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Growing toll from wildfires on both coasts

A large wildfire in Southern California has destroyed almost 200 homes, while wildfires burned through parts of New York and New Jersey. A prolonged drought in most of the country is proving costly ...

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 ...

Northeast wildfires prompt new evacuations

The dry conditions across the Northeast are going from bad to worse with a new round of wildfires and evacuations. NBC News' George Solis reports from Greenwood Lake, New York.

Is the Northeast Entering Its Wildfire Era?

The New York region is unlikely to ever have as many brush fires as out West. But residents need to be ready for more droughts.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Fast-Growing Wildfires Are Especially Destructive, Study Shows

In recent decades, fast-growing blazes were responsible for an outsize share of fire-related devastation, scientists found using satellite data.

Science - The New York Times - October 25

Wildfires are becoming faster and more furious in the US West

Fast-growing flames have been responsible for the lion's share of U.S. wildfire-related damage in recent years, despite being relatively rare occurrences, a new study has found. Nearly 90 percent ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Rare Autumn Drought in Northeast Brings a Spate of Wildfires

Hundreds of fires are burning in New Jersey and Connecticut as the region experiences a spell of unusually warm fall weather.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Wildfire emergency in Southern California threatens homes

A wildfire in Southern California grew to more than 10,000 acres, threatening homes and prompting evacuation orders. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

Southern California wildfire torches homes, forces evacuations

The nearly 20,000-acre Mountain Fire that erupted Wednesday in Ventura County, just north of Los Angeles, continues to grow with no containment. The wind-driven blaze has destroyed homes and forced ...

Southern California residents react to wildfire that destroyed their homes

A massive wildfire in Southern California has burned across more than 20,000 acres in Ventura County, destroying dozens of homes. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti spoke with residents ...

Dozens of homes destroyed in Southern California wildfire

More than 200 homes and structures have been damaged or destroyed in the Mountain Fire in Ventura County in Southern California. The blaze has scorched about 32 square miles. Firefighting efforts ...

Southern California wildfires destroy or damage hundreds of structures

More than 200 structures have been damaged or destroyed by wildfires in Southern California. Drought conditions have also caused wildfires in the Northeast. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

Forest ranger dies as wildfires rage on both coasts

Firefighters are battling raging wildfires on both the East and West Coasts with the smoke reaching all the way to the New York City skyline. New York state reports that one forest ranger died ...

Dangerous wildfires rage across California and New England

Crews are battling wildfires on both U.S. coasts with more than 130 homes and structures destroyed out West. Firefighters in New York and New Jersey have been racing to battle dozens of blazes ...

Latest news on wildfires raging in both U.S. coasts

The Jennings Creek wildfire continues to burn in New Jersey and has led to the death of a forest ranger volunteer, according to officials. This comes as the Mountain Fire destroys more homes in the ...

Crews working to contain wildfires on East and West Coasts

Multiple wildfires are burning across the Northeastern U.S. and crews say they are making some headway as they battle a massive wildfire in Southern California. Tom Hanson and Tina Patel have the ...

Dire drought conditions in the Northeast add to wildfire danger

As dangerous wildfires continue to burn on both coasts, the Northeast is experiencing a historic drought that is expanding the fire danger. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports and TODAY’s Al Roker monitors ...

New York to Revive Congestion Pricing With $9 Toll

Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce the revised program on Thursday with the aim of putting it in place before Donald Trump takes office.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

On the front lines with firefighters as they battle wildfires in New Jersey

Tom Hanson embedded with fire crews Thursday as they continue to battle stubborn wildfires in New Jersey and New York. New Jersey's dry conditions have helped contribute to the growth of the ...

East Coast drought prompts wildfire threats

More than 43 million people from Philadelphia to New England are under red flag warnings as the threat from drought-driven wildfires expands. Rob Marciano has more.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Northeast Is Burning

We are being reminded the hard way that we share this world. Smoke knows no boundaries, and neither does fire.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

NYC Drought: How to Conserve Water and Prevent Wildfires

Now that New York City and surrounding counties are under a drought warning, officials are asking residents to save water and help prevent more wildfires.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Restoring Pacific Northwest forests decimated by wildfires

Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore ...

Gaza Health Ministry: Palestinian death toll rises above 43,000

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Hundreds of homes evacuated near Colorado wildfire, official says

More than 700 homes have been evacuated near the town of Divide, Colorado, as a wildfire burns nearby, local law enforcement said Monday.

Some wildfire suppressants may be unleashing heavy metals into the environment: Study

The widespread use of certain chemical or synthetic fire suppressants may be leading to heavy metal contamination in wildfire-prone areas, a new study has found. Wildland firefighters often ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Authorities elevate the death toll from flash flooding in eastern Spain to 72

World - ABC News - October 30

Wildfires rage in Oklahoma, severe weather expected in central U.S.

Wildfires are blazing in Oklahoma as warnings of severe weather spread in Kansas and other parts of the central U.S. CBS News' Rob Marciano has the latest on strong winds that could create severe ...

Spain flood death toll expected to rise as dozens missing

Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing.

Spain flood death toll expected to rise as weather warning systems criticised

Rescue workers are set to comb through debris in worst hit areas like Valencia, after at least 95 people were killed in deadliest floods in a generation. Rescue workers in Spain continued to search ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Twins' Alex Kirilloff announces retirement at age 26, citing 'toll' of injuries

Kirilloff never played more than 88 games in a season during his four-year MLB career.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Spain mourns as death toll passes 150 in catastrophic floods

At least 158 people have died in Spain's worst flooding disaster in decades as rescuers race to find victims.

Spain mourns as death toll passes 150 in catastrophic floods

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Spain floods disaster: death toll rises to 205 as extra troops mobilised

Weather agency says four regions remain on amber alert because of risk of rain and storms. The death toll from the floods in Spain this week has risen to 205, as residents in the Valencia region ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Death toll from Spanish floods rises to 205 as residents appeal for aid

Spanish emergency authorities raised the death toll of the historic flash floods in Spain to at least 205 victims, 202 of them in Valencia alone.

As Flooding Death Toll Surpasses 200, Spain Braces for More Rain

While the eastern part of Spain reels from historic floods, the southwest is bracing for torrential rainfall.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 1

Death toll in Spain soars to more than 150 following severe flooding

The death toll in Spain has risen to more than 150 people after torrential rain caused severe flooding. The city of Valencia has been declared a disaster zone and officials are warning the ...

Death toll rises above 200 after Spanish storms

World - Yahoo News - November 1

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Wildfires are becoming faster and more furious in the US West

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Wildfire emergency in Southern California threatens homes

Southern California wildfire torches homes, forces evacuations

Southern California residents react to wildfire that destroyed their homes

Dozens of homes destroyed in Southern California wildfire

Southern California wildfires destroy or damage hundreds of structures

Forest ranger dies as wildfires rage on both coasts

Dangerous wildfires rage across California and New England

Latest news on wildfires raging in both U.S. coasts

Crews working to contain wildfires on East and West Coasts

Dire drought conditions in the Northeast add to wildfire danger

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On the front lines with firefighters as they battle wildfires in New Jersey

East Coast drought prompts wildfire threats

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Restoring Pacific Northwest forests decimated by wildfires

Gaza Health Ministry: Palestinian death toll rises above 43,000

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Some wildfire suppressants may be unleashing heavy metals into the environment: Study

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Wildfires rage in Oklahoma, severe weather expected in central U.S.

Spain flood death toll expected to rise as dozens missing

Spain flood death toll expected to rise as weather warning systems criticised

Twins' Alex Kirilloff announces retirement at age 26, citing 'toll' of injuries

Spain mourns as death toll passes 150 in catastrophic floods

Spain mourns as death toll passes 150 in catastrophic floods

Spain floods disaster: death toll rises to 205 as extra troops mobilised

Death toll from Spanish floods rises to 205 as residents appeal for aid

As Flooding Death Toll Surpasses 200, Spain Braces for More Rain

Death toll in Spain soars to more than 150 following severe flooding

Death toll rises above 200 after Spanish storms

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