Wildfire Smoke Drifting

WATCH: Firefighter saves American flag from California wildfire

Firefighters in Ventura County, California, are battling a fast-moving wildfire that has consumed more than 10,000 acres since it began early Wednesday.

Californians forced to flee as ferocious wildfires destroy homes and buildings

Mountain fire scorches thousands of acres north-west of Los Angeles as officials demand more help for fire crews. Fast-moving fires erupted across California on Wednesday as the state was lashed ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Watch: Fast-moving California wildfire burns out of control

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Ventura County, near Los Angeles.

Fast-moving wildfire burns more than 14,000 acres in California

Thousands of people have been evacuated as firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire north of Los Angeles. The wildfire has burned over 14,000 acres and dozens of homes.

California wildfire fueled by Santa Ana winds forces evacuations

A massive fast-moving wildfire, fueled by Santa Ana winds, is tearing through communities across Southern California, destroying homes and trapping some residents, forcing thousands more to ...

Mountain Fire in Ventura County Destroys Homes and Forces Thousands to Evacuate

The fast-moving Mountain fire forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed neighborhoods in the hilly communities of Ventura County. “We figured we were trapped,” one resident said.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Governor declares state of emergency due to wildfire in Southern California

A wildfire between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara has burned over 20,000 acres, damaging or destroying around 200 homes. California's governor has declared a state of emergency as thousands of ...

Eye Opener: Firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire near Los Angeles

Firefighters battle fast-moving wildfire near Los Angeles that's destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate. Also, President-elect Trump makes his first cabinet pick while ...

Wildfires Spread Across New Jersey and Connecticut: ‘No End in Sight’

Firefighters in the two states have battled hundreds of blazes during an unseasonably dry fall.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

How summer wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park

This summer, wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park, forcing thousands to evacuate and burning hundreds of homes. Experts even speculate that a fire tornado, formed by the perfect mix ...

West Milford fire among several wildfires burning in northern N.J.

Crews continued to battle several wildfires in northern New Jersey on Saturday.

Man charged with arson after NJ wildfire sparked by shotgun round: Authorities

A New Jersey man has been charged with arson in connection with a wildfire that spread to 350 acres that authorities said was sparked by an incendiary shotgun round.

New York State Parks Worker Dies Fighting Wildfire in Orange County, N.Y.

The blaze in Orange County, N.Y., was the latest in a series of wildfires to plague the region.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Wildfires rage across the Northeast amid warm, dry conditions

Wind gusts and low humidity are helping to fuel wildfires burning across the Northeast, with cities in the region on high alert Saturday.

New York state parks employee dies while battling wildfires

Dariel Vasquez died when tree fell on him as he battled major brush fire along the New York-New Jersey border. A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

As Wildfire Burns in New Jersey and New York, Rain Offers Little Relief

The fire, the latest of several in the region over the weekend, had caused one death and was not contained as of Sunday afternoon, officials said.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

November wildfires rage in the Northeast and Trump critics fear retribution: Morning Rundown

Trump critics fear he may enter office looking for retribution.

18-year-old dies while helping fight New Jersey wildfire

Officials in New Jersey say an 18-year-old parks employee has died while helping crews battle brush fires that have been fueled by prolonged dry conditions. Firefighters hope overnight rainfall ...

Wildfires erupt on East Coast amid record-setting drought

The Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey has burned 3,000 acres and threatened dozens of buildings. It is fueled by a record-setting drought in the region that has caused more than 530 wildfires since ...

Wildfire Grows in New Jersey and New York, Despite Modest Rainfall

The Jennings Creek fire is currently burning across 3,500 acres, officials said, and is expected to grow to over 5,000 acres.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Weather conditions complicating efforts to get New Jersey wildfire under control

As fire crews try to get the Jennings Creek Fire under control, the weather is making things difficult. Meteorologist Rob Marciano explains why the conditions are complicating the containment ...

Deadly New York-New Jersey wildfire about 50% contained

Drought conditions in the New York area are still fueling the Jennings Creek Fire along the New York-New Jersey state line. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has the latest from Hewitt, New Jersey.

Half of New Jersey wildfire contained as other fires break out

The Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey has burned nearly 4,300 acres. It's about half contained as firefighters have performed controlled burns, getting rid of dry vegetation that could otherwise ...

Parched fields and damaging blazes: The Northeast drought and wildfires in photos

Drought has parched the Northeast U.S. for weeks, draining reservoirs, priming the landscape for damaging wildfires and pushing politicians to implement water-saving measures.

Teen smoking and other tobacco use drop to lowest level in 25 years, CDC reports

Teen smoking hit an all-time low in the U.S. this year

Health - ABC News - October 17

CDC reports teen smoking and other tobacco use dropped to lowest level in 25 years

Health - ABC News - October 17

‘No Smoking’ Sign on Planes Won’t Need Off Switch After FAA Rule Change

The Federal Aviation Administration did away with a rule that had required an off switch for the sign even though smoking on U.S. flights ended years ago.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

Alan 'Sky' Magary, an Airline Executive Who Said No to Smoking on Planes, Dies at 82

Ditching cigarettes thrust him into the center of a public-health debate, but it also allowed him to change the narrative around Northwest Airlines.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Rising lung cancer rates in Asian women who don't smoke worry experts

Of the Asian women diagnosed with lung cancer, 57% are nonsmokers, according to a study. For all others, only 15% of the women diagnosed had no history of smoking.

Rapper Wiz Khalifa, indicted by Romanians for smoking a joint, lists Pittsburgh house for $1.3 million

Legal woes don’t seem to have stopped the rapper from making some serious moves in the real estate market.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Van Gogh’s smoking skeleton and Munch’s sickly sex-scapes: great artists’ ghoulish sides revealed

A show of unfamiliar works by the pioneers of modern art shows that they weren’t immune to the allure of darkness and horror – and explains why the gothic style will never die. You might laugh off ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels

A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levels

World - ABC News - November 1

Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels

A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levels

Health - ABC News - November 1

Latest in Wildfire Smoke Drifting

WATCH: Firefighter saves American flag from California wildfire

Californians forced to flee as ferocious wildfires destroy homes and buildings

Watch: Fast-moving California wildfire burns out of control

Fast-moving wildfire burns more than 14,000 acres in California

California wildfire fueled by Santa Ana winds forces evacuations

Mountain Fire in Ventura County Destroys Homes and Forces Thousands to Evacuate

Governor declares state of emergency due to wildfire in Southern California

Eye Opener: Firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire near Los Angeles

Wildfires Spread Across New Jersey and Connecticut: ‘No End in Sight’

How summer wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park

West Milford fire among several wildfires burning in northern N.J.

Man charged with arson after NJ wildfire sparked by shotgun round: Authorities

New York State Parks Worker Dies Fighting Wildfire in Orange County, N.Y.

Wildfires rage across the Northeast amid warm, dry conditions

New York state parks employee dies while battling wildfires

As Wildfire Burns in New Jersey and New York, Rain Offers Little Relief

November wildfires rage in the Northeast and Trump critics fear retribution: Morning Rundown

18-year-old dies while helping fight New Jersey wildfire

Wildfires erupt on East Coast amid record-setting drought

Wildfire Grows in New Jersey and New York, Despite Modest Rainfall

Weather conditions complicating efforts to get New Jersey wildfire under control

Deadly New York-New Jersey wildfire about 50% contained

Half of New Jersey wildfire contained as other fires break out

Parched fields and damaging blazes: The Northeast drought and wildfires in photos

Teen smoking and other tobacco use drop to lowest level in 25 years, CDC reports

CDC reports teen smoking and other tobacco use dropped to lowest level in 25 years

‘No Smoking’ Sign on Planes Won’t Need Off Switch After FAA Rule Change

Alan 'Sky' Magary, an Airline Executive Who Said No to Smoking on Planes, Dies at 82

Rising lung cancer rates in Asian women who don't smoke worry experts

Rapper Wiz Khalifa, indicted by Romanians for smoking a joint, lists Pittsburgh house for $1.3 million

Van Gogh’s smoking skeleton and Munch’s sickly sex-scapes: great artists’ ghoulish sides revealed

Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels

Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels

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