As California wildfires become more frequent, people will need to fireproof their homes. Here’s what it takes to do it
Steven Snyder stood by his bedroom window, gazing out as his neighborhood burned. Waves of red and orange flames and plumes of black smoke swallowed everything in sight — yet, remarkably, his house stood unscathed.
More than 100 homes destroyed amid explosive Southern California wildfires
Firefighters have begun to get a handle on an explosive wildfire that has now destroyed more than 100 homes in Southern California.
Wildfires strike California, burn homes and threaten lives
Powerful winds in California on Wednesday 6 fueled fast-moving wildfires, leading to destroyed homes and hundreds of residents fleeing the affected areas.
Dozens of homes destroyed by Southern California wildfires
Several wildfires burned in Southern California, with dozens of homes destroyed. The fires were fanned by Santa Ana winds. Parts of New Jersey were also scorched by wildfires. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.
Southern California wildfires fueled by powerful winds destroy homes, force evacuations
Two fast-moving wildfires in southern California, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, have destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of residents to evacuate.
Southern California wildfire burns homes and businesses: 'We suffered great damage'
Firefighters were gaining ground Monday on a wildfire that raced across more than 32 square miles north of Los Angeles, damaged or destroyed almost 250 homes, businesses and other structures and continued to "creep and smolder" in steep rugged terrain.
Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire exploded
Authorities said firefighters battled fierce, howling winds and rescued people as a fast-moving Southern California wildfire exploded in size.
Dangerous wildfires rage across California and New England
Crews are battling wildfires on both U.S. coasts with more than 130 homes and structures destroyed out West. Firefighters in New York and New Jersey have been racing to battle dozens of blazes under the driest conditions in decades.
A dry fall fuels wildfires from East Coast to west and puts Arizona forests on watch
With wildfire activity flaring in the Northeast and continued burns in California, scientists are concerned by coast-to-coast ...
Drought warnings issued across Northeast as wildfires burn
Conditions in some northeast states are the driest they've been in nearly 120 years as numerous wildfires continue to burn.
18-year-old crew member killed as firefighters battle dangerous wildfires burning on both coasts
Dangerous wildfires are burning Monday on the East and West coasts, with firefighters in New York and New Jersey working to ...
AP photos show the terror of Southern California wildfires and the crushing aftermath
Before the wildfire comes a decision: what to save. It often comes down to “the smallest things," Dawn Deleon told ABC7.
Republicans blame California for wildfires — and ignore the role of the fossil fuel companies funding them
Republicans blame California for wildfires — and ignore the role of the fossil fuel companies funding them - The production ...
“He was a great kid" – wildfires claim the life of teenage park ranger in New York state
Wildfires have claimed the life of a teenage park ranger, as blazes continue to rage across New York State. 18-year-old ...
Dry conditions fuel wildfires in Manhattan, Queens and New Jersey
Firefighters are very busy battling several wildfires in Manhattan, Queens and New Jersey as dry conditions, brush and ...