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California wine country wildfire nears 7,000 acres, mandatory evacuations ordered

A fast-spreading wildfire in California's wine country sparked evacuation orders as firefighters battled the blaze through the weekend.

CBS News · 21h

Evacuations ordered in California's wine country as heatwave fuels wildfire

The Picket Fire is growing in California's Napa County, prompting new evacuations as it threatens homes and wineries. The flames, fueled by scorching temperatures and dry conditions, are being battled by hundreds of first responders.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Wildfires Expand in Oregon and California, Threatening Homes and Prompting Evacuations

Wildfires in California wine country and Central Oregon grew overnight, prompting hundreds of evacuations as firefighters worked Sunday to try to contain the blazes amid dry, hot weather. The Pickett Fire in Napa County had grown to more than 10 square miles (26 square kilometers) and was 11% contained as of early Sunday,

Firefighters battle Pickett Fire through the night

The Associated Press on MSN · 1h

Firefighter dies after cardiac emergency while battling Montana wildfire

A firefighter has died after suffering a cardiac emergency while battling a blaze in southwestern Montana. Authorities say a paramedic gave the firefighter medical aid, but attempts to resuscitate

ABC News on MSN · 1d

Firefighters battle wildfire in California's Napa Valley

The Pickett fire in Northern California's Napa County has burned nearly 4,700 acres since it broke out Thursday, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. As of Saturday,

Yahoo · 20h

Firefighters battle Pickett Fire through the night in California

Video from Cal Fire shows the ongoing firefight in Napa County, California for the explosive Pickett Fire. Advertisement. About Our Ads

Heat Wave and Wildfire Risks Grip Over 50 Million

NPR · 1d

Millions in West facing dangerous heatwave amid multiple wildfires

Parts of California, Oregon and Washington state will experience extreme heat at least through Tuesday, forecasters said.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Dangerous heat wave brings record temperatures, wildfire risks to the West

Dangerously hot conditions hit states up and down the West Coast over the weekend, owing to a persistent heat wave stretching from the Pacific Northwest to California and the desert Southwest.

Wellbeing Whisper on MSN · 9h

Dangerous Heat Wave and Wildfire Risks Grip Over 50 Million

What do you do when the sun won’t leave you alone day and night? More than 50 million people in the Western United States are under heat advisories this weekend, with temperatures soaring into the triple digits from Washington to Arizona.

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Wildfire in Oregon destroys 4 homes, threatens thousands more

Four homes and six other structures have been destroyed by a wildfire sweeping through central Oregon as thousands of homes ...

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Why officials are letting a wildfire burn at Padre Island National Seashore

A lightning-sparked wildfire has scorched thousands of acres at Padre Island National Seashore, sending smoke drifting into ...

Colorado wildfires: State’s fifth-largest wildfire on record now 90% contained

The Lee fire, Colorado’s fifth-largest wildfire on record, is 90% contained Monday as rain showers and thunderstorms continue ...

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Wildfire in Florida Everglades burns more than 48,000 acres. What we know

How large is the Everglades Mile Marker 39 Fire? As of 8:35 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, six days after the fire was discovered, the ...

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Fire industry expert shares wildfire mitigation tips for upcoming fall and winter seasons

We heard from Lori Templeton, CEO and owner of Grind Fire Defense, about ways to keep up with fire mitigation year round.

Government Technology2h

Wildfire Shelter System Aims to Save Lives, Property

Designed to be the wildfire version of a tornado shelter, the FORT is a shed-like emergency shelter that can withstand heat ...

KITV 4 Island News26m

Hamakua wildfire 75% contained; roads impacted

The Hawaii County Fire Department has reported a wildland fire in Hamakua, prompting a Wildfire Watch for Paauilo.

KTVX Salt Lake City on MSN1h

Kolob Canyons road at Zion National Park closed due to new wildfire

Kolob Canyons Road and all connecting trails are temporarily shut due to a new wildfire start at Zion National Park.

KVAL on MSN14m

VOTE: Are current weather conditions increasing your concerns for wildfire season?

Hot and dry conditions are creating the perfect set up for potential wildfires across Oregon, like the Emigrant Fire, ...

Oregon wildfire roundup: Flat Fire near Sisters destroys 4 homes

The largest wildfire in Oregon remains under a red flag warning through Aug. 26, meaning it's expected to continue growing in the foreseeable future.