The Ross Fire burns in Palo Pinto County, Texas. (Photo: AP) A fast-moving wildfire in north-central Texas has destroyed a family home and business property, burned buildings at a youth camp and forced evacuations across sparsely populated ranch country west of Fort Worth, while local ranchers opened barns for animals needing evacuation.The Ross Fire began … Read more
The Ross Fire has consumed 50,000 acres to the west of Fort Worth in Palo Pinto County, leading to both mandatory and recommended evacuations as dry and windy conditions exacerbate several wildfires in the region. The Ross Fire has escalated to 50,000 acres with mandatory evacuations in effect as dry and windy conditions fuel multiple … Read more
In Nevada, 23,000 people remained under evacuation orders around Reno on Monday as the Hawk Fire burned more than 15,000 acres. (GIF: @HotshotWake) In Nevada, 23,000 people remained under evacuation orders around Reno on Monday as the Hawk Fire burned more than 15,000 acres, while California lawmakers weighed utility wildfire liability and scientists warned that … Read more
Update: The wildfire that broke out near Velma, Oklahoma, on Monday afternoon grew to about 149 acres by evening. Evacuations have since been lifted, according to the Velma fire chief. Dangerous wildfire burning in Velma, Oklahoma. (UnSplash) At 3:50 p.m. EDT, the National Weather Service in Norman said the fire warning for the Velma area … Read more
Romanian firefighters work to prevent a wildfire from reigniting as they tackle smoldering ground following a fire in the Deliblato Sands nature reserve in Serbia. (Photo: Reuters) Wildfires are stretching firefighting capacity across Europe, forcing countries to move aircraft, helicopters and crews across borders as several blazes burn at the same time. Serbia is using … Read more
The fast-growing Hawk Fire that was spreading toward neighborhoods and consumed some homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, was caused by humans and was 0% contained Sunday, authorities said. At least six people were injured. Wildfire started by humans approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations Officials said at a news conference Sunday afternoon that 42,000 … Read more
The Hawk fire has grown to more than 10,000 acres near Reno, forcing evacuations, closing roads and prompting emergency measures as firefighters battle strong winds and dry conditions. Smoke rises during wildfire in Reno, Nevada, U.S., in this picture taken from social media. (Natalie Wainwright via REUTERS) What is the Hawk fire and how big … Read more
Update: By 5:51 p.m. EDT, the Hawk Fire had burned more than 2,500 acres near Somersett, Nevada, according to Watch Duty. Fresh evacuation warnings have also been issued in Sierra County. Representational. (Unsplash) Initial report: A large wildfire broke out near the Cold Creek Trail in Somersett, in Washoe County, Nevada on Saturday afternoon. The … Read more
Update: The Colwash Fire, which broke out in Yakima County on Saturday morning, has rapidly grown to 4,000 acres, according to Watch Duty. Evacuation warnings have been issued as the wildfire continues to spread. Wildfire burning in Mabton, Yakima County, WA. (UnSplash) A Level 3 “GO NOW” evacuation order is currently in effect for areas … Read more
A wildfire called the Hawk Fire broke out near Somersett in the foothills of northwest Reno on Saturday, prompting evacuation orders for nearby areas. Smoke rises from the Hawk Fire burning near Somersett in northwest Reno (UnSplash) Where did the Hawk Fire start? The fire started around 11:30am on Saturday, off the Hawk Meadow Trail, … Read more