WATCH: Train trestle burns as wildfires rage in Texas Panhandle

A train trestle was destroyed by one of the wildfires that have been raging across the Texas Panhandle in recent days.

Texas wildfires: Evacuation orders lifted in Panhandle; Hutchinson fire 70% contained

The Texas A&M Forest Service reported the “Hutchinson” Fire in Hutchinson County was estimated to have impacted 2,882 acres and was approximately 70% contained as of Thursday morning.

Wildfire smoke pollution linked to more than 24K deaths a year, study finds

Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.

Eaton and Palisades fires: Communities reflect and rebuild one year later

One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, recovery is underway—but for many residents in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, the road forward remains long and uncertain.

Ken Paxton sues Xcel Energy over deadly Smokehouse Creek fire

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Xcel Energy for over $1 billion, alleging "blatant negligence" caused the 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire.

Jonathan Rinderknecht: Palisades Fire suspect denied bond, moved to Florida 5 months ago

Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old man charged with starting what became the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, was in federal court in Orlando on Thursday. 

Historic lodge on the Grand Canyon's North Rim has been destroyed by wildfire, park official says

The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed Keable told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning.