Firefighter managed to stop flames from moving further into a village, but many say there was a delayed response by government officials and lack of aid.
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Californians endure intense weekend of wildfire fears
The Dixie Fire is the largest single wildfire in state history.
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Commentary: Climate change means an end to Paradise
It is clear that we must urgently invest in resilience measures to protect our families, our homes and our most vulnerable.
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Winds stoke California’s largest fire as blazes scorch West
Authorities hope improving weather will help crews make headway in Oregon.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Smoke from western wildfires affecting air quality throughout Maine
State officials are recommending that people with respiratory conditions avoid strenuous outdoor activity through Tuesday.
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Officials urge residents to flee as California’s biggest fire this year grows
The blaze had burned over 190,000 acres in areas of Butte and Plumas counties as of Sunday morning.
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Wildfires blasting through West draw states to lend support
In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday proclaimed a state of emergency for four northern counties because of wildfires.
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Technology plays growing role in predicting, corralling Western wildfires
When ‘critical weather’ is forecast – hot, dry winds or lightning storms – the technology allows California planners to pre-position fire engines, bulldozers, aircraft and hand crews in areas where they can respond quickly.
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Crews make progress on huge Oregon wildfire
The Bootleg Fire, which has destroyed an area half the size of Rhode Island, is 40% surrounded, fire officials say.
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Western wildfires grow, but better weather helps crews
Oregon’s Bootleg Fire grew to 624 square miles — over half the size of Rhode Island.