The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

Governor signs bill limiting liability for companies found guilty of starting wildfires, sparking debate over who pays

Local residents are wary of "years of pollution" and misleading government messaging about the wildfires

For centuries, fire was one of the major fears for city-dwellers. Dense cities built largely of wood could – and did – burn. In 1666, a fire in a bakery went on to destroy two-thirds of the city of London, leaving 85% of residents homeless. In 1871, fire burned out huge areas…

The former Los Angeles fire chief ousted by Mayor Karen Bass after the most destructive wildfire in city history is seeking to reclaim her job

Blaze in Ofunato has spread through 2,100 hectares of land, damaged dozens of homes and forced more than 1,000 to flee

Firefighters work to contain blaze in Carolina Forest as south-eastern states face increased fire danger

Dozens of wildfires have cropped up since the weekend, forcing South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to declare a state of emergency

A massive wildfire is engulfing parts of South Carolina, and video shows low-flying planes cruising through the billowing smoke in a desperate attempt to fight the blazes.

Wildfire season in Canada has historically spanned from late April to August — with the most damaging of these fires typically burning in June and July. But in recent years, we’ve seen a significant change in when wildfires burning; they are no longer a seasonal phenomenon.