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First-hand look of Lee Fire damage

Tuesday was the first time members of the media had the chance to visit the Lee Fire since its initial ignition date on Aug. 2. At last report, the fire has burned over 123,000 acres near the town of ...
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The link between wildfires and rising temperatures

Scientists have discovered something alarming about the relationship between temperature and wildfires. S. West, projections show that an average annual 1 degree C temperature increase would increase ...
Post Independent Citizen Telegram

Now the 5th largest wildfire in Colorado history, the Lee Fire grows to more than 110,00 acres as ‘extreme fire behavior’ expected to continue

Firefighters made progress toward containing one of the largest wildfires in Colorado history over the weekend, but officials said “extreme fire weather” is expected to continue Monday and throughout ...
KTVB

'It's actually changing the weather': Bootleg Fire's 'extreme' behavior briefly forces firefighters to retreat

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — As America’s largest wildfire raged on, firefighters retreated from portions of the fire line overnight Thursday into Friday. At 241,497 acres, officials said the Bootleg Fire ...
AOL

‘Extreme’ California wildfire rages in hot weather — with only 21% of the inferno contained, threatening thousands

A southern California wildfire that has threatened thousands of homes is still only 21% contained, officials said Saturday, warning of the blaze’s “extreme” behavior amid low humidity and summer heat.
The Aspen Times

Elk and Lee fires surpass 103,000 combined acres; new evacuation orders issued in Rio Blanco, Garfield counties

The Elk and Lee fires in Rio Blanco county surpassed 103,000 combined acres as of Saturday morning, prompting additional evacuation orders, according to the Aug. 9 update from the Rocky Mountain ...
The Durango Herald

Stoner Mesa Fire expands to 6,600 acres; Rico is on watch

Sprinkler systems being installed along some structures in Rico ‘out of an abundance of caution’ As the Stoner Mesa Fire has grown to over 6,600 acres as of Aug. 12, firefighters have strategically ...
Los Angeles Times

SoCal’s worst heat wave this year: How long will it last and what areas will be hottest?

The prolonged, dangerous heat wave is expected to begin broiling much of Southern California on Wednesday, peaking Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A red flag warning has been issued for Los Angeles and ...
Los Angeles Times

Southern California facing a triple threat: Extreme heat, fire risk and thunderstorms

The most significant heat wave of the year will bring near-record temperatures across almost all of Southern California on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Highs will reach near or into the triple ...
The News-Press

Red flag warning issued for Fort Myers, Florida area. What does that mean?

A red flag warning was issued for several Florida counties due to critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service warns that strong winds, low humidity, and dry fuels can lead to ...
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SoCal's worst heat wave this year: How long will it last and where will be hottest?

A prolonged and potentially dangerous heat wave is forecast to bake Southern California this week, raising health and fire concerns across the region as forecasters warn this is expected to be the ...