wildfire3 min read
Floriston Fire Fully Contained After Week-Long Battle Along I-80
1 month ago•Source: KCRA
View original sourceWildfire News
The latest wildfire stories, each synthesized from multiple sources with added background and context.
Featured Wildfire Stories
36 min•2 months ago
Firefighting helicopter crash during Utah's Widemouth 2 Fire leaves crew unaccounted
A Sikorsky S-64 firefighting helicopter crashed near Richfield in Millard County, Utah, while assisting with the Widemouth 2 Fire; initial reports suggested the pilot and crewmember had died, but officials later said there was no confirmation of the victims’ status due to unsafe conditions. The crash area remains inaccessible as investigators from the FAA and NTSB examine the incident. The Widemouth 2 Fire has burned more than 111,000 acres, making it Utah’s largest wildfire of the 2026 season.
More Top Stories
2
"Corral Fire 50% Contained After Burning 14,168 Acres and Homes"
CBS San Francisco•2 years ago
3
"Texas Power Company Admits Role in Deadliest Wildfire in State's History"
CBS News•2 years ago
More Wildfire Stories
"Waseca Wildfire Grows to 500+ Acres Amid Red Flag Warning"
A wildfire is burning north of Waseca, Minnesota, prompting the evacuation of six to eight homes and posing a challenge to containment due to strong winds. The fire, centered near Snake Trail, has led to smaller structure damage, and the smoke could impact air quality along the Interstate 35 corridor. The area is under a red flag warning, with ideal conditions for spreading fires, and the National Interstate Fire Center has warned of an increased risk for wildfires in Minnesota and northern Wisconsin this spring.
"Firefighters battle 60-acre brush fire threatening homes in East San Jose"
Crews in East San Jose are making progress in battling the Clayton Fire, a brush fire that threatened homes. The fire, which started around 3 p.m., has burned approximately 66 acres and is currently 20% contained. No evacuation orders have been issued, and residents are being asked to avoid the area.
Canadian Wildfires: Control and Planning
The Canadian wildfires, which began in early June and have affected Ontario and Quebec, are still burning with 232 out of 426 active fires labeled as "out of control." The harsh weather conditions in Canada are fueling the fires and making it harder for firefighters to combat the flames. The air quality in the U.S. East Coast is expected to improve over the weekend, but the lingering smoke has more to do with a weather pattern. Canada is currently at "national preparedness level 5," and international firefighters are flying in to help fight the fires.
"Jackson Township Wildfire Threatens Buildings and Closes Roads"
A wildfire named the Glory Fire is burning in Jackson Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, threatening 30 structures and burning 50 acres with 0% containment. Road closures are in effect, but there are no mandatory evacuations at this time. Crews are working to contain the fire within the boundaries of East Commodore Blvd, Jackson Mills Road, and Cedar Swamp Road. The cause of the fire is unknown, and there have been no injuries reported.