wildfires

Latest about wildfires

Firefighters in silhouette in front of forest fire

Man fined $10,000 for flying drone recklessly over National Park wildfire

By Cat Ellis published

The man was given the penalty after breaking two laws at once in Alberta, Canada

Nature & Wildlife
A sign prohibiting fires

What is a fire ban? Plus hot tips for camping without a fire

By Julia Clarke last updated

We illuminate everything that’s allowed when you’re camping during a fire ban, what’s prohibited, and how to have a great camping trip without a campfire

Camping
Wildfire on mountain

See Washington hikers escape mountain wildfire, and learn how to save yourself

By Cat Ellis published

The two men decided to hike despite warnings about smoke from the nearby Bolt Creek fire, and soon ran into trouble

Hiking
Lighter in a pile of leaves

Hiker may have sparked wildfire while trying to burn spider with lighter

By Cat Ellis published

“There may not be a why. He might not even know a why"

Nature & Wildlife
Emergency workers standing near wildfire in woodland

Man suspected of starting wildfires tied to tree by angry locals

By Cat Ellis published

Residents apprehended a man thought to have started several forest fires, and took things into their own hands

Nature & Wildlife
Two hiekrs on Glacier Peak in wildfire smoke haze

Should you go hiking in wildfire smoke?

By Julia Clarke published

Should you go hiking in wildfire smoke? We examine the health issues involved and present some steps to take when the air gets hazy

Hiking
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