California's largest utility to intentionally shut off power again
California's largest utility will intentionally shut off power to about 150,000 customers starting Wednesday to prevent its equipment from setting off blazes.
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Australian 16-year-old questioned over bushfire
A 16-year-old is being questioned by police in connection with a bushfire in the Australian state of Queensland, which destroyed 36 structures in the region's east coast.
Australia's firefighters battle historic blazes
Firefighters across Australia spent Tuesday battling some of the fiercest bushfires the country has seen for decades -- and the danger isn't over yet.
Sydney faces 'catastrophic' fire threat
Two Australian states are bracing for a day of "catastrophic" risk as firefighters battle over 100 deadly active bushfires that have produced clouds of smoke seen as far away as New Zealand.
Crews battle large grass fire in northwestern Kansas
There is a large grass fire in the northwestern corner of Kansas.
Arizona authorities order evacuations as wildfire grows to 1,800 acres
A wildfire inside the Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona, grew to 1,800 acres in size, prompting authorities to order mandatory evacuations in the surrounding area Monday.
Fast-growing California wildfire forces evacuations
A fast-growing wildfire in Yolo County, California, grew to 1700 acres with no containment Saturday evening, forcing residents near two communities to flee under mandatory evacuation orders as hot, dry, windy weather elevated fire risk 90 miles north of San Francisco.
Burn ban goes into effect because of high risk for wildfires
A burn ban has been issued for the Town of Bergen and Village of Stoddard because the risk for wildfires is very high. Burning of any combustible materials outdoors in these communities is prohibited, according to the Stoddard-Bergen Fire Department.
Fires rip through Australia's southeast
A series of devastating brush fires have swept through Australia's southeastern state of Victoria, destroying multiple properties and forcing thousands of people to flee their homes.
PG&E: It's 'probable' its equipment caused deadly Camp Fire
Pacific Gas & Electric acknowledged Thursday that it will likely be found responsible for the deadliest wildfire in California history.
