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Wildfires: Continuing Coverage and Investigations

Continuing Coverage and Investigations with ABC News and KABC- Los Angeles
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VIDEO: Wildfires: Continuing Coverage and Investigations
June 30, 2025 at 9:28 PM

Fast-growing fire in Southern California prompts evacuations

A quickly growing brush fire in Southern California has spread at least 2,400 acres, prompting evacuations, according to fire officials.
June 30, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The Wolf Fire in northern California has burned at least 1,165 acres according to CAL FIRE, and is expected to grow.
June 30, 2025 at 11:46 AM

Wolf Fire in Southern California explodes over 1,100 acres, prompting evacuations

A quickly growing brush fire in Southern California has spread at least 1,165 acres, prompting evacuations, according to fire officials.
June 30, 2025 at 11:46 AM
A quickly growing brush fire in Southern California has spread at least 1,165 acres, prompting evacuations, according to fire officials.
June 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM

LA First Responders face growing health concerns in months after wildfires

ABC News' Matt Gutman investigates the growing health concerns for first responders who rushed to fight raging wildfires in Los Angeles, some even drawing a parallel to the medical aftermath of 9/11.
June 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
VIDEO: LA First Responders face growing health concerns in months after wildfires
June 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM

Wildfires: Breaking News

ABC News and KABC- Los Angeles breaking news coverage of California Wildfires.
June 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
VIDEO: Wildfires: Breaking News
June 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM

SoCal Strong: Helping local fire victims

Wildfires leave historic Altadena devastated as firefighters lose their homes while battling California blazes and residents hold on to hope after heartbreak.
June 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM
SoCal Strong.
June 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM

ABC News investigates firefighters’ health after LA wildfires

A Nature Medicine study reveals insight into how smoke exposure affects people at the genetic level, finding that toxic metals make it into the bodies of people exposed to fire smoke.
June 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
VIDOE: ABC News investigates firefighters’ health after LA wildfires
June 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM

More than 100 firefighters battle large wildfire on eastern Greek island of Chios

More than 100 firefighters assisted by water-dropping helicopters and planes are battling a large wildfire burning near the main town of the eastern Aegean island of Chios, with emergency services ordering the evacuation of a dozen areas
June 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
A large wildfire burns in Karyes village, on the eastern Aegean island of Chios, Greece, Sunday, June 22, 2025. (Pantelis Fykaris/Politischios.gr via AP)
June 12, 2025 at 10:52 PM

Oregon wildfire prompts evacuations, road closures

The Rowena Fire has burned more than 3,500 acres in the Columbia River Gorge, approximately 80 miles east of Portland.
June 12, 2025 at 10:52 PM
VIDEO: Oregon wildfire prompts evacuations, road closures
June 11, 2025 at 10:28 AM

Evacuation orders lifted after brush fire contained in Los Angeles County

The Burbank Fire Department said Tuesday afternoon it was responding to the Bethany Fire, which is burning near a residential area.
June 11, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Bethany Fire in Burbank, California.
June 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM

Tips to stay safe from smoke inhalation

ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula shares key tips to stay safe as smoke from dozens of wildfires in Canada creates dangerous air quality for millions across the U.S.
June 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
VIDEO: Tips to stay safe from smoke inhalation
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires blows into US states, air quality alerts in effect

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to bring potentially dangerous air quality to parts of the northern U.S., with hazy skies possible.
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Wildfires burning north of Joussard, Alberta, Canada, May 30, 2025.
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires 'not healthy for anyone to be breathing': Experts

As hundreds of wildfires burn across Canada, smoke is traveling south and potentially affecting Americans’ health. Here's why it can be so dangerous.
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Pedestrians walk on the Stone Arch Bridge as a haze from Canadian wildfire smoke causes poor air quality in Minneapolis, June 3, 2025.
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Nearly 200 Canadian wildfires trigger air quality alerts across the Midwest

The smoke is now shifting as far south as Georgia and the Carolinas.
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VIDEO: Nearly 200 Canadian wildfires trigger air quality alerts across the Midwest
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Canadian wildfire smoke poses threat to several US states

As hundreds of wildfires continue to burn in Canada, the smoke from the flames is bringing potentially dangerous air quality to parts of the United States.
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Smoke rises from wildfire LWF090, the Caribou Lake Wildfire, in an aerial photograph northwest of Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, May 28, 2025.
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires cross border into US

Thick smoke from some of the 94 wildfires in Canada have begun drifting south into the U.S., creating hazy and potentially unhealthy conditions in the Midwest and parts of the upper Plains.
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VIDEO: Smoke from Canadian wildfires cross border into US
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Air quality alerts due to smoke from Canadian fires

ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee has the latest on where the Canadian wildfire smoke is heading.
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VIDEO: Air quality alerts due to smoke from Canadian fires
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Midwest air quality concerns from Canadian wildfires

WABC Meteorologist Brittany Bell reports on the smoke blowing into the U.S. causing air quality concerns from several dozen wildfires burning in Canada.
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VIDEO: Midwest air quality concerns from Canadian wildfires
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Air quality concerns millions as wildfires rages across Canada

WABC meteorologist Dani Beckstrom reports the latest news on the Canadian wildfires and severe weather threats across the Midwest.
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Map: US states could face unhealthy air quality due to Canada wildfires

With 174 active wildfires burning across Canada, several U.S. states are under air quality alerts due to the traveling smoke from these flames.
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A large wildfire burns near Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada, May 27, 2025.
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Greer Fire expands to 20,000 acres, over 700 personnel battling flames

A wildfire in eastern Arizona continues to burn, expanding to over 20,000 acres, with more red flag warnings in effect on Monday.
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Greer Fire expands to 20,000 acres, over 700 personnel battling flames
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Greer Fire expands to 20,000 acres, over 700 personnel battling flames

A wildfire in eastern Arizona continues to burn, expanding to over 20,000 acres, with more red flag warnings in effect on Monday.
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The Greer Fire in eastern Arizona has expanded to over 20,000 acres, with no containment reported.
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Arizona's Greer Fire explodes to more than 7,000 acres, evacuation area expands

Crews in eastern Arizona continue to battle a wind-driven wildfire that has burned over 7,000 acres as of Thursday.
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Crews in eastern Arizona continue to battle a wind-driven wildfire that has burned over 6,400 acres, as of May 14, 2025.
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Eastern Arizona wildfire explodes to 6,400 acres amid high winds

The Greer Fire is threatening a small mountain town near the New Mexico border.
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The Greer Fire is threatening a small mountain town near the New Mexico border.
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Minnesota's raging Camp House Fire explodes to nearly 12,000 acres

Three major wildfires raging out of control in the same Minnesota county have burned more than 20,000 acres combined.
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Three major wildfires raging out of control in the same Minnesota county have burned more than 20,000 acres combined.
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Minnesota wildfires tear through structures, prompt evacuation warnings

Three major wildfires raging out of control in the same Minnesota county have burned more than 20,000 acres combined.
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The Camp House Fire burns in Minnesota, May 12, 2025.
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9 million people under red flag warnings as fire danger envelops upper Midwest

At least 9 million people in the nation's upper Midwest region are under red flag warnings on Monday.
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9 million people under red flag warnings as fire danger envelops upper Midwest
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9 million people under red flag warnings as fire danger envelops upper Midwest

At least 9 million people in the nation's upper Midwest region are under red flag warnings on Monday.
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An aerial view of the 'Camphouse Fire' burning in the Superior National Forest near Brimson, Minn., May 11, 2025, as wildfire danger envelops the upper Midwest.
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Sunset Road Fire triples in size overnight

Meteorologist Dani Beckstrom reported on dry conditions fueling a fast-moving wildfire near a popular vacation resort in North Carolina.
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VIDEO: Sunset Road Fire triples in size overnight
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Police arrest second teenager in connection with massive Ocean City, NJ wildfire

Prosecutors say the two suspects set wooden pallets on fire before leaving the area.
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VIDEO: Police arrest second teenager in connection with massive Ocean City, NJ wildfire
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Teen suspect in New Jersey arson allegedly left fire to go meet friend

A second teenager has been arrested for arson in connection with a New Jersey wildfire, officials said.
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Smoke rises from scorched vegetation during the Jones Road Fire near Lacey Township in Ocean County, New Jersey, on April 23, 2025.
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Multiple fire departments battle large brush fire on Cape Cod, Massachusetts

What started as a controlled burn at Joint Base Cape Cod has exploded into a major brush fire in Sandwich, Massachusetts.
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VIDEO: Multiple fire departments battle large brush fire on Cape Cod, Massachusetts
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Firefighters battle wildfire in Israel

The fires have torched 6,000 acres of land west of Jerusalem.
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VIDEO: Firefighters battle wildfire in Israel
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New Jersey wildfire: Windy conditions are 'not helping things'

Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire in New Jersey that has burned over 15,000 acres, with strong winds on Sunday complicating their efforts, officials said.
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New Jersey Forest Fire Service fire crews operate to extinguish the flames of the Jones Road Fire near Lacey Township in Ocean County, New Jersey, on April 23, 2025.
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Drone video captures wildfires at state forest in Pennsylvania

Two wildfires have sparked at a state forest in Pennsylvania, drone video has revealed.
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A fire burns in Thompson Hollow Fire in Cumberland County, PA, April 24, 2025.
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Communities are replanting trees after devastating wildfires

This Arbor Day, local organizations and arborists express the importance of planting trees after devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
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This Arbor Day, local organizations and arborists express the importance of planting trees after devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
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Teenager charged with arson in New Jersey wildfire

A 19-year-old is facing charges after he allegedly set a bonfire and walked away leaving it to burn, causing the massive Jones Road Fire.
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VIDEO: Teenager charged with arson in New Jersey wildfire
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Teen charged with allegedly starting massive New Jersey wildfire

More than 15,000 acres are burning in New Jersey as winds are expected to continue Thursday and smoke will hit the New York City area.
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Smoke rises from scorched vegetation during the Jones Road Fire near Lacey Township in Ocean County, New Jersey, on April 23, 2025.
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Arbor Day: How Los Angeles is replanting trees after devastating wildfires

ABC News joined The Arbor Day Foundation and the Altadena nonprofit Amigos de los Rios to discuss replanting and preserving trees in the wake of the Eaton Fire.
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ABC News joined The Arbor Day Foundation and the Altadena nonprofit Amigos de los Rios to discuss replanting and preserving trees in the wake of the Eaton Fire.
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Teen arrested, facing arson charges in connection to massive New Jersey brush fire

A 19-year-old suspect is facing arson charges in the Jones Road Fire, one of the largest wildfires in New Jersey in the last 20 years. The smoke has triggered air quality alerts in New York City.
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VIDEO: Teen arrested, facing arson charges in connection to massive New Jersey brush fire
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Teenager charged with starting massive New Jersey wildfire

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a massive New Jersey wildfire that has consumed 13,000 acres, authorities said. ABC News’ Trevor Ault reports.
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VIDEO: Teenager charged with starting massive New Jersey wildfire
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Teen arrested for allegedly starting New Jersey wildfire

Joseph King, 19, was arrested for allegedly starting the Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey. Plus, there are air quality concerns as winds are expected to blow smoke into the New York City area.
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VIDEO: New Jersey wildfire only 50% contained
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New Jersey wildfire explodes to 13,250 acres, could be largest in nearly 20 years

A wildfire in New Jersey exploded to approximately 13,250 acres since it was first reported on Tuesday.
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Firefighters battle a house fire, April 23, 2025, in Lacey Township, N.J.
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State of emergency as massive New Jersey wildfire triples in size

The Jones Road fire, about 90 miles south of NYC, was first reported Tuesday morning and has burned more than 12,000 acres.
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VIDEO: State of emergency as massive New Jersey wildfire triples in size
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Jones Road Wildfire could be largest in 20 years in New Jersey

he Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey has exploded to 12,000 acres after igniting Tuesday in Ocean County, threatening more than 1,000 structures and causing thousands of people to evacuate.
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he Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey has exploded to 12,000 acres after igniting Tuesday in Ocean County, threatening more than 1,000 structures and causing thousands of people to evacuate.
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State of emergency declared as New Jersey wildfire explodes to 11,500 acres

The Jones Road Wildfire is currently under 30% containment.
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The Jones Road Wildfire is currently under 30% containment.
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Wildfire in New Jersey forces thousands of evacuations

The Jones Road Fire has quickly exploded in size, swallowing 8,500 acres and is only 10% contained.
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VIDEO: Wildfire in New Jersey forces thousands of evacuations
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Large brush fire triggers evacuations in parts of New Jersey

The fast-burning fire has scorched at least 1,200 acres in Ocean County and is 0% contained.
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VIDEO: Large brush fire triggers evacuations in parts of New Jersey
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6 million under red flag warnings as extreme fire danger increases in Southwest

More than 6 million people in multiple states across the Southwest and South Plains are under red flag warnings on Thursday.
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Sunset at the Sandia Mountains east of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is captured along with a rainbow in this undated photo. The entire state of New Mexico is under red flag warnings, April 17, 2025, as wildfire danger increases throughout the Southwest.
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Critical fire danger in Southwest

ABC News’ Sam Champion has the latest on the fire threat in parts of the Southwest and Southern Plains.
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VIDEO: Critical fire danger in Southwest