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Want to help restore neglected and fire-damaged California trails? Volunteers are desperately needed right now

By Will Symons Published

The Siskiyou Mountain Club is appealing for help to rejuvenate stunning backcountry trails

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Forest wildfire
"We started to hear the fire crackle right behind us" – video shows terrified hikers fleeing from LA wildfires

By Julia Clarke Published

The hikers were surprised by the fires which tore across LA on Tuesday

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California wildfire
Wildfire in Californian San Gabriel Mountains rages, reaching 1,000 acres

By Charlie Lyon Published

The fire broke out at the base of the mountain range, which is a popular hiking area, in Eaton Canyon northeast of Pasadena

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Trail runners
Trail runners and hikers come together to restore wildfire-damaged trails in Connecticut

By Will Symons Published

Outdoor enthusiasts from across Connecticut met to raise funds for major restoration projects on the state's Blue-blazed trail system

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Emergency workers standing near wildfire in woodland
Concerned officials warn of ‘critical’ wildfire risk in the Midwest

By Will Symons Published

Residents in South Dakota, Nebraska and northern Kansas will be on high alert as wildfire warning issued

Nature & Wildlife
Wildfire at Yosemite National Park
Massive Colorado wildfire was started by man trying to cremate his dog

By Julia Clarke Published

The man now faces criminal charges

Nature & Wildlife
Jasper National Park wildfire
Shocking drone footage emerges of fire-ravaged Jasper National Park, after the largest wildfire there in a century

By Charlie Lyon Published

Parks Canada has released footage showing extent of the damage, with destroyed buildings and charred trees blighting the landscape

Nature & Wildlife
Two hiekrs on Glacier Peak in wildfire smoke haze
What is a Red Flag Warning – and what does it mean for hiking and camping?

By Julia Clarke Published

How to stay safe when the conditions raise a red flag

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Sunrise at Isle Royale National Park
Three men charged with illegal camping, starting a wildfire in US National Park may face up to six months in prison

By Julia Clarke Last updated

The men were charged after the 2022 incident, which damaged park property

Nature & Wildlife
Hikers in the haze at Sequoia National Park
"Maybe he’s confused about what these devices are!" – exasperated police release photos of man who keeps tampering with wildfire equipment

By Julia Clarke Published

California officials have taken to social media to try to identify the man who has been caught on camera interfering with wildfire detection equipment in open spaces

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