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Man Claims California Wildfire Destroyed His $280 Million Emerald
A couple from Paradise is facing scrutiny after filing an insurance claim that demands compensation for the destruction of a 500-pound emerald during the 2018 Camp Fire
Missouri Man Arrested After Punching Two Firefighters in the Face
Terrence J. Lambert, 24, was arrested after he crashed his car at the intersection of Shrive Avenue and Natural Bridge in St. Louis, Missouri.
PG&E Planned Outage: Counties in California Affected by Power Shutdown
More than 300,000 PG&E customers could be affected by the latest shutdown, which the company says could last several days.
Hong Kong Protester Shot by Police Deserved It, Chinese Newspaper Says
Violent clashes on Monday left two people in critical condition—one shot by police and one set on fire by anti-government protesters.
California Fire Update: Many Fully Contained, While Risk of Fire Continues
While many wildfires in California have been contained, some new fires have begun, including one near San Diego.
Man Sues After Being Blasted With Fire Extinguisher in Viral Video
Jonathan Bird, who went viral after a restaurant owner sprayed him with a fire extinguisher for smoking in Salt Lake City's Gallivan Plaza, is suing his assailant for damages.
California Fires Map, Update as Getty Fire, Kincade Fire, Tick Fire Rage
Fires will continue to rage in California this week as high winds fuel the spread of the flames, sparking evacuations, power outages and perilous conditions across the state. Here's the latest.
Is the Vallejo Fire Contained? Water Emergency Declared amid Power Outages
City officials have prohibited outdoor water use and said residents should restrict indoor use "as much as possible" until the emergency is under control. The California blazes will continue to wreak havoc this week.
Kincade Fire: Airbnb activates its Open Homes Program
The service offers "free temporary housing" to those affected by disasters. To secure a place to stay, individuals fill in a form to find out what is available.
Old Water Fire Update: Evacuations Ordered in San Bernardino
Although the Old Water fire was relatively small, winds that were expected to reach up to 75 miles-per-hour could cause it to grow.
Fire Burns the World's Largest Treehouse to the Ground in Minutes
A fire made light work of Minister's Tree House in Crossville, Tennessee.
Maui Brush Fire Update: Kapalua Airport, Homes Evacuated as Blaze Rapidly Scorches Nearly 1,000 Acres of Hawaii
A fast-moving brush fire in West Maui has spread across the Kapalua area, leading to the evacuation of several homes and road closures.
Tree Burns on the Inside After Being Struck by Lightning
Although the clip may look like it's been Photoshopped, trees burning from the inside are a documented occurrence.
Rangers Discover an Underground Fire That Has Been Burning for Over a Year
The Coal Seam Fire—so named because it sits along a coal seam—was set alight during the Plateau Fire, which hit the region in the summer of 2018.
Ongoing California Wildfires Sparks Concern Over Unhealthy Air Quality
Hazardous air quality warnings were issued throughout Los Angeles due to the ongoing fires.
Indiana Fire Kills 2,000 Racing Pigeons Before Worldwide Competition
The Hoosier Loft in Wanatah, Indiana, was housing pigeons from across the globe when it burned down ahead of the 2019 Hoosier Classic.
Where Are the California Wildfires Burning Now?
Firefighters in Los Angeles have contained nearly half of the Saddleridge fire.
California Fire Updates: Wildfires Continue to Burn Across the Golden State
As of 10:30 a.m. ET, the Los Angeles County Fire Department's website announced that the Saddleridge Fire had burned more than 7,500 acres and was only 13 percent contained.
Inmate Dies After Setting Himself on Fire While Smoking Zombie Drug Spice
Psychoactive drugs like Spice have become a serious problem in prisons, where authorities have struggled to stem their flow and use.
Merrill Fire Update and Evacuations Map After Wildfire Burns Bay Area
Although the fire is 50 percent contained, high winds could spread the flames farther.
Is the Amazon Still on Fire? Total Number of Fires Dropped in September
Fires still blaze across the Amazon rainforest at a rate that continues to surpass the number of fires in 2018. But while August saw a nine-year high in fires, September—a dry month which the number of fires has historically tended to increase— saw a sharp drop. Scientists are not sure why.
Nudist Park Residents Help Stop Wildfire From Spreading and Burning Trailer
Dry conditions in Tennessee have increased the risk accidental fires.
Australian Murder by Fire Commences Defense Arguments
Defense arguments have opened in the Australian case of a man accused of setting his wife on fire.
Heroic dog saves elderly woman's life after iPad catches fire
Bubba the Boxer raced into his owner's bedroom to alert her of the danger as smoke filled her home in Holiday, Florida.
Surf City Fire Update: Massive Fire Destroys Homes in North Carolina
"Some firefighters will work their whole career and never see a fire half this big."
Thousands of Animals Die As Fire Rips Through Kentucky Barn
More than 3,000 quails, 1,000 chukars and 100 chickens died in the blaze in Greenup County, Kentucky.
Sex Shop Owner Dies in Store Fire After Eviction
A man in San Jose, California perished in a fire he allegedly set at the sex shop he was forced to close due to eviction.
The Amazon Rainforest Fires Are Pumping CO2 Into the Atmosphere
"The Amazon is a carbon sink, which slows the rate of carbon dioxide build up in the atmosphere, and thus climate warming," said James Randerson from the University of California, Irvine.
What May Have Caused One of the Worst Maritime Accidents on the West Coast?
While no person has disclosed what likely caused the devastation, some are now speculating, based on what they know.
Captain, Four Others Rescued in Santa Cruz Island Boat Fire
"We're still holding hope that someone may have swam to shore."