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California’s largest wildfire grows to 70,000 acres

California’s largest wildfire of the year grew to an estimated 70,801 acres Friday, producing smoke that has affected millions of residents across the southern part of the state. The Madre Fire in

USA TODAY on MSN · 5h

Madre Fire explodes in size, becoming California's largest wildfire this year

The fire rapidly spread to over 35,000 acres overnight as it burned through grasslands in a section of the Los Padres National Park. By around 9:30 p.m. PT on July 3, the fire expanded to nearly 52,

ABC News on MSN · 20h

Wildfire explodes to more than 52,000 acres in 1 day

A California wildfire exploded overnight and into Thursday, with the massive blaze prompting evacuation orders and a highway closure. The Madre Fire ignited Wednesday afternoon in San Luis Obispo County,

Breaking: Dutch Fire reported in Trinity County on July 4

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:39 a.m. in Trinity County, California. Dutch Fire has been burning on federal land ...

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Largest California wildfire expands in San Luis Obispo County. See where fires are burning

A wildfire in a wilderness area on the Central California coast grew to more than 52,500 acres Friday as the fire-prone state ...

Helena Fire burns over 50 acres near community of Helena

Thousands of lightning strikes hit the Shasta-Trinity National Forest this week, igniting many wildfires. The three most ...

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10 Ways Wildfires Are Getting Worse Across the U.S.

Did you know that wildfires in the United States now burn more land every year than ever before in modern history? If you’re ...

Residents no longer at risk near Juniper Fire burning in Black Canyon City

Fire crews were responding to the 600-acre blaze west of Black Canyon City in the Bradshaw Mountains that started July 2, ...

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Breaking: Main Fire reported in Modoc County on July 3

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:32 p.m. in Modoc County, California. Main Fire has been burning on federal land ...

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New Report Names Unexpected State Most at Risk of Fatal Fires

A new study was released by H&P Law that shows the states most at risk for fatal fires. The study analyzed 2022 fire incident data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) and took the ...

Undark Magazine13h

Wildfires Are Challenging Air Quality Monitoring Infrastructure

The U.S. has one of the world’s most advanced systems to monitor air pollutants. Can it keep up with a changing climate?

University of Nevada, Reno2d

Convergence Zone: exploring the intersection of science, art and wildfire

Experience this hard-hitting exhibition at the Sierra Arts Foundation, from July 1–26, 2025 — with special reception on July ...

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Google Wants to Get Better at Spotting Wildfires From Space

A partnership with the nonprofit Earth Fire Alliance and satellite manufacturer Muon Space is giving Google a better shot at ...

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