18-year-old crew member killed as firefighters battle dangerous wildfires burning on both coasts
Dangerous wildfires are burning Monday on the East and West coasts, with firefighters in New York and New Jersey working to contain a deadly blaze spurred by an ongoing, historic drought – while strong winds in Southern California could fan a destructive fire in Ventura County.
Wildfires burning on both coasts; Amtrak service disrupted in Northeast
The Mountain Fire has swallowed homes in Southern California, while multiple fires are popping up on the East Coast.
Firefighters battle wildfires on both coasts
From New Jersey to California, wildfires are continuing to rage on both coasts and despite current weather conditions offering some relief, the situation is far from over. NBC News’ George Solis and Michelle Grossman report on the latest efforts by firefighters to stop the wildfires.
Firefighter, 18, killed while battling huge N.J.-N.Y. wildfire was hit by falling tree
The 18-year-old firefighter killed Saturday while battling the massive wildfire that has burned thousands of acres along the New Jersey-New York border was struck by a falling tree, authorities said.
Firefighters battle N.J./N.Y. wildfire in difficult terrain
The deadly Jennings Creek wildfire continues to burn near the New York border. Authorities said Monday afternoon the 5,000-acre fire is 20% contained, with 10% containment in both New York and New Jersey.
Historic drought fuels blazes across Northeast as wildfires burn on both coasts
Firefighters from coast to coast are battling wildfires even as the country begins to prepare for the holiday season, with fires in New Jersey covering thousands of acres in tinderbox conditions created by a historic drought.
Northern California’s Shoe Fire now fully contained; blaze blackened more than 5,000 acres
Northern California’s largest blaze is extinguished but four wildfires, including Southern California’s Mountain Fire, ...
Southern California wildfire burns homes and businesses: 'We suffered great damage'
Fire crews were making progress, but flames continued to "creep and smolder" in Ventura, California. And winds could kick up ...
Northern California crews respond to help with fast-moving Mountain Fire in Southern California
The fire prompted a massive response from crews across the state, including five strike teams out of Auburn in Placer County.
Over 14,000 under evacuation orders in California as fire crews battle dangerous wildfire and rescue people from homes ablaze
Firefighters are rescuing people from homes engulfed in flames as they battle a wildfire moving at a dangerously fast speed ...
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Wildfire Tears Through Southern California Community After Burning Dozens of Homes
and upwards of 20,000 in Northern California. Wednesday's fires were burning in the same areas of other recent ...
Gusty, damaging winds whip through Bay Area, Northern California; fire danger high
Strong wind gusts ripped through Northern California overnight and into Wednesday, causing some damage and keeping fire crews ...
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Fire weather on way in Northern California. PG&E outages could affect 15,000 customers
Fire weather could prompt PG&E to shut off power to 15,000 Northern California customers on Election Day and Wednesday.
California braces for severe wildfire weather. Bay Area could see worst risk.
California is bracing for what may be the most severe round of heightened wildfire risk so far this year in some places.
Thousands ordered to evacuate as powerful wind-fed wildfire burns homes in Southern California
and upwards of 20,000 in Northern California. Wednesday’s fires were burning in the same areas of other recent ...
PG&E expands possible shutoffs for fire danger to 22,000 customers in 17 California counties
Ahead of potentially dangerous winds that could spark wildfires, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is warning of possible public ...
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Northern California welcomes rain, but fire risk remains
While more rain is expected in the Sacramento region later this week, the state gets about half of its annual rainfall ...