Fires have burned hundreds of thousands of acres in the western United States and Canada, prompting evacuations and blanketing cities in smoke.
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Half of Canadian Town Jasper Destroyed by Fast-Moving Wildfire
As much as half of Jasper, Alberta, which lies inside one of the country’s most-visited national parks, has been destroyed, officials said.
Canada Issues Evacuation Order for Jasper National Park as Wildfires Burn in Alberta
Large blazes in the province have led to the evacuation of thousands of people.
Early Wildfires in Brazil Threaten Pantanal Wetlands and Cerrado Savanna
Huge blazes are spreading hundreds of miles across some of the most biodiverse parts of Brazil, with the worst of the annual fire season still weeks away.
Dozens of Groups Push FEMA to Recognize Extreme Heat as a ‘Major Disaster’
The labor and environmental groups are pushing the change so relief funds can be used in more situations.
Logging in Banff to Save it from Canada’s Wildfires
Trees have been cut to create fire guards in Banff, the country’s most popular national park. After its warmest winter in history, Canada braces for another season of wildfires.
Here’s What to Know About Canada’s Wildfire Season
Despite a relatively wet spring, government officials are warning that persistent drought across Western Canada could leave the region vulnerable to major fires.
Wildfire Approaches Canada’s Largest Oil-Producing Area — Again
The fire, near Fort McMurray, Alberta, has put the community, which is haunted by the costliest wildfire in Canadian history, on high alert.
Alarmed by Climate Change, Astronomers Train Their Sights on Earth
A growing number of researchers in the field are using their expertise to fight the climate crisis.
Minnesota and Wisconsin See Air Quality Warnings as Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifts South
As smoke from wildfires drifted south over the weekend, officials urged people to avoid prolonged exertion and to limit their time outdoors.