Towns burn to ashes, others unaccounted for as Dixie Fire rages through Sierra Nevada
As of Friday morning, the Dixie Fire had scorched more than 400,000 acres, giving it the unfortunate ranking of being California's third-largest wildfire in state history.
As of Friday morning, the Dixie Fire had scorched more than 400,000 acres, giving it the unfortunate ranking of being California's third-largest wildfire in state history.
'We lost Greenville': Dixie Fire destroys Sierra Nevada town
Hell came to Greenville, an historic Plumas County gold rush era town 80 miles northeast of Paradise. "We lost Greenville tonight," U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, who represents the area, said in an emotional Facebook video. "There’s just no words."
Hell came to Greenville, an historic Plumas County gold rush era town 80 miles northeast of Paradise. "We lost Greenville tonight," U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, who represents the area, said in an emotional Facebook video. "There’s just no words."
Devastating: Dixie Fire levels Gold Rush-era town of Greenville
Video shows a hotel, bar, gas station and many other buildings in Greenville, Plumas County, burned to the ground.
Video shows a hotel, bar, gas station and many other buildings in Greenville, Plumas County, burned to the ground.
Birthplace of Olympics threatened as Greece battles forest fires
The archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics in Greece was being threatened by one of the major forest fires burning in Greece.
The archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics in Greece was being threatened by one of the major forest fires burning in Greece.
What are the wildfire risks for the Texas Hill Country?
FOX 7 Meteorologist Carlo Falco takes a look at the wildfire risk for the Texas Hill Country.
FOX 7 Meteorologist Carlo Falco takes a look at the wildfire risk for the Texas Hill Country.
Alabama recycling plant fire: Video captures ‘smokenado’
A “smokenado” formed during a fire at a recycling and salvaging plant in Burnsville, Alabama, on August 2.
A “smokenado” formed during a fire at a recycling and salvaging plant in Burnsville, Alabama, on August 2.
More than 100 trapped overnight, some in tunnel, after mudslide buried Colorado interstate
About 30 people in the tunnel were stuck for about nine hours until crews could carve out a path through the mud to reach them at about 6:30 the next morning.
About 30 people in the tunnel were stuck for about nine hours until crews could carve out a path through the mud to reach them at about 6:30 the next morning.
Hawaii's Big Island battles record wildfire amid drought
Hawaii’s Big Island is currently battling a record size wildfire that forced thousands to evacuate amid worsening drought conditions.
Hawaii’s Big Island is currently battling a record size wildfire that forced thousands to evacuate amid worsening drought conditions.
Powerful EF-3 tornado rips through Bensalem Township, leaving widespread damage behind
Officials in Bensalem say at least six people were hurt when a tornado ripped through Bucks County on Thursday night leaving a wake of destruction that includes a decimated car dealership and several destroyed homes.
Officials in Bensalem say at least six people were hurt when a tornado ripped through Bucks County on Thursday night leaving a wake of destruction that includes a decimated car dealership and several destroyed homes.
Fire tornado rages through Plumas National Forest in California
A California firefighter captured shocking footage of a large fire tornado blaze through Plumas National Forest.
A California firefighter captured shocking footage of a large fire tornado blaze through Plumas National Forest.
Tsunami warning lifted after 8.2 earthquake off coast of Alaska
A tsunami warning and advisory issued for parts of Alaska after a large earthquake struck off the coast of the peninsula was lifted early Thursday morning.
A tsunami warning and advisory issued for parts of Alaska after a large earthquake struck off the coast of the peninsula was lifted early Thursday morning.
Injured bear cub recovering from burns after being rescued from California wildfires
Wildlife rescuers saved the life of a tiny bear cub who suffered burns on all four of his paws in a wildfire in California.
Wildlife rescuers saved the life of a tiny bear cub who suffered burns on all four of his paws in a wildfire in California.
Winds and 'fire clouds' feed California's largest blaze
Gusts also hindered containment efforts and the problem could get worse with the predicted arrival of pyrocumulus clouds — literally meaning “fire clouds ” — which can bring lightning and the risk of new ignitions.
Gusts also hindered containment efforts and the problem could get worse with the predicted arrival of pyrocumulus clouds — literally meaning “fire clouds ” — which can bring lightning and the risk of new ignitions.
Utah sandstorm causes 22-vehicle pileup, killing at least 8 people
A sandstorm in Utah led to a 22-vehicle pileup on Sunday, leaving at least eight people dead and several others seriously hurt.
A sandstorm in Utah led to a 22-vehicle pileup on Sunday, leaving at least eight people dead and several others seriously hurt.
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes Philippines
The Philippines was struck by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The Philippines was struck by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
China flooding kills at least 25, traps passengers in subway system
Flooding in central China left at least 25 dead, including some who became trapped in an underground subway system.
Flooding in central China left at least 25 dead, including some who became trapped in an underground subway system.
Couple charged with involuntary manslaughter in California wildfire sparked by gender reveal
Refugio Manuel Jimenez Jr. and Angela Renee Jimenez were charged with involuntary manslaughter after their gender reveal last year sparked a wildfire that killed a firefighter.
Refugio Manuel Jimenez Jr. and Angela Renee Jimenez were charged with involuntary manslaughter after their gender reveal last year sparked a wildfire that killed a firefighter.
PG&E says its equipment may be linked to massive Dixie Fire
Pacific Gas & Electric equipment may have been involved in the start of the big Dixie Fire burning in the Sierra Nevada, the nation's largest utility reported to California regulators.
Pacific Gas & Electric equipment may have been involved in the start of the big Dixie Fire burning in the Sierra Nevada, the nation's largest utility reported to California regulators.
Aftershocks from magnitude 6 quake continue to rattle California, Nevada
Aftershocks have hit the region between Northern California and Nevada Friday after a magnitude 6 earthquake sent large boulders rolling into highways and knocked smaller items off shelves.
Aftershocks have hit the region between Northern California and Nevada Friday after a magnitude 6 earthquake sent large boulders rolling into highways and knocked smaller items off shelves.
Video: Boulders everywhere on California freeway after earthquake strikes area
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake was reported near the California-Nevada border.
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake was reported near the California-Nevada border.