Texas wildfires: Utility provider says facilities appeared to have role in igniting fire
Utility provider Xcel Energy said Thursday that its facilities appeared to have played a part in igniting a massive wildfire in the Texas Panhandle that grew into the largest in state history.
The largest wildfires in U.S. history
The Smokehouse Creek Fire in Texas is already the largest in the state’s history, and it’s still burning. And while everything may be bigger in Texas, the state does not claim the biggest wildfires in U.S. history.
Texas Panhandle wildfire: Largest fire in state history claims 2 lives
The Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle has now burned more than 1 million acres and has claimed the lives of two women.
Texas Panhandle wildfire grows to the second-largest in state history
The Smokehouse Creek Fire in Hutchinson County is now the second-largest wildfire in Texas history.
Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson launch fund with $10 million for displaced Maui residents
The People’s Fund of Maui will give $1,200 a month to adults who are not able to return to their primary residences because of the recent wildfires.
Maui wildfires: Uber, Spam, Airbnb to support displaced locals
Death toll in Maui has surpassed 100
Maui fires: Water remains unsafe to drink and boil - even with filters
Brita filters, devices connected to refrigerators or sinks and even robust, whole-home systems are unlikely to address the “extreme contamination” that can happen after a fire, as being seen in Maui's water right now.
Maui wildfires: FEMA addresses online rumors, misinformation
In the aftermath of the deadly Maui wildfires, some social media users are discouraging residents from accepting disaster aid by falsely claiming the FEMA could seize their property if they do.
Hall of Fame NBA coach Don Nelson opens doors to Maui rental homes to help those displaced by wildfires
Hall of Fame NBA coach Don Nelson, who coached the Milwaukee Bucks, is doing his part to help Maui residents impacted by the deadly wildfires.
Desperate residents are looting businesses and robbing people at gunpoint, Maui locals say
Some survivors of the Maui wildfire spoke to local news outlets as they await rescue crews to deliver food, water, diapers, and other necessities, many who lost everything are growing desperate.
Hawaiian actor Jason Momoa implores public not to visit Maui as wildfire devastation rages on
"Maui is not the place to have your vacation right now. DO NOT TRAVEL TO MAUI," the "Aquaman" actor implored his followers on his Instagram.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez offer $100 million to Maui recovery effort
Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez are making a financial donation to help fund the relief and recovery efforts in Maui, Hawaii.
FOX, American Red Cross team up to support victims of Hawaii wildfires
Officials said relief is needed immediately, and more will be required later as the islands recover from the impacts.
Hawaii wildfires: Wauwatosa family vacationing, witnesses devastation
A Wauwatosa family currently on a trip to Hawaii is witnessing the deadly wildfire devastation first hand. A local restaurant is stepping up to help.
California goats grazing to prevent wildfires could lose their jobs due to state labor law
Goats are used to graze CA vegetation which could dry out during the summer, provide tinder for wildfires
Canada wildfire smoke, Wisconsin air quality advisory
Smoke from wildfires more than a thousand miles away in Canada has created hazy skies in southeast Wisconsin, prompting an air quality advisory.
Wisconsin wildfires: Black Hawk helicopters support firefighting efforts
Two Wisconsin Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the Madison area are now supporting wildfire suppression efforts in Juneau County.
Wildfires' impact on southeast Wisconsin climate
Wildfires have become one of the top natural disaster headlines over the recent years. Extended periods of drought and extreme heat are a few factors contributing to rapid wildfire development and spread.
U.S. Forest Service lookout dies in McKinney Fire when she wouldn't evacuate
A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said.
2 found dead in car as crews battle largest California wildfire in Siskiyou County
Two people were found dead in their car, as crews battled the McKinney Fire which is 0% contained.