CBS • 2026-07-16

Climate extremes fuel explosive wildfires in Canada and the U.S., experts say

One climatologist said "a perfect storm" of climate extremes primed the western U.S. for one of its worst fire seasons in a decade. Meanwhile, Canadian wildfire smoke fills the air.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-07-15

Extreme heat raises wildfire fears; monsoonal moisture will create sticky conditions

With a heat wave expected to peak in Southern California on Wednesday, forecasters warned of elevated fire risk.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-07-14

Busy wildfire season tests U.S. fire bosses as they juggle resources to stay ahead

Fire managers try to anticipate nature's next move, placing thousands of firefighters, hundreds of engines, batteries of bulldozers, and fleets of helicopters and air tankers where they'll make the biggest difference.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-07-11

Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12

Firefighters in Spain are battling one of the country's deadliest wildfires, which has killed at least 12 people.