Drought continues to worsen in several parts of the country, meteorologists warned in early September as dry conditions are forecast for many areas later in the month, sparking additional fears about wildfires in the fire-prone West. "The top story is the ...

Across the United States, wildfires are becoming more frequent, more intense, and more destructive, and should be considered not just a public health crisis but a national security issue, too. This year, California has endured some of the most devastating ...

California is in the middle of a worsening wildfire season with the coming months expected to be the most destructive. 6,844 wildfires have already broken out so far this year with many of them still ablaze. Firefighters are working across the state to ...

California wildfires have become particularly devastating in recent decades, but their origins vary. By Orlando Mayorquín Reporting from Los Angeles The Palisades fire, which killed 12 people and engulfed thousands of homes in the Pacific Palisades ...

Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. ALBUQUERQUE — In an age of increasingly common and disastrous wildfires, state officials have invested in a new technology to help spot fire starts in high-risk areas ...

In the forests of the Sierra Nevada, the black-backed woodpecker is without parallel. The bird appears almost born of fire, thriving on the flames that flicker through California’s coniferous forests every few years.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. California is no stranger to wildfires. Over many years, numerous fire victims have suffered losses and hope to recover ...