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What to know about the fires dotting the western U.S. and Canada
Hundreds of wildfires are burning across the Western states, Alaska and Canada as fire season perks up amid a sprawling heat ...
Drought conditions fuel fires across the western U.S. as Canada faces one of its worst fire seasons on record
There are also many major fires burning in Canada since May. So far this year 13.8 million acres have burned across the ...
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issues disaster declaration for four Western Slope fires and one in eastern Utah
The fires varied in size but have already forced several evacuations and pre-evacuation notices, closed a national park, and ...
Western storms pose new risk for wildfires
ABC News senior meteorologist Melissa Griffin tracks the Western weather that could pose a risk for new wildfires, plus the tropical threat on the Gulf Coast.
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Gov. Jared Polis responds to Western Slope wildfires; continued support comes from the state
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - As efforts on the Western Wildfires continue, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued a verbal disaster declaration. Polis said these fires threaten vital assets to the ...
Canadian wildfire smoke 2025: Advisory in western Michigan on July 16
Canadian wildfire smoke remains in Michigan. On July 16, officials issued an air quality advisory for western counties.
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Western Pines Fire near Davenport shrinks but remains uncontained
The Western Pines fire that’s burning near Davenport has shrunk about 55 acres over the weekend. It’s now 5,812 acres in size ...
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Wildfires Could Worsen From Wind in the Forecast
They may even worsen because of the wind feeding oxygen to the fire and transporting embers from active fire zones. The National Weather Service continues to issue Air Quality Alerts for Mesa, ...