Wildfires News

The latest wildfires stories, each synthesized from multiple sources with added background and context.

Three federal wildland firefighters die tackling wind-driven Snyder Fire near CO-UT border

Three federal wildland firefighters from the Rifle Helitack crew were killed while initial-attack fighting the Snyder Fire along the Colorado-Utah border; two others were injured. The blaze had grown to about 28,000 acres, and a serious accident investigation is underway.

3 months ago•Source: The Colorado Sun

Wildfire Devastates Historic Chinese Camp in Central California

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10.34 min•1 year ago

Wildfire Devastates Historic Chinese Camp in Central California

A series of lightning-induced wildfires, part of the TCU September Lightning Complex, have burned over 13,000 acres in Northern California, damaging structures including the historic Chinese Camp post office, with ongoing evacuations and efforts to contain the fires amid challenging terrain and weather conditions.

via KCRA