Airlift for thousands trapped by Canada wildfires
Canada on Thursday began airlifting to safety up to 25,000 people from the city of Fort McMurray forced from their homes by raging forest fires in Alberta`s oil sands region.
May 06, 2016, 09:40 AM IST
California wildfire ''selfie'' arsonist get 20 years, $60 million fine
Wayne Allen Huntsman admitted to three counts of arson to forest land with enhancements for causing injury to firefighters and destruction of property.
Apr 09, 2016, 10:35 AM IST
More than 1,400 homes destroyed in California fires
More than 1,400 homes have been destroyed in two of the biggest wildfires currently burning in California, officials said Sunday, making them among the worst ever in the state.
Sep 21, 2015, 00:31 AM IST
Wildfires threaten California`s treasured Sequoias
Wildfires sweeping across California are threatening the US state`s famed Sequoia trees, with firefighters scrambling to protect the national treasures.
Sep 16, 2015, 02:24 AM IST
At least 400 California homes consumed by fire, toll seen climbing
A Northern California wildfire ranked as the most destructive to hit the drought-stricken U.S. West this year has claimed one life and burned at least 400 homes to the ground, fire officials reported on Monday, saying they expected the property toll to climb.
Sep 15, 2015, 02:23 AM IST
Thousands flee California wildfire as homes go up in flames
A swiftly spreading wildfire destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee as it roared unchecked through the northern California village of Middletown and nearby communities, fire officials said on Sunday.
Sep 14, 2015, 10:56 AM IST
