Wildfire

The Marshall Fire and Middle Fork Fire, which have forced the evacuations of tens of thousands residents, are considered the most destructive wildfires in Colorado history.

Two artists talk about the fire science that informs their art

Thousands of residents in three communities near Denver were ordered to evacuate Thursday as wind-fueled wildfires engulfed parts of the area, scorching hundreds of homes and buildings.

Air quality monitoring by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality in 2020 detected elevated levels of chemicals known to cause cancer. A new agency analysis suggests these compounds could be connected to wildfire smoke.

Wildfire preparedness in comic book form.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection last updated its fire hazard severity zone maps in 2007, well before recent record-breaking megafires swept across California.

The father and son arrested for allegedly starting the Caldor Fire had their bail reduced Monday and will likely be released from custody soon.

After several years of increasingly brutal fire seasons, California’s wildland firefighters are stressed and exhausted. A bipartisan group of state legislators wants to fund a major expansion of their ranks.

The El Dorado County District Attorney announced the arrest of a father and son for allegedly starting the massive Caldor Fire, which threatened communities near Lake Tahoe last August.

California lawmakers held an oversight hearing Tuesday to discuss catastrophic wildfires and how the state plans to spend this year’s record-setting investment to prevent them.

The clear, cool days of Fall are such a welcome change. And, with the change in season comes the culmination of a very difficult and stressful fire season. We’ve all endured too many smokey days that have kept us indoors and on edge.

The 2020 Almeda Fire destroyed around 2,600 homes in the Rogue Valley. Residents have been rebuilding since the fire, but it’s a slow process. For families in the Phoenix-Talent School District affected by the fire, simple things like family photos are a small part of recovery this holiday season.