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Carolina wildfires: High winds, low humidity significantly increase threat

Friday, March 28 by ABC News

(ASHEVILLE, N.C.) -- Strong winds and low humidity could create significant problems for firefighters in the Carolinas on Friday, as wildfires continue to rage throughout both states, officials said.Red flag warnings are in place for the western Carolinas on Friday with wind gusts reaching... Read More.

Gusty winds threaten to spread North Carolina wildfires

Tuesday, March 25 by ABC News

(POLK COUNTY, N.C.) -- As firefighters continued to battle three stubborn North Carolina wildfires in the same county, a breezy and dry forecast for the danger zones is threatening to spread the flames, officials said.The three fires, including two that have overlapped, are in steep,... Read More.

3 wildfires prompt evacuations in North Carolinas Polk County

Monday, March 24 by ABC News

(POLK COUNTY, N.C.) -- Evacuation orders were issued Sunday for parts of Polk County, North Carolina, where three large wildfires have burned more than 3,000 acres combined and two of the blazes remain out of control, according to authorities.The three separate fires -- the... Read More.

Wildfires erupt as strong winds continue to hit parts of the country

Thursday, March 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 24 million Americans are under wildfire warnings due to strong winds on Thursday, posing a threat to existing fires in several states, and as a powerful storm moves toward the Northeast.A wildfire was reported burning within the Sam Houston... Read More.

Residents told to leave now as wildfires threaten Oklahoma towns

Wednesday, March 19 by ABC News

(NORMAN, Okla.) -- Winds of up to 75 mph were fanning multiple fast-moving Oklahoma wildfires on Wednesday morning, prompting evacuation orders for towns in the path of the flames, officials said.Firefighters are battling blazes in Logan, Pawnee, Beckham and Roger Mills counties, including one about... Read More.

Fire danger continues for Oklahoma after deadly wildfires ravage state

Monday, March 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Oklahoma is under alert for fire danger on Monday after being devastated by deadly blazes over the weekend, and amid a continued fire threat in the Plains.More than 50 million Americans are under alert for fire weather conditions on Monday. Red... Read More.

Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making smores: Police

Monday, March 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A New York resident making s'mores in their backyard is suspected of accidentally igniting a series of wildfires over the weekend that swept through hundreds of acres of the Pine Barrens region of Long Island, authorities said Monday.Suffolk County Police Commissioner... Read More.

LA wildfires: What text messages sent to and from LA fire chief during blaze show

Monday, March 3 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Late at night on Jan. 6, Los Angeles Emergency Management Department General Manager Carol Parks sent a text message wishing Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley a happy new year.“It's my first opportunity to send this Public Safety leadership text,”... Read More.

Evacuations ordered as 175 wildfires erupt across South and North Carolina

Monday, March 3 by ABC News

(THE CAROLINAS) -- Firefighters were battling 175 wildfires that erupted across South and North Carolina overnight amid windy and dry conditions, threatening homes and prompting evacuations, authorities said.There are ongoing response operations to the sprawling wildfires that had burned a combined 4,200 acres across... Read More.

Oscars 2025: Conan O’Brien jokes about nominated films, gets serious about the California wildfires

Sunday, March 2 by ABC News

The stars were out in Hollywood Sunday for the 97th Academy Awards.The show opened with a musical tribute to cinematic versions of The Wizard of Oz, featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, then cut to a The Substance-inspired video with host Conan O’Brien appearing from... Read More.

Los Angeles removes fire chief in wake of massive wildfires

Friday, February 21 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has been removed by Mayor Karen Bass in the wake of the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires that killed dozens and destroyed hundreds of homes.Bass said on Friday that she removed Crowley because firefighters were... Read More.

Shrinking answers call for productions to stay in LA after wildfires

Wednesday, February 5 by ABC News

The popular drama Shrinking, starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, will continue production in Los Angeles as the members of the film industry urge shows to stay put after wildfires caused destruction throughout the city.The Apple TV+ show, which shoots in Altadena and Pasadena,... Read More.