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August 9, 2021

US swelters as heat wave settles in

The dog days of summer have arrived as it is going to be a hot week with dangerously high temperatures spread across large portions of the country.

August 9, 2021

Fire-friendly weather to return to Northern California

Thick smoke that held down winds and temperatures began to clear Sunday from the scenic forestlands of Northern California as firefighters battling the largest single wildfire in state history braced for a return of fire-friendly weather.

August 8, 2021

Gavin Newsom tours California area devastated by wildfire damage

California Gov. Gavin Newsom toured the devastation caused by the Dixie Fire in the northern part of the state on Saturday.

August 7, 2021

Last month was worst July for global wildfires since 2003: report

Researchers report that last month was the worst July for wildfires around the world since at least the year 2003.

August 7, 2021

Fires rampage through forests in Greece; thousands evacuated

Wildfires rampaged through some of Greece’s last remaining forests for yet another day Saturday, encroaching on more inhabited areas after burning scores of homes, businesses and farms during the country's worst heat wave in three decades.

August 7, 2021

California’s Dixie Fire leaves 8 people missing after 16 located, sheriff says

The raging Dixie Fire in Northern California – the third largest in state history -- has left at least eight area residents unaccounted for, according to a local sheriff.

August 6, 2021

California wildfire smoke can be seen from space: Watch the video

Videos released online show the extent of the various wildfires ravaging California right now, and the effects can be seen from outer space. 

August 6, 2021

Excessive heat in Grand Canyon forces warnings for parkgoers

Travelers are being warned to avoid Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park on Friday due to excessive heat.

August 6, 2021

Northern California town burns to ashes in devastating wildfire

As hot, bone-dry, gusty weather hit California, the state's largest current wildfire raged through the Gold Rush-era Sierra Nevada community of about 1,000, incinerating much of the downtown that included wooden buildings more than a century old.

August 5, 2021

Raging wildfire destroys parts of Northern California Gold Rush town

A wind-driven wildfire tore through a Northern California mountain town, leaving much of the downtown in ashes as crews braced for another explosive run of flames in the midst of dangerous weather.