Hot, dry weather and fierce easterlies fanned the flames of several blazes, endangering homes and lives.
Published Oct 25, 2019
Dry, windy weather intensified the blaze near San Bernardino.
Published Aug 17, 2016
Fierce Diablo winds helped fan flames, which have consumed more than 75,000 acres.
Published Oct 29, 2019
The fast-moving King fire burned in Eldorado National Forest in September 2014.
Published Sep 18, 2014
Wildfires continue to menace Southern California.
Published Dec 8, 2017
An expansive, destructive wildfire north of Los Angeles is visible from space by day and night.
Published Jun 28, 2016
Acquired shortly before noon local time on September 22, 2009, this true-color image shows smoke from the Guiberson Fire blowing southwestward toward the Pacific coastline. A red outline gives the rough perimeter of the fire.
Published Sep 23, 2009
A wildfire burned in steep terrain north of Los Angeles near Palmdale on May 31, 2013.
Published Jun 3, 2013
The Thomas fire has set new records while ravaging several communities.
Published Dec 24, 2017
Temperature, humidity, and winds contributed to the rapid spread of fire in Lake County, about 100 miles northwest of Sacramento.
Published Jun 27, 2018
As the smoke from this fire makes clear, surface winds do not always blow in the same direction as those at higher altitudes.
Published Jul 21, 2017
A wildfire burned near Banning, California, on May 1, 2013.
Published May 2, 2013
On July 18, 2013, a fierce wildfire threatened Palm Springs, California.
Published Jul 19, 2013
On May 2, 2013, the MODIS instrument on NASA’s Aqua satellite captured this view of wildfires burning near Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Published May 3, 2013
A wildfire burning in Los Padres National Park charred more than 500 acres—including the home of Big Sur’s fire chief.
Published Dec 17, 2013
