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Evacuations ordered as fire burns foothills of national forest east of L.A. amid heat wave
The so-called Line Fire was burning uncontrolled along the edge of the San Bernardino National Forest, about 65 miles east of L.A.
One of America's most scenic trails is now more difficult and dangerous due to wildfires
The trail has been affected by 26 fires this year alone, which have led 16 parts to close.
Nevada wildfire causes rail and power outages, but crews halt flames' progress
Night crews halted the progress of the flames, which charred more than a square mile of terrain and temporarily shut down part of Interstate 80.
Their homes burned in the Camp Fire. Then the Park Fire destroyed their new ones.
Four people in Northern California describe what it’s been like to lose their homes to wildfires twice in six years.
Edgehill Fire destroys San Bernardino County homes as temps soar in California
The 54-acre fire was fully contained as of Tuesday evening, according to San Bernardino County fire officials.
With a fire burning just miles away, residents of a Washington town dig in
The people of Stehekin have ignored calls to evacuate, causing some concern for the isolated community. One expert says people in rural communities are increasingly choosing to stay and defend their homes, rather than heed authorities.
At least 1 person killed in Colorado's Stone Canyon Fire; blazes force evacuations in Rockies
Human remains were found in a residence burned in the Stone Canyon Fire, authorities said. In California, the Park Fire has burned through more than 380,000 acres.
Evacuation orders issued as Nixon Fire burns uncontrolled in Southern California
The fire, which ignited Monday afternoon, has already burned over 4,500 acres and is 0% contained, according to Cal Fire.
More than 726,000 acres burned as wildfires rage in California
The Park Fire alone had burned over 373,000 acres with only 12% containment as of Monday morning. It is now the sixth-largest fire in state history, according Cal Fire.
Pilot of tanker plane that crashed near Oregon's Falls Fire ID'd
The NTSB said in a statement that someone reported an autopilot issue on the aircraft before it collided with the terrain below.
California's Park Fire tops 350,000 acres, destroying 134 structures
The fight on Saturday was bolstered by good news: Firefighters achieved 10% containment after zero containment for three days, and the weather was improving.
