Police are investigating a suspected arson after a brush fire Monday afternoon burned up a steep hillside and came dangerously close to the Ridge Condominiums in Browne’s Addition.
Oregon Health & Science University researchers found women undergoing fertility treatments can face potential problems from poor air quality, an issue that’s expected to get worse as climate change increases wildfire activity across the West.
A huge wildfire is threatening suburbs on the outskirts of Athens, forcing thousands of people to evacuate as houses were set alight and local hospitals put at risk.
The devastation caused by wildfires extends far beyond human homes. Northern California’s Park Fire has burned through some of the Central Valley’s last wild salmon habitat, dealing a blow to an already struggling iconic fish species.
As over 6,500 firefighting personnel continue to rein in the 28% contained Park Fire, the crisis has somewhat abated in Butte County. But not for the animals in the region.
Yahmo Ahqha thought he was safer than ever in his cabin in the forested Northern California foothills, where the Sierra Nevada meets the Cascades. As safe as he could be, at least.
Summer isn't even half over in California, and wildfires have already scorched more than 751,000 acres, straining firefighting resources, forcing evacuations and destroying homes. The total dwarfs the average amount burned over the last five years.
Colter’s Creek Winery was destroyed by the rampaging Gwen fire during its rapid growth Thursday and its owners said they will now leave the winemaking business.