It's been a deadly year for firefighters. More than 5,600 square miles (14,504 square kilometers) have burned in the U.S. so far this year, outpacing the average for the past decade. The most recent outlook shows above normal wildfire potential in July from the Four Corners Region to Oregon, Idaho and Washington.
There is heavy smoke from several large wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota. The smoke is expected to cover large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week. Minnesota officials have issued an air quality alert from Tuesday through Friday for the Twin Cities metro area, Alexandria and Two Harbors.
There is heavy smoke from several large wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. The smoke is expected to cover large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week. Minnesota issues an air quality alert from Tuesday through Friday. The most intense smoke could spread south as far as Washington, D.C., by midday Thursday.
Cottonwood fire in Utah has burned more than 96,000 acres and is 58 percent contained. Up to 150 structures have been destroyed and Eagle Point Ski Resort reported losing more than 100 condos and 30 cabins. NASA’s Fire Events Data Suite tracked the fire's progression as it expanded. Nearly three dozen large early-season wildland fires were burning across parts of the western U.S. and Utah.
There are over 100 wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota. The smoke from them is expected to cover large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week. The best advice is to stay indoors to avoid both the smoke and the extreme heat. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness was closed because of about 17 fires. About 4 dozen large fires are burning across 15 states in the United States.
The Summit Fire broke out around 12:49 p.m. near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z in the Llano area, just south of State Route 138. It has grown to roughly 800 acres and crossed into the Angeles National Forest. Evacuation zones LAC-E107 and LAC E127-C are under evacuation warnings. The cause of the fire is unknown.
Wildfires in Spain and the U.S. have destroyed more than 3.1 million acres of land and killed up to 12 civilians this summer. In contrast, in Europe and North America, fires are smaller, fast-moving blazes that kill civilians and destroy vast swathes of land. The difference is due to climate-driven extremes.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is spreading across the United States. Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Colorado are under air quality alerts. Massachusetts is also being affected by the smoke plume. The worst air quality impacts are being felt in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Wildfire smoke contains microscopic particles known as PM2.5.
Summit Fire near the Los Angeles-San Bernardino county line has burned 2,679 acres and is 8 percent contained. Juno Fire in the Antelope Valley burned 188 acres on Saturday but was contained. One residence was damaged and a minor structure destroyed in the Summit Fire. The Summit Fire started Friday afternoon in Llano near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z.
Summit fire near the Los Angeles-San Bernardino county line has burned 2,690 acres and destroyed one home and damaged two others. Evacuation orders for a portion of the Antelope Valley were downgraded to warnings on Sunday. The fire is 31% contained and the cause of it is under investigation.
It's been a deadly year for firefighters. More than 5,600 square miles (14,504 square kilometers) have burned in the U.S. so far this year, outpacing the average for the past decade. The most recent outlook shows above normal wildfire potential in July from the Four Corners Region to Oregon, Idaho and Washington.
There is heavy smoke from several large wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota. The smoke is expected to cover large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week. Minnesota officials have issued an air quality alert from Tuesday through Friday for the Twin Cities metro area, Alexandria and Two Harbors.
There is heavy smoke from several large wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. The smoke is expected to cover large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week. Minnesota issues an air quality alert from Tuesday through Friday. The most intense smoke could spread south as far as Washington, D.C., by midday Thursday.
Cottonwood fire in Utah has burned more than 96,000 acres and is 58 percent contained. Up to 150 structures have been destroyed and Eagle Point Ski Resort reported losing more than 100 condos and 30 cabins. NASA’s Fire Events Data Suite tracked the fire's progression as it expanded. Nearly three dozen large early-season wildland fires were burning across parts of the western U.S. and Utah.
There are over 100 wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota. The smoke from them is expected to cover large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week. The best advice is to stay indoors to avoid both the smoke and the extreme heat. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness was closed because of about 17 fires. About 4 dozen large fires are burning across 15 states in the United States.
The Summit Fire broke out around 12:49 p.m. near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z in the Llano area, just south of State Route 138. It has grown to roughly 800 acres and crossed into the Angeles National Forest. Evacuation zones LAC-E107 and LAC E127-C are under evacuation warnings. The cause of the fire is unknown.
Wildfires in Spain and the U.S. have destroyed more than 3.1 million acres of land and killed up to 12 civilians this summer. In contrast, in Europe and North America, fires are smaller, fast-moving blazes that kill civilians and destroy vast swathes of land. The difference is due to climate-driven extremes.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is spreading across the United States. Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Colorado are under air quality alerts. Massachusetts is also being affected by the smoke plume. The worst air quality impacts are being felt in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Wildfire smoke contains microscopic particles known as PM2.5.
Summit Fire near the Los Angeles-San Bernardino county line has burned 2,679 acres and is 8 percent contained. Juno Fire in the Antelope Valley burned 188 acres on Saturday but was contained. One residence was damaged and a minor structure destroyed in the Summit Fire. The Summit Fire started Friday afternoon in Llano near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z.
Summit fire near the Los Angeles-San Bernardino county line has burned 2,690 acres and destroyed one home and damaged two others. Evacuation orders for a portion of the Antelope Valley were downgraded to warnings on Sunday. The fire is 31% contained and the cause of it is under investigation.