Total acreages burned by wildfires increased by about 100,000 compared to last year. Lightning-caused wildfires were ... closely and said the data shows new information compared to previous ...

The U.S. Forest Service said they are starting to reseed areas in the Lincoln National Forest affected by the South Fork Fire ...

The fire started on Sunday and officials suspect it was lightning caused. There are currently three engines, one type 2 hand crew, one type 2 DNRC helicopter and one type 1 helicopter on the scene.

RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Getting a clearer picture of the damage caused by historic wildfires near Ruidoso this summer, local business and government leaders gave lawmakers an earful on Wednesday.

According to the New York Times, these storms are called pyrocumulonimbus storms. While they can bring rain, winds can cause the fire to spread, and lightning could spark a new fire. One X user ...

Thunderstorms expected later in the day could make it even more challenging to rein in the fire. “Afternoon thunderstorms could cause new ignitions and potentially influence activity around the ...

McLoughlin says that while the amount of new lightning-caused wildfires is expected to decrease in the coming weeks, dry forests and grasslands remain a concern because they are highly ...

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An expert with the BC Wildfire Service says relentless drought conditions for much of British Columbia sets the stage for more fire activity this fall. Neal McLoughlin, superintendent of ...

Davila has been following the wildfire season in Arizona closely and said the data shows new information compared ... There's a noticeable increase in lightning caused fires as 471 such fires ...