Large wildfires in the desert were once rare. Now experts worry that invasive plants and a changing fire cycle are putting our saguaros and our homes in danger.

The Hurst Fire, which erupted Jan. 7 and was fully contained on Jan. 16, did not result in any structures being destroyed or cause any deaths, but did force the closure of the 5 and 210 freeways ...

Nearly four years ago, in the aftermath of the state’s most destructive wildfires in history, the Oregon Legislature passed a ...

Lithium–ion batteries have been making headlines since the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires broke out a month ago. From concerns about evacuating in an electric vehicle, to the challenges of ...

Yet another blaze broke out in the Los Angeles area on Wednesday night. Dubbed the Sepulveda fire, it had grown to 20 acres by the early hours of Thursday morning. The fires raging in California this ...

Falling snow transforms the Mount Tom Tower Trail, an enchanting winter hike in Connecticut, into a wonderland with ...

Extreme drought expanded into parts of Los Angeles County as a dry start to the wet season continues in fire-prone Southern ... The California Drought Monitor map released Jan. 23, 2025.

that were damaged or destroyed in the Palisades and Eaton wildfires. The map icons reflect the current known status of each structure. Red indicates a structure was destroyed. Orange indicates ...

Coverage of the fires ravaging Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades and Pasadena, including stories about the devastation, issues firefighters faced and the weather.

The California Drought Monitor map ... Arizona and New Mexico," according to the Drought Monitor report. "Most of the managed water systems are fine in the region after two consecutive wet winters, ...

Anna joined Newsweek in 2022 from Current Publishing ... The lack of moisture has contributed to dry fuels easily consumed by wildfires. Multiple wildfires have sparked this month, spanning ...