Northern California Firefighters Dig in Ahead of High WindsNorthern California Firefighters Dig in Ahead of High WindsSanta Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart said 100 officers were patrolling.Associated PressAssociated Press
Pandemic Adds to Already Dangerous Job of FirefightingPandemic Adds to Already Dangerous Job of FirefightingThe total number of positive COVID cases among wildland firefighters among the various federal, state, local and tribal agencies is not being tracked.Associated PressAssociated Press
California Wildfires Chase People From Homes Into Smoky AirCalifornia Wildfires Chase People From Homes Into Smoky AirThe flames Wednesday have sent thousands of people from their homes into smoky air and killed a pilot on a firefighting mission.Associated PressAssociated Press
US Plans Reimagine Fighting Wildfires Amid Crews’ Virus RiskUS Plans Reimagine Fighting Wildfires Amid Crews’ Virus RiskDifferent parts of the country can tailor the guidelines.Associated PressAssociated Press
Firefighting Plane Crashes in Australia, Killing 3 AmericansFirefighting Plane Crashes in Australia, Killing 3 AmericansCoulson Aviation in the U.S. state of Oregon says one of its Lockheed large air tankers was lost.Associated PressAssociated Press
California Eyes Climate Bond to Prepare for DisastersCalifornia Eyes Climate Bond to Prepare for DisastersSome Republicans are skeptical, saying California should use existing money to address the problem.Associated PressAssociated Press
Smoke From US Wildfires Boosting Health Risk for MillionsSmoke From US Wildfires Boosting Health Risk for MillionsEven among wildfire experts, understanding of health impacts from smoke was elusive until recently. Associated PressAssociated Press
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Drifts Into 5 US StatesSmoke From Canadian Wildfires Drifts Into 5 US StatesThe smoke has drifted into Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington state and Wyoming.Associated PressAssociated Press
Smoky Conditions In Wyoming Persist, May Cause Health ConcernsSmoky Conditions In Wyoming Persist, May Cause Health ConcernsThe smoke will likely persist through the weekend, with a cool front causing some improvement Sunday into Monday. Susan BurkSusan Burk
Smoky Conditions Forecast For Casper Area Smoky Conditions Forecast For Casper Area High pressure will bring in smoke from the wildfires burning in the west. Susan BurkSusan Burk