California and other Western states are heading into the beginning of peak fire season — when rain is scarce and temperatures are high. But an ominous new trend is reshaping forest fire behavior. Not ...

New research suggests high-severity wildfires are overtaking California's forests and killing some of the world's oldest ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:21 a.m. at in Modoc County, California. Fletcher Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, there is no ...

It's only June, and fires are already popping up across California. Fire officials are predicting a prolonged peak season this year.

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WAWONA, Calif. — A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California's largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of ...