While the 2014 wildfire season has been active in California, the fires have not been particularly large or damaging.
Published Aug 26, 2014
A recent study shows that the state has experienced a fivefold increase in annual burned area since 1972.
Published Sep 3, 2019Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Human Presence Remote Sensing
Temperature, humidity, and winds contributed to the rapid spread of fire in Lake County, about 100 miles northwest of Sacramento.
Published Jun 27, 2018
In many areas, air quality deteriorated as smoke from the destructive fire spread widely across northern California.
Published Nov 14, 2018
The Thomas fire has set new records while ravaging several communities.
Published Dec 24, 2017
Wildfires have charred more than 6 million acres in the United States.
Published Aug 7, 2015
Hot, dry weather and fierce easterlies fanned the flames of several blazes, endangering homes and lives.
Published Oct 25, 2019
The Cameron Peak and August Complex fires have punctuated a year of natural drama in the American West.
Published Oct 21, 2020Image of the Day Heat Land Fires Human Presence Remote Sensing
Several large wildfires have charred tens of thousands of acres in northern California.
Published Aug 3, 2015
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
The eastern part of the fire was active overnight, expanding the burned area to 76,000 acres.
Published Oct 30, 2019
An expansive, destructive wildfire north of Los Angeles is visible from space by day and night.
Published Jun 28, 2016
Fierce Diablo winds helped fan flames, which have consumed more than 75,000 acres.
Published Oct 29, 2019
Wildfire struck rugged woodlands near Yosemite, causing sporadic evacuations of nearby towns and spreading smoke as far as Idaho.
Published Jul 22, 2017
The fast-moving Delta Fire is one of several that have cast a pall of smoke over the region this summer.
Published Sep 7, 2018
