By early September 2020, more than a quarter million acres had burned within the August Complex fire in Mendocino National Forest.
Published Sep 3, 2020Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Fires Human Presence Remote Sensing
A wildfire in Fresno County, California has burned more than 28,000 acres.
Published Jul 20, 2020
Little heat remained, but the California fire left behind a burn scar spanning almost 50 square miles.
Published Jul 7, 2015
Temperature, humidity, and winds contributed to the rapid spread of fire in Lake County, about 100 miles northwest of Sacramento.
Published Jun 27, 2018
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
One of a number of large wildfires that have affected northern California in 2012, the Chips fire burned more than 75,000 acres by the time firefighters had contained it.
Published Sep 5, 2012
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
The wildfire has burned more than 50,000 acres, making it the state’s largest blaze in 2019.
Published Sep 13, 2019
In August 2012, lightning sparked numerous wildfires that burned throughout the western United States.
Published Aug 15, 2012
The EO-1 satellite observed the burn scar from the Little Bear Fire.
Published Jun 14, 2012
As the destructive California fire nears full containment, it has left behind an expanse of charred land.
Published Nov 19, 2018
The Whitewater-Baldy wildfire is the largest on record in New Mexico.
Published May 30, 2012
Only 10 percent contained, Arizona’s Wallow Fire became the largest fire in the state history on June 13 when this image was taken.
Published Jun 14, 2011
