California Wildfire

Globally, wildfires cost $50 bn every year; AI can help fight them: WEF

This wildfire risk mapping and logistic planning project improved wildfire prediction by combining static and meteorological datasets and reduced both response time and risk to firefighters, WEF said

California wildfire grows to almost 49,761 acres; firefighting underway

The Mosquito Fire, first reported on the evening of September 6, has so far destroyed 46 structures, damaged five structures and was still threatening 5,848 structures

2 killed, 1 injured as raging wildfire in California continues to grow

The Fairview fire started Monday afternoon near the city of Hemet in Riverside County amid a brutal heat wave that has scorched Southern California for days

California Governor declares emergency over wildfire near Yosemite

A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size into one of California's largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power

US takes emergency action to save giant sequoias from wildfires

The US Forest Service announced it's taking emergency action to save giant sequoias by speeding up projects that could start within weeks to clear underbrush to protect the world's largest trees

US plans $50 billion wildfire fight where forests meet civilization

The Biden administration plans to significantly expand efforts to stave off catastrophic wildfires that have torched areas of the US West

7,000 more residents evacuated in California due to wildfires

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services said a total of 42,100 residents have been evacuated due to the raging wildfires across state, with 7,000 more people in the last 24 hours ago.

California hits grim milestone with 4 million acres burned in wildfires

Flames have scorched an area larger than Connecticut

California wildfire: Residents again face fire anguish as homes burn

Northern California's wine country was on fire again as strong winds fanned flames in already scorched region, destroying homes and prompting overnight evacuation orders for more than 50,000 people

Smoke chokes West Coast as death keep climbing from California wildfire

Wildfire smoke that posed a health hazard to millions choked the West Coast on Saturday as firefighters battled deadly blazes

Death toll from devastating wildfires in US West Coast approaching 30

According to the Saturday report from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), a total of 19 people have been killed by wildfires in the state so far

High-intensity California wildfires getting bigger, moving faster than ever

Among the most concerning developments is that fast-moving wildfires leave less time for warnings or evacuations

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California wildfires some of largest in state history, thousands flee

More than 12,000 firefighters aided by helicopters and air tankers are battling wildfires throughout California

In pictures: Hundreds of wildfires burning across the state in California

Nearly two dozen wildfires in and around the Santa Cruz Mountains along the Pacific coast, 22,000 people evacuated

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California wildfires: Death toll rises to 80, more than 900 people missing

Officials said the death toll from Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history, could keep rising

California wildfire: Missing list reaches 631, remains of 7 victims found

Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said the number of missing had more than doubled during the day as investigators went back and checked emergency calls made when the fire broke out a week ago

California fires: Death toll rises to 59, number of missing climbs to 130

Fifty-six deaths have been reported from the "Camp Fire," mostly in Paradise, while three people have died in the 'Woolsey Fire'

California wildfire: 50 dead, thousands of firefighters battle blazes

With hundreds of people unaccounted for, the toll is likely to rise in California