Fires

A Forest Fire in Western Wyoming
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A Forest Fire in Western Wyoming

A lightning-ignited blaze billowed smoke into the towns and valleys near Jackson.

Published Oct 9, 2024

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Weather-Making Fire Burns in Southern California
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Weather-Making Fire Burns in Southern California

Intense blazes, including the Line fire, supercharged afternoon convective clouds.

Published Sep 10, 2024

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Smoke Fills South American Skies
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Smoke Fills South American Skies

Drought has amplified fire activity across the continent, contributing to exceptionally high carbon emissions in Bolivia and Brazil.

Published Sep 6, 2024

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Wildland Fires Scorch Idaho Wilderness
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Wildland Fires Scorch Idaho Wilderness

Burning for weeks, the Wapiti and Middle Fork Complex fires have charred tens of thousands of acres.

Published Sep 3, 2024

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Smoke Streams from Fires in Madeira
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Smoke Streams from Fires in Madeira

Heat and wind gusts helped the blazes spread through over 5,700 hectares of forest.

Published Aug 20, 2024

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