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Wildfire Fallout: Yosemite Pining for Visitors This Labor Day Weekend
By Becky Oskin published
NASA Satellites Track California's Rim Wildfire from Space
By Miriam Kramer published
NASA satellites in orbit high above the surface of the Earth have caught sight of a huge wildfire burning in California.
Astronaut Snaps Photo of Raging California Wildfire
By Miriam Kramer published
A wildfire raging in Northern California can be seen from space. NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg snapped a photo of the blaze from her post aboard the International Space Station on Saturday (Aug. 24).
Big Wildfires in the West: Why, How, What To Do?
By Lily Whiteman published
Researchers explore the causes of and solutions for rising wildfire dangers.
Burning Question: How Will Climate Change Impact Western Wildfires?
By Becky Oskin published
Climate change may increase wildfire threat, but planning changes could lessen the impacts.
Black Forest Fire: Most Destructive in Colorado History
By ANdy Mussoline published
Firefighters are gaining ground on what is now the most destructive fire in Colorado history.
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