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Rare Wildfires Burning in Greenland Seen from Space
By Sarah B. Puschmann published
Today marks day 10 since the blaze was first detected by instruments aboard NASA satellites.

Brilliant Fireball Streaks Over Milwaukee, Wows Skywatchers (Videos)
By Calla Cofield published
A brilliant, bright-green meteor blazed through the sky just north of Milwaukee early this morning (Feb. 6), and likely sprinkled space rocks into Lake Michigan.

Gatlinburg Burning: How a Tennessee Wildfire Spread So Fast
By Stephanie Pappas published
Winds threaten to spread wildfires in Tennessee before relief from rain comes after midnight.

Burn Scar from Massive Australian Wildfire Visible from Space
By Laura Geggel published
A burn scar left by a wildfire in Western Australia is so massive, it's visible from space, according to images captured by a NASA satellite.

Sprawling Blue Cut Wildfire in California Spied by NASA Satellites
By Hanneke Weitering published
As a wildfire blazes through a mountain pass in Southern California, two NASA satellites were able to snap photos of the smoke from space.

Australian Wildfires Provide Surprise Boon for Hunting Cats
By Mindy Weisberger published
Australian researchers investigating the hunting habits of feral cats discovered that the felines were benefitting from an unexpected ally: intense fires.

Wildfires Are Burning Some of the World’s Oldest Trees
By Brian Kahn published
Tasmania's rainforest is burning up in the wake of its most severe two-year drought on record.

Intense Wildfire Season Expected in West
By Bobby Magill published
Forest Service anticipates spending up to $1.6 billion fighting a fire season that could be worse than normal.
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