How to make a DIY air filter with a box fan
Homemade air filters can be a cheap and effective way to protect your home from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke.
How to stop wildfire smoke from getting into your home and car
Raging winter wildfires in Los Angeles are a grim reminder of how quickly wildfire smoke can creep into your neighborhood – and your home and car.
Palisades Fire forces evacuations, destroys homes in Los Angeles
A large brush fire broke out in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades on Tuesday.
Palisades fire: Newsom declares state of emergency, thousands evacuated
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the Pacific Palisades fire rages, burning over 1,260 acres and prompting mass evacuations in Southern California amid life-threatening wind conditions.
Getty Villa Museum threatened by Palisades fire
The Palisades fire has prompted evacuations, threatened homes and has caused major traffic disruptions with road closures.
Palisades fire chaos: Abandoned cars and traffic gridlock caught on video
As the Pacific Palisades fire rages on, a striking video shows abandoned cars and gridlocked streets resembling a scene from an apocalypse movie. The footage underscores the chaos caused by evacuations and heavy traffic.
Dick Van Dyke evacuated in Malibu fire, days before 99th birthday
Dick Van Dyke was ordered to evacuate his home in Malibu amid a wildfire just days ahead of his 99th birthday.
Big Rusty Wildfire: NJ police asking for help with 'suspicious' fire
New Jersey State Police are asking for the public's help to determine what caused one of many wildfires that have torched the state this month.
New Jersey lifts fire restrictions after overnight rain drenches state
New Jersey has lifted fire restrictions that were put in place earlier this month to help reduce the risk of wildfires amid historically dry conditions.
Big Rusty Wildfire contained as much-needed rainfall heads to New Jersey
Southern New Jersey has been in desperate need of rain after weeks of droughts and wildfires. Thankfully, rainfall is forecasted overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
Second 14-year-old charged with arson in Burlington County forest fire
Another teenager is being held responsible for intentionally starting a forest fire in South Jersey last month that burned over 50 acres.
Big Rusty Wildfire: Crews make progress battling large fire in Burlington County
Fire crews in New Jersey are working to contain a wildfire in Burlington County’s Hainesport neighborhood.
Teen boy arrested for intentionally setting forest fire in South Jersey: police
A 14-year-old boy is being held responsible for at least one of several wildfires that have recently erupted in South Jersey.
Wildfires latest: NYS Parks employee killed, air quality alerts remain in effect
A New York State parks employee died Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County, one of several blazes in the New York metro area to break out recently amid drought conditions.
Over 800 acres burning in uncontrolled wildfires throughout the state this week
Three separate wildfires are burning throughout New Jersey, consuming over 700 acres and creating residential evacuations.
Northeast under most significant October wildfire threat in years
Fire Weather Warnings now cover 35 million people across all of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, the New York City metro area and Long Island through Saturday evening.
New Jersey elevates fire restriction stage statewide amid ongoing dry spell
Foresters in New Jersey have elevated the state's wildfire restriction level to Stage 3 as a borderline historic dry spell continues to drain the Garden State.
Colorado brush fire caused by electrocuted birds falling to the ground
More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which started when a group of birds were electrocuted by power equipment, caught fire and then fell to the ground.
Smokey Bear turns 80: Here's how the fictional face of fire prevention was born
Smokey Bear, the fictional face of forest fire prevention, is celebrating 80 years. It's the longest running and most successful advertising campaign in American history.
Symbol of resilience: Lahaina's historic banyan tree thrives a year after deadly wildfire
In Maui's town of Lahaina, hope is emerging as the community recovers from last year's devastating wildfire. The 151-year-old banyan tree on Front Street, heavily scorched by the flames, is now showing signs of revival.