Topics Wildfires
Massive ‘Debilitating’ Heat Wave Expands Eastward
Extreme heat is affecting more than a dozen states, smashing records that were set during the Dust Bowl era.
Watching from Afar as Fiery Turn Burns Our Beloved City
Having lived in Colorado Springs, watching the wildfire threatening to engulf the city feels personal.
Colorado Wildfires Explained in One Chart
With Colorado wildfires raging, this chart shows the key role played by the lack of snowfall, and early snowmelt.
Heat Wave Adds to Wildfire Woes, Expands East
After aggravating the West's destructive wildfires, record heat will engulf much of the country this week.
The Best & Latest Info to Track the Wildfires in Colorado
Where to go to find the latest information on the Colorado wildfires, as well as other fires burning in the West.
Image of the Day: Fighting Fires Or Finishing Off Fish?
The ingredients of red slurry, a fire-retardant chemical, are toxic and may threaten fish and drinking water.
‘Heat is On’ Is Front & Center on Rachel Maddow Show
Guest host Ezra Klein discussed the state-by-state temperature trends highlighted in our report, "The Heat is On".
Wildfires in Western U.S. to Increase with Climate Change
Under projected models of a warming planet, fire frequency could increase in the U.S. within 30 years.
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